Pre-Installation Items
SECTION I - | The PERFORMANCE PLUS should be | |
| installed in a location so that any water | |
Code Compliance | leaking from the tank or piping connections | |
| or relief valves will not cause damage to | |
This product must be installed in accor- | the area surrounding the unit or any lower | |
dance to the following: | floors in the structure. | |
• All applicable local, state, national and | - When such a location is unavoidable a | |
suitable drain pan with adequate | ||
provincial codes, ordinances, regula- | ||
drainage should be placed under the | ||
tions and laws. | ||
unit. The drain pan must not restrict the | ||
• The National Fuel Gas Code NFPA54/ | ||
flow of combustion air to the unit. | ||
ANSI Z332.1 - Latest edition. |
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•National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70.
•For installations in Canada
Determining Product Location
Before locating the PERFORMANCE PLUS check for convenient locations to:
-Domestic water supply piping
-Heating system piping
-Venting
-Gas supply piping
-Electrical service
Ensure the area chosen for the installation of the PERFORMANCE PLUS is free of any combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable liquids.
WARNING
Failure to remove or maintain the area free of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable liquids or vapors can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Ensure the PERFORMANCE PLUS and its controls are protected from dripping or spray- ing water during normal operation or service.
Boiler Replacement
If the PERFORMANCE PLUS is replacing an existing boiler / hot water heater system, the following items should be checked and correct- ed prior to installation:
•Primary and domestic piping leaks and corrosion.
•Improper location and sizing of the expansion tank on the primary heating loop.
•Improper sizing of the thermal expan- sion tank (if used) on the domestic sup- ply line.
•Vent condition and sizing.
Recommended Clearances
The PERFORMANCE PLUS is approved for zero clearance to combustibles, excluding the vent hood and vent piping.
Vent hood and vent piping - 2 inches from combustible materials unless otherwise stated by the vent pipe manufacturer.
Primary and domestic hot water piping - 1 inch from combustible material.
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