III)INSTALLATION Unpacking the Water Heater
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install water heater. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions, labels or the rating plate from the outside of the water heater or on the inside of panels.
1.Move the water heater to the location of installation before removing the exterior packaging.
2.Remove exterior packaging and place installation com- ponents aside.
3.Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and
4.Completely read and understand all instructions before attempting to assemble and install this product.
If you observe damage to the water heater or any of its com- ponents, DO NOT ASSEMBLE OR INSTALL IT OR MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO FIX THE DAMAGED PART(S). Contact the place of purchase for further instructions.
5.After installation, dispose of packaging material in the proper manner.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT:
This water heater must be installed strictly in accordance with the instructions enclosed, and local electrical, fuel and building codes. It is possible that connections to the water heater, or the water heater itself, may develop leaks. IT IS THEREFORE IMPERATIVE that the water heater be installed so that any leakage of the tank or relat- ed water piping is directed to an adequate drain in such a manner that it cannot damage the building, furniture, floor covering, adjacent areas, lower floors of the structure or other property subject to water damage. This is particular- ly important if the water heater is installed in a
•How and where to obtain combustion and ventilation air supply; See “Air Requirements”.
•Routing and support of the vent piping.
•Position of water supply and placement of water piping for hot and cold water; See “Water Supply”.
•Floor drain and service.
In Earthquake Zones
Note: The water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid moving during an earthquake. Contact local utilities for code requirements in your area.
Note: REVIEW SAFETY WARNINGS FOUND IN THE FRONT OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING
Clearances and Accessibility
Specific clearance locations are shown in Figure 3. A mini- mum of 600mm (24 in.) of front clearance shall be provided for inspection and service. We recommend that 0.9m (36 in.) above be maintained for serviceability.
Locate the water heater such that all controls are easily accessible.
Clearance to combustibles varies by model. Refer to rating plate to confirm clearances.
Heaters with a volume of 19 gallons through 50 gallons and 60 gallon (standard input) must have the following minimum clearances to combustibles:
Front | 102mm (4 in.) |
Sides and Rear | 25mm (1 in.) |
Top | 203mm (8 in.) |
Flue | 152mm (6 in.) |
JW6058 and G6058 (high input) series heaters must have the following minimum clearances to combustibles:
Front | 127mm (5 in.) |
Sides and Rear | 25mm (1 in.) |
Top | 203mm (8 in.) |
Flue | 152mm (6 in.) |
water level to a MAXIMUM depth of 45mm (1 3/4 in.) and have a diameter that is a minimum of 50mm (2 in.) greater than the diameter of the water heater. Suitable piping shall connect the drain pan to a properly operating floor drain. When used with a
Note: Before installing this water heater, consideration and planning must be given to the following details:
•Location and Clearances.
•Access for gas supply; See “Gas Supply”.
45mm
(1 3/4 in.)
MAX
AT LEAST 50mm (2 in.)
GREATER THAN THE
DIAMETER OF THE
WATER HEATER.
Figure 1 Typical Drain Pan Installation
PIPE TO
ADEQUATE
DRAIN
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