IMPORTANT
FOR THE INSTALLER AND USER OF THIS GAS FIRED WATER HEATER
These instructions have been written for the proper installation and safe operation of this water heater. The installation must conform with one or more of the follow- ing as applicable:
Canadian Installation:
1.The latest edition of CAN/CGA B149.
2.Public Utility and/or local Codes
U.S. Installation:
1.Public Utility and/or local Codes
2.The latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223.1/NFPA 54
WARNING
This water heater must be installed strictly in accordance with the detailed instructions enclosed and local building codes. It must be installed with a proper temperature and pressure relief valve which may release water in normal oper- ation. It is also possible that connections to the water heater, or the water heater itself may develop leaks. IT IS THERE- FORE IMPERATIVE that the water heater be installed so that any water is directed to an adequate drain in such a way that it cannot damage the building, furniture, carpeting or other property subject to water damage. THE COMPANY CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE for damage caused by water from the water heater, pressure relief valve or related fittings where adequate provision to drain such water has not been made. Closets without drains and carpeted areas are examples of unsuitable locations for any water heater.
The warranty on this water heater is in effect only when the heater is installed and operated in accordance with these instructions. The manufacturer of this heater will not be liable for any damage resulting from failure to comply with these instructions.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the installation read the rating plate on the heater. The gas listed must be the same as the gas supplied to the premises. A heater designed for Natural Gas must only be hooked up to a natural gas supply, and likewise, a heater designed for Propane Gas must only be hooked up to propane.
DO NOT PROCEED UNLESS GAS TYPE OF HEATER AND GAS SUPPLY HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED TO BE THE SAME.
LOCATION
Location selected should be as close to the stack or chimney as practical and as centralized with the piping system as pos- sible. Heater should be located in an area not subject to freezing temperatures.
The water heater should be located so that the controls and drain are easily accessible. The heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be provided, it is recommended that a suitable drain pan be installed under the heater. Such pans should be a maximum 2” deep and have a minimum length and width at least two inches greater than the diameter of the water heater and should be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.
Under no circumstances is the manufacturer to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater.
The water heater must be level on the floor surface.
Any enclosure surrounding the installation must allow an ade- quate supply of ventilation and combustion air to the water heater. Otherwise sufficient air must be drawn from outside the enclosure. Air may be drawn into the enclosure through an opening. The opening shall have a free area of 1 square inch per thousand BTU’s and be located below 18 inches and above 6 inches as measured to the floor.
Chemical vapour corrosion can occur anywhere that flue gases are carrying cleaning solvents, refrigerants, pool chem- icals, chlorine salts. The location of the water heater should not be near any of these chemicals.
Minimum clearances from the water heater and venting arrangement to combustible materials are: ( See also Fig. 1 and 2).
Electronic Ignition Model
3 inches from sides
3 inches from back
6 inches above vent pipe
Electronic Ignition Models - (all others) 6 inches from sides
6 inches from back
6 inches above vent pipe
Standing Pilot Models 6 inches from sides 6 inches from back
6 inches above vent pipe
CAUTION: When this heater is installed directly on carpeting, carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance, extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches in any direction. If the appliance is installed in an alcove, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in fire hazard.
