INSTALLATION
Locating The Water Heater
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there shall be no materials stored against the water heater or
the water heater and
SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER,
DO NOT install the water heater in any location where gasoline or flammable vapors are likely to be present.
Water Heaters in residential garages must be installed so that all burner(s) and burner ignition device(s) are located not less than 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor and must be located or protected to avoid physical damage. For other installations refer to local codes. In the absence of local codes, the water heater must be installed in compliance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 - (Latest Edition) and/or in Canada, CAN/CGAB149 Installation Codes (Latest Editions).
The location of this water heater is of the utmost importance. Before installing this water heater, read the installation section of these instructions. After reading these installation and operating instructions, select a location for the water heater where the floor is level and is easily accessible to gas and water
supply lines. DO NOT locate the water heater where water lines could be subjected to freezing temperatures. Make sure the cold water pipes are not located directly above the gas control so that condensate during humid weather does not drip on the controls.
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals. These materials are corrosive at very low concentration levels with little or no odor to reveal their presence. NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER CAUSED BY
EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF EXPOSURE HAS OR WILL OCCUR. DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE COMPOUNDS IN THE VICINITY OF THE WATER HEATER.
WARNING
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas are heavier than air and will remain at floor level if there is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas below ground level
will serve as pockets for accumulation of leaking gas. Before lighting, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE UNTIL LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED!
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:
•Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in the detection of the gas.
•Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell.
•Other conditions, such as “odorant fade” can cause the odorant to diminish in intensity, or “fade”, and not be as readily detectable.
•If you have a diminished sense of smell, or are in any way unsure of the presence of gas, immediately contact your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone.
•Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier or plumbing professional, for more information.
The water heater must be located close enough to the outside wall to keep the venting distance within the maximum distance described in the installation instructions. Read the venting section in this installation instruction manual before locating the water heater.
This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank or water line connections and the combination temperature and pressure relief valve 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 avoided, a suitable drain pan adequately piped for proper drainage must be installed under the water heater. The drain pan must not restrict combustion air flow. The drain pan must be no greater than
It is recommended that a minimum clearance of four (4) inches (10.2 cm) be provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and maintenance of the combination temperature and pressure relief valve.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
WARNING
Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions may create a hazard to life and property and will nullify the warranty.
This installation must allow access to the front of the water heater and adequate clearance must be provided for servicing and operating this water heater. The water heater may be installed on either a combustible or
VENTING
This venting section is divided into two parts. Part I will cover venting specifications for 48 Gal - 65,000 BTU (181.7 L - 19.1 kW/ Hr), 65 Gal
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