LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

Facts to Consider About the Location

Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation.

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location, the following critical points must be observed:

•The location selected should be indoors as close as practical to the vent termination point, and as centralized with the water piping system as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.

•40,000 BTU/HR INPUT MODELS - If vented through an outside wall or through the roof, the 3” vent piping cannot exceed a total of 115 feet (50 feet if optional 2” vent piping is used), including vertical and horizontal runs with one 90o elbow. If more elbows are required, the venting distance must be reduced 5 feet for every 90 elbow, see page 22 for vent chart.

•70,000 and 75,000 BTU/HR INPUT MODELS -If vented through an outside wall or through the roof, the 3” vent piping cannot exceed a total of 70 feet (110 feet if optional 4” vent piping is used), including vertical and horizontal runs with one 90o elbow. If more elbows are required, the venting distance must be reduced 5 feet fro every 90 elbow, see page 22 for vent chart.

•Vent piping cannot slope downward and horizontal runs require 1/8” per five foot rise. All horizontal runs require adequate support at 3 1/2 foot intervals and vertical runs supported at 5 foot intervals.

•The water heater requires its own (separate) venting system. It cannot be connected to an existing vent pipe or chimney. It must terminate to the outdoors. Whenever possible terminate the vent on the leeward side of the building if vented through an outside wall. NOTE: Condensation may be created, at times, as the combustion gases exit the vent cap and discoloration of surfaces in proximity to the vent cap may occur.

The power vent water heater requires its own (separate) venting system. It cannot be connected to an existing vent pipe or chimney. It must be terminated to the outdoors. Failure to properly install the venting system can result in asphyxiation, a fire or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

•The water heater comes equipped with a 7 foot power cord which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if (1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle available. This unit must have a grounded outlet to operate.

Do not use an extension cord. If there is not a suitable receptacle and/or local codes prohibit use of a power cord, field wiring must be provided.

Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches (51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.

Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is installed. Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan. These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways:

•Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected.

•Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.

•Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater.

•Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting off its water supply.

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HRN11240P, HRP11240P, HRN11275P, HRP11250P, HRP31275P specifications

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