GAS-FIRED HEATER Installation Manual

PART 3: PREPARE MUNCHKIN CONTENDER LOCATION (CONTINUED)

NOTICE

The Munchkin Contender Heater gas manifold and controls met safe lighting and other performance criteria when heater underwent tests specified in ANSI Z21.10.3 — latest edition.

BEFORE LOCATING THE MUNCHKIN

CONTENDER

1.Check for nearby connection to:

System water piping

Venting connections

Gas supply piping

Electrical power

2.Check area around heater. Remove any combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable liquids.

WARNING

Failure to keep heater area clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable liquids and vapors can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

3.The Munchkin Contender must be installed so that gas control system components are protected from dripping or spraying water or rain during operation or service.

4.If the new Munchkin Contender is to replace an existing heater, check for and correct any existing system problems such as:

System leaks.

Incorrectly-sized expansion tank.

Lack of freeze protection in heating water causing system and heater to freeze and leak.

Excessive glycol which will affect the heater system operation.

C.CLEARANCES FOR SERVICE ACCESS

1.See Figure 3-1 for recommended service clearances. If you do not provide minimum clearances shown, it might not be possible to service the heater without removing it from the space.

24"

FRONT CLEARANCE

24"

6"

6"

SIDE

SIDE

CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE

Figure 3-1: Clearances required

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Munchkin Gas-Fired Hot Water Circulating Heater Before Locating the Munchkin Contender, Clearances for Service Access

Gas-Fired Hot Water Circulating Heater specifications

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One of the main features of the Munchkin heater is its modulating burner. This technology intelligently adjusts the heating output based on the demand for hot water, ensuring that energy is not wasted. This leads to lower energy bills and a reduction in environmental impact, as the system only uses the necessary resources to maintain desired water temperatures.

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