Reliance Water Heaters 184123-000 instruction manual Locating the New Water Heater cont’d

Locating the New Water Heater (cont’d)

Facts to Consider About the Location (cont’d)

3.The location selection must provide adequate clear- ances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.

WARNING

This water heater must not be installed directly on car- peting. 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 (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard.

WARNING

Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible and noncombustible construction are 1″ at the sides and rear, 4″ at the front, and 6″ from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the draft hood is 12″.

Refer to the label on the water heater located adjacent to the gas control valve for all clearances.

WARNING

A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined area such as a closet, unless you provide air as shown in Figures 1-3. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or ques- tions at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide the proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

WARNING

If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, bar- ber shops, cleaning establishments or self-service laun- dries with dry cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be taken from outside these areas. Refer to the “Locating the New Water Heater section” of this manual and also the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54 for specifics provided con- cerning air required.

Installing the New Water Heater

Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall

The water heater must be secured to the floor and to the wall of the enclosure with the three mounting brackets and screws packaged in the carton with the water heater. The two small brackets stamped #0110064 are used to attach the water heater to the floor and the one large #0110063 bracket is used to secure the top of the water heater to the wall.

Because of installation variances these brackets can be located at any points around the circumference of the jacket. When the bracket locations are determined using the 1/8″ drill bit for a pattern, drill only through the outer jacket of the water heater. Then using the screws provid- ed, secure the bracket to the water heater, floor and wall.

MOUNTING

BRACKETS

MOUNTING

BRACKET

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