Rinnai RL75I, RL94I installation manual Clearances from Appliance, Attachment of the Water Heater

Clearances from Appliance

	to Combustibles		to Non-			to top
			Combustibles
	RL75i	R98LSi	RL75i	R98LSi
	RL94i		RL94i
Top of	6 inches **	12 inches	2 inches **	2 inches
Heater	(152 mm)	(305 mm)	(51 mm)	(51 mm)	to side
Back of	0 (zero)	0 (zero)	0 (zero)	0 (zero)
Heater
Front of	6 inches	6 inches	6 inches	6 inches
Heater	(152 mm)	(152 mm)	(152 mm)	(152 mm)
Sides of	2 inches	2 inches	1/2 inch	1/2 inch
Heater	(51 mm)	(51 mm)	(13 mm)	(13 mm)			to front
Ground/	12 inches	12 inches	12 inches	2 inches
Bottom	(305 mm)	(305 mm)	(305 mm)	(51 mm)
Vent	0 (zero)	4 inches *	0 (zero)	0 (zero)
					to ground/bottom

*4 inches (102 mm) for enclosed area; 1 inch (26 mm) for unenclosed area.

**0 inches from vent components and condensate drain line.

The clearance for servicing is 24 inches in front of the water heater.

For closet installation: clearance is 6 inches (152 mm) from the front.

Attachment of the Water Heater

1.Identify the installation location and confirm that the installation will meet all required clearances.

2.Securely attach the water heater to the wall using any of the holes in the wall installation brackets which are at the top and bottom of the water heater. Ensure that the attachment strength is sufficient to support the weight. Refer to the weight of the water heater in the Specifications section.

NOTE: Rinnai water heaters should be installed in an upright position. Do not install upside down or on its side.

wall installation

brackets

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