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Innovation Water Heaters Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION
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18
of
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AERCO International, Inc.
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100 Oritani Dr.
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Blauvelt, NY 10913
OMM-0078_0J
PRI: 11/22/2013
Phone: 800-526-0288
GF-128
2.4 SITE PREPARATION
Ensure that the site selected for installation of the Innovation Water Heater includes:
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Access to AC Input Power at 120 VAC, Single-Phase, 60 Hz @ 20 Amps.
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Access to Natural Gas line at a minimum pressure of 4 inches W.C. or to Propane at a
minimum pressure of 7 inches W.C. with the
unit operating at maximum capacity
.
2.4.1 Installation Clearances
All Innovation Models are packaged in enclosures having identical exterior dimensions. The unit
must be installed with the prescribed clearances for service as shown in Figure 2-1 (shown with
optional Sequencing Valve). The minimum clearance dimensions, required by AERCO, are
listed below. However, if Local Building Codes require additional clearances, these codes shall
supersede AERCO’s requirements. Minimum acceptable clearances required are as follows:
Sides: 24 inches
Front : 24 inches
Rear:
30 inches
Top:
18 inches
All gas piping, water piping and electrical conduit or cable must be arranged so that they do not
interfere with the removal of any panels, or inhibit service or maintenance of the unit.
50.9"
18"
97.25"
75.25"
18.6"
SEQUENCING
VALVE
30"
24"
24"
24"
4" HIGH PAD
Figure 2-1. Innovation Water Heater Clearances
KEEP THE UNIT AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM ALL COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS AND FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS
.
While packaged in the shipping container, the unit must be moved by pallet
jack or forklift from the FRONT ONLY.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Ensure that
condensate
assembly is
not located
over the
housekeeping
pad.