BFit BFITW 1000, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Table of Contents
I. Hazard Definitions 4
II. Read Before Proceeding 5
A. Local Codes 5
B. Warranty 5
C. Shipment Damage 5
D. Connecting Gas Supply Line 5
E. Appliance Operation 5
F. Gas Leakage (If you detect or smell gas...) 5
G. Maintenance 5
H. Product Identification Label 5
I. Factory Test and Inspections 6
J. Disclaimers and Local Codes 6
III. Product Rating, Specifications, and Dimensional Data 7
IV. BFIT Water heater Component Identification 10
V. Unpacking The BFIT 13
A. Unpacking and Inspection 13
B. Check Equipment 13
C. Installation and Operation Manual 13
VI. Pre-Installation and Mounting 14
A. General 14
B. Appliance Mounting 15
C. Clearances 16
D. Clearances (French) 16
E. Closet and Alcove installation 16
VII. Venting 17
A. General Venting Guidelines 17
B. Venting Design Requirements 17
C. Field Installation 18
D. General Termination 21
E. Vent and Combustion Air Terminations 26
F. Multiple Appliance Terminations 28
G. Terminal Installation 28
H. Polypropylene Venting 30
I. Optional Room Air for Combustion 30
J. Removing Existing Appliance 32
K. Special Installation Requirements for Massachusetts 33
VIII. Condensate Disposal 34
A. General 34
B. Condensate trap installation 34
C. Condensate Neutralizer Installation 35
D. Common Condensate pump/Sump 35
IX. Water Piping 36
A. General Piping Guidelines 36
B. Factory Supplied Outlet Water Manifold 36