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This unit is to be installed on a floor.
Do not install the unit standing directly on combus-
tible surface.
STANDING INSTALLATION
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
Installation Codes
:
Follow all local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
follow the codes for installation of gas burning appliances;
National fuel gas code ANSI Z221.23. For outdoor installa-
tion, do not remove the vent cap from the top of the appliance.
Locate the water heater in an open, unroofed area, and
maintain the following minimum clearances from combus-
tible materials.
Clearances
If this unit is installed under an overhang, there must be a
24" clearance from the top of the unit to the overhang, and
the surrounding area must be open in front and on the sides
of the unit.
Outdoor Installation
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
A - From top of water heater
24 inches
36 inches
B - From front of unit
24 inches
4 inches
C - From side wall flue or vent connector in any direction
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6 inches
D - From back of unit
2 inches
2 inches
EL - From left side of unit(gas piping side)
12 inches
6 inches
ER - From right side of unit
2 inches
2 inches
FL - Floor
combustible
combustible
A - From top of water heater
B - From front of unit
C - From side wall flue or vent connector in any direction
D - From back of unit
FL - Floor
EL - From left side of unit(gas piping side)
ER - From right side of unit
WARNING
!
!
Do not have the flue terminal pointing toward an
opening into the building. Do not locate your
heater in a pit or any location where gas and
water can accumulate.
WARNING
!
!
Do not install the water heater where water,
debris or flammable vapors may get into the flue
terminal. This may cause damage to the water
heater.
!
Do not install the heater vent terminator within
4 ft. of any air intake opening into any building.
Similar Canadian regulations forbid the unit from
being installed within 10 ft. of any opening into any
building.
WARNING
!
DANGER
!
!
Improper installation can cause nausea or as-
phyxiation from carbon monoxide and flue gases
which could result in severe injury or death. For
installation in altitudes above 4,500 feet, contact
the manufacturer for installation instructions.
