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Location
This water heater should be located close enough to the outside
wall so that it is within the venting requirements listed in these
installation instructions and as close as possible to the main
use of hot water. This location must not be subject to freez-
ing temperatures. The water heater should be positioned so
that there is easy access to the burner, gas control valve, and
drain valve. Where a floor drain is not adjacent to the water
heater, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the water
heater
(see Figure 7) . This drain pan should be at least four
(4) inches (10.2 cm) larger than the diameter of the water
heater and at least one (1) inch (2.5 cm) deep, providing
access to the drain valve. This pan must be piped to a suitable
drain to prevent damage to property in the event of a water
leak from the piping, the relief valve, or the water heater.
Sooner or later, all water heaters leak. The
manufacturer, based on national building codes,
has given the necessary instructions to prevent
damage to the building. Under no circumstances
is the manufacturer to be held liable for any water
damage in connection with this water heater.
This water heater is approved for installation on either a com-
bustible or non-combustible floor. However, should this water
heater be installed directly on carpeting, such carpeting must be
protected by a wood or metal panel beneath the water heater.
This panel must extend at least three (3) inches (7.6 cm)
beyond the width and depth of the water heater. Should the
water heater be installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor
area must be covered by the panel.
Minimum Clearances
The minimum clearances from combustible material for this
water heater are: Two (2) inches (5.1 cm) from the sides and
rear, four (4) inches (10.2 cm) from the front, and eighteen
(18) inches (45.7 cm) from the top
(see Figure 1) .
18''
min.
2'' min.
2'' min.
2'' min.
4'' min.
Figure 1
Venting
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
AVERTISSEMENT
ATTENTION
When installing the venting system, make sure to follow
all local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the latest
edition of CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Gas
Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, in the United
States. NEVER operate the water heater unless it is proper-
ly ventilated to the outdoors and has adequate air supply for
proper operation. Failure to properly install the venting sys-
tem could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper installation and operation of your water heater, and the manufac-
turer of this water heater will not accept any liability where these instructions have not been followed. However, for your safety
and to avoid damage caused by improper installation, this water heater must be installed by an EnerCare Certified Licensed
Professional and meet all local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and
Propane Gas Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, in
the United States.
Before proceeding with the installation instructions:
1)
Inspect the water heater and its component parts for possible damage.
DO NOT
install or attempt to repair any
damaged component parts. If you detect any damage, contact EnerCare Home Services at 1-866-554-5591.
2) Verify that the type of gas being supplied corresponds to that which is marked on the rating plate and gas control
valve of the water heater.