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 freezing temperatures. The water
heater should be positioned, so that there is easy
access to the burner, gas control valve, and drain
valve. It must be located close to a suitable free-flow-
ing floor drain. Where a floor drain is not adjacent to
the water heater, a suitable drain pan must be installed
under the water heater (see Figure 10). 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 not restrict the flow of ventilation
and combustion air. This pan must be piped to a suit-
able 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
combustible or non-combustible floor. However, should
this water heater be installed directly on carpeting, the
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).
Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply
In order for the water heater to operate properly, it
must be supplied with an uninterrupted flow of clean
combustion and ventilation air. The area around the
water heater must always be kept clear and the com-
bustion air intake holes at the bottom of the water
heater must never be blocked. An inadequate supply
of air to the water heater will produce a bright yellow
burner flame causing sooting in the combustion cham-
ber, on the burner, and in the flue tube. This can result
in damage to the water heater and serious bodily
injury, if not corrected.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper installation and operation of your water heater,
and the manufacturer of this water heater will not accept any liability where these instructions have not been fol-
lowed. However, for your safety and to avoid damage caused by improper installation, this water heater must be
installed by a Certified Licensed Professional, and meet all local codes or, in the absence of local codes, CAN/
CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Gas Installation Code, in Canada, and/or 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 the dealer where the water
heater was purchased or the manufacturer listed on the warranty card.
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.
Figure 1
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