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In Earthquake Zones
Note:
The water heater must be braced, anchored, or
strapped to avoid moving during an earthquake. Contact local
utilities for code requirements in your area.
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All water heaters eventually leak.
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Do not install without adequate drainage.
Property Damage Hazard
CAUTION
Important:
This water heater must be installed strictly in
accordance with the instructions enclosed, and local electrical,
fuel and building codes. It is possible that connections to the
water heater, or the water heater itself, may develop leaks.
IT IS THEREFORE IMPERATIVE that the water heater be
installed so that any leakage of the tank or related water
piping is directed to an adequate drain in such a manner
that it cannot damage the building, furniture, floor covering,
adjacent areas, lower floors of the structure or other property
subject to water damage. This is particularly important if
the water heater is installed in a multi-story building. THE
MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY
for damage caused by water leaking from the water heater,
pressure relief valve, or related fittings. Select a location
as centralized within the piping system as possible. In any
location selected, it is recommended that a suitable drain
pan be installed under the water heater. This pan must limit
the water level to a MAXIMUM depth of 1 3/4 in. and have a
diameter that is a minimum of 2 in. greater than the diameter
of the water heater. Suitable piping shall connect the drain pan
to a properly operating floor drain. When used with a fuel-fired
heater, this drain pan must not restrict combustion air flow.
Clearances and Accessibility
The minimum clearances between the heater and combustible
materials are listed in Figure 1.
Note:
These requirements are also listed on the data plate
located on the front of the water heater.
A minimum of 24 in. of front clearance and 4 in. on each side
should be provided for inspection and service.
For continued protection against
risk of fire:
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Do not install water heater on
combustible floor.
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Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Fire Hazard
WARNING
Oil Supply
All aspects of oil tank location and installation, tank size,
oil piping supply and burners, including any fittings, valves,
filters or any fuel handling components must comply with the
current edition of:
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“Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment.
(NFPA 31)”
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Local codes and regulations.
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Information provided with burner and fuel pump.
When an appliance using a float valve between the supply tank
and the burner is connected to a supply tank with a capacity
over 40 L (9 imperial gallons), a valve operated by a fusible
link shall be installed in the fuel line adjacent to, and upstream
from, the float valve.
Burner Installation
The installation of these units shall be in accordance with
the current edition of
“Standard for the Installation of
Oil-Burning Equipment (NFPA 31)”
, local codes and the
manufacturer’s instructions. The burner should be installed
only by a qualified Oil-Burner Technician.
WARNING
This installation must be performed by a
qualified Oil-Burner Technician in accor-
dance with the burner manufacturer's
instructions and diagrams. The installation
and maintenance of the water heater must
follow all of the instructions in this manu-
al. Improper installation can cause injury
or property damage. Heater failure that is a
result of improper installation, operation or
maintenance is not covered by warranty.
