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• Avoid installation above gas ranges or stoves.
• Avoid installation between the kitchen fan and stove. If oily
fumes or a large amount of steam are present in the installation
location, take measures to prevent the fumes and steam from
entering in the equipment.
• Install in a location where the exhaust gas flow will not be
affected by fans or range hoods.
• Take care that noise and exhaust gas will not affect neighbors.
• Make sure that the location allows installation of the exhaust
vent as specified.
• For outdoor installation, use the outdoor vent cap.
If it is necessary to vent above the roof line in an outdoor instal-
lation, also use the base of the vent cap for rain protection.
• Avoid installation where the unit will be exposed to excessive
winds.
• Before installing, make sure that the vent termination (or the vent
cap in an outdoor installation) will have the proper clearances
according to the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1).
State of California: The water heater must be braced, anchored or strapped to avoid moving during an
earthquake. Contact local utilities for code requirements in your area or call: 1-866-766-7489 and request
instructions.
Be sure to do
Prohibited
Prohibited
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The water heaters can be used for domestic hot water or space
heating systems, not in a combination of domestic and space heating.
For Venting Manufacturers Requirements, see websites or phone numbers listed below:
Noritz N-Vent
www.noritz.com
Protech FastNSeal & W2
www.protechinfo.com
HeatFab SafTVent
www.heat-fab.com
Z-Flex Z-Vent
www.z-flex.com
Flex-L StaR-34
1-800-561-1980
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