State Water Heaters 185244-004 Instruction Manual Download

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FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION

Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because
the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of
the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of
the appliance.

This water heater is not for use in manufactured

(mobile) homes or outdoor installation.

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in
a new location, the following critical points must be observed:
1. Select a location indoors as close as practical to the vent terminal

or location to which the water heater vent piping is going to be
connected, and as centralized with the water piping system as
possible.

2. Selected location must provide adequate clearances for servicing

and proper operation of the water heater.

Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner

that if the tank or any connections should leak, the

ow will not cause

damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install

the water heater in an attic or upper

oor. When such locations cannot

be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water

heater. Drain pans are available at your local hardware store. Such

a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2" (5.1

cm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an

adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air

ow.

Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure and the

environment in which the water heater is installed. Water heaters are

sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property

damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain. However,

unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector

or water shut-off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan.

These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers

and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways:

• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off

the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected.

• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to

the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.

• Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water

pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes

connected to the water heater.

• Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while

at the same time shutting off its water supply.

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES,

STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as

gasoline, solvents, propane (LP or butane, etc.) and other substances

(such as adhesives, etc.) emit

ammable vapors which can be ignited

by a gas water heater’s hot surface igniter or main burner. The

resulting

ashback and

re can cause death or serious burns to anyone

in the area. This water is equipped with a FV sensor for detecting the

presence of

ammable vapors, see Figure 3. When the sensor detects

those vapors, the unit will shut down and not operate. Should this

happen, please refer to the troubleshooting guide on pages 28-30.

Even though this water heater is a

ammable vapors ignition resistant

water heater and is designed to reduce the chances of

ammable

vapors being ignited, gasoline and other

ammable substances should

never be stored or used in the same vicinity or area containing a gas

water heater or other open

ame or spark producing appliance.

LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER

FIGURE 3.

Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not
subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.

This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting
must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance
extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least
3" (7.6 cm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove
or closet, the entire

oor must be covered by the panel. Failure to

heed this warning may result in a

re hazard.

Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible
construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 5" (12.7 cm) from the front