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THE HEATER MUST NOT BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE
IT WILL BE SUBJECT TO FREEZING.
LOCATE IT NEAR A FLOOR DRAIN. THE HEATER SHOULD
BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE LEAKAGE FROM THE
HEATER OR CONNECTIONS WILL NOT RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO THE ADJACENT AREA OR TO LOWER FLOORS OF THE
STRUCTURE.
WHEN SUCH LOCATIONS CANNOT BE AVOIDED, A SUITABLE
DRAIN PAN SHOULD BE INSTALLED UNDER THE HEATER.
Such pans should be fabricated with sides at least 2” deep, with
length and width at least 2” greater than the diameter of the heater
and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict
combustion air
fl
ow.
LEVELING
If the unit is not level, insert the bolts which were used in crating
into the legs to correct this condition.
CLEARANCES
This water heater is approved for installation on combustible
fl
ooring (with Installation on Combustible Flooring #9003425205)
in an alcove when the minimum clearance from any combustion
construction are followed as indicated in Figure 7 and Table 4.
In all installations the minimum combustible clearances from
vent piping shall be 6” (152mm). Vent piping passing through a
combustible wall or ceiling must be a continuous run (no joints)
and retain the 6” (152mm) clearance unless an approved reducing
thimble is used.
A service clearance of 24” (610mm) should be maintained from
serviceable parts, such as relief valves,
fl
ue baf
fl
es, thermostats,
cleanout openings or drain valves.
The units are approved for installation with side, rear and ceiling
clearances as indicated below:
TABLE 4
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES IN INCHES (mm)
MODEL
"A"
RIGHT
SIDE
"B"
LEFT
SIDE
"C"
BACK
"D"
CEILING
SBD85500NE/
SBD85500PE
5"
(12.7 mm)
5"
(12.7 mm)
5"
(12.7 mm)
20"
(508mm)
TABLE 5
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
MODEL
"A"
RIGHT
SIDE
"B"
LEFT
SIDE
"C"
BACK
"D"
CEILING
SBD85500NE/
SBD85500PE
0
0
0
12"
(305 mm)
LOCATING THE WATER HEATER
Property Damage Hazard
All water heaters eventually leak.
•
Do not install without adequate drainage.
•
CAUTION
When installing the heater, consideration must be given to proper
location. Location selected should be as close to the stack or chimney
as practicable, with adequate air supply and as centralized with the piping
system as possible.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Use only the gas shown on the water heater rating label.
Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended
periods of non-use.
Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
Do not expose water heater controls to excessive gas
pressure.
THERE IS A RISK IN USING FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES SUCH AS
GAS WATER HEATERS IN ROOMS, GARAGES OR OTHER AREAS
WHERE GASOLINE, OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR ENGINE
DRIVEN EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES ARE STORED, OPERATED OR
REPAIRED. FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE HEAVY AND TRAVEL ALONG
THE FLOOR AND MAY BE IGNITED BY THE HEATER’S PILOT OR MAIN
BURNER FLAMES CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION. SOME LOCAL
CODES PERMIT OPERATION OF GAS APPLIANCES IN SUCH AREAS
IF THEY ARE INSTALLED 18” OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR. THIS
MAY REDUCE THE RISK IF LOCATION IN SUCH AN AREA CANNOT
BE AVOIDED.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS WATER HEATER DIRECTLY ON A CARPETED
FLOOR. A FIRE HAZARD MAY RESULT. Instead the water heater must
be placed on a metal or wood panel extending beyond the full width and
depth by at least 3 inches in any direction. If the heater is installed in a
carpeted alcove, the entire
fl
oor shall be covered by the panel. Also, see
the DRAINING requirements in MAINTENANCE Section.
THE HEATER SHALL BE LOCATED OR PROTECTED SO IT IS NOT
SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY A MOVING VEHICLE.
FLAMMABLE ITEMS,
PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS OR ANY
OTHER POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDOUS ARTICLES MUST
NEVER BE PLACED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE HEATER.
OPEN CONTAINERS OR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD
NOT BE STORED OR USED IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE
HEATER.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
