INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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-flowing 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 9
). 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 be piped to a suitable 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, zero (0) inches from the rear, four (4)
inches (10.2 cm) from the front, one (1) inch from the
vent piping, and two (2) inches (5,1 cm) from the
direct vent-air intake terminal box (
see Figure 1
).
Venting
When installing the venting system, make sure to
follow 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/NFPA54, in
the United States. Never operate the water heater
unless it is properly ventilated to the outdoors and
has adequate air supply for proper operation. Failure
to properly install the venting system could result in
property damage, personal injury, or death.
This water heater is a direct vent gas water heater that
draws all of its combustion air from outside of the
building and vents all of its combustion gases directly
outside of the building. Before installing the vent piping,
make sure that the vent system layout has been
properly planned. Make sure that the flue baffle has
been installed in the flue tube. If the baffle is not
present, immediately contact the dealer where the
water heater was purchased. Never operate the water
heater without the flue baffle installed. Verify that the
location of the water heater respects all clearances
from combustible material, all venting requirements
(
see Figure 1
), and that the vent termination will be
installed as specified by all local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, in the
United States (
see Figure 2
).
Note:
Make sure to protect the building materials
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 followed.
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.
