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
5)
. This drain pan should be at least four (4) inches
(10.2 cm) larger than the diameter of the water heat-
er, 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 carpet-
ing, 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 and rear, four (4) inches (10.2 cm)
from the front, and eighteen (18) inches (45.7 cm)
from the top
(see Figure 1)
.
Venting
When installing the venting system, make sure to
follow all local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, the latest edition of CAN/CSA B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Gas Installation Code,
in Canada, and/or the latest edition of 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 power direct vent gas water
heater that draws all of its combustion air from out-
side of the building and vents all of its combustion
gases directly outside of the building. Before install-
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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, the
latest edition of CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Gas Installation Code, in Canada, and/or the latest
edition of 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.
4
WARNING
DANGER
18''
min.
2'' min.
2'' min.
2'' min.
4'' min.
Figure 1