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Altitude
This water heater is approved for altitudes up to 5,000 feet
(1,524 m).
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 8
). 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 com-
bustible 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
and rear, four (4) inches (10.2 cm) from the front, and eigh-
teen (18) inches (45.7 cm) from the top (
see Figure 1
).
Figure 1
18''
min.
2'' min.
2'' min.
4'' min.
2'' min.
Venting
DANGER
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/
NFPA 54, in the United States. Never operate the water heat-
er 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper installation and operation of your water heater, and the manufac-
turer 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.
