Section 1, Overview
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Length, routing, and sizing of fluid lines, fuel lines, air flow tubing,
exhaust piping and wiring.
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Unrestricted intake required to draw in outside air for combustion.
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Ability to easily access and service the product, especially fuel,
plumbing, and electrical systems.
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After installation, requirement to purge water and fuel lines and
inspect/test entire system using the ITR-supplied Inspection
Check Sheet.
1.5 Equipment, Tools and Skills
As the user and/or installer, you must be qualified and authorized to do
the installation, which requires mechanical aptitude and electrical
knowledge. Make sure you comply with existing RVIA or ABYC industry
practices, using the highest and most recent standards and codes.
Good workmanship is essential. Please refer back to Section 1.2,
Protect Your Warranty.
You will need the following equipment and tools (not supplied) to install
the heating system. This list does not include optional equipment and
accessories:
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Standard tools normally available in a well-equipped shop.
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Appropriate fasteners for mounting the heater unit.
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Stainless steel 1-1/2” ID exhaust piping, maximum 12’ with no
bends (see Section 3 – Installing the Exhaust System, for details
when bends are present).
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ITR muffler.
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1/4” supply and return fuel line, approved rubber or copper.
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Heater hose (to connect Space Heating Module [optional] hose
fittings to interior fans).
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Domestic water hose and/or tubing to connect The WaterHeater™
by ITR hose fittings to the domestic water system.
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