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Determine water heater location
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The outdoor Armor water heater gas
manifold and controls met safe lighting and
other performance under tests specified in
ANSI Z21.10.3 – latest edition.
Installation must comply with:
• Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations,
and ordinances.
• National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 – latest edition.
• National Electrical Code.
Before locating the water heater, check:
1. Check for nearby connection to:
• Water piping
• Gas supply piping
• Electrical power
NOTICE
CAUTION
Do not install outdoor models directly on
the ground. You must install the outdoor
unit on a concrete, brick, block or pressure-
treated wood platform.
Outdoor models must be installed outdoors
only and must use the outdoor vent kit
assembly supplied by the manufacturer.
Personal injury or product damage may
result if any other cap is used or if an outdoor
model is used indoors. All covers, doors
and jacket panels must be properly installed
to ensure proper operation and prevent a
hazardous situation.
WARNING
This product contains a condensate
management and disposal system that
may be subject to freezing if exposed to
sustained temperatures below 32°F.
Precautions should be taken to protect the
condensate trap and drain lines during
extended periods of outdoor temperatures
below 32°F. Consult the manufacturer
(and see Table 1A below) for an optional
condensate trap kit recommended for areas
which may experience temperatures below
32°F.
Note:
This condensate option is only
available for Models OA 151 - 286 and
501 - 801.
Do not locate unit so that high winds can
deflect off of adjacent walls, buildings
or shrubbery causing recirculation.
Recirculation of flue products may cause
operational problems, bad combustion or
damage to controls. Locate unit at least
3 feet (0.91m) from any wall or vertical
surface to prevent wind conditions from
affecting performance.
The outdoor unit must not be installed in
an area that is enclosed by walls or a fence
that will block free wind movement around
the unit. Free movement of wind around
the outdoor unit is required to carry away
the flue products and provide combustion
air. The flue outlet/combustion air inlet
of an outdoor unit must not be installed
closer than 10 feet from an inside corner of
an L-shaped structure. Walls or enclosed
fencing may cause eddy currents which
can recirculate the flue products into the
combustion air inlet. Recirculation of flue
products may cause operational problems,
bad combustion or non-warrantable
damage to controls.
CAUTION
- Do not install the outdoor unit under a
deck.
- Do not install an outdoor unit in a well,
stairwell, alcove, courtyard or other
recessed
area.
- Do not install outdoor units on stack
frames.
Failure to comply with the above could
result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.
WARNING
CAUTION
- Do not install outdoor units in locations
where rain from building runoff drains
will spill onto the unit.
- Do not locate the outdoor unit so that
water from sprinklers may spray directly
onto it. Water may damage controls or
other electrical components.
Outdoor Armor Water Heater
Installation & Operation Manual
CAUTION
Model OA 400 is NOT suitable for installation
in areas which may experience temperatures
below 32°F.
WARNING
Tabe 1A - Ambient Temperature
Requirements
Model
Kit Number
Minimum Allowable
Ambient Temperature
OK 151/211
OA 151/200
KIT30123
5
°
F
OK/OA 286
KIT30124
5
°
F
OK/OA
501 - 801
KIT30125
10
°
F (OK/OA 501)
5°F (OK/OA 601 - 801)
2. - Keep venting areas free of obstructions.
- Keep area clean and free of combustible and flammable
materials.
- To avoid a blocked air inlet or blocked flue condition,
keep the outdoor air inlet and flue outlet clear of leaves,
debris,
etc.
