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WARNING
THERE IS A RISK IN USING FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES SUCH
AS GAS WATER HEATERS IN ROOMS, GARAGES OR OTHER
AREAS WHERE GASOLINE, OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR
ENGINE DRIVEN EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES ARE STORED,
OPERATED OR REPAIRED. FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE HEAVY
AND TRAVEL ALONG THE FLOOR AND MAY BE IGNITED BY
THE HEATER’S PILOT OR MAIN BURNER FLAMES CAUSING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. SOME LOCAL CODES PERMIT
OPERATION OF GAS APPLIANCES IN SUCH AREAS IF THEY
ARE INSTALLED 18” (.50m) OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR.
THIS MAY REDUCE THE RISK IF LOCATION IN SUCH AN AREA
CANNOT BE AVOIDED.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS WATER HEATER DIRECTLY ON A
CARPETED FLOOR. A FIRE HAZARD MAY RESULT.
Instead the
water heater must be placed on a metal or wood panel extending
beyond the full width and depth by at least 3 inches (7.6cm) in
any direction. If the heater is installed in a carpeted alcove, the
entire floor shall be covered by the panel. Also, see the DRAIN
REQUIREMENTS.
THE HEATER SHALL BE LOCATED OR PROTECTED SO IT IS
NOT SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY A MOVING VEHICLE.
WARNING
FLAMMABLE ITEMS,
PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS OR ANY
OTHER POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDOUS ARTICLES MUST
NEVER BE PLACED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE HEATER. OPEN
CONTAINERS OR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE
STORED OR USED IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE HEATER.
THE HEATER MUST NOT BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE IT
WILL BE SUBJECT TO FREEZING.
LOCATE IT NEAR A FLOOR DRAIN. THE HEATER SHOULD BE
LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE LEAKAGE FROM THE HEATER
OR CONNECTIONS WILL NOT RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
ADJACENT AREA OR TO LOWER FLOORS OF THE
STRUCTURE.
WHEN SUCH LOCATIONS CANNOT BE AVOIDED, A SUITABLE
DRAIN PAN SHOULD BE INSTALLED UNDER THE HEATER.
Such pans should be fabricated with sides at least 2" (5cm)
deep, with length and width at least 2" (5cm) greater than the
diameter of the heater and must be piped to an adequate drain.
The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.
For appliance installation locations with elevations above 2000
feet (610m), refer to HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS section of
this manual for input reduction procedure.
LEVELING
If the unit is not level, insert the bolts which were used in crating
into the legs to correct this condition.
CLEARANCES
These heaters are approved for installation on combustible
flooring in an alcove when the minimum clearance from any
combustion construction are followed as indicated in figure 6
and Table 2.
The following units are approved for installation with side, rear
and ceiling clearances as indicated below:
TABLE 2
A
B
C
D
(RIGHT SIDE)
(LEFT SIDE)
(BACK)
(CEILING)
120
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
154
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
*180
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
*197
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
198
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
*199
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
200
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
1” (2.54 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
250
2” (5.08 cm)
2” (5.08 cm)
2” (5.08 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
251
2” (5.08 cm)
2” (5.08 cm)
2” (5.08 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
275
2” (5.08 cm)
2” (5.08 cm)
2” (5.08 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
305
2” (5.08 cm)
2” (5.08 cm)
2” (5.08 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
**365
3” (7.75 cm)
3” (7.75 cm)
3” (7.75 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
400
3” (7.75 cm)
3” (7.75 cm)
3” (7.75 cm)
12” (30.48 cm)
500
5” (12.7 cm)
5” (12.7 cm)
5” (12.7 cm)
20” (50.80 cm)
* The Canadian version has a 2” (5.08cm) to sides and rear.
** The Canadian version has a 4” (10.16cm) to sides and rear.
In all installations the minimum combustible clearances from
any draft hood surface or vent piping shall be 6" (16cm). Vent
piping passing through a combustible wall or ceiling must be a
continuous run (no joints) and retain the 6" (16cm) clearance
unless an approved reducing thimble is used.
A service clearance of 24" (61cm) should be maintained from
serviceable parts, such as relief valves, flue baffles, flue damper
devices, thermostats, cleanout openings or drain valves.
INSTALLATION ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOORING
The SBD85500NE is approved for installations on combustible
flooring when installed with leg kit number 6570-194230-000.
1. Unit needs to be lifted in a way not to damage unit or laid on
it’s side to access the bottom of the legs.
2. Slide leg extension under leg and the bolt up through the
bottom hole located in the bottom of the leg.
3. Once in place, screw nut down and secure.
4. Front of leg should line up with front of leg extension as shown
to make sure weight of unit is distributed through the leg
extension.
