Water Heater Installation Manual
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-Combuson air supply-
This gas water heater requires an adequate source of clean air for combustion and
ventilation. Without sufficient air, your water heater may not operate properly and
may emit excessive and abnormal amounts of carbon monoxide which may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning or death.
WARNING
The guidelines in this section apply to installations within the United States. All U.S.
installations must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (cur-
rent edition) and local codes.
NOTICE
Before installing the water heater, you must determine the amount of air needed to supply this water heater and
Check for Chemicals:
chemicals is not covered by the warranty.
WARNING!
In all cases, ensure that corrosive chemicals are not present at the air intake. Presence of such chemicals at the
air intake could result in death, personal injury, or property damage.
due to chemicals include:
• Beauty salons
• Photo processing labs
• Indoor pools
•
• Chemical storage areas
• Restaurants
Products such as aerosol sprays, detergents, bleaches, cleaning solvents, gasoline, air fresheners, paint and varnish
removers, and refrigerants should not be stored or used near the water heater.
Does your installation space have sufficient combustion air?
the water heater
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ances (e.g., water heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers) in the same area. Do not include appliances that are direct
vented. Refer to the following example.
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