Install Instructions

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Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas.
• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
• Use only gas shown on rating plate.
• Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
• Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended
period of non-use.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
WARNING
FLAMMABLE
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage or
use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance can result in serious injury
or death.
Can result in serious injury or death
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable Vapors
FLAMMABLES
WARNING
For continued protection against
risk of fire:
• Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
• Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Fire Hazard
WARNING
Clearances to combustibles
Minimum clearances between water heater and
combustibles are 0” at the sides and rear, 5.5” (14cm) from
the front and 12” (300mm) from top (standard clearance.)
If clearances stated on the heater differ from standard
clearances, install water heater according to clearances
stated on the heater (see Figure 15).
Floors with carpeting
This water heater must not be installed directly on
carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood
panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full
width and depth of the appliance by at least 3” (76mm) in
every direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove
or closet, the entire fl oor must be covered by the panel.
Failure to heed this warning may result in a fi re hazard.
Clearance for servicing
Adequate clearance of 24” (61cm) for servicing this
appliance should be considered before installation, such
as changing the anodes, etc.
A minimum clearance of 5.5” (14cm) must be allowed for
access to replaceable parts such as thermostats, drain
valve and relief valve.
When installing the heater, consideration must be given to
proper location. Location selected should be as close to
the wall as practicable and as centralized with the water
piping system as possible.
TOP VIEW
OF CLOSET
WITHOUT DOOR
AIR INTAKE*
TOP VIEW OF
CLOSET WITH
DOOR
0” MIN.
0” MIN. 0” MIN.
5.5” (14cm)
MIN.
* DO NOT BLOCK THE AIR INTAKES AT THE BACK OF THE WATER HEATER.
Figure 15
A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the
correct amount of air for combustion and ventilation. Do
not install in a confi ned area such as a closet unless you
provide air as shown below and described in the “Air
Requirements” section (see Figure 16). Never obstruct the
fl ow of ventilation air for dilution and combustion. If you
have any doubts or questions at all, call your gas supplier.
Failure to provide the proper amount of combustion air
can result in a fi re or explosion and cause death, serious
bodily injury, or property damage.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
• Install water heater in accordance with the
instruction manual and NFPA54.
• To avoid injury, combustion and ventilation air
must be taken from outdoors.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting products
near water heater.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
Figure 16