Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Locating The Water Heater continued-

Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating

and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical

compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning

solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool

chemicals, calcium or sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals. These

materials are corrosive at very low concentration levels with little or no odor

to reveal their presence. NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER

CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED

BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF

EXPOSURE HAS OR WILL OCCUR. DO NOT STORE ANY

POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE COMPOUNDS IN THE VICINITY OF THE

WATER HEATER.

This water heater must be located in an area where leakage from the tank,

water line connections, and the combination temperature and pressure relief

valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to

lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a

suitable drain pan must be installed under the water heater. The drain pan

must have a minimum length and width of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) greater

than the diameter of the water heater. The drain pan, as described above,

can be purchased from your plumbing professional. The drain pan must be

piped to an adequate drain. The piping must be pitched for proper drainage.

CLEARANCES

1. Minimum clearance to combustible material is 0 inches for the Top,

Sides, Front, and Rear of this water heater. However, it is

recommended that at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) from the Top, and

24 inches (61 cm) from the Front. Clearance for servicing may be

reduced down to minimum clearance to combustible material, but

service time and effort may be greatly increased.

2. Increase distances to provide clearances for servicing.

This water heater MUST be installed indoors out of the wind and

weather.

To comply with NSF requirements this water heater is to be:

a) Sealed to the floor with sealant, in a smooth and easily cleanable

way, or

b) Installed with an optional leg kit that includes legs and/or extensions

that provide a minimum clearance of 6” beneath the water heater.

Note: For California installation this water heater must be braced,

anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake.

See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may

be obtained from the DSA Headquarters Office: 1102 Q Street, Suite

5100, Sacramento, CA 95811.