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 w ater heater must be located in an area w here leakage of the tank

or 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 low er floors of the structure. When such locations cannot

be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the w ater

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 w ater 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 dow n to minimum clearance to combustible

material, but service time and effort may be greatly increased.

2. Increase distances to provide clearances for servicing.

To comply with NSF requirements this w ater heater is to be:

a) Sealed to the floor w ith 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.