Installation Sheet

10
Installation Clearances
Chapter3.–SafetyRequirements
CookingEquipment
<When the indoor air supply>
• If the unit will be installed in the vicinity of a permanent
kitchen range or stove that has the possibility of generating
steam that contains fats or oils, use a dividing plate or
other measure to ensure that the unit is not exposed to air
containing such impurities.
* The dividing plate should be of noncombustible material of
a width greater than the water heater.
Securingofspaceforrepair/inspection
If possible, leave 8" (200mm) or more on either side of the
unit to facilitate inspection.
If possible, leave 24" (600mm) or more in front of the unit to
facilitate maintenance and service if necessary.
If possible, leave 3" (75mm) or more above and below the
vent pipe to facilitate inspection and repair if necessary
Distancefromcombustibles
Maintain the following clearances from both combustible
and non-combustible materials.
3-5. Installation Clearances
WARNING
Beforeinstalling,checkforthefollowing:
Install in accordance with relevant building and mechanical codes, as well as any local, state or national
regulations, or in the absence of local and state codes, to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 – latest edition. In Canada, see NSCNGPIC for detailed requirements.