Installation manual

17 Rinnai CVent
Water Heater Clearances
Indoor
model
RU98i
to
Combustibles
inches (mm)
to Non-
Combustibles
inches (mm)
Top of Heater
6 * (152) 2 *(51)
Back of Heater
0 (zero) 0 (zero)
Front of Heater
6 (152) 6 (152)
Sides of Heater
2 (51) 1/2 (13)
Ground/Bottom
12 (305) 12 (305)
Vent
0 (zero) 0 (zero)
* 0 inches from vent components and condensate drain line.
The clearance for servicing is 24 inches in front of the water
heater.
to side
to front
to top
to floor/ground
Maintenance Clearances
Back to Back Conguraon
In Line Conguraon
Follow the recommended minimum service clearances below for maintenance access to the header above the
water heater.
If the vent system is to be enclosed, it is suggested that the design of the enclosure shall permit inspection of the
vent system. The design of such enclosure shall be deemed acceptable by the installer or the local inspector.
Follow the minimum clearances from the water heater.
5.15”
42”
36”
30”
42”