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Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued-
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE
NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have
an odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in the detection
of the gas.
• Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg”
smell.
• Other conditions, such as “odorant fade” can cause the odorant
to diminish in intensity, or ”fade”, and not be as readily
detectable.
• If you have a diminished sense of smell, or are in any way unsure
of the presence of gas, immediately contact your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s telephone.
• Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier, or
plumbing professional, for more information.
The water heater must be located close enough to the outside wall to keep the
venting distance within the maximum distance described in the installation
instructions. Note: The direct vent-air intake terminal must be installed on a
vertical wall. Read the venting section in this installation instruction manual
before locating the water heater.
This water heater must be located in an area where 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
lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a
suitable drain pan, adequately drained, be installed under the water heater.
The pan must not restrict combustion airflow. The drain pan must be no
greater than 1-½ inches (3.8 cm) deep and have a minimum length and width
of at least four (4) inches (10.2 cm) measured from the jacket 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 at least 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) in diameter and pitched for
proper drainage.
It is recommended that a minimum clearance of four (4) inches (10.2 cm) be
provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and maintenance of the
combination temperature and pressure relief valve.
INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY