Bradford-White Corp THROUGH-THE-WALL GAS WATER HEATER Water Heater User Manual


 
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Installation (Minimum Clearances) continued-
Minimum Clearances
This installation must allow access to the front of the water heater and adequate
clearance must be provided for servicing and operating this water heater. The
water heater may be installed on either a combustible or non-combustible floor. If
the water heater is to be installed directly on carpeting, it must be installed on
top of a metal or wood panel extending beyond the full width and depth of the
appliance by at least three (3) inches (7.6 cm) in any direction or, if the appliance
is to be installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the
panel. The minimum clearances to combustibles for this water heater are: zero
(0) inch (0 cm) from the sides and rear, five (5) inches (12.7 cm) from the front of
the jacket, zero (0) inch (0 cm) from the vent connector and fifteen (15) inches
(38.1 cm) from the jacket top.
WARNING
Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions may
create a hazard to life and property and will nullify the warranty.
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