Desa VF-18P-MHd Water Heater User Manual


 
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MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material
clearances, you must also meet required clearances
between replace openings and mantel shelf on
each side of the replace. If you do not meet the
clearances listed below, you will need a hood.

If you meet minimum clearance between mantel
shelf and top of replace opening, a hood is not
required (see Figure 6, page 10).


If minimum clearances in Figure 6, page 10 are not
met, you must have a hood. When using a hood
there are still certain minimum mantel clearances
required. Follow minimum clearances shown in
Figure 7, page 10 when using hood.
  
-

   
     
-


Follow all minimum clearances

NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one

 

 -

• remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the oor level, you
must maintain the minimum distance of 14"
to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to
the replace, you must install appliance at
least 5" above the combustible ooring (see
Figure 9).
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material

CAUTION: Do not remove the




   
   
     

-

-

  

    

-

IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burner is level.
If heater is not level, heater will not work properly.
IMPORTANT: Remote receiver module is attached
to the valve by a velcro strap. This module needs to
remain where installed. If removed and wires cross,
this can cause the remote to fail.