Enviro 6G50 76N Water Heater User Manual


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FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION
Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because
the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the
occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the
appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured
(mobile) homes or outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater
in a new location, the following critical points must be observed:
1. Select a location indoors as close as practical to the vent terminal
or location to which the water heater vent piping is going to be
connected, and as centralized with the water piping system as
possible.
2. Selected location must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a
mannerthatifthetankoranyconnectionsshouldleak,theow
will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not
advisabletoinstallthewaterheaterinanatticorupperoor.When
such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be
installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your
local hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a clearance of
atleast1.0”(2.5cm)greaterthananypointonthewaterheater’s
outer jacket and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must
notrestrictcombustionairow.For example, if a circular pan is
used, it must be a minimum of 27” (69cm) in diameter. See Figure 1.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure and the
environment in which the water heater is installed. Water heaters are
sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property
damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain. However,
unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector
or water shut-off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan.
These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers
and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways:
• Sensorsmountedinthedrainpanthattriggeranalarmorturnoffthe
incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected.
• Sensorsmountedinthedrainpanthatturnoffthewatersupplyto
the entire building when water is detected in the drain pan.
• Watersupplyshut-offdevicesthatactivatebasedonthewater
pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes
connected to the water heater.
• Devicesthatwillturnoffthegassupplytoagaswaterheaterwhile
at the same time shutting off its water supply.
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable
liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane (LP or butane, etc.) and
othersubstances(suchasadhesives,etc.)emitammablevapors
whichcanbeignitedbyagaswaterheater’shotsurfaceigniteror
mainburner.Theresultingashbackandrecancausedeathor
serious burns to anyone in the area.
Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not
subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER
This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the
appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance
by at least 3” (7.6 cm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed
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