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FIGURE 13.
• When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal
ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1
square inch per 2,000 BTU per hour (11 cm
2
/kW) of total
input rating of all equipment in the enclosure, see
Figure 14.
• When ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross-
sectional area as the free area of the openings to which
they connect. The minimum short side dimension of
rectangular air ducts shall not be less than 3 inches
(76.2 mm), see Figure 14.
FIGURE 14.
• Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration
shall be given to the blocking effect of louvers, grilles or
screens protecting openings. Screens used shall not be
smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) mesh. If the free area through
a design of louver or grille is known, it should be used in
calculating the size opening required to provide the free
area specified. If the design and free area is not known, it
may be assumed that wood louvers will be 20-25 percent
free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 60-75
percent free area. Louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the
open position or interlocked with the equipment so that they
are opened automatically during equipment operation.
• Special Conditions Created by Mechanical Exhausting or
Fireplaces: operation of exhaust fans, ventilation systems,
clothes dryers or fireplaces may create conditions requiring
special attention to avoid unsatisfactory operation of installed
gas utilization equipment.
Water Piping
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:
Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated
to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish
washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more
likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These
include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally
handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into
one of these groups or if there is a local code or province law
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then
you must take special precautions. In addition to using the
lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a *mixing valve, shall be used at the
hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater.
Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware
stores, see Figure 8 on page 9 and Figure 15 below. Valves for
reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water
are also available. Consult Maytag Customer Service (1-800-
788-8899). Follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation
of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the
thermostat, read the Temperature Regulation section in this
manual.
FIGURE 15.
This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems
or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating
appliance.