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FIGURE 28.
There must be a minimum of 6” (153 mm) clearance between
single wall vent pipe and any combustible material. Fill and
seal any clearance between single wall vent pipe and
combustible material with mortar mix, cement, or other
noncombustible substance. For other than single wall, follow
vent pipe manufacturer’s clearance specifications. To insure
a tight fit of the vent pipe in a brick chimney, seal around the
vent pipe with mortar mix cement.
Failure to have required clearances between vent piping and
combustible material will result in a fire hazard.
Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape of
dangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation.
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may
occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors.
Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium
and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals
are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.
GAS PIPING
Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the
model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed
14 inch water column (2.6 kPa) for natural and propane (L.P.)
gas. If the gas control valve is subjected to pressures exceeding
1/2 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa), the damage to the gas
control valve could result in a fire or explosion from leaking
gas.
If the main gas line Shut-off serving all gas appliances is used,
also turn “off” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas
appliances shut off until the water heater installation is
complete.
A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater.
Consult the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and your gas supplier concerning pipe
size.
There must be:
• A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply
line serving the water heater, and
• A drip leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to
help prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the
gas control valve.
• A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the
shut off valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit.
Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.
The minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the rating plate is
that which will permit firing at the rated input.
Standard Models are for installation up to 2,000 feet (610 m)
above sea level.
High Altitude models are for installation from 2,000 feet
(610 m) to 4,500 feet (1,370 m) above sea level.