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Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas.
• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
• Use only gas shown on rating plate.
• Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
• Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended
period of non-use.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage or
use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance can result in serious injury
or death.
Can result in serious injury or death
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable Vapors
FLAMMABLES
WARNING
For continued protection against
risk of fire:
• Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
• Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Fire Hazard
WARNING
Clearances To Combustibles
Minimum clearances between water heater and
combustibles are 0 in. at the sides and rear, 5.5 in. from the
front and 12 in. from top (standard clearance.) If clearances
stated on the heater differ from standard clearances, install
water heater according to clearances stated on the heater
(see Figure 12).
Floors With Carpeting
This water heater must not be installed directly on
carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or
wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the
full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 in. in
every direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove
or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel.
Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard.
Clearances For Servicing
When installing the heater, consideration must be given to
proper location. Location selected should be as close to
the wall as practicable and as centralized with the water
piping system as possible.
Servicing this appliance, such as changing the anodes,
etc. requires clearances for accessibility and replacement
of parts. The anode could be as long as 35 in. .
Refer to the current edition of the “National Fuel Gas
Code”, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 for detailed requirements.
TOP VIEW
OF CLOSET
WITHOUT DOOR
AIR
INTAKE*
TOP VIEW
OF CLOSET
WITH DOOR
0” MIN.
0” MIN. 0” MIN.
5.5” MIN.
* DO NOT BLOCK OR RESTRICT IN ANY MANNER,
THE AIR INTAKES AT THE BACK OF THE WATER HEATER.
Figure 12.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
• Install water heater in accordance with the
instruction manual and NFPA 54.
• To avoid injury, combustion and ventilation air
must be taken from outdoors.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting products
near water heater.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
• Flue gases may escape if
vent pipe is deformed,
broken, or not properly
connected.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
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