Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued-

The water heater must be located close enough to the outside wall to keep the

venting distance within the maximum distance described in the installation

instructions. Locate the water heater as close as possible to the vent opening.

Read the venting section in this installation instruction manual before locating

the water heater.

This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank or

water line connections and the combination temperature and pressure relief

valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to

lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable

drain pan adequately piped for proper drainage must be installed under the

water heater. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow. The drain pan must

have a minimum length and width of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) greater than the

diameter of the water heater and must not restrict proper combustion air flow to

the water heater. The drain pan, as described above, can be purchased from

your plumbing professional. The drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain.

The piping must be at least 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) in diameter and pitched for proper

drainage.

It is recommended that a minimum clearance of four (4) inches (10.2 cm) be

provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and maintenance of the

combination temperature and pressure relief valve.

This water heater MUST be installed indoors out of the wind and weather.

Note: Per Section 507.2 Seismic Provisions of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code

(UPC). Water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist horizontal

displacement due to earthquake motion. Strapping shall be at points within the

upper one-third and lower one-third of its vertical dimensions. At the lower point,

a distance of not less than 4 inches shall be maintained from the controls with the

strapping. Please refer to the local authority having jurisdiction to see if there are

any additional local requirements regarding seismic provisions.

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE

NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an

odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in the detection of the

gas.

• Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell.

• Other conditions, such as “odorant fade” can cause the odorant to

diminish in intensity, or “fade”, and not be as readily detectable.

• If you have a diminished sense of smell or are in any way unsure of

the presence of gas, immediately contact your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s telephone.

Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier, or plumbing

professional, for more information.