Install Instructions

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INSTALLATION
Locating the Water Heater
DO NOT install the water heater in any location where gasoline or
flammable vapors are likely to be present.
Water heaters in residential garages must be installed so that all burner(s)
and burner ignition device(s) are located not less than 18 in. (46 cm)
above the floor and must be located or protected to avoid physical
damage. For other installations refer to local codes. In the absence of
local codes, the water heater must be installed in compliance with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 - (Latest Edition) and/or in Canada,
CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes (Latest Editions).
The location of this water heater is of the utmost importance. Before installing
this water heater, read the installation section of these instructions. After
reading these installation and operation instructions, select a location for the
water heater where the floor is level and is easily accessible to gas and water
supply lines.
DO NOT locate the water heater where water lines could be subjected to
freezing temperatures. Make sure the cold water pipes are not located
directly above the gas control so that condensate during humid weather
does not drip on the controls.
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating
and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical
compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning
solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool
chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals. These
materials are corrosive at very low concentration levels with little or no odor to
reveal their presence.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or
injury, DO NOT store materials against the water heater or vent-air
intake system. Use proper care to avoid unnecessary contact (especially
by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake components.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE
SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD
REACH THE WATER HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.