Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

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Installation instructions
RTG-K-199/160N/X2 – 6 720 813 642 (2022/06)
4.5.1 Air openings
Air openings are located on the back of the water heater. The
combustion air enters between the mounting surface and the
water heater.
▶ Do not restrict air intake openings in any way.
▶ Keep water heater sides clear and unblocked.
Fig. 7 Air openings
4.6 Factory regulation
The appliances are supplied having been set in the factory for
the values shown on the rating plate for natural gas.
For any other adjustments see chapter 7.
4.6.1 Natural gas
The appliances must not be operated if the dynamic gas
pressure is less than 3.5"WC or greater than 10.5" WC.
4.6.2 Liquid propane gas (after gas conversion)
The appliances must not be operated if the dynamic gas
pressure is less than 8"WC or greater than 13" WC.
If gas conversion is needed (Natural Gas to Liquid Propane
gas), see section 6.7.1.
DANGER:
▶ The gas type conversion must only be carried out by a
qualified contractor.
4.7 Mounting installation for modular homes
When installing this appliance on the outside of a modular
home, the unit must be additionally secured at the bottom of
the water heater as shown in fig. 8. Use the included screws to
secure the brackets at the bottom of the water heater to the
wall. If the wall is sheathed with plaster or drywall, it is
recommended that a support board be first attached across a
pair of studs at the bottom of the unit.
Fig. 8 Mounting the heater on modular homes
4.8 Gas piping & connections
Before connecting the gas supply, check the rating plate on the
right side of the heater to be sure that the heater is rated for the
same gas to which it will be connected.
In the United States: The installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
In Canada: The Installation must conform to CGA B149
INSTALLATION CODES and/or local installation codes.