
Installing the water heater :
This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company
requirements and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/
National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 North
Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection
Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as NFPA 54. In Canada, the latest edition of the CSA
B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation, and the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1, in the
absence of local codes.
Location of Water Heater
The water heater should not be located in
an area where leakage of the heat exchanger
or connections will result in damage to the
area adjacent to it or to lower floors of the
structure.
When such areas cannot be avoided, it is
recommended that a suitable catch pan,
adequately drained to a safe location be
installed under the water heater.
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!WARNING:
Combustible construction
refers to adjacent walls
and ceilings and should not
be confused with
combustible or flammable
products and materials.
Combustible and/or
flammable products and
materials should never be
stored in the vicinity of this
or any gas appliance.
0” (Zero)
(0 cm)
1/2” (min)
(1.3 cm)
1/2” (min)
(1.3 cm)
12” (min)
(30 cm)
(24” (61cm) minimum is
recommended for service)
0” (Zero)
(0 cm)