
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 the water heater
This water heater is for OUTDOOR
installation ONLY!
This water heater is an outdoor model
and must be mounted vertically. It
must not be installed indoors or in an
enclosure.
The water heater should be installed
close to the most frequently used outlet
and its position chosen with safety and
service in mind.
Make sure people (particular children,
disabled, and elderly) will not touch the
hot water outlet or the flue terminal.
The flue terminal and air inlet must be
clear of obstruction and shrubbery.
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.
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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.
min.
1/2 "
(1.3 cm)
min.
1/2 "
(1.3 cm)
min. 12" (30 cm)
(24" (61 cm) minimum is
recommended for service)
Front = 12" (30 cm)
Back = 0" (with support bracket)
Side = 1/2" (1.3 cm)
Bottom = 12" (30 cm)
Minimum Clearance from Combustible and
Non-Combustible Construction.
Top: Do not install this water
heater under an overhang less
than 36” (91 cm) from its top.
The area under the overhang
must be open on 3 sides.
CAUTION:
Protect plastic, paint or
other items sensitive to heat
using non-combustible
insulation if these are
exposed to the flue exhaust
even though they may be
more than 24” (61 cm) away
from the water heater.