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FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION

Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because

the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the

occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the

appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured

(mobile) homes or outdoor installation.

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a

new location, the following critical points must be observed:

1. Select a location indoors as close as practical to the gas vent or

chimney to which the water heater vent is going to be connected,

and as centralized with the water piping system as possible.

2. Selected location must provide adequate clearances for servicing

and proper operation of the water heater.

Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner

that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow will not cause

damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the

water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be

avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater.

Drain pans are available at your local hardware store. Such a drain

pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2” (51 mm)

greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an

adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.

Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure and the

environment in which the water heater is installed. Water heaters are

sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property

damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain. However,

unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector

or water shut-off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan.

These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers

and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways:

• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off

the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected.

• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to

the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.

• Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water

pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes

connected to the water heater.

• Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while

at the same time shutting off its water supply.

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INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES,

STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as

gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or butane, etc.] and other substances

such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be ignited

by a gas water heater’s pilot light or main burner. The resulting flashback

and fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area, as

well as property damage. If installation in such areas is your only

option, then the installation must be accomplished in a way that the pilot

flame and main burner flame are elevated from the floor at least 18

inches. While this may reduce the chances of flammable vapors, from

a floor spill being ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances

should never be stored or used in the same room or area containing a

gas water heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance.

NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other

areas of the structure to the appliance.

Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not

subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.

This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting

must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance

extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least

3” (76.2 mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove

or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed

this warning may result in a fire hazard.

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