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. 1 <br /> :;,„ • tWater J*àterT(coiOi <br /> ' <br /> pcatrn thew ... <br /> Facts to.Consider About the <br /> Location (cont'd) <br /> WARNING The center line of the <br /> water heater flue must IA <br /> A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the cor- at least 18'in all direr• <br /> red amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a con- tions from windows or <br /> fined area such a closet,unless you provide air as shown in other opentIn the <br /> Installation strruc ucture. <br /> the "LocatingThe New Water Heater" section. Never <br /> obstruct the flw of ventilation air.If you have any doubts or f min.t;'�'s <br /> questions at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide sof. �0 any 4of Flue <br /> the proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire or �� e i <br /> explosion and can cause DEATH,SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, mi. 0 �;I <br /> OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. a tz'min. <br /> WARNING e <br /> If this water heater will be used in beauty shops,,barb h 1/ e <br /> shops, cleaning establishments,or self-service laundries with <br /> dry cleaning equipment,it is imperative that the water heater I ; i <br /> or water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventila- / / <br /> tion air be taken from outside these areas, Refer to the I / ii <br /> "Locating The New Water Heater" section of this manual -- ! d <br /> and also the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, <br /> ANSI r223.1,also referred to as NFPA 54 for specifics pro- <br /> vided concerning air required, Figure 2 <br /> Combustion Air and Ventilation POWER VENT TERMINAL-- –~ - <br /> /Jti *. , 'THIS DIMENSION IS <br /> When determining the installation location for a power vent --;-' "' INCREASED TO 36' <br /> water heater, snow accumulation and drifting should be WHEN THE VENT IS <br /> =FORA FORCED VENT <br /> considered in areas where applicable. 1g- ' —APPLIANCE <br /> AIM VENTR <br /> VENTING CLEARANCES DIRECT <br /> -- 'VN VENTED I C�PPLIANCE E <br /> • 0" clearance for 3" PVC Schedule 40 vent piping from 36" <br /> combustible surfaces. - <br /> • 18"minimum in all directions from any obstruction that _.._. <br /> may interfere. <br /> • 12" minimum from the ground, 18" from windows, r —� <br /> doors, or ceiling overhangs. Figure 2. .- I <br /> • 18" minimum from other gravity or natural appliance - <br /> vents when directly above or 135°to either side of cen- <br /> ter line. Figure 3. Figure 3 ANY OTHER VENT <br /> • 36" minimum from any vents when directly below or <br /> 45° to either side of center line. Figure 3. <br /> • 36"minimum in all directions from any other forced air Must maintain <br /> "a <br /> appliance vent. Figure3. adcquat°service ' ___ <br /> AP and maintenance <br /> • The location selection must provide clearances for servic- accessibility. r'f --- <br /> '"�., <br /> ing and proper operation of the water heater. Figure 4. ,/ <br /> • Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items \ <br /> such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating \ <br /> equipment. ir)alicill <br /> ��� <br /> • <br /> WARNING <br /> Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items 1 <br /> such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating 1. �� r <br /> equipment. ' <br /> .14--Rang a of degrees <br /> --- WARNING - \%.,� r% availablt•for vent <br /> Failure to have required clearances between water heater Figure 4 ��'`- ---- Pipe installation. <br /> and combustible material will result in a fire hazard. g <br /> 8 <br />