Polaris PC 100-34 2NV Benutzerhandbuch

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Important:  Do not run the condensate drain in areas 

that are likely to freeze. Frozen condensate will block the 

drain line and result in property damage or water heater 

malfunction.

A condensate trap/drain stem assembly has been supplied 

with the water heater and is located behind the access door 

inside the base of the water heater.  This assembly must be 

installed between the water heater and the exhaust outlet 

piping to ensure proper operation of the water heater. To 

install, remove the slip-joint nut, stainless steel washer, and 

O-ring from the trap assembly.  Slip the nut, washer and 

O-ring (in that order) over the stainless exhaust tubing and 

slide them back near the base of the heater.  Insert the trap 

assembly over the tubing (see figure 3A accordingly) and 

firmly hand-tighten (using a wrench will cause the O-ring to 

seal improperly) the nut to form a water-tight seal between 

the O-ring and the stainless exhaust tubing.  When 

tightened, the nut to heater base clearance should be 3/4” 

(+/- 1/8”) tolerance (1.9 cm +/- 0.31 cm tolerance).
Note:  The trap should be aligned so that the exhaust pipe 

is in a vertical position close to the surface of the water 

heater.

Back 0” (0 cm)

Sides: 4” (10.2 cm) 
Min. for service

Front: 24”  
(61 cm ) 
Min. for service

Top: 0” (0 cm)

Vent: 0” 
(0 cm)

Sides: 4” (10.2 cm) 
Min. for service

Notice:  Minimum clearances from combustible materi-

als are stated on the data plate located on the front of the 

water heater.
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The water heater is certified for installation on a

 combustible 

floor. 

Important: If installing over carpeting, the carpeting must 

be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the water 

heater. The protective panel must extend beyond the full 

width and depth of the water heater by at least 3 inches 

(7.62 cm) in any direction or if in a alcove or closet instal-

lation, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. The 

panel must be strong enough to carry the weight of the 

heater when full of water.
Figure 2 may be used as a reference guide to locate the 

specific clearance locations. A minimum of 24 inches     

(61 cm) of front clearance and 4 inches (10.2 cm) on each 

side should be provided for inspection and service.