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Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued-
 
 
Water heaters in residential garages must be installed and located, or 
protected, to avoid physical damage.  For other installations refer to 
local codes.  In the absence of local codes, the water heater must be 
installed in compliance with the National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI Z223.1- 
Latest Edition), or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 Natural Gas Installation 
Code (Latest Edition) or CAN/CGA B149.2 Propane Installation Code 
(Latest Edition). 
  
The location of this water heater is of the utmost importance. Before 
installing this water heater read the Installation section of these instructions. 
After reading these Installation and Operating Instructions, select a location 
for the water heater where the floor is level and is easily accessible to gas 
and water supply lines. DO NOT locate the water heater where water 
lines could be subjected to freezing temperatures
.  Make sure the cold 
water pipes are not located directly above the gas control so that 
condensate during humid weather does not drip on the controls
 
This water heater MUST be installed indoors out of the wind and 
weather. 
 
To comply with NSF requirements this water heater is to be: 
a)  Sealed to the floor with sealant, in a smooth and easily cleanable 
way, or 
b) 
Installed with an optional leg kit that includes legs and/or extensions 
that provide a minimum clearance of 6” beneath the water heater.
 
 
Note: For California installation this water heater must be braced, 
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake.  
See instructions for correct installation procedures.  Instructions may 
be obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, 
Sacramento, CA 95814.
 
 
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating 
and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical 
compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning 
solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool 
chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals. 
These materials are corrosive at very low concentration levels with little or no 
odor to reveal their presence. NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER 
CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED 
BY THE WARRANTY.  DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF 
EXPOSURE HAS OR WILL OCCUR.  DO NOT STORE ANY 
POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE COMPOUNDS IN THE VICINITY OF THE 
WATER HEATER.