Honeywell 238-47969-00A Manual De Usuario

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WARNING 

Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions may 
create a hazard to life and property and will nullify the warranty. 

 
The water heater must be located close enough to the outside wall to keep 
the venting distance within the maximum distance described in the vent kit’s 
installation instructions.  Note:  The direct vent-air intake terminal must be 
installed on a vertical wall.  Read the instructions from the vent kit that was 
purchased with the water heater before locating the water heater. 
 
This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank or 
water line connections and the combination temperature and pressure relief 
valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to 
lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a 
suitable drain pan, adequately drained, must be installed under the water 
heater.  The pan must not restrict combustion airflow.  The drain pan must 
have a minimum length and width of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) greater than the 
diameter of the water heater and must not restrict proper combustion air flow 
to the water heater.  The drain pan, as described above, can be purchased 
from your plumbing professional.  The drain pan must be piped to an 
adequate drain.  The piping must be at least 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) in diameter 
and pitched for proper drainage. 
 
It is recommended that a minimum clearance of four (4) inches (10.2 cm) be 
provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and maintenance of the 
combination temperature and pressure relief valve. 
 
MINIMUM CLEARANCES 

This installation must allow access to the front of the water heater and 
adequate clearance must be provided for servicing and operating this  
water heater. The water heater may be installed on either a combustible or 
non-combustible floor.  If the water heater is to be installed directly on 
carpeting, it must be installed on top of a metal or wood panel extending 
beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least three (3) inches 
(76.2 mm) in any direction or, if the appliance is to be installed in an alcove 
or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel.  The minimum 
clearances to combustibles for this water heater is: zero (0) inch (0 cm) from 
the sides and rear, four (4) inches (10.2 cm) from the front of the jacket, zero 
(0) inch (0 cm) from the plenum, zero (0) inch (0 cm) from the air intake 
tubes and twelve (12) inches (30.5 cm) from the direct vent-air intake 
terminal.  (See Figure 1).