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Manual - Rinnai Condensing Water Heaters 

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  Clearances 

1.  Identify the installation location and confirm that 

the installation will meet all required clearances. 

2.  Securely attach the water heater to the wall using 

any of the holes in the wall installation brackets 
which are at the top and bottom of the water 
heater.  Ensure that the attachment strength is 
sufficient to support the weight.   Refer to the 
weight of the water heater in the Specifications 
section. 

NOTE:  Rinnai water heaters should be installed in an 

upright position.  Do not install upside down 
or on its side. 

  Attachment of the Water Heater   

wall installation 

brackets 

 

to Combustibles  

 

to Non-

Combustibles   

Top of 
Heater 

6 inches *
(152 mm) 

2 inches * 
(51 mm) 

Back of 
Heater 

0 (zero) 

0 (zero) 

Front of 
Heater 

6 inches 
(152 mm) 

6 inches 
(152 mm) 

Sides of 
Heater 

2 inches 
(51 mm) 

1/2 inch  
(13 mm) 

Ground 12 

inches 

(305 mm) 

12 inches 
(305 mm) 

Vent 

0 (zero) 

0 (zero) 

The clearance for servicing is 24 inches in front of the water heater. 

For closet installation:  clearance is 6 inches (152 mm) from the front. 

 

* Zero inches from vent components and condensate drain line. 

 

to Combustibles  

 

to Non-

Combustibles 

 

Top of 
Heater 

12 inches 
(305 mm) 

2 inches 
(51 mm) 

Back of 
Heater 

0 (zero) 

0 (zero) 

Front 
(Panel) 

24 inches 
(610 mm) 

0 (zero) 

Sides of 
Heater 

6 inches 

(152 mm) 

1/8 inch 

(3.2 mm) 

Ground 12 

inches 

(305 mm) 

2 inches 
(51 mm) 

Front 
(Exhaust) 

24 inches 
(610 mm) 

24 inches 
(610 mm) 

to side

to front

to top

to floor/ground