Locating the new water heater (cont’d), Combustion air and exhaust, Facts to consider about the location (cont’d) – Reliance Water Heaters 606 User Manual

Page 8

Advertising
background image

12

″ min.

FORCED AIR

INLET

A

36

″ min. IF “B” DIMENSION

IS LESS THAN 120

A

PDV

TERMINAL

PDV

TERMINAL

A

GRADE

B

CORNER INSTALLATION

OF INLET AND OUTLET

NOT RECOMMENDED

8

Locating the New Water Heater (cont’d)

Figure 2

Combustion Air and Exhaust

Venting Through an Outside Wall – Clearances

0

″ clearance for 3″ PVC, ABS, or CPVC Schedule 40 piping from

combustible surfaces.

18

″ minimum in all directions from any obstruction, such as a wall,

that may interfere.

12

″ minimum from the ground and corners, 9″ ceiling overhangs.

Figure 2.

The Power Direct Vent outlet terminal shall terminate at least 36

above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet. Figure 3.

The Power Direct Vent outlet terminal of 50,000 BtuH input mod-

els or less shall terminate at least 9

″ below, 9″ horizontally from or

9

″ above any door, window or gravity air inlet into the building.

Figure 3.

The Power Direct Vent outlet terminal of over 50,000 BtuH input

models shall terminate at least 12

″ below, 12″ horizontally from or

12

″ above any door, window or gravity air inlet into the building.

Figure 3.

18

″ minimum from other natural draft (gravity) direct vent, power

vent or power direct vent appliance inlet and/or outlet vent(s) when

directly above or 135° to either side of center line. Figure 4, page 9.

24

″ minimum from any appliance inlet and/or outlet vents when

directly below or 45° to either side of center line. Figure 4, page 9.

The location selection must provide clearances for servicing and

proper operation of the water heater. Figure 5.

Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items such as gas

meters, gas valves or other gas regulating equipment.

Facts to Consider About the

Location (cont’d)

Figure 3

WARNING

Failure to have required clearances between water heater

and combustible material will result in a fire hazard.

WARNING

Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items such as

gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating equipment.

WARNING

When determining the installation location for a power direct

vent water heater, snow accumulation and drifting should be

considered in areas where applicable.

WARNING

If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops,

cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry clean-

ing equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water

heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be

taken from outside these areas. Refer to the “Locating The New

Water Heater” section of this manual and also the current edi-

tion of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also referred

to as NFPA 54 for specifics provided concerning air required.

WARNING

Do not install in a confined area such a closet, unless you

provide ventilation air as shown in the “Locating The New

Water Heater” section. Never obstruct the flow of ventila-

tion air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call your

gas company. Failure to provide ventilation air can result in a

fire or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY

INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

CLof Flue

9

″ min. from

any overhang

12

″ min.

A

A - 9

″ min. (50,000 BtuH

input models or less)

A - 12

″ min. (over 50,000

BtuH input models)

The venting system must be installed in a manner which allows

inspection of the installation of the venting pipes and joints as

well as periodic inspection after installation as required by the

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.

Advertising
This manual is related to the following products: