American Water Heater GAS-FIRED COMMERCIAL WATER HEATER - Manual (Page 5)

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INSTALLATION
Locating The Water Heater
This water heater shall NOT be installed in any location where gasoline
or flammable vapors are likely to be present, unless the installation is
such to eliminate the probable ignition of gasoline or flammable vapors.
The location of this water heater is of the utmost importance. Before installing
this water heater, you should 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 water lines, gas supply (type identified on the rating plate), an adequate
open drain, and a chimney or exhaust gas vent. 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.
Adequate clearances shall be provided for easy access to controls by service
personnel to enable proper cleaning, servicing, and operation of the water
heater. Under no circumstances is the front of the water heater to be placed
in a position where the burner tray assembly can not slide out for removal
when servicing.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury
there shall be no materials stored against the water heater and proper care
shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with
the water heater components. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER
BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER,
VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH
FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE
SYSTEM.
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