LAARS Multi Flue CF-100-3 - Install and Operating Manual User Manual
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Installation (locating the water heater) continued-
This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank or water line
connections 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 drip
pan must be installed under the water heater. 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
piping must be at least ¾” in diameter and pitched for proper drainage. The pan must
not restrict the combustion airflow.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat-producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury,
there shall be no materials stored against the water heater. Proper care shall
be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water
heater. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER, BE USED OR STORED IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH
FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER HEATER.
Note: The failure to adhere to these instructions may create a hazard to life
and property and will nullify the warranty.
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by heating and
breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of typical compounds that
are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning solvents,
refrigeration 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 WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT!!
THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATING AIR MUST NOT BE
OBSTRUCTED!!
Combustion Air Supply
Installation of this water heater requires that provisions be made to supply
adequate air for combustion and ventilation. If the building is unusually tight
or if this water heater is installed in a small room, provisions for additional
makeup air must be provided. This air must be supplied through two
permanent openings located so that the lower edge of the lower opening is 6
inches below the top of the enclosure.
The minimum free air area for such openings shall not be less than one
square inch per 1000 BTU/HR of the total input rating of all appliances in that
enclosure of 100 square inches, whichever is greater. For outside air, in the
absence of local codes, refer to the National Fire Protection Standard For Oil
Burning Equipment NFPA No. 31 (latest edition).