American Water Heater 6510238 - Manual (Page 4)

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This water heater design has been tested by CSA
International and complies with ANSI Z21.10.1, Section
2.35 Flammable Vapors Resistance. Therefore this water
heater does not need to be installed 18 inches above the
floor unless specifically required by state or local codes.
The water heater must be located or protected to avoid
physical damage by vehicles or flooding.
Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline,
solvents, or adhesives in the same room or area near the
water heater. If such flammables must be used, all gas
burning appliances in the vicinity must be shut off and their
pilot lights extinguished. Open the doors and windows for
ventilation while flammable substances are in use.
If flammable liquids or vapors have spilled or leaked in the
area of the water heater, leave the area immediately and
call the fire department from a neighbor's home. Do not
attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have
been extinguished.
Figure 1: Residential Garage Installation
Vehicle
Stop
Drain Drain
Pan
NOTE:
In the State of California, the water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid moving during an earthquake.
Contact local utilities for code requirements in your area or
call 1-800-999-9515 and request instructions.
Site Location
· Select a location near the center of the water
piping system. The water heater must be installed
indoors and in a vertical position on a level surface.
DO NOT install in bathrooms, bedrooms, or any
occupied room normally kept closed. Note: The water
heater may be installed in a closet with a door off a
bedroom or bathroom providing the units are installed
and vented per the manufacturer’s instructions.
· Consider the vent piping and vent cap termination
location. This is a direct vent water heater and
may be vented through-the-wall. See “Vent Cap
Termination” on pages 5-6 of this manual for the
proper vent cap locations.
· Locate the water heater near the existing gas
piping. If installing a new gas line, locate the water
heater to minimize the pipe length and elbows.
Note: The water heater must be installed according to all
local and state codes or, in absence of the local and state
codes, the "National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA
54)-latest edition.