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OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
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INSTALLATION
.
THISUNITMUSTBE
INSTALLED
IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
LOCAL
CODE,
OR-
DINANCE
AND/OR
IN THE
ABSENCE
OF
LOCAL
CODES,
THE
LATEST EDITION
OF THE
NATIONAL
FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA31) CODE.
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SELECTION
OF THE
INSTALLATION SITE:
Choose
a
suitable site with water
and
electrical connections readily accessible.
The
following should
be
taken
into
consideration
in
selecting
the
installation site:
1.
An
indoor place sheltered
from
weather.
2.
A
well-ventilated place (air intake openings should
be
provided).
3.
Side, bottom
and top
clearance comply with
instructions
and
local
codes.
4.
A
place where there
are no
combustible materials near
the
unit.
5.
Suitable
and
non-combustible floor.
6.
The
fuel tank
is
installed
according
to
local
codes.
7.
The
exhaust
pipe
is
installed
in
accordance with
instructions.
8. If
water
starts
leaking,
measures
must
be
taken
so
that
it
does
not
affect other parts
in the
same
area
recommended that
a
drain
pan is
placed underneath
the
leaking
point,
until
it can be
repaired.
9. A
place
accessible
for
maintenance after
the
installation.
10.
Noise prevention
- the
unit does produce some
low
noise when
operating.
Carefully consider
the
location
for
the
installation,
if
this
is
objectionable.
11.
Unit must always
be
electrically
grounded.
12.
If
unit
is to be
installed
in an
alcove
or a
closet,
its
clearance should comply with instructions.
13.
Unit must
be
level.
Unit performance
is
maintained only when
it is
installed
level.
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PROHIBITED INSTALLATIONS
Do
not
install
the
heater
in the
following locations:
(a)
In
small,
poorly
ventilated
rooms.
(b)
In
airtight
rooms.
(c)
Near vents
for
heating
or
cooling.
(d)
In
places where special chemicals
are
used.
(e)
In
bathrooms,
bedrooms
or any
occupied rooms normally kept
closed.
(f)
In a
location where
it may be
exposed
to
freezing temperatures.
(g)
In a
location where heater
is
subject
to
vibration.
Note: Check local codes
for any
special requirements concerning
the
location
of a
water heater
in a
garage.
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