Reliance Water Heaters 184123-000 - Manual (Page 8)

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3. The location selection must provide adequate clear-
ances for servicing and proper operation of the water
heater.
Locating the New Water Heater (cont’d)
Installing the New Water Heater
Securing Water Heater to Floor
and Wall
The water heater must be secured to the floor and to the
wall of the enclosure with the three mounting brackets
and screws packaged in the carton with the water
heater. The two small brackets stamped #0110064 are
used to attach the water heater to the floor and the one
large #0110063 bracket is used to secure the top of the
water heater to the wall.
Because of installation variances these brackets can be
located at any points around the circumference of the
jacket. When the bracket locations are determined using
the 1 /
8
″ drill bit for a pattern, drill only through the outer
jacket of the water heater. Then using the screws provid-
ed, secure the bracket to the water heater, floor and
wall.
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
MOUNTING
BRACKET
Facts to Consider About the
Location (cont’d)
WARNING
This water heater must not be installed directly on car-
peting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or
wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond
the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3
inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is
installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be
covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may
result in a fire hazard.
WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and
combustible and noncombustible construction are 1 ″″ at
the sides and rear, 4
″″ at the front, and 6″″ from the vent
pipe. Clearance from the top of the draft hood is 12 ″″.
Refer to the label on the water heater located adjacent
to the gas control valve for all clearances.
WARNING
A gas water heater cannot operate properly without
the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not
install in a confined area such as a closet, unless you
provide air as shown in Figures 1-3. Never obstruct the
flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or ques-
tions at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide
the proper amount of combustion air can result in a
fire or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, bar-
ber shops, cleaning establishments or self-service laun-
dries with dry cleaning 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
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1,
also referred to as NFPA 54 for specifics provided con-
cerning air required.