State SBL85 390 NE A - Manual (Page 9)

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Do not install this water heater directly on a carpeted floor. A fire
hazard may result. Instead the water heater must be placed on a
metal or wood panel extending beyond the full width and depth by
at least 3 inches in any direction. If the water heater is installed in a
carpeted alcove, the entire floor shall be covered by the panel. Also,
see the DrAINING requirements in MAINTeNANCe Section.
The water heater shall be located or protected so it is not subject
to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
Flammable items, pressurized containers or any other potential
fire hazardous articles must never be placed on or adjacent to
the water heater. Open containers or flammable material should
not be stored or used in the same room with the water heater.
The water heater must not be located in an area where it will be
subject to freezing.
locate the water heater near a floor drain. The water heater
should be located in an area where leakage from the water
heater or connections will not result in damage to adjacent area
or to lower floors of the structure.
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable metal drain
pan should be installed under the water heater. Such drain pans
should be fabricated with sides at least 2” deep, with length and
width at least 2” greater than diameter of the water heater and
must be piped to an adequate drain. The drain pan must not
restrict combustion air flow.
ClearanCes
This water heater is approved for installation on combustible
flooring in an alcove with minimum clearance from combustion
construction as indicated in Figure 7 and Table 4.
In all installations the minimum combustible clearances from
vent piping shall be 6” (15.2 cm). Vent piping passing through a
combustible wall or ceiling must be a continuous run (no joints)
and retain 6” (15.2 cm) clearance unless an approved reducing
thimble is used.
A service clearance of at least 24” (61 cm) should be maintained
from serviceable parts.
The units are approved for installation with side, rear and ceiling
clearances as indicated below:
taBle 4. minimum ClearanCes to ComBustiBle or
non-ComBustiBle ConstruCtion
Model "A" right Side "b" left Side "C" back "D" Ceiling
All Models
0" 0" 0" 12"
0 cm 0 cm 0 cm 30.5 cm
loCating the water heater
Property Damage Hazard
All water heaters eventually leak. •
Do not install without adequate drainage. •
CAUTION
When installing the heater, consideration must be given to
proper location. location selected should be as close to the
stack or chimney as practicable, with adequate air supply and as
centralized with the piping system as possible.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Use only the gas shown on the water heater rating label.
Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended
periods of non-use.
Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
Do not expose water heater controls to excessive gas
pressure.
There is a risk in using fuel burning appliances such as
gas water heaters in rooms, garages or other areas where
gasoline, other flammable liquids or engine driven equipment
or vehicles are stored, operated or repaired. Flammable
vapors are heavy and travel along the floor and may be
ignited by the water heater's igniter or main burner flames
causing fire or explosion. Some local codes permit operation
of gas appliances in such areas if they are installed 18" or
more above the floor. This may reduce the risk if location in
such an area cannot be avoided.