Bradford White PDX2-75T6FSX - Manual (Page 8)

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Installation (Minimum Clearances) continued-
Minimum Clearances
This installation must allow access to the front of the water heater and
adequate clearance must be provided for servicing and operating this water
heater. The water heater may be installed on either a combustible or non-
combustible floor. If the water heater is to be installed directly on carpeting, it
must be installed on top of a metal or wood panel extending beyond the full
width and depth of the appliance by at least three (3) inches (7.6 cm) in any
direction or, if the appliance is to be installed in an alcove or closet, the entire
floor must be covered by the panel. The minimum clearances to combustibles
for this water heater is: zero (0) inches (0 cm) from the sides and rear, five (5)
inches (12.7 cm) from the front of the jacket, zero (0) inches (0 cm) from the
vent connector and fifteen (15) inches (38.1 cm) from the jacket top.
Venting
Figure 1
Direct Vent Terminal Clearances
Canadian
Installations 1
US Installations 2
A= Clearance above grade, veranda,
porch, deck or balcony 12 inches (30
cm)
12 inches
(30 cm)
B= Clearance to widow or door that may
be opened 12 inches (30
cm)
12 inches (30 cm)
C= Clearance to permanently closed
widow *b *b
D= Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit
located above the terminal within a
horizontal distance of 2 feet (61 cm)
from the center line of the terminal 12 inches (30
cm) *a
12 inches (30
cm) *a
E= Clearance to unventilated soffit 12 inches (30
cm) *a
12 inches (30
cm) *a
F= Clearance to outside corner *b *b
G= Clearance to inside corner *b *b
WARNING
Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions may
create a hazard to life and property and will nullify the warranty.