Reliant FVIR GAS WATER HEATER Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 10)

This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.

Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath

the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the

appliance by at least 3” (76.2 mm) 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.

Minimum clearances between the water heater and

combustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear,

4” (102 mm) at the front, and 6” (153 mm) from the vent pipe.

Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12” (305 mm) on most

models. Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on

some models, refer to the label attached adjacent to the gas

control valve on the water heater, see Figure 9.

FIGURE 9.

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 the

Locating The New Water Heater section. Never obstruct the

flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all,

call your gas supplier. Failure to provide the proper amount of

combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and cause

death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

FIGURE 10.

If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops,

cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries 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.

Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds,

(cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in

addition to being highly flammable in many cases, will also

change to corrosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the

combustion products of the water heater. The results can be

hazardous, and also cause product failure.

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