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Installing the EL22-I water heater continued....
• Raising the water heater will reduce, BUT NOT eliminate the possibility of lighting the
vapor of any flammable liquids which may be improperly stored or accidentally spilled .
• If the water heater is installed in a garage, it should be installed so that the direct ignition
system and main burner are no less than 18 inches above the garage floor.
• Hot and cold water lines should be insulated to conserve water and energy.
• The water heater must be located so it is not subject to physical damage, for example, by
moving vehicles, area flooding, etc.
• The water heater should be installed with the proper venting materials and termination
suitable for Category III venting. Failure to install and properly vent the water heater to the
outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section of this manual can result in unsafe operation.
Owner must refer to vent manufacturer's instructions and specifications. Z-Flex
information can be found at www.novaflex.com, please refer to page 19 for additional
links.
• For other than a direct vent appliance, the appliance must be located as close as
practicable to a chimney or gas vent.
• DO NOT install water heater where subject to vibrations. or on the road use
• DO NOT install the water heater in Recreational Vehicles, Mobile Homes, Boats and other
Watercraft.
• DO NOT install the water heater near vents for heating or cooling. A minimum of 4 feet
should be maintained.
• If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located on the front panel of the
heater differ, install the water heater according to the clearances stated on the label.
WARNING: Combustible construction refers to adjacent walls and ceilings and should
not be confused with combustible or flammable products and materials. Combustible and/
or flammable products and materials should never be stored in the vicinity of this or any
gas appliance.
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