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    Default Water Heater Clerances from Combustible

    Does anyone know the typical manufacturer clearances of the burner compartment from combustible material, seems wrong here....

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    Default Re: Water Heater Clerances from Combustible

    Quote Originally Posted by brianmiller View Post
    Does anyone know the typical manufacturer clearances of the burner compartment from combustible material, seems wrong here....
    Clearances to combustibles are usually listed on the name/data plate of the water heater. If not there then you can find them in the manufacturers installation guidelines that you can find on-line.

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    Default Re: Water Heater Clerances from Combustible

    Typically 4" out from the valve, Six inches out from the plate. Remaining pan area 2" out from jacket for air flow even if zero clearance to combustibles. 24" out front unobstructed front for servicing, top of jacket 12" up.

    Are you (in NM) allowed to use a six-foot gas appliance connector for a Water Heater in this unprotected high-traffic location? Sediment trap lower than gas valve?

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    Default Re: Water Heater Clerances from Combustible

    The unit pictured is a sealed combustion chamber. But there needs to be enough clearance to service the heater. That type of heater requires the whole burner Assembly to be removed to just change the thermocouple, and to clean any dust out from the combustion screen inside the heater.

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