Navien CH-180 Installation Manual

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Locating the Combination Water Heater /Heating Boiler:Location selection may not necessarily affect the operation of the NavienCombination Water Heater / Heating Boiler but it will affect the customer’sexperience and level of satisfaction with the product. Understanding that eachbuilding is different, the contractor will have to select the best location based ona combination of the following factors:Locate the Navien Combination Water Heater / Heating Boiler close to a drain wherecondensed water and possible water leakage will not do damage to surrounding areas.A significant amount of condensed water will be produced each time the combinationWater Heater / Heating Boiler is used. In addition, as with any water heating appliance,the potential for leakage at some time in the life of the product does exist. If there is nodrain, Navien will not be responsible for any water damage that may occur.Locate where the city water supply comes into the building.Locate where the gas supply comes into the building.Locate the main fixtures in the home (bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, etc.). Select alocation that minimizes the water piping distance between the major fixtures.Consider venting options: Select a location that minimizes the amount of ventingrequired. Consider, 4 feet venting restrictions from windows, doors, air intakes,gas meters, neighbor’s house, etc.Maintain proper clearances from any openings in the building (see chart inventing section).Navien combination Water Heater / Heating Boiler requires a minimumclearance of 12 inches above the exterior grade.Do not install the Water Heater / Heating Boiler where moisture from theexhaust may cause discoloration or damage to walls.Install the exhaust vent so that there are no obstacles around the terminationand so that exhaust cannot accumulate.Do not enclose the termination.Do not install the combination Water Heater / Heating Boiler near vents forheating or cooling. A minimum distance of 4 feet (1.2m) should be maintained.It is not recommended to install the combination Water Heater / Heating Boilerin bathrooms, bedrooms, any occupied rooms normally kept closed, or in indoorareas without proper venting.This water heater/boiler must not be installed over carpeting.Select a location that ensures the Water Heater / Heating Boiler will have sufficientand clean, combustion air; avoid installation where dust or debris will accumulate;avoid installation where chemical agents (e.g., hair spray, spray detergent,chlorine, chemicals) are used.12WARNINGConsidering the Location “ in accordance to ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or CAN/CSA B149.1 Gas Installation Code”1.2.3.4.5.6.7.