65. Installation ClearancesBefore installing, check for the following:Install in accordance with relevant building and mechanical codes, as well as any local, state ornational regulations, or in the absence of local and state codes, to the National Fuel Gas CodeANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 – latest edition. In Canada, see NSCNGPIC for detailed requirements.ItemRequired ClearancesFrom Heater• Maintain the following clearance fromboth combustible and non-combustiblematerials.Check Illustration12" or more( Indoor)36" or more( Outdoor)4" or more( Indoor)24" or more( Outdoor)2" or more( Indoor)6" or more( Outdoor)• If possible, leave 8" or more on eitherside of the unit to facilitate inspection.• If possible, leave 24" or more in front ofthe unit to facilitate maintenanceand service if necessary.• If possible, leave 3" or more above andbelow the vent pipe to facilitate inspec-tion and repair if necessarySecuring of space forrepair/inspection24" ormore8" ormore8" ormore3" or more• If the unit will be installed in the vicinity ofa permanent kitchen range or stove thathas the possibility of generating steam thatcontains fats or oils, use a dividing plate orother measure to ensure that the unit is notexposed to air containing such impurities.* The dividing plate should be of noncombust-ible material of a width greater than thewater heater.Exhaust hoodRangeDividing plate Waterheater(unit: inch)Cooking EquipmentWARNING[ -SV type only ]3" or more