EZ Supreme User Manual - page 13
INSTALLATION:
Contact your local gas dealer or utility company specialist for a qualified engineer to
evaluate your plans and always use a qualified technician to install the gas water heater.
LOCATION FOR INSTALLATION:
The flue of this gas water heater should be installed through an external wall; the heater
can’t be installed outdoors
WARNING:
The Direct Vent Exhaust of this heater can’t be connected to a common natural draft flue!
Please don’t install the heater in places where special chemicals are used, like the
laundry or factory etc., otherwise it ma y cause internal metal corrosion and shorten the
life of the heater, or even cause it to function abnormally.
Try not to install the exhaust of the heater through the wall of a room with nearby open
windows as the waste gasses may flow back into the building due to drafts and wind
conditions. See above drawings, diagrams and rules for general rules of exhaust spacing in
relation to openings, windows, soffits and doorways. Always check local and State code.
This is why only trained professionals should install any gas-fired device.
The heater is 115V 60 cycles and must be plugged into a ground fault protected outlet as
per code. The outlet should not be directly below the heater in case of water leakage.
Never install the heater above or directly against any other electrical or gas fired device.
INSTALLATION METHODS:
Drill holes on the wall affix as necessary. Use expansion bolts in the upper hole for a
secure mounting. Do not mount the heater to flammable materials. See local and/or State
code. Consult a professional at all times. In many locations, installation must pass the
scrutiny of the local code inspector, if unsure of local rules and regulations; please be sure
to verify the proper way in which to install this heater. This way you can avoid
unnecessary or additional expenses.
The typical proper mounting height is (4 - 6ft above the ground)
No visible electrical wire or any electric appliance is permitted above or below the heater,
the horizontal distance between the heater and any other electrical appliance should be
more than 1.5 feet