HomeMy WebLinkAbout15458.pdf BICKFORD OF CARMEL, IN 12/12/2012
WATER HEATERS 15458-1
SECTION 15458
WATER HEATERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
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A. UL and NEMA Labels: Provide natural gas water heaters, labeled by UL and NEMA.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data including rated capacities and
efficiencies of selected model clearly indicated; operating weights; furnished specialties and
accessories; and installation and start-up instructions.
B. Operating and Maintenance Manuals: Submit Operating and Maintenance Manuals in accordance
with Specification Section 15010 containing, but not limited too, all information required therein.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS
A. Heaters: Heaters shall have capacity as indicated on Drawings and shall be equipped with
temperature and pressure relief valve, thermostatic controls, hose bibb drain, insulated jacket, and
glass lining.
2.2 GAS VENT
A. Gas vent and sealed combustion air material shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations..
B. Available Manufacturers
Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering propane gas water heaters which
may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to, the following:
Rheem Ruud A.O. Smith Corp. PVI
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION OF WATER HEATERS
A. Install water heaters in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions. Install units plumb
and level, firmly anchored in locations indicated, and maintain manufacturer's recommended
clearances.
3.2 GAS VENT AND SEALED COMBUSTION AIR INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall meet the requirements of the manufacturer and NFPA. Terminate with approved
type weatherproof cap.
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