Clearance From Furnace

Peasefamily · Post by **Peasefamily** » Mon. Sep. 22, 2008 4:18 pm

I'm trying to place my new Koker....how far away from the gas furnace and/or water heater does it need to be? When it states, 'side clearance 18 ", i'd assume its from all things, but can I stick it in the same room as the gas furnace??? It's not here yet, but we're cementing the coal room & creating a cement pad for the furnace.

Thanks!

Post by **coaledsweat** » Mon. Sep. 22, 2008 8:15 pm

Yes, it can go near the gas furnace. Usually the clearances required are from combustible surfaces so in theory you could put it right against a cement wall. The other reason is to service it, both it and the appliance it goes next to should not be restricted from access.