Kenmore 153.33616 owner manual Facts to Consider About Location, Property Damage Hazard

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Facts to Consider About

the Location

Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation.

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location, the following critical points must be observed:

Select a location indoors as close as practical to the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going to be connected, and as centralized with the water piping system as possible.

Selected location must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.

Property Damage Hazard

AIIwater heaters eventually leak

Do notinstall without adequate drainage

Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears or hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches (51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

"Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other app))ance

Avod all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.

*Do not expose water heater centre1to excessive gas

pressure

. Use only gas shown on rating pJate.

. Maintain required clearances to combustibles

. Keep ignition sources away from faucets after

,. extended period of non use

 

 

Read instruction manual before

 

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installing, using or servicing

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INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

(GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or butane, etc.] and other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water

heater's pilot light or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area. Even though this water heater is a flammable vapors ignition resistant water heater and is designed to reduce the chances

of flammable vapors being ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances should never be stored or used in the same vicinity or area containing a gas water heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance.

Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.

Fire Hazard

For continued protection against risk of fire:

,Do not instalJ water heater on carpeted floo_

.Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.

This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

using or sewJcing water heater.

Improper use may result in fire or explosion

Maintan required clearances to combustibles.

Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible

construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches (102 mm) at the front, and 6 inches (153 ram) from the vent pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12 inches (305 mm) on most models. Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on some models, refer to the label attached adjacent to the gas control valve on the water heater.

TOP VIEW

TOP VIEW

OF CLOSET

OF CLOSET

WITHOUT DOOR

WITH DOOR

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O" MIN.

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4" MIN,

 

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FIGURE8.

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