Kenmore 153.335916 Installation Instructions, Locating the New Water Heater, Or Property Damage

Installation Instructions

Locating the New Water Heater

You should 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 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.

1.The location selected should be indoors as close as practical

to the vent termination point, and as centralized with the water piping system as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.

2.The vent piing cannot exceed a total of 35 feet includin vertical and _orizontal runs and have no more than 3 elbows g

It cannot slope downward and horizontal runs require ¼" per

foot rise. MI horizontal runs require adequate support at 3_ feet intervals.

3.The water heater requires its own (separate) venting system. It cannot be connected to an existing ventpipe or chimney. It must terminate horizontally to the outdoors. Whenever possible terminate the vent on the leaward side of the build- ing. NOTE: Condensation may be created, at times, as the combustion gases exit the vent cap and discoloration of surfaces in proximity to the vent cap may occur.

AWARNING

The power vent water heater requires its own (separate) venting system. It cannot be connected to an existingvent pipe or chim- ne_ It must be terminated horizontallyto the outdoors. Failureto properly installthe venting system can result in asphyxiation,a fire

or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_,

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

4.The water heater comes equipped with a 5 foot power cord

which can be used to connect to a 1101120 volt power source if (1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle available.

5.The location selection must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water beater.

AWARNING

INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC): Flammableliquids(suchas gasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be

improperlystoredor usedin suchareas.The gaswater heater pi ot ght or main burnercan gnitesuchvapors.The resutng Iflashbackandfire cancausedeathor seriousbumsto anyonein ithe area,aswellaspropertydamage.

If installationin suchareasisyour onlyoption,then the installa- tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and mainburnerflameare elevatedfrom the floorat least 18inches. While this may reduce the chancesof flammablevaporsfrom a floor spillbeingignited,gasolineand otherflammablesubstances shouldneverbe storedor usedin the same room or area con- raininga gaswaterheateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc-

ingappliance.

NOTE: Flammablevaporsmay be drawnby air currentsfrom otherareasof the structureto the appliance.

AWARNING

Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (clean- ers, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in addition to

being highly flammable in many cases,will also change to cor- rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of the water heater. The results can be hazardous, and also cause product failure.

AWARNING

This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.

Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in an) direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to bee< this warning may result in a fire hazard.

AWARNINGl

;Do not use an extension cord. If there is not a suitable recepta- / cle and/or local codes prohibit use of a power cord, field wiring/

must be provided. /

ACAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the

water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of water

will not causedamage to the structure. For this reason,it is not advisableto install the water heater in at attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable

drain pan shouldbe installedunder the water heater. Drain pansare availableat your localSearsstore. Sucha drain pan must be not greater than I ½ inchesdeep, havea minimum length and width of at least 2 inchesgreater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped to an adequatedrain.

The pan must not restrict combustionair flow.Under no cir- cumstancesis the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable

for anywater damage in connectionwith this water heater.

AWARNING

Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- bustible construction are 0" at the sides and rear, 5" at the front, and 0" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the

jacket is 14" on most models. Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the water

heater adjacent to the gascontrol valve for all clearances.

12'_x

VENTILATION

AIR

OPENINGS
TOP VIEW	-[}1 MIN
OF CLOSET	TOP VIEW
WITHOUt DOOR	OF CLOSET
12" MAX.	WITH DOOR

Figure I ] AIR DUCT