Kenmore 153.33449, 153.33459 Installation Instructions contd, Facts to Consider About Location

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Facts to Consider About the

Location

You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration 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.

•The location selected should be 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 _ater pip- ing 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.

ACAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak,the flowof water will not causedamageto the structure.When suchlocationscan- not be avoided,a suitable drain pan shouldbe installedunder the water heater.Drain pansare availableat your localSears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1½ inches deep, havea minimum length and width of at least 2 inches

greater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped to anedeqeatedrain.The pan mustnot restrict combustionair flow.Under no circumstancesis the manufactureror Searsto

be held liable for any water damage in connectionwith this water heater.

AWARNING

INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS,"ETC): Flammableliquids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or

•The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser- vicing and proper operation of the waterheater.

AWARNING

This water heater mustnot be installeddirectlyon carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extendingbeyondthe full width and depth of the applianceby at least 3 inches(76.2mm) in any direction,or if the appliance isinstalledin an alcove or closet, the entiretloor mustbe coveredby the panel.Failureto heed this wam.ingmayresultin a Erehazard.

AWARNING

Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com- bustibleor non-combustibleconstructionare I" at the sides

and rear,4" at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe.Clearance from the top of the jacketis 18"on mostmodelg Note that a lesserdimensionmaybe allowedon somemodelL Referto the

labelon the water heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalvefor all clearance_

12" MAX

VENTILATION

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OPENINGS

	TOP VIEW	11
	OF CLOSET	TOP VIEW ]" MIN.
__	WITHOUT DOOR	OF CLOS)SEIT
12 wMAX.		WITH DOOR

AIR DUCT

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butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improperlystored or usedin suchareas.The gaswater heater

pilot light or main burnercanignitesuchvapors.The resulting flashbackand fire can causedeathor seriousburnsto anyonein the area,aswellaspropertydamage.

If installationin suchareasisyour onlyoption,then the installa- tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and main burnerflameareelevatedfrom the floor at least18inches. While this may reducethe chancesof flammablevaporsfrom a floorspillbeingignited,gasolineand otherflammablesubstances shouldneverbe stored or usedin the same room or area con-

taininga gaswater heateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc- ingappliance.

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

AWARNING

Propellants of aerosolspraysand volatile compounds,(clean- ers, chlorinebasedchemicals,refrigerants,etc.) in additionto beinghighlyflammablein manycases,will alsochangeto cor- rosive hydrochloricacid when exposed to the combustion productsof the water heater.The results can be hazardous, and alsocauseproductfailure.

AWARNING

A gaswater heater cannotoperateproperlywithout the cor- rect amount of air for combustionDo. not install in a confined

areasucha closet,unlessyou provideair asshownin the "Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location"section.Never obstructthe

Ilowofventilationair. If you haveany doubtsor questionsat all, callyour gascompanyFailureto. providethe properamount of combustionair canresult in a fire or explosionand cancause

DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

A, WARNING

If this water heater will be usedin beautyshops,barbershops, cleaningestablishments,or self-servicelaundries with dry cleaningequipment,it isimperativethat the water heater or water heatersbe installedso that combustionand ventilation air be takenfrom outsidethese areas.Refer to the "Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location"section of this manual and also the latestedition ofthe NationalFuelGasCode, ANSI Z223.1,

alsoreferred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovided concerning air required.