Kenmore 153.332562 Installation Instructions contd, Facts to Consider About Location, Awarning

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 water

[iping system as possible. The water heater, as all water

eaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.

_, CAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of water will not causedamageto the structure. When suchlocationscan- not be avoided,a suitable drain pan shouldbe installedunder the water heater, Drain pansare availableat your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1'/2inches deep, have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped to an adequate drain.The pan must not restrict combustionair flow. Under on circumstancesis the manufacturer or Sears

be held liable for any water damage in connection with thi water heater,

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

_WARNING

This water heater must not be installeddirectly 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 any direction, or if the applianceis installedin an alcoveor closet, the entire floor must be coveredby the panel, Failure to heed this warning may resultin afire hazard.

_,WARNING

Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- bestible or non-combustibleconstructionare I" at the sides and rear, 4" at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 18" on most models. Note that a lesserdimensionmay be allowed on some models. Referto the

label on the water heater adjacentto the gascontrol valve for all clearances.

VENTILATION		I	_I _w	_	i_1 _
	AIR		i	i		4" IMIN '
I	_	I	TOP V EVe			,,
		L	OF CLOSET		TOP Vl	I" NIN.
L			W_THOUT DOOR		OF
		_, MAX			WITH DOOR
	FRONT VIE%V
	OF DOOR

AWARNING

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC): Flammable liquids(suchas gasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improperlystoredor usedin suchasea_ The gaswater heater

pilot light or main bumer can ignite suchvapor_ The resulting flashbackand Ere can causedeath or serious burnsto anyonem the area, aswell aspropertydamage.

If installationin suchareasis youronly option,then the installa.

tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and main burnerflame are elevatedfrom the floor at least 18inches.

While this may reduce the chancesof 8ammable vaporsfrom a floor spillbeing ignited,gasolineand other flammable substances shouldneverbe stored or used in the same room or area con-

talnin8 a gaswater heater or other open flame or sparkproduc- ingappliance.

NOTE: Flammable vaporsmay be drawn by air currentsfrom other areasof the structureto the appliance.

AWARNING

Propellantsof aerosol spraysand volatile compounds,(clean- ers, chlorine basedchemicals,refrigerants, etc.) in addition to beinghighlyflammable in many cases,will also changeto cor- rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of the water heater, The results can be hazardous, and alsocauseproduct failure.

[ Figure I ] A,FDUCT

AWARNING

A__gaswater heater cannot operate properly without the cor- rect amount of air for combu_on. Do not installin a confined

area sucha deset, unlessyou provideair as shownin the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section. Never obstruct the

flow of ventilation air. If you haveany doubtsor questionsat all, callyour gascompany.Failureto providethe proper amount of combustionair can result in a Ere or explosionand can cause

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

AWARNING

If this water heater will be usedin beauty shops,barber shops,

cleaning establishments, or self.service laundries with dry

cleaningequipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustionand ventilation air be taken from outsidethese areas. Referto the "Facts to Consider About the Location" sectionof this manual and also the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerning

aik required. I