Sears 153.3352, 153.3356, 153.33555, 153.335451, 153.335302 Facts to Consider About the Location

Facts to Consider About the Location

You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very impor- tant consideration for the safety of the occupants in the

building and for the most economical use of the appli- ance. 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.

I. 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 piping system as possible.

The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provi-

sions where water flow will cause damage.

CAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the

water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure. When such loca- tions cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at 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 dimensions

and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow. Under no circumstances is the

manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water dam- age in connection with this water heater.

WARNING

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQ- UIDS (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.) or other substances (such as adhesives, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors,

may be imiprroperly, stored, or used. in such areas: The. gas water heater pdot hght or mare burner can ign,te such vapors. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area, as well as

ropertv damalze.

installation I_n such areas is your only option, then the installation must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and main burner flame are elevated from the floor at least 18 inches. While this may reduce the changes of flammable vapors from a floor spill being

ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances should never be stored or used in the same room or

area containing a gas water heater or other open flame or spark produi:ingappliance.

Also, the water heater; must be located and/or protect-

ed so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.

NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas of the structure to the appliance.

WARNING

Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable in many cases, will

also change to corroslve hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products ot the water heater. The results can be hazardous, and also cause product failure.

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

WARNING

This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Zarpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath he appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the ippliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if he appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor

nust be covered by the panel. Failureto heed this warning may 'esultin a fire hazard.

WARNING

Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- bustible construction are 1" 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. Notethat a lesserdimensionmay be allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the water

heater adjacent to the gascontrol valve on all clearances.

12" MAX.

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VENTILATION
AIR	O	I_ MIN.		4" MIN.
OPENINGS
	TOP	VIEW
	OF CLOSET		TOP	VIEW I" MIN.
	WffHOUT	DOOR	OF CLOSET
6" MI"N.	_" MAX.		WITH	DOOR

FRONT VIEW	I	Ii 3'--;-
OF DOOR	I	^lRoucr IIMJN.
		AIR DUCT

WARNING

A gaswater heater cannot operate properly without the cor- rect amount of air for combustion.Do not install in a confined

Figures 1-5. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call your gas company or

SearsService Center. Failure to provide the proper amount of

l area such as a closet, unless you provide air as shown in combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and can cause

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

WARNING

If this water heater will be used in beauty shops,barber shops,

cleanin_ establishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry clean- ing equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustionand ventilation air be

taken from outsidethese areas. Refer to the "LocatingThe New Water Heater" section of thismanual andalso the latest edition

of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also referredto as NFPA54 for specificsprovided concerningair required.