Sears 153.335815 Locating the New Water Heater, Water Heaters Eventually Leak Installationof

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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 dose 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 piping cannot exceed a total of 35 feet including vertical and horizontal runs and have no more than 3 elbows.

It cannot slope downward and horizontal runs require ¼" per foot rise. All horizontal runs require adequate support at 3½ 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 powerventwater heaterrequiresitsown (separate)venting systemIt. cannotbe connectedto an existingventpipeor chim-

ney.It mustbeterminatedhorizontallyto theoutdoorsFailureto. properlyinstall_ ventingsystemcanresultin asphyxiation,a Ere

or explosionandcancauseDEATH,SERIOUSBODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

4.The water laeater comes equipped with a 5 foot power cord which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if (1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle available.

AWARNING]

Do not usean extensioncord.If tbere is not a suitablerecepta- cle and/or localcodesprohibituseof a powercord,fieldwiringI

mustbe provided.

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ACAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the

water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of water will not causedamageto the structure. When suchlocations cannot be avoided,a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your localSearsstore. Sucha drain pan musthe not greater than 1½ inchesdeep, havea minimum length and width of at least 2 inchesgreater than the water heater dimensionsand must

be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow. Under no circumstancesis the manu-

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

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

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 sucharea_ The gaswater heater )notlight or main burnercanignite suchvapor_The resulting 8ashbeckand fire cancausedeathor seriousburnste anyonein the area,aswell aspropertydamage.

If installationin suchareasisyouronlyoption,then the instana-

tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and mainburnerflameare elevatedfrom the Boorat least18inches.

While this may reducethe changesof flammable vaporsfrom a

floor spillbeingignited,gasolineand other8ammablesubstances shouldneverbe storedor usedin the sameroom or area con-

taininga gaswater heater or other open8ame or sparkpnxluc- ingappliance.

NOTE: Flammablevaporsmay be drawnbyair currentsfrom otherareasof the stngtore to the appliance.

AWARNING

Propellantsof aerosol spraysand volatile compounds,(ci_m- ers, chlorinebasedchemicals,refrigerants,etc.) in additionto being highlyflammablein many cases,will also changeto cor- rusive hydrochloricacid when exposedto the combustion productsof the water heater.The resultscan be hazardous and alsocauseproductfailure.

AWARNING

This water heater must not be installeddirectlyon carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyondthe full width and depth of the appliance by at least3 inches(76.2mm) in an) direction,or if the applianceis installedin an alcove or closet

the entirefloor mustbe coveredby the panel.Failureto bee< this warningmay result in a Erehazard.

AWARNING

Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and c_m- bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear,4" at the front, and 6" from the ventpipe.Clearancefrom the top of the

jacketis 18"on mostmodelgNote that a lesserdimensionmay be allowedon some models Refer to the labelon the water

heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalvefor all clearance_

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Contents For Your Safety AN Odorant is Added to the GAS Used by this Water HeaterInjury Or Property DAM DEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Safety PrecautionsDEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage Safety Precautions onAE,WARNING Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present aVent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items J AwarningSuch as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating J EquipmentContents Customer Responsibilities Product40,000 Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering Materials and Basic Tools NeededBasic Tools Removing the Old Water Heater Installation InstructionsLocating the New Water Heater Water Heaters Eventually Leak InstallationofWhile this may reducethe changesof flammable vaporsfrom a Heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalvefor all clearanceWhen determining the installation location for apower vent Installation Instructions contdHne. b Outlet vent. bALL AIR from Inside Buildings For Appliances Located in Confined SpacesInstallation Completed Using Must take spechl precaon In addition to usingWater Piping Reliefvalve Opening Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveUSE with Power Cord WiringUSE Without Power Cord Filling the Water HeaterInstallation Instructions contd VentingSion or asphyxiation Venting System Example Installations for ALL Models Venting contdPVC Schedule 40 Vent Piping Precautions Venting System Example Installations for ALL Models contdMaterials Standards 50FInstallation Showing USE of PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe Connecting PVC, ABS or Cpvc Pipe Vent to BlowerAppliance and its gas connection must GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorBeforeplacingthe appliancein operation Code,ANSI Z223.1,also referred to as NfpaContd Installation ChecklistBefore Lighting the Pilot Check for LeaksOperation Operating InstructionsLighting Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions contd Whatto Doif YousmellgasA fire or explosion Hotter Water can SCALD,Water heatersare intendedto Temperature RegulationTank Sediment Cleaning Service and AdjustmentVenting System Inspection Oiling InstructionsAssembly Replacement Service and Adjustment contdGas Control Valve & Burner InformationDrain Valve Washer Replacement ServiceHousekeeping Start Up Conditions Troubleshooting GuideThermal Expansion Strange SoundsTroubleshooting Guide contd Leakage Checkpoints Page Power 9OO1993 90019579001959 90O1960This is a REPAIRPARTSLIST, not a Packing List 153.335914 153.33584442-9231 9001987RERS.IR Part

153.335815, 153.335961, 153.335903, 153.335915, 153.335803 specifications

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