Kenmore 153.31702 Installation Instructions contd, Facts to Consider About the Location, Wall

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 intended for outdoor installation.

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water

heater in a new location, the following critical points must he observed.

•The location selected should be indoors as close to and as centralized with the water piping system as possible. This water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.

WALL

PLYWOOD(MIN. ½"		MIN. 2" x 4" WHICH LAPSAT
THICKNESS)LAPINGAT		LEASTTWO WALL STUDS
LEASTTWO WALL STUDS	8_¼"	x 3"

WOOD SCREWS

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_i, 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 locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are avail- able at your local Sears stores. Such a drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain.

_, CAUTION

INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The I water heater must be located and/or protected so it is

not subject to phys ca damage by a mov ng veh c e.

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

Optional Wall Mounting

_,WARNINGJ

Wall construction at the point of the water heater instal- at on must be capab e of support ng at east 200 pounds.

As an example: if the water heater is to be installed on a wall of gypsum board (dry wall) or other material not capable of sup- porting the water heater filled with water, additional bracing will be necessary. "I_vopossibilities are shown below.

WATER HEATER

MOUNTING BRACKETS

[Figure,] IFigu.e21

1.Using two sheet metal screws supplied, secure the top mount- ing bracket to the top of the water heater.

SECURING SCREWS _ (SUPPLIED!

UPPER ! .... • IIW,#8-18x_/_		!i!¢ o	11
BRACKET _L	I	-J	1
C			3

2.Using the remaining two sheet metal screws provided, secure

the bottom mounting bracket to the bottom of the water heater.

LOWER

BRACKET

SECURING

SCREWS (SUPPLIED) #8-18 x %'_

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