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 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 mannerthat 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 localSears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1½ inches
deep,have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped
to an adequatedrain.The pan mustnot restrictcombustionair flow.Under no circumstancesisthe 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
•The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser- vicing and properoperation of the waterheater.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be installeddirectlyon carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extendingbeyondthe full width and
depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches(76.2mm) in any direction,or if the appliance isinstalledin an alcoveor closet, the entire floor mustbe coveredbythe panel.Failureto heed this warningmay result.ina fire hazard.
AWARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com- bnstibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the front, and 6"from thevent pipe.Clearancefrom the top of the
jacketis 18"on mostmodelgNote that a lesserdimensionmay be allowed on somemodels.Refer to the label on the water
heateradjacent to the gascontrolvalvefor all dearances.
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| OF CLOSET | TOP VIEW I" NIN. |
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| _" MAX. | WITH DOOR |
FRONT VIE'vV | - |
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(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC): Flammableliquids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improperlystoredor usedin suchareas.The gaswater heater
pilot lightor main burnercan ignitesuchvapors.The resulting flashbackand Erecancausedeathor seriousbumsto anyonein
the area,aswellaspmpertydamage.
If installationin suchareasis youronlyoption,then the installa- tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and main burnerflameare elevatedfrom the floorat least18 incheg
While this may reducethe chancesof flammablevaporsfrom a
floorspillbeingignited,gasolineand otherflammablesubstances shouldnever be stored or usedin the sameroom or area con-
taininga gaswater heater or other openflameor sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmay be drawnby air currentsfrom otherareasof the structureto the appliance.
AWARNING
Propellantsof aerosolspraysand volatilecompounds,(clean- ers,chlorinebasedchemicals,refrigerants, etc.) in additionto being highlyflammable in manycases,will alsochangeto cor- rosive hydrochloricacid when exposedto the combustion ,roducts of the water heater.The results can be hazardous, _d alsocauseproductfailure.
AWARNING
Agaswater heater cannotoperate properlywithout the cor- rect amount of air for combustionDo. not installin a confined
area sucha doset,unlessyou provideair asshowninthe "Facts to Considerabout the Location"section.Never obstructthe
flow ofventilationair. If you haveanydoubtsor questionsat all,
callyourgascompanyFailure. to providethe properamount of combustionair can resultin a fire or explosionand cancause
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.
AWARNING
If this water heater will be usedin beauty shops,barbershops,
cleaning establishments,or
cleaningequipment, it is imperativethat the water heater or water heatersbe installedso that combustionand ventilation
air be taken from outsidetheseareag Refer to the "Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location"sectionof this manual and also the latestedition of the NationalFuelGas Code,ANSI Z223.1 also referredto as NFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcernin air required.
