Kenmore 153.332363 Installation Instructions contd, Facts to Consider About the Location

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Facts to Consider About the

Location

You should carefidly 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

beater in a new location, the following critical points must he 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 tbe 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.

ACAUTION

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. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor.

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 store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than I '/2inchesdeep, 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 damage in connection with this 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 installed directly 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 an) direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet

the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to bee( this warning may result in a fire hazard.

&WARNING

Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- bustible or non-combustible construction are I" at the sides

and roar, 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 lesser dimension may be allowed on some models. Refer to the

label on the water heater adjacent to the gas control valve for all clearances.

_2" MAX.

VENTILATION

AIR

OPENINGS	0	" IN	MIN
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	TOP	VID/V	, i
	OF CLOSET		TOP VIEW I" MIN.
	WITHOUT	DOOR	OF CLOSET
	12" MAX		WITH DOOR

FRONT VIEW

OF DOOR

_,WARNING

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):

Figure I I

AIR DUCT

Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane (LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improperly stored or used in such areas. The gas water heater pilot light or main burner can ignite such vapors. The resulting flashbackand fire can cause death or seriousburns to anyone in the area, as well as property damage.

If installation in suchareas is your only option, then the installa-

tion 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 chancesof flammable vapors from a floor spill being ignited, gasolineand other flammable substances should never be stored or used in the same room or area con-

taining a gas water heater or other open flame or spark produc- ing appliance.

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

AWARNING

Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (clean- ers, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable in many cases, will also change to cor- rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion

products of the water heater. The results can be hazardous, and also cause product failure.

&WARNING

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

area such a closet, unlessyou provide air as shownin the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section. Never obstruct the

flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide the proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and can cause

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR% OR PROPERTY DAHAGE.

AWARNING

If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be taken from outside these areas. Refer to the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section of this manual and also the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223. I, also referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovided concerning air required.

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