Kenmore 153.336751 Installation Instructions, Contd, Water Heaters Eventually Leak Installation

Installation Instructions

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 dose 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: Installation of the

water heater must be accomplishedin such a manner that if the tenk or ony connectionsshouldlank, the how of water will not causedamagn to the strootur_ Wben soch lucadonscan. not be avoided,a suitabledrain pan shouldbe installedunder the water heater. Drain pans are availableat your localSears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1% inches dee_ have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches IFeater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped to an edequato drain.The panmust not restrict €ombustionair flow. Under no circumstancesis the manuh_urer or Sears to

be held liable for any water dam,_e in connection with this v_or heater.

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•The location selection must provide adequate dearances for ser- vicing and proper operation of the water heater.

AWARNING

This water heater must not be imtelled direcdyon carpe_ng. 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 any direction, or if the applianceis installedin an alcoveor closet, the endre gonr must be coremd by the panel. Failure to heed this warningmay msuit in a fire hazard.

AWARNING

Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- bustible construction are I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the

front, and 6,_from' the vont Pipe.Claarancefrom the tep of tbe

jacket is 18 on most model_ Note that a lesserdimensionmay be allowedon some modelL Refer to the label on the water

hez_" edjacont to the gascontrolvaJvefor ail dearance_

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AWARNING

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE UQUIDS

_GAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO RE PRESENT OR STORED

ARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC), Flammable liquids(such as gasoBno,solvents,propane(LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improperlystoredor ased in such_s. The gas water heart pilot light or main burner can ignitesuchvapor_ The resulting flashbackand Em can causedea_ or seriousburos to anyonein the area, aswell asproportydamagn.

If installationin suchareasis youronly option,then the instella-

don must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and main humor flame are elevated from tbe tk)or at least 18incheL

Wh_ this ma_ reducethe chancesof flammablevaporsfrom a floorspillbeingignited,gasolineandother flammablesubstances shouldneverbe storedor usedin the same room or area con-

raininga gaswater heater or other open flame or sparkproduc- ingappliance.

NOTE: Flammable vaporsmay be drawn by air currents from other amesof the structureto the appiiance.

AWARNING

Propellants of aerosolspraysand volatile compounds, (clean- ers, chlorine based chemicals,refrigerants,etc.) in addition to being highlyflammable in many cases,will alsochangeto €or- rosivo hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of the water heater. The resultscan be hazardo_ and also causeproduct failure.

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AWARNING

A ps water bea_' cannot epera_ i_periy wltbeut the cor- rect amonnt of elr for comlxetion. Do not instellin a confined

area soch a doset, unlessyou provideair es shownin the "Facts to Comkler About the Location" section. Never obstruct the

flow of ventilationair. If youhwe any doubtsor quesdomat ail, cellyanr gas€ompany.Faifureto Ix_vide the preper amount of combustionair _m result in a tim or expiosionand can cause

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURn,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

AWARNING

If thiswator heater will be usedin beauty shops, berber shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry cleaningequipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installedso that combustion and ventilation air be takan from ontslde these arees. Refer to the "Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location" sectionof this manual and aiso the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Cede, ANSI Z223.1 also referred to as NFPA 54 fur specificsprovidedconcemin air required.

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