Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Venting (cont'd)
All vent gases must be completelyvented to the outdoors of the
structure (dwelling). Instal[only the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no otherdrafthood.
Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws.
Gas Piping
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Makesure the gassuppliedis the same type listedon the modelns_ngpia_ The Inlntgaspressurenmstnnt exceed
10.S in. water column ('].61d_) for natuili gas or 13 in.
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VENT PIPE INSTALLATION
There must be a minimum of 6" dearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible maserial. Fill and seal any deat-
ance between single wall vent pipe*and combustible material with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance.
Forother than singlewall, follow vent pipe manufacturer's dear- 0axcespecifications.To insure a
brick chimney, seal around the vent pipe with mortar mix cement.
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Failureto havemqulrecldurances., betweenventpipingand
combustible _ will remit Ina Em hazard.
Besureventpipeisproperlyamnoctodto preventnscapeof
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dangemmIlueSasnswhich€ouldcausedead_asphln_o_
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Chemicalvaporcorrosionof the flue and vent systemmay occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalveporL Spraycan pmpellonts,deaningsolvents,refrigeratorKtd air conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpool chemicals,calcium andsodiumddoride,waxe_bleach,and processchemlcalsare typicalcompoundswhicharepotentially€orrnslve.
column(3.2kPa)for propane(I.R) gas.The minimuminlet gaspressurelistedon the modelredng plate isfor the pur-
pose04'inputadjustment.
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If the gescona'olvaiveIssubjectedto pressuresexceeding½ ] poundper squareinch(3._la_a),the damageto the
tml velvecouklrnsultin a tim or explosionfromleaidnggel J
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] If the maingaslineshutoffservingall gasappliancesis used,] I also tom "off" the ges et each appliance. Leaveall gas appii- J
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A gas line of su_cient size must be tun to the water heater. Consult the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1, also referredto as NFPA54 and the gascompany concern- ing pipe size.
There mustbe:
•A readilyaccessiblemanualshut off valvein the gas supplyline servingthe water heater,and
•A dripleg (sediment trap)aheadof the gascunt_rolvalveto hdp
prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gascontrol valve.
•A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shutoff valveand control valveto permit servicingof the unit.
Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
Standard Models are for imtattadon up to 3,300 feet above sea level.
fl_h Altltud¢ Models are for insm]htion from 3,300 to 5,500 ahove sea levd.
If a standard toodd isinstalled above 3,300 feet or a high altitude model is installed above 5,500 feet, the input rating must be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level.
Contact your local Sears Service Center or gas udlity for further information.
AWARNING
The appliance and its gasconnectionmust be leaktested
befo_p_clagtheafCl_acemoperaUo_
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