Kenmore 153.337762 Installation Instructions contd, Facts to Consider About the Location

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-

in._ 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.

&CAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the

water heater must be accomplisbedin sucha manner that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of water will not causedan_ge to the structure. Wben suchIocatfonscan- not be avoided, a soitalde drain pan should be installedunder the water buater. Drain pansm_eavailableat your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be lootgreater than I _ inches deep, have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches

greater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped i to an adequatedrain.The panmust not restrict combustionair

i Bow.Under no circumstancesis 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.

AWARNING

This water heater must loot be installeddin_y 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 any direction, or if the applianceis installedin an alcoveor deset, the entire floor must be coveredby the panel. Failure to heed this warningmay resultin 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" frem the vant pipe.Clearancefrom the top of the jacketis I8" on most modelg Note that a lesserdimensionmay be allowed on some modelg Refer to the labelon the water heater adjacantto the gascnotrel vaive for all dearance_

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VENTILATION

TOP V_E'V,/
OF CLOSET	TOP VI_
WITHOUT DOOR	V_OIFT_d_

AWARNING Figure I ] AIR DUCT

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS ETC): qammable iquids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improperlystored or usedin suchare_ The gaswater heater _ot light or main burner camignitesuch vaporL The resul_ng flashbackand fire can causedeath or seriousbumsto anyonein the area,eswell m pmporty damage.

If installat_n in suchareasis youronly option,then the installa-

tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and main bureor flame are eleva_._freml the goor at least 18inches.

While this may reducethe chancesof flammablevaporsfrom a floor spillbeingigeited, gasolineand other flammablesubstances shouldneverbe stored or usedin the same room or area con.

talninga gaswater heater or other open flame or sparkproduc. ingappliance.

NOTE: Flammable vaporsmay be drawn by air currentsfrom

other areasof the structureto the appliance.

AWARNING

Propellantsof aerosol spraysand vohLtilecompounds,(clean- er_ chlorine based chemicals,rofrigeran_, etc.) in addition to beinghighlyflammable in many cases,will also changeto cor- rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of the wator beator. The resultscan be hazardous, and also causeproduct failure.

AWARNING

Ages wat_ bea_r cannot aperato preperly without the co_ rect amount of air for combustler_Do not installin a confined area sucha closet,unle_ you provideair as shownin Figures I-5. Never obstruct _ flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubtsor questionsat all, callyour gascompany.Failureto pro- vide the proper amount of combustionair canresult in a Ere or explosionand can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUI_,

OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

AWARNING

If this water heater will be usedin beauty shops,barber shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry cleaningequipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed sothat combustionand ventilation air be taken from outsidethese areas, Refer to the "Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location" sectionof this manual and also the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 7.223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerning air e_luired.

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