Facts to Consider About
the Location
Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater,
because the placement is a very important consideration 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 manufactured (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:
Select a location 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 piping system as possible.
• Selected location must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Property Damage Hazard
, All water heaters eventually leak
•Do not install without adequate drainage.
Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a
manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow
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 available at your local Sears or hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches (51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment in which the water heater is installed. Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped
to a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water
•Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or
turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected.
•Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.
•Water supply
Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting off its water supply.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
*Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
,Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
,Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
-Use only gas shown on rating plate.
-Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
. Keep ignition sources away from faucets after _, extended period of
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing water heater.
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.):
Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or butane, etc.] and other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water heater's pilot light or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area. Even though this water heater is a flammable vapors ignition resistant water heater and is designed to reduce the chances of flammable vapors being ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances should never be stored or used in the same vicinity or area
containing a gas water heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance.
Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against risk of fire:
•Do not install water heater on carpeted floor.
. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by 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 appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard.
