Kenmore 153.335862 Installation Instructions contd, cI, Combustion Air and Ventilation, iIWARNING

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

IIWARNING

A gaswater heater cannotoperate properlywithout the cor- rect amount of air for combustion.Do not install in a con-

fined area such a closet, unlessyou provide air as shownin the "Locating The New Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilationair. If you haveany doubtsor questionsat all, callyour gascompany.Failureto providethe proper amountof combustionair canresultin a fire or explo- sionand can causeDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

li WARNING

If this water heater willbe usedin beautyshops,barber shops, cleaning establishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry cleaningequipment, it is imperativethat the water heater or water heaters be installedsothat combustionand ventilation

air be taken from outsidetheseareas. Referto the "Locating The New Water Heater" sectionof this manualand also the

latest editionof the NationalFuelGasCode,ANSI Z223.1,also referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerningair required.

Figure 2 ]

from any overhang

of Flue

Combustion Air and Ventilation

When determining the installation location for apower vent water heater, snow accumulation and drifting shouldbe consid- ered in areas where applicable.

VENTING CLEARANCES

•	0" clearance for 3" PVC, ABSor CPVC Schedule 40 vent piping
	from combustible surfaces.
•	12" minimum from the ground, 18" ceilingoverhangs.Figure2.
• The Power Vent outlet terminal shall terminate at least 3 feet above
	any forcedair inlet locatedwithin 10 feet. Figure3a.
• The PowerVent outlet terminal shall terminate at least4 feet below,
	4 feet horizontallyfrom or 1 foot aboveany door, window or gravity
	air inlet into the building. Figure3a.
•	18" minimum in all directions from any obstruction that may
	interfere.Figure3b.
•	18" minimum from other gravityor natural appliance outlet vents
	when directlyaboveor 135° to either sideof center line. Figure3c.
•	36" minimum from any outlet vents when directlybelow or 45° to
	either sideof center line. Figure3c.
•	36" minimum in all directionsfrom any other forced air appliance
	outlet vent. Figure3c.
•	The location selection must provide clearances for servicing and
	proper operation of the water heater. Figure4.
•	Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any itemssuch as gas
	meters,gas valvesor other gas regulatingequipment.
•	The venting system must be installed in a manner which allows
	inspection of the installationof the venting pipes and joints as well

TERMINAL 12" min.

INLET

Figure 3a]

S	VENT TERMINAL
		IB" TO WALL OR OTHER
L_	I E" MIN,	OBSTRUCTIONS THAT
		MAY INTERFERE WITH
		VENTING.
	rF	VENT TERMINAL

[F,gu3b].				CORNER OF BUILDING
POWER VENT	TERHINAL	_	J_	_\	*THIS DIMENSION	IS
					INCREASED TO 36" WHEN
		_		_
__	_-- -	_ _"		_THE	VENT OUTLET	IS FOR A
	_	_		_j_	FORCED VENT APPLIANCE
		_B"*/'
-		"- _	' _	_-DIRECTVENTOR
		_	_		GRAVITY VENTED
		36,_ _--'-		\ _	APPLIANCE
			45°

as periodic inspection after installation as required by ANSI

Standards.

iI WARNING

Ventterminationmust not bewithin4 feet of anyitemssuchas gasmeters,gasvalvesor other gasregulating equipment.

[Figure3cI

Must maintain

adequate service and maintenance

ibility.

ANY OTHER OUTLET VENT

iIWARNING

Failureto haverequired clearancesbetweenwater heater and combust b e mater al w resut n a fire hazard.

	Range of degrees
[ Figure 4 ]	available for vent
	pipe installation.

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