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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 intended for 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 to and as cen-
tralized with the water pilling system as possible. This water
heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not
install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow
will cause damage.
A, CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner
that if the tank or any connectionsshould leak, the flow of
water will not causedamage to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are avail-
able at your local Sears stores. Such a drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is
the manufacturer or Sears to he held liable for any water
damage in connection with this water heater.
I
A, CAUTION
INSTALLATION
IN RESIDENTIAL
GARAGES: The I
water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subjectto physca damage by a mov ng veh c e.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
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