Locating The New Water Heater - Kenmore 153.335962 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions
Locating the New Water
Heater
You should c_Lrefully 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 mobile homes or outdoor installation•
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
hearer in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
1. The location sdected should be indoors as close as practical
to the vent termination point, and as centralized with the
water piping system as possible. The water heater, as all water
heaters, wil[eventually leak. Do not install without adequate
drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.
2. The vent piping cannot exceed a total of 35 feet :including
vertical and horizontal runs and have no more than 3 elbows.
It cannot slope downward and horizontal runs require _;" per
foot rise. All horizontal runs require adequate support at 3½
feet intervals.
3. The water heater requires its own (separate) venting system.
It cannot be connected to an existing ventpipe or chimney.
It must terminate horizontally to the outdoors. Whenever
possible terminate the vent on the leaward side of the build-
ing. NOTE: Condensation may be created, at times, as the
combustion gases exit the vent cap and discoloration of
surfaces in proximity to the vent cap may occur.
AWARNING
The powervent water heaterrequires itsown(separate) venting
system. I t cannotbeconnected to anexisting ventpipeor chim-
ney. I t mustbetermieaCed horizontally t o the outdoor_Failure to
property install theventing system canresultinasphyxiation, a fire
or explosion and cancauseDEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJURY,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE•
4. The water heater comes equipped with a 5 foot power cord
which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power
source if (1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong
receptacle available.
AWARNING
Do not usean extension cord. If there isnot a suitablerecepta-I
tie and/orlocalcodesprohibituseof a powercord,fieldwiring
must be provded.
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the
water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner that if
the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of water
will not cause damageto the structure.When suchlocations
cannot be avoided,a suitable drain pan shouldbe installed
under the water heater• Drain pans are available at your
local Searsstore. Sucha drain pan must be not greater than
1½inchesdeep,havea minimum lengthand width of at least
2 inchesgreater than the water heater dimensions and must
be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict
combustionair flow. Under no circumstances is the manu-
facturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in
connection with thiswater heater•
5. The location selection must provide adequate dearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLEUQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):
Flammableliquids (suchas gasoline, s olventS, propane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be
improperlystoredor usedin sucharoa_ The gaswater heater
,ilot light or main burnercanignitesuch vapor_The resulting
flashbackand fire cancausedeathor serious bumsto anyone m
thearea,aswellasproperty d_unage.
If installation in suchareasisyouronlyoption, t hen the installa-
tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and
main burnerflame are elevated fromthe floor_ least18iuche_
While this mayreducethe chances of flammable vaporsfrom a
floorspillbeing ignited, g asoline a ndotherflammable substances
should neverbe storedor usedin the sameroom or areacon-
talninga gaswater heateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vaporsmay be drawnby air currents from
otherareasof thestroctumto the appliance.
AWARNING
Propellants of aerosolsprays and volatilecompounds, ( clean-
ers, chlorinebasedchemicals, r efrigerantg etc.) in additionto
being highlyfiammablein manycases, w illalsochangeto cor-
rosive hydrochloricacid when exposedto the combustion
productsof the water heater.The results can be hazardous
and also causeproductfailure.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be installeddirectlyon carpeting•
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneath the appliance extendingbeyondthe full width and
depth of the applianceby at least3 inches(76.2mm) in any
direction,or if the applianceisinstalledin an alcove or doset,
the entire floor mustbe coveredby the panel.Failureto heed
this warningmayresultin a fire hazard.
AWARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand roar, 5" at the
front,and 0" from the ventpipe•Clearance from the top of the
jacl_ is 18"on mostmodelsNote that a lesser dimension may
be allowed on somemodels.Refer to the labelon the water
heater adjacent t o the gascontrolvalvefor all clearances.
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