Maytag Performa HJ630NORT User Manual page 13

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating the New Water
Heater
You should carefully" choose an indoor location for the new
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water heater, because the placement is a very important con-
This water heater must not be installed directly on
sideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal
for the most economical use of the appliance. This water or wood panel beneath the appliance extending
heater is not for usein manufactured (mobile) homes or out- beyond the full width and depth of the appliance
by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if
door installation, the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the
entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heed this warning may result in a fire hazard.
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
The location selected should be indoors as close as practical to a_, WARNING
the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going
Minimum clearances between the water heater and i
combustible construction are 1" at the sides and
to be connected, and as centralized with the water piping system rear, 4" at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe.
as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually Clearance from the top of the jacket is 18" on most
leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where models. Note that a lesser dimension may be
allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the[
water flow w_Ucausedamage, water heater adjacent to the gas control valve for
all clearances.
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WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
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the water heater must be accomplished in such a -- _
manner that if the tank or any connections should
leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to VENTILATION
the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to A,R O
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install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. ,
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When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable WITHOUT DOOR
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drain pan should be installed under the water
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heater. Drain pans are available at your local hard-
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ware store. Such a drain pan must be not greater OFDOOR KECTANGULAP, 3"
than 1½ inches deep, have a minimum length and
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width of at least 2 inches greater than the water j Figure 1 I /dEDUCT
heater dimensions and must be piped to an ade- I I
quate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion
air flow. Under no circumstances is the manufactur-
er or Maytag to be held liable for any water dam-
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age in connection with this water heater.
A gas water heater cannot operate properly with-
out the correct amount of air for combustion. Do
not install in a confined area such a closet, unless
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you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New
Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of
Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile corn- ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions
pounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrig- I at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide the
erants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable I proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire
in many cases, will also change to corrosive[ or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODI-
hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion LY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
products of the water heater. The results can be
hazardous, and also cause product failure.
The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation of the water heater.
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