Facts To Consider About The Location - Kenmore 153.330402 Owner's Manual

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 for use in 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.
• The location selected should be 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 pip-
ing system as possible. The water heater, 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: Installationof the
water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner that if
the tank or any connections shouldleak, the flow of water will
not causedamageto the structure.For this reason, it is not
advisable to installthe water heater in an attic or upperfloor
When suchlocationscannotbe avoided,a suitabledrain pan
should be installed underthe water heater Drain pansareavail-
able at your localSearsstore. Such a drain pan must be not
greaterthan I½ inches deelghavea minimum leng_ and width
of at least2 inchesgreater than the water heater dimensions
and must be piped to an adequatedrain. The pan must not
restrict combustionair flow. Under no circumstances is the
manufacturer or Searsto be held liablefor any water damage
in connection with this water heater
AWARNING
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.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be
improperly stored or used in such areas. The gas water heater
pilot light or main burner can ignite such vapors. The resulting
flashbackand fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone in
the area, aswell as property damage.
If installation in such areas is your only option, then the installa.
tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and
main burner flame are elevated from the floor at least 18 inches.
While this may reduce the chances of flammable vapors from
floor spillbeing ignited,gasoline andother flammable substance!
shouldnever be stored or used in the same room or area con.
raining a gaswater heater or other open flame or spark produc-
ing appliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from
other areas of the structure to the appliance.
AWARNING
Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (clean-
ers, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in addition to
being highly flammable in many cases,will also change to cor-
rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion :
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 o_'the water heater.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a 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.
AWARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction are I" at the sides and rear, 4" at the
front, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the
jacket is 18" on most models. Note that a lesser dimension may
be allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the water
heater adjacent to the gas control valve for all clearances.
12" MAX
VENTILATION
AIR
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AIR DUCT
AWARNING
A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the cor-
rect amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined
area such a closet, unlessyou provide air as shown in the "Facts
to Consider about the Location" section. Never obstruct the
flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all,
call your gas company. Failure to provide the proper amount of
combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and can cause
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops,
cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry
cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or
water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation
air be taken from outside these areas. Refer to the "Facts to
Consider About the Location" section of this manual and also
the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1,
also referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovided concerning
air required.
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