Locating The New Water Heater - Maytag HN41240P User Manual

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating the New Water
Heater
You should carefiallychoose an indoor location for the new water A WARNING
heater, because the placement is a very important consideration
for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most DO not use an extension cord. If there is not a suit-
economical use of the appliance. Thiswaterheateris not for use able receptacle and/or local codes prohibit use of a
in manufactured (mobile)homes or outdoor installation, power cord, f e d wiring must be prov ded.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater
in a new location, the following critical points must be observed.
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
• The location selected should be indoors as close as practical to the water heater must be accomplished in such a
the vent termination point, and as centralized with the water
manner that if the tank or any connections should
piping system as possible. The water heater, as all water leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to
heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to
drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage,
install the water heater in an attic or upper floor.
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable
• 40,000 BTU/HRINPUTMODELS- If vented through an drain pan should be installed under the water
outside wall or through the roof, the 3" vent piping cannot
heater. Drain pans are available at your local hard-
exceed a total of 115 feet (50 feet if optional 2"vent piping is ware store. Such a drain pan must be not greater
used), including vertical and horizontal runs with one 90° than 1½ inches deep, have a minimum length and
elbow. If more elbows are required, the venting distance must
width of at least 2 inches greater than the water
be reduced 5 feet for every 90° elbow. See page 21 for vent
heater dimensions and must be piped to an ade-
chart, quate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion
air flow. Under no circumstances is the manufactur-
• 52,500, 70,000 AND 75,000 BTU/HR INPUT MODELS-If
er or Maytag to be held liable for any water dam-
vented through an outside wall or through the roof, the 3" vent age in connection with this water heater.
piping cannot exceed a total of 70 feet (110 feet if optional 4"
vent piping is used), including vertical and horizontal runs with
one 90 ° elbow. If more elbows are required, the venting distance • The location selection must provide adequate cleararlces for
must be reduced 5 feet for every 90° elbow. See page 21 for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
vent chart.
• Vent piping cannot slope downward and horizontal runs
AWARNING
require %"per five foot rise. All horizontal runs require ade- INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQ-
quate support at 3 1/2 foot intervals and vertical runs supported
UIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR
at 5 foot intervals.
STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS,
ETC): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents,
• The water heater requires its own (separate)venting system. It
propane (LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit
cannot be connected to an existing vent pipe or chimney. It
flammable vapors, may be improperly stored or
must terminate to the outdoors. Whenever possible terminate used in such areas. The gas water heater ignitor or
the vent on the leeward side of the building if vented through main burner can ignite such vapors. The resulting
an outside wall. NOTE: Condensation maybe created, at flashback and fire can cause death or serious burns
times, as the combustion gases exit the vent cap and discol- to anyone in the area, as well as property
damage.
orationofsurfacesinproximitytotheventcapmayoccur. If installation in such areas is your only option,
then the installation must be accomplished in a
way that the ignitor and main burner flame are ele-
vated from the floor at least 18 inches. While this
AWARNING
may reduce the chances of flammable vapors from
The power vent water heater requires its own (sepa- a floor spill being ignited, gasoline and other
rate) venting system. It cannot be connected to an ex- flammable substances should never be stored or
isting vent pipe or chimney. It must be terminated to used in the same room or area containing agas
the outdoors. Failure to properly install the venting sys- water heater or other open flame or spark produc-
tem can result in asphyxiation, a fire or explosion and ing appliance.
can cause DEATH,SERIOUSBODILY INJURY,OR PROPER- NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents
TY DAMAGE. from other areas of the structure to the appliance.
AWARNING
• The water heater comes equipped with a 7 foot power cord Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile com-
which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power
pounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrig-
source if(l) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong erants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable
receptacle available. This unit must have a grounded out-
in many cases, will also change to corrosive
let to operate,
hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion
products of the water heater. The results can be
hazardous, and also cause product failure,
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