Facts To Consider About The Location - Kenmore 153.336152 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 ecmiomical 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.
ACAUTION
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 causedamage to the structure. For this reason, it is not
advisable to installthe water heater in an attic or upperfloor.
When suchlocationscannot be avoided,a suitabledrain pan
shouldbe installedunder the water heater. Drain pans are
available at your localSearsstore. Sucha drain pan must be
not greaterthan 1¼inchesdeep,havea minimum length and
widthofat least2 inchesgreaterthanthe water heaterdimen-
sionsand must be pipedto an adequatedrain.The pan must
not restrict combustion air flow.Under no circumstances isthe
manufacturer or Searsto be held liablefor any water damage
in connection with this water heater.
A WARNING
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, as well 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 vaporsfrom a
floor spillbeing ignited, gasolineand other flammable substances
should never be stored or used in the same room or area con-
taining 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 adec_uateclearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation of the waterneater.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be installed directlyon carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneath the applianceextendingbeyondthe full width and
depth of the appliance by at least3 inches(76.2mm) in any
direction,or if the applianceisinstalledin an alcoveor closet,
the entirefloor must be coveredby the panel.Failureto heed
this warningmay result in a fire hazard.
AWARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the
front, and 6" from the ventpipe.Clearance from the top of the
jacketis 18"on mostmodels.Note that a lesser dimension may
be allowedon some models. Refer to the labelon the water
heateradjacent t o the gascontrolvalvefor all clearances.
12" _X
VENTILATION
AIR
OPENINGS
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TOP VIEW _ I
I'MIN
OF CLOSET TOP VIEW
WITHOUT DOOR OF CLOSET
[_' MAX WITH DOOR
AIR OUCT
A WARNING
A gaswater heater cannotoperate properlywithout the cor-
rect amount ofair for combustion. Do not installin a confined
areasucha closet,unless youprovideair asshown in the "Facts
to ConsiderAbout the Location"section.Never obstructthe
flowof ventilation air If you haveanydoubtsor questions at all,
callyour gascompany. F ailureto providethe properamount of
combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and cancause
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_, O R 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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