Kenmore 153.333944 Owner's Manual page 10

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location (cont'd)
_WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible and noncombustible construction are Iu at the
sides and rear, 4n at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe.
Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12" on most mod-
els. 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.
The water heater should be secured to the floor and to the wall
of the enclosure with the mounting brackets provided. For
bracket location refer to "Securing Water Heater to Floor and
Wall" in the "Installation Instructions" section.
When a mobile home is skirted, an air intake opening with a
minimum free area of 32 square inches must be provided in the
skirt. If the opening is covered by louvers or screen, the total free
area must be 32 square inches. Other gas fired appliances in the
home will require additional free air openings; consult these
manufacturers for correct sizing.
AWARNING
A gaswater heater cannotoperate properlywithout the cor-
rectamount of air for combustion. Do not install i n a confined
areasucha closet,unless you provide air asshownin the "Facts
to ConsiderAbout the Location" sectionon page 9. Never
obstructthe flow of ventilationair If you haveanydoubtsor
questions at all, callyour gascompanyor SearsServiceCenter
Failureto providethe properamount of combustion air can
result in a fire or explosion and can causeDEATH, SERIOUS
BODILYINJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
AWARNING
When the system requires water at temperatures higher than
required for other uses, the hot water system may require a
means such as a mixing valve to be installed to temper the
water at certain points of use. Some people are more likely to
be permanently injured by hot water than others; these include
the elderly, children, the infirm, or the physically/mentallyhand-
icapped. Before immersing yourself or anyone else in hot water,
be sure to check the water temperature. WARNING: HOT-
TER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY.
(Also see "Temperature Regulation" section) Mixing valvesare
available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-
facturers instructions for installation of these valves.
AWARNING
This water heater shallnot be connected to any heatingsys-
tems or componem(s) previously u sedwith a nonpotablewater
heating appliance.
_WARNING
If this water beater will be used in beaut7 shops, barber shops,
cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry
cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the water beater or
water beaters 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 current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovided con-
cerning air required.
_,WARNING J
Toxicchemicals suchas usedfor treatment of boilersor non-J
potable water heating appliancesshallneverbe introduced into
a potablewater heating system.
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of 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 the structure. When such locations can-
not be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under
the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears
store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than I '/z inches
deep, have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches
greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped
to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air
flow.
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When a drain pan is required, the installation must conform to
"Method A" on page 9.
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 causedeath or seriousburns to anyone m
the area, as well as property damage.
If installation in suchareas 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 changesof flammable vapors from a
floor spill being ignited, gasolineand other flammable substances
should never be stored or used in the same room or area con-
taining a gas water 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 aerosolsprays and volatile compounds, ( clean-
ers, chlorinebasedchemicals, r efrigerants, e tc.) in additionto
beinghighlyflammablein manycases, w ill also changeto cor-
rosive hydrochloricacid when exposedto the combustion
productsof the water heater.The results can be hazardous
and alsocauseproductfailure.
_,WARNING
This water heater must not be installeddirectlyon carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneaththe applianceextending beyondthe full width and
depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches(76.2mm) in an)
direction,or if the appliance isinstalledin an alcoveor closet
the entire floor must be coveredby the panel.Failureto heec
thiswarningmay result in a fire hazard.