Facts To Consider About The Location - Kenmore 153.330501 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: Installation of the
water heater must be accomplishedin such a manner that if
the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of water will
not causedamage to the structure. When such locationscan-
not be avoided,a suitable drain pan shouldbe installed under
the water heater. Drain pans are availableat your local Sears
store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1½ inches
deep, have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches
greater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped
to an adequatedrain. The panmust not restrict combustionair
Eow.Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Searsto
be held liable for any water damage in connection with this
water heater.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE UQUIDS :
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):
Flammable liquids(suchas gasoline,solvents, p ropane (LIP) or
butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be
i_ stered or esed in sudl area_ The ges water heater
pilot light or main burner can ignitesuchveper_ The resulting
flashbackand fire can causedeath or seriousburnsto anyonein
the asea,aswell as prepertydamage.
If installationin suchareas isyour onlyoption, then the instaila-
tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and
main bumer flame are elevetedfrom tbe floor at least 18 inches.
While this may reducethe chancesof flammablevaporsfrom a
floor spillbeing ignited, gasoline andother flammablesubstances
shouldneverbe storedor used in the same room or area con-
taininga gaswater heater or other open game or sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vaporsmay be drawn by air currents from
other areasof the structureto the appliance.
_,WARNING
Propellants of aerosol spraysand volatile compounds,(dean-
ers,chlorine based chemicals,refrigerants, etc.) in addition to
being highlyflammable in many cases, w ill also change to cor-
rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion
products of the water heater. The results can be hazardous
and also causeproduct failure.
• The location selection must provide adequate dearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation of the waterbeater.
*t WARNING
This water heater must not be installeddirectly on carpeting.
Carpeting must he 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 installedin an alcoveor closet,
the entire floor must be coveredby the panel. Failureto heed
this warningmay resuRin a fire hazard.
AWARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction are I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the
front, and 6"from the vent pipe.Clearancefrom the top of the
jacket is 18"on most model_ Note that a lesserdimensionmay
be allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the water
heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalvefor all dearances.
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AWARNING
Ages water beater cannot ope_te properly without the co_
rect amount of air for combustion.Do not install in a confined
area such a closet,unlessyou provideair as shown in the "Facts
to Consider about the Location" suedon" Never obstruct the
flow of ventilation air. If youhaveanydoubtsor questions at all,
callyour gascompany.Failureto providethe proper amount of
combustion air can result in a Ere or explosionand can cause
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILYINJURn,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,
&WARNING
If this water heater will be usedin beauty shops,barber shops,
cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry
deaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or
water heaters be installedso that combustionand ventilation
air be taken from outside these areas. Refer to the "Facts to
ConsiderAbout the Location" section of this manual and also
the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2:223.1
also referred to as NFPA 54 for specifics provided concerning
air required.