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Installation
Instructions
Locating the New Water
Heater
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water
heater, because the placement is a very important
consideration
for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most
economical use of the appliance. TI_
water heater is not for
me 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.
1. The location selected should be indoors as close as practical
to the vent termination
point, and as centralized with the
water piping system as possible, The water heater, as all water
heaters, willeventually
leak. Do not install without adequate
drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.
2, The vent piping cannot exceed a total of 35 feet including
vertical and horizontal runs and have no more than 3 elbows.
It cannot slope downward and horizontal runs require ¼" per
foot rise. All horizontal runs require adequate support at 3½
feet intervals.
3. The water heater requires its own (separate) venting system.
It mot
be connected
to an existing ventpipe
or chimney.
It must terminate
horizontally
to the outdoors. Whenever
possible terminate the vent on the leaward side of the build-
ing. NOTE: Condensation
may be created, at times, as the
combustion
gases _it
the vent cap and discoloration
of
surfaces in proximity to the vent cap may occur.
&WARNING
The powervent water heater requiresitsown(separate)veatin_
system.It cannotbe connectedto anexistingventpipe or chim-
ne_ It rnust be tormieatod horizontelly to the ontdoor& Failureto
properiyinstallthe ventingsystemon result in asphlndati_ a lira
or explosionand can causeDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUI_,
OR PROPERTYDAMAGF.
4. The water heater comes equipped with a 5 foot power cord
which
can be used to connect
to a 110/120
volt power
source if(l)
local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong
receptacle available.
AWARNING
]
Do not usean exteesi_not
a suitablerecapta. I
de and/or localcodesprohibit useof a power cord,field wiring
must be provided,
A, CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the
water heater must he accomplished in such a manner that if
the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of water
will not causedamage to the structure. When such locations
cannot 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 he not greater than
I% inchesdeep, havea minimum length and width of at least
2 Inches greater than the water heater dimensionsand must
be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict
combustion air flow. Under no circumstances is the manu-
facturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage In
connectionwith this water heater.
5. The location selection must provide adequate dearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
a_WARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY
AREAS, ETC):
:lammable liquids(suchas gasoline,solvents, p ropane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be
improperlystored or usedin such areas. The gaswater heater
pilot light or main burner can ignitesuchvapor_The reselting
flashback and Ere can cause death or seriousburnsto anyonein
the arna,aswell as prapertydamage.
If installationin suchareas isyour onlyoption,then the iest;dla-
tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot tlame and
nmin bumer flame aure _
frem the floor at lexst 18inche_
Wh_
this may reduce the cbences of flammable vapers from a
Ilonrspillbeing ignited,gasolineand other flammablesubstances
shouldneverbe storedor usedin the same room or area con-
teining a gaswater heater or other open flame or spark produc-
ingappiiance.
NOTE: Flammable vaporsmay be drawn by air cmxentsfrom
other areasof the structureto the appliance.
AWARNING
Propellantsof aerosol spraysand volatile compounds,(dean-
or_ chlorine based chemicals,refrigerants, etc.) in addition to
being highlyflammable in many cases, w ill alsochangeto cor-
rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion
products of the water heater. The resultscan be hazardon_
and also causeproduct failure.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be installeddirectlyon 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 an)
diredion, or if the applianceis iestalledin an alcoveor dosot
the emtre floor must be coverndby the penel. Failureto hne_
this waroingmay resultin afire hazard,
A, WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction am 0" at the sides and rear, 5" at the
frnnt, and 0" from the vent pipe. CI_
frnm the top of the
jacket is 14"on most models.Note that a lesserdimensionmay
be allowed on some models.Refer to the label on the water
heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalvefor all clearances.
12"M_
VENI_TION
OPENINGS
Figure I ]
O" t_N. _
"
II
TCP VIE
OF CLOSV_/T
TOP VlE
1" MIN.
WITHOUT DOOR
Of CLO_V_T
[2" MAX.
WITH DOOR
AIR DUCT
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