Facts To Consider About The Location - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.331280 Owner's Manual

Facts to Consider About
the Location
Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater.
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. This water heater is not for use in
manufactured (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:
• Select a location 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 piping system
as possible.
• Selected location must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Property Damage Hazard
• AH water heaters eventually leak
• Do n,otinstall without adequate drainage.
Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a
manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow
wilt not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not
advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. 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 or hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a
minimum length and width of at least 2 inches (51 mm) greater than
the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate
drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment in which the water heater is installed. Water
heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may
result in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped
to a drain. Unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented
by a leak detector or water shut-off device used in conjunction
with a piped drain pan. These devices are available from some
plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react
to leakage in various ways:
Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn
off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is
detected.
Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply
to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.
Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water
pressure differential between the cold water and hot water
pipes connected to the water heater.
• Devices that wilt turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater
while at the same time shutting off its water supply.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Do net store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
• Use only gasshown on ratingplate.
• Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
• Keep ignition sources away from faucets after
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INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGEAND UTILITYAREAS, ETC.): Flammable
liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or butane, etc.]
and other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable
vapors which can be ignited by a gas water heater's pilot light or
main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death
or serious burns to anyone in the area. Even though this water
heater is a flammable vapor ignition resistant water heater and
is designed to reduce the chances of flammable vapors being
ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances should never
be stored or used in the same vicinity or area containing a gas
water heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance.
Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
riskof fire:
• Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
• Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by 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 installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor
must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may
result in a fire hazard.