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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
consideration
for the safety
of the occupants
in the building
and for the most economical
use of the appliance.
This water
heater
is not intended
for outdoor
installation.
Whether
replacing
an aid 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
to and as
centralized
with
the water
piping
system
as possible.
This
water
heater,
as well
as all water
heaters,
will eventually
leak.
Do not install
without
adequate
drainage
provisions
where
water
flow
will cause
damage.
Property
Damage
Hazard
- All water heaters
eventually
leak
. Do not install without adequate
drainage.
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
cannot
be
avoided,
a suitable
drain
pan should
be installed
under
the
water heater. Drain pans are available
at your local Sears stores.
Such a drain
pan must be piped to an adequate
drain.
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.
However,
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.
INSTALLATION
IN RESIDENTIAL
GARAGES:
The water heater
must be located
and/or
protected
so it is not subject
to physical
damage
by a moving
vehicle.
* The location
selection
must provide
adequate
clearances
for
servicing
and proper
operation
of the water
heater.
Water Piping
Water
temperature
over
125°F
(52°C)
car
cause
severe
burns
instantly resulting in severe iniury or
death,
Children,
the
elderly,
and
the
physically or mentally disabled are at
highest risk for scald injury
Feel
water
before
bathing
or
showering,
Temperature
limiting
valves
are
available,
Read
instruction
manual
for safe
temperature setting.
HOTTER
WATER
CAN SCALD:
Water heaters
are intended
to
produce
hot water.
Water
heated
to a temperature
which
will
satisfy
space
heating,
clothes
washing,
dish
washing,
and
other
sanitizing
needs
can
scald
and permanently
injure
you
upon
contact.
Some
people
are more likely
to be permanently
injured
by hot water
than
others.
These
include
the elderly,
children,
the infirm,
or physically/mentally
handicapped.
If
anyone
using
hot water
in your
home
fits
into one of these
groups
or if there
is a local code or state law requiring
a certain
temperature
water
at the hot water
tap, then
you must
take
special
precautions.
In addition
to using
the lowest
possible
temperature
setting
that
satisfies
your
hot water
needs,
a
means
such
as a mixing
valve,
shall
be used at the hot water
taps used by these
people
or at the water heater.
Mixing
valves
are available
at plumbing
supply
or hardware
stores.
Follow
manufacturers
instructions
for installation
of the valves.
Before
changing
the factory
setting
on the thermostat,
read
the
"Temperature
Regulation"
section
in this
manual.
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WATER
INLET ON
WATER HEATER
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The illustration
shows the attachment
of the water
piping to the
water
heater.
The water
heater
is equipped
with
3/4" water
connections.
If a water
heater
is installed
in a closed
water
supply
system;
such as one having
a back-flow
preventer,
check
valve,
water
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