Facts To Consider About The Location - Sears 153.313230 Owner's Manual

Facts to Consider About the
Location
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the
new water heater, because the placement is a very impor-
tant consideration for the safety of the occupants in the
building and for the most economical use of the appli-
ance. This water heater is not intended for 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 to and
as centralized with the water piping system as possible.
This water heater, as well as all water heaters, will even-
tually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage
provisions where water flow will cause damage.
CAUTION
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 Store. Such a drain pan
must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circum-
stances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for
any water damage in connection with this water heater.
CAUTION
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.
2. The location selection must provide adequate clear-
ances for servicing and proper operation of the water
heater.