Floors With Carpeting; Clearance For Servicing - Kenmore 153.331350 Use & Care Manual

Floors With Carpeting
This water heater must not be installed directly on
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" (76mm) in every 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.
Clearance For Servicing
Adequate clearance of 24" (610mm) for servicing
this appliance should be considered before
installation, such as changing the anodes, etc.
A minimum clearance of 5.5" (140mm) must be
allowed for access to replaceable parts such as
thermostats, drain valve and relief valve.
When installing the heater, consideration must
be given to proper location. Location selected
should be as close to the wall as practicable and
as centralized with the water piping system as
possible.
TOP VIEW
OF CLOSET
WITHOUT DOOR
0" MIN. _
0" MIN.' _'-
5.5" (14cm)
MIN. TO
INSIDE OF
DOOR"
TOP VIEW OF
CLOSET WITH
DOOR
* DO NOT BLOCK THE AIR INTAKES AT THE BACK OF THE WATER HEATER.
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IMPORTANT: This gas water heater cannot operate
properly without the correct amount of air for
combustion, dilution and ventilation. Do not install
in a confined area such as a closet unless you
provide air as shown below and described in the
"Air Requirements" section (see Figure 12). Never
obstruct the flow of air required for combustion,
dilution and ventilation. If you have any doubts
or questions at all, call your gas supplier. Failure
to provide the proper amount of combustion air
can result in a fire or explosion and cause death,
serious bodily injury, or property damage.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
• Install water heater in accordance with the
instruction manual and NFPA54.
• To avoid injury, combustion and ventilation air
must be taken from outdoors.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting products
near water heater.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
12" MAX. /
(305mm)
.... A VENTILATION
-IUU Sq In _ I AIR
(645 sq. cm) _1 OPENING O
eacn
FRONT VIEW
OF DOOR
I RECTAIIGULAR ( 3" MIN.
AiRDUCT (76mm)
AIR DUCT
-- 12" MAX.
(305mm)
Figure 12
If this water heater will be used in beauty shops,
barber shops, cleaning establishments, or self-
service laundries with dry cleaning equipment, it is
imperative that the water heater or water heaters be
installed so that combustion and ventilation air be
taken from outside these areas.
Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile
compounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals,
refrigerants, etc.)in addition to being highly
flammable in many cases, will also react to form
corrosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the
combustion products of the water heater. The
results can be hazardous, and also cause product
failure.
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