Maytag Nine HN4930T User Manual page 11

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating the New Water
Heater
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
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water heater, because the placement is a very important con- This water heater must not be installed directly on
sideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal
for the most economical use of the appliance. This water or wood panel beneath the appliance extending
heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or out-
beyond the full width and depth of the appliance
by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if
doorinst_/lation, the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the
entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heed this warning may result in a fire hazard.
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
The location selected should be indoors as close as practical to
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the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going Minimum clearances between the water heater and
combustible and noncombustible construction are
to be connected, and as centralized with the water piping system 1" at the sides and rear, 4" at the front, and 6" from
as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket
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is 18" on most models. Note that a lesser dimension I
leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where
may be allowed on some models. Refer to the label
water flow wii1 cause damage, valveOn
theforWaterall
clearances.heater adjacent to the gas contro
_CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a
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manner that if the tank or any connections should - _ _., ._w_F=_ I
leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to
the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to
VENTILATION
install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. OPENINGsAIR O I" HIN. , " MIN.
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable _ TOPVIEW _
OF CLOSET TOP VIEW I" MIN.
drain pan should be installed under the water _
WITHOUTDOOR
OFCLOSET
heater. Drain pans are available at your local hard- _'MAX.
WITHDOOR
ware store. Such a drain pan must be not greater
FRONT VIEVV
than 1'½ inches deep, have a minimum length and OFDOOR RECTANGU_R 3"
width of at least 2 inches greater than the water HIN
heater dimensions and must be piped to an ade- j j AIRDUCT
quate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion I Figure 1 I
air flow. Under no circumstances is the manufactur-
er or Maytag to be held liable for any water dam-
age in connection with this water heater.
AWARNING
AWARNING
A gas water heater cannot operate properly with-
out the correct amount of air for combustion. Do
Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile com-
pounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrig- not install in a confined area such a closet, unless
erants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New
Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of
in many cases, will also change to corrosive
ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions
hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion J
products of the water heater. The results can be at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide the
hazardous, and also cause product failure, proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire
or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODI-
LY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation of the water heater.
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