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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating the New Water Heater
• The location selection must provide adequateclearancesfor
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
heater, because the placement is a very important consideration
for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most
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&WARNING
economical use of the appliance. Thiswater heateris not foruse
[ Propellants
of ae_and
volatile
com-
inmanu_ctured(mobile)homesoroutdoorinstallation.
|pounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrig-
/erants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable
in many
cases, will
also change
to corrosive
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
products of the water
heater. The results can be
observed.
[hazardous,
and a so cause product fa ure.
The location selected should be indoors as dose as practical to
the outside wall to which the water heater vent is going to be
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installed through, and as centralized with the water piping sys-
This water heater must not be installed directly on
tern as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, wiU even-
carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal
tually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions
or wood panel beneath
the appliance
extending
where water flow will cause damage,
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
ACAUTION
heed this warning
may result in a fire hazard.
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
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structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install
Minimum clearances between the water heater and
the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When
combustible and noncombustible construction are: 0
such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain
inches from sides, 0 inches from back, 4 inches from
pan should be installed under the water heater. Such
front of jacket to closet door and 3 inches from top I
a drain pan must have a minimum length and width
of jacket to combustible and noncombustible ceiling. I
of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater
Minimum vent clearance: 0 inches. NOTE: provide 24
dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain,
inches front clearance for servicing. (See F gure 1).
Drain pan depth must allow for access to the outer
doors for lighting the pilot and servicing the burner.
Under no circumstances
is the manufacturer
or
Ventto
Maytag to be held liable for any water damage in
ou__
connection with this water heater.
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INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQ-
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UIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELYTO BEPRESENTOR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):
Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane
outdoors
(LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable
vapors, may be improperly
stored or used in such
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areas. The gas water heater pilot light or main burner
can ignite such vapors, The resulting flashback and fire
can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the
--°m_n"
area, as well as property damage.
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If installation in such areas is your only option, then
the installation must be accomplished in a way that
the pilot flame and main burner flame are elevated
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from the floor at least 18 inches. While this may reduce
........
the chances of flammable
vapors from a floor spill
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being ignited,
gasoline and other flammable
sub-
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stances should never be stored or used in the same
room or area containing a gas water heater or other
open flame or spark producing appliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents
[,from other areas of the structure to the app lance.
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