Locating The New Water Heater - Maytag HN41240X User Manual

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating the New Water
Heater
Yon should carefully choose an indoor location for the new AWARNING
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
doorinstaUation,
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.
AWARNING [
The location selected should be indoors as close as practical to Minimum clearances between the water heater and [
the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going 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 [
leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where
is 18" on most models. Note that a lesser dimension
may be allowed on some models. Refer to the label
water flow will cause damage, valve°n theforWaterall clearances.heater adjacent to the gas contro
&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
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leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to _ •
the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to 1_
install the water heater in an attic or upper floor.
VENTILATION
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable AiR
OPENINGS O
drain pan should be installed under the water ) TOPVIEW
OF CLOSET TOP VIEW I" HIN.
heater, Drain pans are available at your local hard- _ WITHOUT D OOR OFCLOSET
ware store. Such a drain pan must be not greater _'MAX WITHDOOR
than 1'/2 inches deep, have a minimum length and
FRONT VIEW
width of at least 2 inches greater than the water OFOOOg _CTm_ULAR 3"
heater dimensions and must be piped to an ade- HIN.
quate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion I Figure 1 I AmOUCT
air flow. Under no circumstances is the manufactur-
I I
er to be held liable for any water damage in con-
nection with this water heater.
AWARNING AWARNING
Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile com- A gas water heater cannot operate properly with-
out the correct amount of air for combustion. Do
pounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrig-
erants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable not install in a confined area such a closet, unless
n many cases, will also change to corrosive you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New
lydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of
:)roducts of the water heater. The results can be ventilation air, If you have any doubts or questions
_azardous, and also cause _roduct failure, at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide the
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
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
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