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Installation
Instructions
(cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location
You should
carefully
choose
an indoor
location
for the new
water heater, because the placement
is a very important
consid-
eration
for the safety of the occupants
in the building
and for
the most economical
use of the appliance.
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 he
observed.
WALL
PLYWOOD(MIN. ½"
MIN. 2" x 4" WHICH LAPSAT
THICKNESS) L APINGAT
LEAST TWO WALL STUDS
LEASTTWO WALL STUDS
8_¼" x 3"
WOOD SCREWS
/x
• 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 eventually
leak.
Do not install without
adequate
drainage
provisions
where
water flow will cause damage.
_i, 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 avail-
able at your local Sears stores. Such a drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain.
WATER HEATER
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
_, CAUTION
INSTALLATION
IN RESIDENTIAL
GARAGES:
The I
water heater
must be located and/or protected
so it is
not subject to phys ca damage by a mov ng veh c e.
• The location
selection
must provide
adequate
clearances
for
servicing and proper operation
of the water heater.
Optional Wall Mounting
_,WARNING
J
Wall construction at the point of the water heater instal-
at on must be capab e of support ng at east 200 pounds.
As an example: if the water heater is to be installed on a wall of
gypsum board (dry wall) or other material not capable of sup-
porting the water heater filled with water, additional bracing will
be necessary. "I_vo possibilities are shown below.
[Figure,]
IFigu.e21
1. Using two sheet metal screws supplied,
secure the top mount-
ing bracket to the top of the water heater.
SECURING
SCREWS
_ (SUPPLIED!
UPPER
! ....
•
,_ #8-18x_/_
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IIW
!¢
11
BRACKET
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1
C
3
2. Using the remaining
two sheet metal screws provided,
secure
the bottom
mounting
bracket
to the bottom
of the water
heater.
LOWER
BRACKET
SECURING
SCREWS
(SUPPLIED)
#8-18
x %'_
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