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Installation
Instructions
Locating the New Water
Heater
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water
heater, because the placement
is a very important
consideration
for the safety of the occupants
in the building
and for the most
economical
use of the appliance.
This water
heater
is not for
use in mobile homes or outdoor
installation.
Whether
replacing
an old water
heater
or putting
the water
heater
in a new location,
the following
critical points
must
be
observed.
1. The location selected should be indoors as close as practical
to the vent termination
point,
and as centralized
with
the
water piping system as possible. The water heater, as all water
heaters, will eventually
leak. Do not install without
adequate
drainage provisions
where water flow will cause damage.
2. The vent piing
cannot
exceed a total of 35 feet includin
vertical and _orizontal
runs and have no more than 3 elbows g
It cannot slope downward
and horizontal
runs require ¼" per
foot rise. MI horizontal
runs require adequate
support
at 3_
feet intervals.
3. The water heater requires its own (separate) venting system.
It cannot be connected to an existing ventpipe or chimney.
It must terminate horizontally to the outdoors. Whenever
possible terminate the vent on the leaward side of the build-
ing. NOTE: Condensation
may be created, at times, as the
combustion
gases exit the vent cap and discoloration of
surfaces in proximity to the vent cap may occur.
AWARNING
The power vent water heater requires its own (separate) venting
system. It cannot be connected to an existingvent pipe or chim-
ne_ It must be terminated horizontallyto the outdoors. Failureto
properly installthe venting system can result in asphyxiation,a fire
or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
4. The water heater comes equipped with a 5 foot power cord
which
can be used to connect
to a 1101120
volt power
source if (1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong
receptacle available.
AWARNING
l
;Do not use an extension cord. If there is not a suitable recepta- /
cle and/or local codes prohibit use of a power cord, field wiring/
must be provided.
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A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the
water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner that if
the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of water
will not causedamage to the structure. For this reason,it is
not advisableto install the water heater in at attic or upper
floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable
drain pan shouldbe installedunder the water heater. Drain
pansare availableat your localSearsstore. Sucha drain pan
must be not greater than I ½ inchesdeep, havea minimum
length and width of at least 2 inchesgreater than the water
heater dimensionsand must be piped to an adequatedrain.
The pan must not restrict combustionair flow.Under no cir-
cumstancesis the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable
for anywater damage in connectionwith this water heater.
5. The location selection
must provide
adequate
clearances
for
servicing and proper operation
of the water beater.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):
Flammableliquids (suchas gasoline, s olvents, p ropane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be
improperlystoredor usedin suchareas.The gaswater heater
pi ot ght or main burnercan gnitesuchvapors. T he resu tng
Iflashbackandfire cancausedeathor serious bumsto anyonein
i the area,aswellaspropertydamage.
If installation in suchareasisyour onlyoption,then the installa-
tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and
mainburnerflameare elevated from the floorat least 18inches.
While this may reduce the chances of flammablevapors from a
floor spillbeingignited, g asoline and otherflammablesubstances
should neverbe storedor usedin the same room or area con-
raining a gaswaterheateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmay be drawnby air currentsfrom
otherareasof the structureto the appliance.
AWARNING
Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (clean-
ers, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in addition to
being highly flammable in many cases,will also change to cor-
rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion
products of the water heater. The results can be hazardous,
and also cause product failure.
AWARNING
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 inches (76.2mm) in an)
direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet
the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to bee<
this warning may result in a fire hazard.
AWARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction are 0" at the sides and rear, 5" at the
front, and 0" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the
jacket is 14" on most models. Note that a lesser dimension may
be allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the water
heater adjacent to the gascontrol valve for all clearances.
12'_x
VENTILATION
AIR
OPENINGS
Figure
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TOP VIEW
-[}1 MIN
OF CLOSET
TOP VIEW
WITHOUt DOOR
OF CLOSET
12" MAX.
WITH DOOR
AIR DUCT
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