Facts To Consider About The Ix_Tion - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.336151 Owner's Manual

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 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.
• The location selected should be indoors as dose as practical to
the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is
going to be connected, and as centralized with the water pip-
ing 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.
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the
water heater must be accomplishedin such a manner that if
the tenk or ony connectionsshouldlank, the how of water will
not causedamagn to the strootur_ Wben soch lucadonscan.
not be avoided,a suitabledrain pan shouldbe installedunder
the water heater. Drain pans are availableat your localSears
store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1% inches
dee_ have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches
IFeater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped
to an edequato drain.The panmust not restrict €ombustionair
flow. Under no circumstances is the manuh_urer or Sears to
be held liable for any water dam,_e in connection with this
v_or heater.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE UQUIDS
_GAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO RE PRESENT OR STORED
ARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC),
Flammable liquids(such as gasoBno, s olvents,propane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be
improperlystoredor ased in such_s. The gas water heart
pilot light or main burner can ignitesuchvapor_ The resulting
flashback and Em can causedea_ or seriousburosto anyonein
the area, aswell asproportydamagn.
If installationin suchareasis youronly option,then the instella-
don must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and
main humor flame are elevated from tbe tk)or at least 18incheL
Wh_ this ma_ reducethe chancesof flammablevaporsfrom a
floorspillbeingignited,gasoline andother flammablesubstances
shouldneverbe storedor usedin the same room or area con-
raininga gaswater heater or other open flame or sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vaporsmay be drawn by air currents from
other amesof the structureto the appiiance.
AWARNING
Propellants of aerosolspraysand volatile compounds, (clean-
ers, chlorine based chemicals,refrigerants,etc.) in addition to
being highlyflammable in many cases, w ill alsochangeto €or-
rosivo hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion
products of the water heater. The resultscan be hazardo_
and also causeproduct failure.
• The location selection must provide adequate dearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation of the water heater.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be imtelled direcdyon carpe_ng.
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 any
direction, or if the applianceis installedin an alcoveor closet,
the endre gonr must be coremd by the panel. Failureto heed
this warningmay msuit in a fire hazard.
AWARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction are I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the
front, and 6,_' from the vont Pipe.Claarancefrom the tep of tbe
jacket is 18 on most model_ Note that a lesserdimensionmay
be allowedon some modelL Refer to the label on the water
hez_" edjacont to the gascontrolvaJve for ail dearance_
YENTIL&TION
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AIR DUCT
AWARNING
A ps water bea_' cannotepera_ i_periy wltbeut the cor-
rect amonnt of elr for comlxe|tion. Do not instellin a confined
area soch a doset, unless you provideair es shownin the "Facts
to Comkler About the Location" section.Never obstruct the
flow of ventilationair. If youhwe any doubtsor quesdomat ail,
cellyanr gas€ompany.Faifureto Ix_vide the preper amount of
combustionair _m result in a tim or expiosionand can cause
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURn,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
AWARNING
If thiswator heater will be usedin beauty shops, berber shops,
cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry
cleaningequipment, it is imperative that the water heater or
water heaters be installedso that combustion and ventilation
air be takan from ontslde these arees. Refer to the "Facts to
ConsiderAbout the Location" sectionof this manual and aiso
the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Cede, ANSI Z223.1
also referred to as NFPA 54 fur specificsprovidedconcemin
air required.
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