Water Piping - Kenmore POWER MISER 6 153.336262 Owner's Manual

FIGURE 12.
When communicating withtheoutdoors through h orizontal
ducts, e ach opening s hall h ave a minimum freeareaof 1
square inchper2,000 BTUperhour ( 11cm2/kW) oftotal
inputratingof all equipment i n the enclosure, s ee
Figure 13.
When ducts areused, t heyshall b eofthesamecross-
sectional areaasthefreeareaoftheopenings to which
theyconnect. T he minimum shortsidedimension o f
rectangular air ductsshallnot be lessthan3 inches
(76.2 ram), seeFigure 13.
OUTLET AURDUCT
Water Piping
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:
VVater heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated
to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes
washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs
can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water
than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or
physically/mentally handicapped. Ifanyone using hotwaterin
your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local
code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the
hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In
addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that
satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a *mixing
valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people
or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing
supply or hardware stores, see Figure 14 below. Valves for
reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water
are also available. Follow manufacturer's instructions for
installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting
on the thermostat, read the Temperature Regulation section in
this manual.
HNLET AiR DUCT
FIGURE 13.
Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration
shall be given to the blocking effect of louvers, grilles or
screens protecting openings. Screens used shall not be
smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) mesh. If the free area through
a design of louver or grille is known, it should be used in
calculating the size opening required to provide the free
area specified. If the design and free area is not known, it
may be assumed that wood louvers will be 20-25 percent
free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 60-75
percent free area. Louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the
open position or interlocked with the equipment so that they
are opened automatically during equipment operation.
Special Conditions Created by Mechanical Exhausting or
Fireplaces: operation of exhaust fans, ventilation systems,
clothes dryers or fireplaces may create conditions requiring
special attention to avoid unsatisfactory operation of installed
gas utilization equipment.
*MIXING NOT _JATER
VALVE OUTLET ON
WATERNEATER
WATER HEATER
FIGURE14.
Toxic Chemical Hazard
* Do not connect to non-potable water system.
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