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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 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 close 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 accomplished in such a manner that if

the tank or any connections should le^ the flow of water will

not cause dam^ to the structure. For this reason, it is not

advisable to install the water heater in an attic or uppo* floor.

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 store. Such a drain pan must be not

greater than I /1 inches de^ have a minimum length and width

of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater dimenaons

and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not

restrict combustion air flow. Under no circumstances is the

manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage

in connection with this water heater.

AWARNING

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):

Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane (LP) or

butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be

improperly stored or used in such areas. The gas water heater

pilot light or main burner can ignite such vapors. The resulting

flashba^ and fire can cause deau№ or serious bums to anyone in

the area, as well as property damage.

If installation in such areas is your only option, then the installa

tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and

main burner flame iu« elevated from the floor at least 18 inches.

While this may reduce the chances of flammable vapors from a

floor spill being ignited, gasoiine and other flammable substances

should never be stored or used in the same room or area con

taining a gas water heater or other open flame or spark produc

ing appliance.

NOT& Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from

other areas of the structure to 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 ^lure.

The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser

vicing and proper operation of the water heater.

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 mdth and

d^th of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any

direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet,

the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed

this warning may result in a Are haziud.

AWARNING

Minimum clearances between the water heater and com

bustible construction are I" at the sides and rear, 4" at the

front, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the

jadwt is 18" 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 gas control valve W all clearances.

ir MAX

VENTILATION

OPENINGSO

I" MIN,

TOP VIEW

OF CLOSET

WITHOUT DOOR

S=^=a=rMIN.

4" MIN.

TOP VIEW '

OF CLOSET

WITH DOOR

FRONT VIEW

OF DOOR

Figure I

OCTANGULAR I 3"

AIRDUCT I MIN.

AIR DUCT

AWARNING

A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the con

rect amount of air for combustion. Do not instali in a confined

area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the “Facts

to Consider about the Location” section. Never obstruct the

flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all,

call your gas company, f^lure to provide the proper amount of

cmnbustion air can result in a Are or eqilosion and can cause

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

AWARNING

If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops,

cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry

cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or

water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation

air be tiüœn from outside these areas. Refer to the “Facts to

Consider About the Location” section of this manual and also

the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.I,

also referred to as NFRA 54 for spedfles provided concerning

air required.

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