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Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old

water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier

than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.

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 consideration

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 be observed.

• 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 so water

ﬂ ow will not cause damage.

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 ﬂ ow of water will not cause

damage to the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided,

a suitable metal drain pan should be installed under the water

heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears stores. Such

drain pans must be piped to an adequate drain.

Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure

and the environment in which the water heater is installed. Water

heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may

result in property damage, even with the use of a metal drain pan

piped to a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reduced

or prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used

in conjunction with a piped metal drain pan. These devices are

available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers,

and detect and react to leakage in various ways:

• Sensors mounted in the metal drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn

off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected.

• Sensors mounted in the metal drain pan that turn off the

water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the

drain pan.

• Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water

pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes

connected to the water heater.

INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water heater

must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical

damage by a moving vehicle.

• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for

servicing and proper operation of the water heater.

Insulation Blankets

Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external

use on electric water heaters but are not necessary with this

product. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce

the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters.

Your water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance

Energy Conversation Act standards with respect to insulation

and standby loss requirements, making an insulation blanket

unnecessary.

Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater,

you should follow these instructions below. Failure to follow these

instructions can result in ﬁ re, serious personal injury, or death.

• Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T & P) valve

with an insulation blanket.

• Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of

the water heater or nearby for future reference.

• Do obtain new warning and instruction labels for placement

on the blanket directly over the existing labels.

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