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This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.

Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath

the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the

water heater by at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) in any direction, or

if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire oor

must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may

result in a re hazard.

Minimum clearances between the water heater and

combustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear,

4 inches (102 mm) at the front, and 6 inches (153 mm) from the

vent pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance from the top of the jacket

is 12 inches (305 mm) on most models. Note that a lesser

dimension may be allowed on some models, refer to the label

attached adjacent to the gas control valve on the water heater.

FIGURE 8.

A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct

amount of air for combustion, see Figure 9. Do not install in a

conned area such as a closet, unless you provide air as shown

in the Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in

Conned Spaces section. Never obstruct the ow of ventilation

air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call your gas

supplier. Failure to provide the proper amount of combustion air

can result in a re or explosion and cause death, serious bodily

injury, or property damage.

FIGURE 9.

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 taken from outside these areas.

Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (cleaners,

chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in addition to being

highly ammable in many cases, will also change to corrosive

hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of

the water heater. The results can be hazardous, and also cause

product failure.

INSULATION BLANKETS

Insulation blankets available to the general public for external

use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore

products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the

standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your

Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the EPACT standards

with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements, making

an insulation blanket unnecessary.

WARNING

Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this

heater, you should follow these instructions (See Figure 1 for

identication of components mentioned below). Failure to follow

these instructions can restrict the air ow required for proper

combustion, potentially resulting in re, asphyxiation, serious

personal injury or death.

• Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater, as this

will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood.

• Do not cover the outer door, thermostat or temperature &

pressure relief valve.

• Do not allow insulation to come within 2” (50.8 mm) of the oor

to prevent blockage of combustion air ow to the burner.

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