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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.
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the
water heater mustbe accomplishedin sucha mannerthat if
thetankor anyconnectionsshouldleak,theflowofwater will
not causedamageto the structure.For this reason, it isnot
advisableto installthe water heaterin an atticor upperfloor
When suchlocationscannotbe avoided,a suitabledrain pan
shouldbeinstalledunderthewaterheater Drainpansareavail-
ableat your localSearsstore.Suchadrain pan must be not
greaterthan I½inchesdeelghavea minimumleng_ andwidth
ofat least2 inchesgreaterthan the water heater dimensions
and mustbe pipedto an adequatedrain.The pan must not
restrict combustionair flow.Under no circumstancesisthe
manufacturer or Searsto beheldliablefor anywater damage
inconnectionwiththis 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 suchareas. The gaswater heater
pilot light or main burner can ignite suchvapors.The resulting
flashbackand fire cancausedeath or serious burns to anyone in
the area, aswell asproperty damage.
If installationin suchareas isyour only option, then the installa.
tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and
main burner flame are elevated from the floor at least 18 inches.
While this may reduce the chancesof flammable vapors from
floor spillbeing ignited,gasolineandother flammable substance!
shouldnever be stored or used in the same room or area con.
raining a gaswater heater or other open flame or spark produc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from
other areasof the structure to the appliance.
AWARNING
Propellants of aerosol spraysand volatile compounds, (clean-
ers, chlorine basedchemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in addition to
being highlyflammable 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 failure.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation o_'the water heater.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be installeddirectly on carpeting.
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 appliance is installed in an alcove or closet,
the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed
this warning may result inafire hazard.
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
jacket is 18"on most models.Note that a lesserdimension may
be allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the water
heater adjacent to the gascontrol valvefor all clearances.
12"MAX
VENTILATION
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AIR DUCT
AWARNING
A gaswater heater cannot operate properly without the cor-
rect amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined
area sucha closet,unlessyou provideair asshownin the "Facts
to Consider about the Location" section. Never obstruct the
flow ofventilation air. Ifyou have any doubts or questionsat all,
callyour gascompany. Failureto provide the proper amount of
combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and can cause
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
If this water heater will be usedin 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. Refer to the "Facts to
Consider About the Location" section of this manual and also
the latest edition of the National FuelGas Code, ANSI Z223.1,
also referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovided concerning
air required.
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