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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
[iping system as possible. The water heater, as all water
eaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without
adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause
damage.
_, CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the
water heater must beaccomplishedin sucha manner that if
the tank or any connectionsshouldleak,the flowofwater will
not causedamageto the structure.When suchlocationscan-
not be avoided,a suitable drain pan shouldbe installedunder
the water heater, Drain pansare availableat your local Sears
store. Sucha drain pan mustbe not greater than 1'/2inches
deep, havea minimum length and width of at least 2 inches
greater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped
to an adequatedrain.The panmustnotrestrictcombustionair
flow. Under on circumstancesisthe manufactureror Sears
be held liable for any water damage in connectionwith thi
water heater,
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):
Flammableliquids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be
improperlystoredor usedin suchasea_ The gaswater heater
pilot lightor main bumer canignitesuchvapor_The resulting
flashbackand Erecancausedeathor serious burnsto anyonem
the area,aswellaspropertydamage.
If installationin suchareasisyouronlyoption,then the installa.
tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and
mainburnerflame are elevatedfromthe floorat least18inches.
While this may reduce the chancesof8ammablevaporsfrom a
floor spillbeing ignited,gasolineandother flammable substances
shouldneverbe stored or usedin the same room or area con-
talnin8 a gaswater heateror other openflame or sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmay be drawnbyair currentsfrom
otherareasof the structureto the appliance.
AWARNING
Propellantsof aerosol spraysandvolatile compounds,(clean-
ers,chlorinebasedchemicals,refrigerants,etc.) in addition to
beinghighlyflammable in many cases,will alsochangeto cor-
rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion
productsof the water heater,The results can be hazardous,
and alsocauseproductfailure.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation of the waterheater.
_WARNING
This water heater mustnot be installeddirectlyon carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneath the appliance extending beyondthe full width and
depth of the appliance by at least3 inches(76.2mm) in any
direction,or if the applianceisinstalledin an alcoveor closet,
the entire floormust be coveredby the panel,Failureto heed
thiswarningmayresultin afirehazard.
_,WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bestible or non-combustibleconstructionare I" at the sides
and rear,4" at the front, and6" from the vent pipe.Clearance
from the top of the jacketis 18"on most models.Note that a
lesserdimensionmay be allowedonsomemodels.Referto the
label onthe water heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalvefor
all clearances.
|VENTILATION I _I _w _ i_1 _
AIR i i 4" IMIN '
I _ I TOP V EVe ,,
OF CLOSET TOP Vl I"NIN.
L W_THOUT DOOR OF
L _, MAX WITH DOOR
FRONT VIE%V
OF DOOR
[ Figure I ] A,F_DUCT
AWARNING
A__gaswater heater cannotoperate properlywithout the cor-
rect amount of air for combu_on. Do not installin a confined
areasucha deset, unlessyou provideair asshowninthe "Facts
to ConsiderAbout the Location"section. Never obstruct the
flowof ventilation air. Ifyou haveanydoubtsor questionsat all,
callyour gascompany.Failureto providethe properamount of
combustionair can resultin a Ere or explosionandcan cause
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILY INJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
AWARNING
If this water heater will be usedin beauty shops,barber shops,
cleaning establishments, or self.service laundries with dry
cleaningequipment, it isimperative that the water heater or
water heatersbe installed sothat combustionandventilation
air be taken from outsidethese areas. Referto the "Facts to
ConsiderAbout the Location" sectionof this manual and also
the latestedition of the NationalFuelGasCode, ANSI Z223.1,
also referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerning
aik required. I