Kenmore 153.332960HA Water Heater User Manual


 
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Venting
_WARNING
To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water
heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be uti-
lized. Any additions of other gas appliances on vent
with this water heater will adversely affect the oper-
ation of the water heater.
The combustion alld ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.
AWARNING
The power vent water heater requires its own (sepa-
rate) venting system. It cannot be connected to an ex-
isting vent pipe or chimney. It must be terminated to
the outdoors. Failure to properly install the venting sys-
tem can result in asphyxiation, a fire or explosion and
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
&WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent sys-
tem may occur if air for combustion contains certain
chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning sol-
vents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants,
swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chlo-
ride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals are typi-
cal compounds which are potentially corrosive.
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STRAPPING
WARN I NG pre-
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may
sent a serious health risk or asphyxiation.
Horizontal runs must be securely supported at 3V2foot intervals
and vertical runs supported at 5 foot intervals.
_, WARN I NG slope
The vent pipe from the water heater must
upward % inch per five linear feet.
MI vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the
structure (dwelling).
MIN. RISE½'
PERFIVEFEET
AWARNING I
Failure to have required clearances between water I
heater and combustible material will result in a fire
hazard.
&WARNING I
Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent I
escape of dangerous flue gases which could cause
dead y asphyx at on.
VENTING THROUGH AN OUTSIDE WALL
ALL MODELS
3" PVC, ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 vent piping:
1. A Y" PVC Schedule 40-45 ° vent cap with wire screen is sup-
plied with the water heater.
2. A 3 I VC, ABS or CPVC Schedule 40-90 ° street ell; used to
connect the vent pipe to the water heater when the vent pipe
is to be turned horizontally directly off" the blower (supplied
locally).
3. 3 _tVC, ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 pipe (must be supplied
locally).
3" PVC,ABSORCPVC
SCHEDULE
4ogOOELOOW t
3" PVC,ABSOR CPVC
SCHEDULE40 PiPE VENTCAP
WITH
SCREEN
The water heater requires its own (separate) venting system.
3 I VC, ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 piping and fittings are
acceptable materials for the vent system on all models.
It cannot be connected to existing vent piping or chimney.
It must terminate horizontally to the outdoors.
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