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Installation Instructions
Locating the New Water
Heater
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 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.
1. The location selected sbould be indoors as close as practical
to the vent ternfination point, and as centralized with the
water piping system as possible. The water heater, as a[l water
heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate
drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.
2. The vent piping cannot exceed a total of 35 feet inchlding
vertical and horizontal runs and have no more than 3 elbows.
it cannot slope downward and horizontal runs require/" per
foot rise. All horizontal runs require adequate support at 3½
feet intervals.
3. The water heater requires its own (separate) venting system.
It cannot be connected to an existing vent pipe or chimney.
It must terminate horizontally to the outdoors. Whenever
possible terminate the vent on the leaward side of the build-
ing. NOTE: Condensation may be created, at times, as the
combustion gases exit the vent cap and discoloration of
surfaces in proximity to the vent cap may occur.
_IWARNING
The power vent water heater requires itsown (separate) venting
system.It cannotbe connectedto an existingvent pipe or chim-
ney.It must be terminated horizontallyto the outdoors.Failureto
properly installthe ventingsystemcan result inasphyxiation,afire
or explosion and can causeDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
4. The water beater comes equipped with a 5 foot power cord
which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power
source if(l) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong
receptacle available.
IIWARNING
Do not useanextensioncord.Ifthere isnot a suitablerecepta.I
tie and/orlocalcodesprohibituseof a powercord,field wiring
mustbeprovded.
ACAUTION
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 flow of water
will not causedamage to the structure. When such locations
cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed
under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your
local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than
1½ inches deep, have a minimum length and width of at least
2 inches greater than the water heater dimensions and must
be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict
combustion air flow. Under no circumstances is the manu-
facturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in
connection with this water heater.
5. The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
IIWARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
'VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
'GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):
klammable liquids (suchas 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 ignitesuchvapors. The resulting
flashbackand fire cancausedeath or serious bums to anyonem
the area,aswell asproperty damage.
If installationin suchareas isyour onlyoption, then the installa.
tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and
main burner flame are elevatedfrom the floor at least 18inches.
While this may reduce the chancesof flammable vapors from a
floor spillbeingignited,gasolineand other flammable substances
shouldnever be stored or used in the same room or area con-
raininga gaswater heater or other open flame or sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from
other areasofthe structure to the appliance.
•_ WARNING
Propell_nts of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (clean-
ers, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) inaddition 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.
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 installedin an alcove or closet,
the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed
this warning may result in a fire hazard.
AWARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction are 0" at the sidesand rear, 5" at the
front, and fl" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top ofthe
jacket is 14"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 allclearances.
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