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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.
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the
water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if
the tank or any connecti_'nsshould leak, the flow of water will
not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not
advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan
shouldbe installed under the water heater. Drain pans are avail.
able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not
greater than 1¼inchesdeep, havea 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
manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage
in connection with this water heater.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS
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 suchareas.The gaswater heater
pilotlightor main burnercanignitesuchvapors.The resulting
flashbackandfire cancausedeathor seriousburnsto anyonem
the area,aswellaspropertydamage.
If installationin suchareasisyour onlyoption,thenthe installa-
tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flameand
mainburnerflameare elevatedfromthe floorat least 18inches.
While this mayreduce the chancesofflammablevaporsfrom a
floor spillbeingignited,gasolineandotherflammablesubstances
shouldneverbestoredor usedinthe sameroomor area con-
taininga gaswaterheateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmay be drawnby air currentsfrom
i otherareasofthe structureto the appliance.
AWARNING
Propellantsof aerosolspraysandvolatilecompounds,(clean-
ers,chlorinebasedchemicals,refrigerants,etc.) in addition to
beinghighlyflammablein manycases,will alsochangeto cor-
rosive hydrochloricacid when exposedto the combustion
productsof the water heater.The results can be hazardous,
andalsocauseproductfailure.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation of the water heater.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be installed directly 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 an)
direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet
the entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to heec
this warning may result in a fire 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 ofthe
jacket is 18"on most model_ 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.
AWARNING
A gaswater heatercannotoperateproperlywithout the cor-
rect amount of air for combustion.Do not installin a confined
areasucha closet,unlessyouprovideair asshowninthe "Facts
to Cc_nsiderAbout the Location"section.Never obstructthe
flowof ventilationair If youhaveanydoubtsorquestionsat all,
callyour gascompany.Failureto providethe properamount of
combustionair canresult ina fire or explosionand cancause
DEATH, SERIOUSBODILYINJUly,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
AWARNING
If thiswater heater willbe usedin beautyshops,barbershops,
cleaning establishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry
cleaningequipment,it is imperativethat the water heateror
water heatersbe installedso that combustionand ventilation
air be takenfrom outsidethese areas.Referto the "Facts to
ConsiderAbout the Location"sectionofthis manual and also
the latesteditionofthe NationalFuelGasCode,ANSI Z223.1,
alsoreferred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerning
airrequired.
Figure I I
CLOSET INSTALLATION
(ACCEPTABLE)
A closet is any 4 sided enclosure which is less than 16' times the total
volume of all the gas fired appliances within the enclosure.
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