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Installation
Instructions
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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-
in._ 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.
& CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the
water heater must be accomplishedin such a manner that if
the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, tee flow of water will
not causedamageto the structure. When suchlocationscan-
not be avoided,a suitable drain pan shouldbe installedunder
the water heater. Drain pansare awllable at your localSears
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 dimensionsand must be piped
to an adequate drairLThe panmust not restrict combustionair
flow.Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Searsto
be held liable for any water damage in connectionwith this
water heater.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE UQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO RE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES,
STORAGE, AND UTILITY
AREAS, ETC):
Flammal_e liquids(suchas gasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be
imp_perly stored or usedin suchaxea_The gaswater heater
pilot light or main burner can ignitesuchvape_ The resulti . rig
flashbeck andfire can cansedezth er seriousbems te anyoeem
the area,aswell aspreperty damage.
If installation in suchareasis youronly option,thee the installa-
tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame anl
mainburner flame are elevatedfrom the floor at least 18inche_
While this may reducethe chances of flammablevaporsfrom a
floor spillbeing ignited,gasoline and other flammablesubstances
shouldneverbe stored or usedin the same room or area con-
teining a gaswater heater or other open game or sparkproduc.
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vaporsmay be drawn by air cun_lts from
other areasof the structureto the appliance.
_,WARNING
Propellantsof aerosolspraysand volatile compounds,(clean-
ers,chlorine based chemicals,refrigerants,etc.) in addition to
being highlyflammable in many cases,will also changeto cor-
rosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion
productsof the water heater. The results can be hazardous
and also causeproduct failure.
• The location selection must provide adequate dearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation of the waterheater.
_,WARNING
This water heater must nut be instelladdirectly on carpe_ng,
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneath the appliance extending beyondthe full width and
depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any
direction, or if the applianceis installedin an alcoveor closet,
the entire floor must be coveredby the panel. Failureto heed
this warningmay resultin a Ere hazard.
AWARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustilde or non-combustibleconstructionare 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 medelL Note that a
lesserdimensionmay be allowed on some modal_ Referto the
label on the water heater adjacentto the gas control valvefor
all clearance_
12" MAX._
VENTI T_ON
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AJRDUCT
A, WARNING
A gaswater heater cannot operate properly without the cor-
rect amount of air for combustion,Do not install in a confined
area such a doset, unlessyouprovideair as shown in the "Facts
to ConsiderAbout the Location" section.Never obstruct the
flow of vantilationair. If you haveany doubtsor qeesdonsat all,
callyour gascompany.Failureto providethe properamount of
combustionair can result in a fire or explosionand can cause
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILYINJURn,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE,
_,WARNING
If this water heater will be used in beauty shops,barber shops,
cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry
cleaningequipment, it is imperative that the water heater or
water heatersbe installedso that combustionand ventilation
air be taken from outsidethese are_ Refer to the "Facts to
ConsiderAbout the Ler.adon"section of this manual and also
the latest editionof the National FuelGas Code,ANSI Z223.1,
also referred to as NFPA 54 for specifics providedconcerning
air required.
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