Facts T Oconsider About Thelocation; Water P Iping - Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

Facts to Consider About
the Location
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 manufactured (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:
Select a location 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 piping system
as possible.
• Selected location must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Property Damage Hazard
, All water heaters eventually leak
• Do not install without adequate drainage.
Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a
manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow
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
should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are
available at your local Sears or hardware store. Such a drain
pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches
(51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must be
piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion
air flow.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment in which the water heater is installed. Water
heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may
result in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped
to a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reduced or
prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used in
conjunction with a piped drain pan. These devices are available
from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detect
and react to leakage in various ways:
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or
turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage
is detected.
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply
to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.
• Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water
pressure differential between the cold water and hot water
pipes connected to the water heater.
Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater
while at the same time shutting off its water supply.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
* Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
, Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
, Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
- Use only gas shown on rating plate.
- Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
. Keep ignition sources away from faucets after
_, extended period of non-use.
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.):
Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or
butane, etc.] and other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emit
flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water heater's
pilot light or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can
cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area. Even though
this water heater is a flammable vapors ignition resistant water
heater and is designed to reduce the chances of flammable
vapors being ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances
should never be stored or used in the same vicinity or area
containing a gas water heater or other open flame or spark
producing appliance.
Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
risk of fire:
• Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
. Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by 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 installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must
be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result
in a fire hazard.