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Location
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the
new water heater, because the placement is a very impor-
tant consideration for the safety of the occupants in the
building and for the most economical use of the appli-
ance 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,
I 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 piping system as possible
The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually
leak Do not install without adequate drainage provi-
sions where water flow will cause damage
CAUTION
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 cause damage 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 greMer than lY_ inches deep, have a mini-
mum 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 connec-
tion with this water heater.
WARNING
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.) or other substances (such as adhesives,
etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improper-
ly stored or used in such areas. The gas water heater pilot
I!ght or main burner can ignite such vapors. The resulting
flashback and fire can causedeath or serious burns to any_
one in the area, aswell as property damager
If installation in such are'as is your only option, then the
installation must be accomplished in a way teat the pilot
flame and main burner flame are elevated from the floor at
least 18 inches. While this may reduce the changes of
flammable vapors from a floor spill being ignited, gasoline
and other flammable substances should never be stored or
used in the same room or area containing a gas water
heater or other openflame or spark producing appliance.
Also, the water heater must be located and/(}r protected so
it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may-be drawn by air currents
from other areas of the structure to the appliance°
WARNING
Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds,
(cleaners, chlorine based chemicals,refrigerants,etc_) in
addition to being highly flammable in many cases,wilt
also changeto corrosivehydrochloric acid when exposed
to the combustion products of the water heater_ The
resultscanbe hazardous,and alsocauseproductfailure.
2 The location selection must provide adequate dear-
ances for servicing and proper operation of the water
heater
WARNING
This water heater must not be installed directly on carpet-
ing. 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 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.
WARNING
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 of the
jackel is 18" on most models. Note that a lesser dimensmn may
be allowed on some models° Gas water heatersacceptable for
use on combustible floors in an alcove or closet° Refer to the
label on the water heater adjacent to the gascontrol valve for
all clearances.
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WARNING
A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the
correct amount of air for combustion° Do not install in a
confined area such as a closet, unless you provide air as
shown in Figures 1-5. Never obstruct the flow of ventila-
tion air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call
your_as company or Sears Service Center. Failure to
provide the proper amount of combustion air can result
m a fire or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
If this water heater will he usedin beauty shops, barber
shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries
with dry cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the
water heater or water heaters be installedso that combus-
tion and ventilationair be takenfrom outside theseareas.
Refer 1othe "LocatingTbe New Water Heater" sectionof
thismanualand also the latestedition of the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223_1, also referred to as NFPA54 for
specifics providedconcerningair required.