Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

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Facts to Consider Aboutthe LocationCarefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater,because the placement is a very important consideration for thesafety of the occupants in the building and for the mosteconomical use of the appliance. This water heater is not foruse in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation.Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heaterin a new location, the following critical points must be observed:Select a location indoors as close as practical to the gas ventor chimney to which the water heater vent is going to beconnected, and as centralized with the water piping systemas possible.• Selected location must provide adequate clearances forservicing 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 amanner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flowwill not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is notadvisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor.When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain panshould be installed under the water heater. Drain pans areavailable at your local Sears or hardware store. Such a drainpan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches(51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must bepiped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustionair flow.Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressureand the environment in which the water heater is installed. Waterheaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage mayresult in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan pipedto a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reduced orprevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used inconjunction with a piped drain pan. These devices are availablefrom some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detectand react to leakage in various ways:• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm orturn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakageis detected.• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supplyto the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.• Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the waterpressure differential between the cold water and hot waterpipes connected to the water heater.Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heaterwhile at the same time shutting off its water supply.Fire or Explosion Hazard* Do not store or use gasoline or other flammablevapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any otherappliance., Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas., Do not expose water heater control to excessive gaspressure.- 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 beforeinstalling, using or servicingwater 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 orbutane, etc.] and other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emitflammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water heater'spilot light or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire cancause death or serious burns to anyone in the area. Even thoughthis water heater is a flammable vapors ignition resistant waterheater and is designed to reduce the chances of flammablevapors being ignited, gasoline and other flammable substancesshould never be stored or used in the same vicinity or areacontaining a gas water heater or other open flame or sparkproducing appliance.Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it isnot subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.Fire HazardFor continued protection againstrisk of fire:• Do not install water heater oncarpeted floor.. Do not operate water heater ifflood damaged.This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneaththe appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of theappliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if theappliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor mustbe covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may resultin a fire hazard.