Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Venting (cont'd)
All ventgasesmust be completelyvented to the outdoorsof the
structure (dwelling). Instal[only the drafthood provided with
the new water heater and no otherdrafthood.
Vent pipes must besecured at each joint with sheet metal screws.
TO
CHIMNEY
RISE PFEc_NEAR I
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VENT PIPE INSTALLATION
Gas Piping
AWARNING
Makesurethe gassuppliedisthe sametype listedon the
modelns_ngpia_ The Inlntgaspressurenmstnnt exceed
10.S in. water column ('].61d_) for natuili gas or 13 in.
column(3.2kPa)for propane(I.R) gas.The minimuminlet
gaspressurelistedon the modelredng plate isfor the pur-
pose04'inputadjustment.
AWARNING
If thegescona'olvaiveIssubjectedto pressuresexceeding½]
poundpersquareinch(3._la_a),the damageto the gascon-I
tml velvecouklrnsultinatim orexplosionfromleaidnggel J
AWARNING
] If themaingaslineshutoffservingallgasappliancesis used,]
I also tom "off" the ges et each appliance. Leaveall gas appii-J
I th" I
There must be a minimum of 6" dearance between single wall
vent pipe and any combustible maserial.Fill and seal any deat-
ance between single wall vent pipe*and combustible material
with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance.
Forother than singlewall, follow ventpipe manufacturer's dear-
0axcespecifications.To insure a dgb-t fit of the vent pipe in a
brick chimney, seal around the vent pipe with mortar mix
cement.
AWARNING
Failureto havemqulrecl.,durances betweenventpipingand
combustible _ willremit Ina Em hazard.
AWARNING ]
Besureventpipeisproperlyamnoctodto preventnscapeof
dangemmIlueSasnswhich€ouldcausedead_asphln_o_
AWARNING
Chemicalvaporcorrosionof the flueand vent systemmay
occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalveporL
Spraycan pmpellonts,deaningsolvents,refrigeratorKtd air
conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpoolchemicals,calcium
andsodiumddoride,waxe_bleach,andprocesschemlcalsare
typicalcompoundswhicharepotentially€orrnslve.
A gas line of su_cient size must be tun to the water heater.
Consult the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1, alsoreferredto as NFPA54 and the gascompanyconcern-
ing pipesize.
There mustbe:
• A readilyaccessiblemanualshut off valvein the gas supplyline
servingthe waterheater,and
• A dripleg (sediment trap)aheadof the gascunt_rolvalveto hdp
preventdirt and foreign materialsfrom entering the gascontrol
valve.
• A flexible gas connector or a groundjoint union between the
shutoff valveand control valveto permit servicingof the unit.
Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
Standard Models are for imtattadon up to 3,300 feet above sea
level.
fl_h Altltud¢ Models are for insm]htion from 3,300 to 5,500
ahove sea levd.
If a standard toodd isinstalled above 3,300 feet or a high altitude
model is installed above 5,500 feet, the input rating must be
reduced at the rateof 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level.
Contact your local Sears Service Center or gas udlity for further
information.
AWARNING
The appliance and its gasconnectionmustbe leaktested
befo_p_clagtheafCl_acemoperaUo_
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