Locating The New Water Heater - Maytag HX40NARS User Manual

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating the New Water
Heater
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
&WARNING
water heater, because the placement is a very important con- This water heater must not be installed directly on
sideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal
for the most economical use of the appliance. This water
or wood panel beneath the appliance extending
beyond the full width and depth of the appliance
heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or out- by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if
doorinstanafion,
the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the
entire floor must be covered by the panel. Failure to
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting tile water
heed th s warn ng may resu t n a fire hazard.
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
The location selected should be indoors as close as practical to _k WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and
the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going
combustible construction are 1" at the sides and
to be connected, and as centralized with the water piping system rear, 4" at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe.
as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually [Clearance from the top of the jacket
is
18" on most
leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where models. Note that a lesser dimension may be
allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the
water flow will cause damage,
water heater adjacent to the gas control valve for
all clearances.
i
_,CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a _MII..N _
manner that if the tank or any connections should 12"MAX. HIN.
leak, the flow of water 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. VENTILATION
Alp, MIN" q _gl 4" When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable
OPENINGS O MIN.
drain pan should be installed under the water i TOPVIEW
OF CLOSET TOPVIEW I" MIN.
heater. Drain pans are available at your local hard- _ WtTHOUT C_4_.OR OFCLOSET
ware store. Such a drain pan must be not greater _'HAX WITH DOOR
--
than 1½ inches deep, have a minimum length and
FRONTVIEW I RECTANGUL_P,
[ 3"
_MIN
width of at least 2 inches greater than the water OFOOOR , ,.oucr . __,
heater dimensions and must be piped to an ade- AlP, DUCT
quate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion I Figure 1 I
air flow. Under no circumstances is the manufactur-
er or Maytag to be held liable for any water dam-
age in connection with this water heater.
AWARNING AWARNING
Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile com- i A gas water heater cannot operate properly with-
pounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrig- 'out the correct amount of air for combustion. Do
erants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable not install in a confined area such a closet, unless
in man cases, will also change to corrosive you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New
hydroch_/^ric.v a cid Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of when exposed to the combustion
_roducts of the water heater. The results can be ventilation air. if you have any doubts or questions
azardous, and also cause _roduct failure, at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide the
proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire
or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODI-
LY NJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser-
vicing and proper operation of the water heater.
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