Safety Precautions
I A, WARNING J
The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop-[
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.]
Never operate the water heater unlessit isvented to the]
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of[
Improper operation, explosionor asphyxiation. [
AWARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater end com-
bustiblecon_ction am I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the
front, and 6 from the vent pipe. Clearence from the top
of the jacket is 18" on most models. Note that a lesser
dimension may be allowed on some models. Refer to the
label on the water heater adjacent to the gascontrol valve
for all clearances.
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
t_ water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that Iftho tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of
water will not causedamage to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be instal ed under the water heater. Drain pans are wall.
at ynor load Sun s_re. Such a drain pan must be
not greater than 1½ Inchesdeep, havea minimum 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 clrcumstencesis the manufectumr or Sears to
be held liable for any water damage in connection with
this water heater.
I &WARNING I
Do not usethis _opllence if any part of It hasbeen under I
water, immediately call a Sears Service Technician to I
inspect the applianceand to replace the gascontrol or anyJ
part of the burner system which hasbeen under water. I
&WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gascanbe produced In a hot
water system that hasnot been usedfor a long period of
time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is
exVemelyfl_mma_e _d mq_s_e. Topreventthe pem-
bility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the
hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the
kitchen sink before any electrical appliances which
connected to the hot water system are used(suchas a dis-
hwasher or washingmachine). If hydrogengas is present,
there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air
escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet Is
opened. There must be no smoklnfl or open R_umenear
the faucet at the time It is open.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulationjacket on a p.s water heater:
• DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
• DO NOT put Insulation over any part of the top of the
gaswater heater.
• DO NOT put insulation overthe gascontrol wive or gas
control valve/burner coverpor any access areas to the
burner.
• DO NOT let insulation around the gaswater heater to
get within 8 inches of the floor (air must get to the
burner).
• DO NOT cover or remove operating Instructions. and
safety related warning labels and materials affixedto tee
water heater.
Failure to heed this will result In the pesslbility of a fire or
explosion.
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