Safety Precautions - Kenmore Power Miser 1533.31412 HA Owner's Manual

Read a ndunderstand instruction
manual and safety m essages
before i nstalling, operating or
sewlcing thiswater heater
Failure t ofollow instructions arld
safety m essages could result in
death o rserious injury
Instruction manual must r emain
withwater heater
_._A I For continued protection against
_ I riskoffire
l_ Jr_., I ,De not install water heater on
!1- 1 i carpetedf'cer
_ ] ,Do not operate water heater if
, _ _ I flood damaged
Water temperature over 125°F
(520C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death•
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest rJskforscald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure
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 before
installing, using or servicing
water heater
Explosion Hazard
• Overheated water can cause
water tank explosion
• Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
• install vent system in accordance with
codes
• De not operate water heater if flood
damaged
• High altitude orifice mustbe installed for
operation above 3300 feet (1,006 m)
(or above 5500 (1,676 m) feet for high
altitude models)
• Do not operate if soot buildup•
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket•
• De not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater
• Gas and carbon monoxide detector_
are available
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death• Always read and understand instruction manual
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged•
• Inspect and replace anode
• Install in location with drainage•
• Fill tank with water before operation
• Be alert for thermal expans]on
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.
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