Safety Precautions - Kenmore 153.334590 Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions
AWARNING I
The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop. I
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.
Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the I
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of
improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation.
_WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible or non-combustible construction are I" at the
sidesand rear, 4" at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe.
Clearance from the top of the jacket is 18" on most mod-
els. Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on some
models. Refer to the labe| on the water heater adjaceot to
the gas control valve for all clearances,
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner
that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of
water will not cause damage to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are avail-
able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be
not greater than 1% inches deep, have a 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 circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to
be held liable for any water damage in connection with
this water heater.
A WARNING
Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under I
water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to I
_spect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any
_rt of the burner system which has been under water. I
_,WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for a leng period of
time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is
extremely flammable and explosive. To prevent the possi-
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 are
connected to the hot water system are used (such as a dis-
hwather or washing machine). If hydrogen gas 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 smoking or open flame near
the faucet at the time it is open.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulation jacket on a gas water heater:
• DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
• DO Nor put insulation over any part of the top of the
gas water heater.
• DO NOT put insulation over the gas control valve or gas
control valvelbumer cover, or any access areas to the
burner.
• DO NOT let insulation around the gas water 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 affixed to the
water heater.
Failure to heed this will result in the possibility of a fire or
explosion.