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Safety Precautions
&WARNING
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The water heater with draft hood installed must be prep- I
erly vented to a chimney which terminates
outdoors. I
Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of
improper operation, expos on or asphyxiation.
_,WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and €om-
bustible construction are 0" at the sidesand rear, 5" at the
front, and 0" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top
of the jacket is 14" on most models. Note that s lesser
dimension may be allowed on some models. Refer to the
label on the water heater adjacent to the gas control valve
for all clearances.
•,WARNING
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Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under|
water. Immediately
call a Sears Service Technician to|
inspect the appliance and to replace tee gas control or any|
part of the bureer system wh ch has been under water.
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AWARNING
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Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items|
suchas gas meters, gas valvesor other gasregulating|
equipment.
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&,CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY
LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a 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 1I/2 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 ade-
quate 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 connec-
tion with this water heater.
AWARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydregen gas can be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for a long 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
dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is pre-
sent, there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air
escapin_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 instailin S an external
water heater insulation jacket on a gas water heater:
• DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
• DO NOT 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 vaivefbumer cover, or any access Meas to the
burner,
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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.
:allure to heed this will result in the possibility of a fire or
explosion.
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