General Safety - Kenmore 153.338400 Owner's Manual

WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte-
nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or
consult your local Sears Service Center for further information.
WARNING
At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with
a combination temperature-pressure relief valve c:ertifled by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as
meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas
ShutoffDevices for Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest
edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the cove requirements of ASME. If
replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes,
but not Jessthan a combination temperature and pressure reJief
valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves
and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply
Systems, ANSI Z21.22 by a nationaJly recognized testing labo-
ratory that maintains _eriodic inspection of production of listed
equipment or materials.
T_e valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to
exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water
heater (150 Ibs./sq. in.) and a discharge capacity not less than
the water heater input rate as shown on the model ratin_
plate. (Electric heaters - watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal
BTU/Hr. rate.)
Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use of a
temperature-pressure relief valve complying with ANSI Z21.22
and ASME, may require a valve model different from the one
furnished with the water heater.
Compliance with such local requirements must be satisfied by
the installer or end user of the water heater with a locally pre-
scribed temperature-pressure reJiefvalve installed in the desig-
nated opening in the water heater in place of the factory fur-
nished valve.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not
be removed from it's designatedopening or pJugged.
The temperature-pressure reJief valve must be i_n_stalled directly
into the fitting of the water heater designated for the relief
valve. Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that
any discharge will exit only within 6 inches above, or at any
distance below the structural floor. Be certain that no contact
is made with any live eJectrica]part. The discharge opening
must not be blocked or reducedln size under any ctrcum-
stances. Excessive length, over 30 feet, or use of more than four
elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity
of the valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the
relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to
discharge drain unlessa 6_air gap is provided. To prevent bod-
ily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve
must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should clr-
cumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is not connected to
a drain or other suitable means, the water fJow may cause
property damage.
The Discharge Pipe:
--Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.
--Must not be plugged or blocked.
--Must be of material listed for hot water distribution.
--Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge
pipe.
--Must terminate at an adequate drain.
--Must not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
WARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This
water heater is equipped for one type gas only. Check the model
rating plate near the gas control valve for the correct gas. DO
NOT USETHIS WATER HEATERWITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN
THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.Failure t_
use the correct gas can cause problems which can result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. It
loOUhave any questions or doubts consult your gas supplier or
cal utility.
WARNING
A fire can start if combustible materials suchas clothing, cleaning
materials, or flammable liquids are placed against or next to the
water heater.
WARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
(VAPORS)ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENTOR STORED (GARAGES,
STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS,ETC): Flammable liquids (such
as gasoline, solvents,propane (LP) or butane, etc.), all of which
emit flammable vapors, may be improperly storedor used in such
areas. The gaswater heater pilot fight or main burner can i_nite
such vapors. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or
seriousburnsto anyone in the area, as well as property damage.
If installation in such areas is your only option, then the
installation must be accomplished in a way that the pilot
flame and main burner flame are elevated from the floor at
least 18 inches. While this may reduce the changes of
flammable vapors from a floor spill being ignited, gasoline
and other flammable substances should never be stored or
used in the same room or area containing a gas water heater
or other open flame or spark producing appliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from
other areas of the structure to the appliance.
WARNING
HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto pro-
duce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy
clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can
scaldand permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are
more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than Others.
These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/men-
tally, handicapl_ped. If anyone,using hot. water coa_e_in our home fits
Into one of these groups or If there is a local or state law
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then
you must take special precautions. In addition to usingthelowest
possibletemperature settin_ that satisfiesyour hot w-ater needs,
sometype of tempering device, such as a mixingvalve, should be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hard-
ware stores.Follow manufacturers instructionsfor installation of
the valves.Before changingthe factory settingon the thermostat,
read the "Temperature Regulation"section in this manual.
WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]:
Propane (L.P.)gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the
system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl
spaces,skirtedareas under mobile homes(even when ventilated),
closetsand areasbelow ground level will serve as pocketsfor the
accumulation of this gas. Beforeattempting to light or relight the
water heater's pilot or turnin_ on a nearby electrical light switch,
be absolutelysLJre there is no-accumulatedgasin the area. Search
for odor of gas by sniffing at _round level in the vicinity of the
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appliance. If odor is detected, follow stepsindicated at For Your
Safety"on the cover page of this manual then leave the premises.