Safety Precautions - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.335803 Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions
AWARNING I
The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop- J
Jerly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I
I Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the J
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of J
Jimproper operation, explosionor asphyxiation.
AWARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand roar, 4" at the
front, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance 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 cleerance_
_WARNING I
Do not use this applianceif any part of it has been under J
Jwater. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to J
inspect the applianceand to replace the gascontrol or any
part of the burner system which hasbeen under water. J
I AWARNING J
Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items J
such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating J
equipment. I
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin such a manner
that if the tank or any connectionsshould leak, the flow of
water will not causedamage to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are aval-
able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be
not greater than I I/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-
ion with this water heater.
_E,WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen 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 dis-
hwasber or washing machine). If hydrogen gasis 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 isopen.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:
DO NOT cover the temperaturo-prossure rolief valve.
DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the
gaswater heater.
DO NOT put insulationover the gascontrol valve or gas
control valve/burner cover, or any accessareas 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 labelsand materials affixed to the
water heater.
Failure to heed this will result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.