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Watertemperature over125°F
(52°C) c ancause severe burns
instantly resulting insevere injury o r
death.
Children, the elderly, a nd the
physically
ormentally
disabled
are at
highest risk for s cald i njury.
Feelwaterbeforebathing or
showering.
Temperature
0imiting va0ves
are
available.
Read
instruction
manual
for
safe
temperature
setting
HOTTER
WATER
CAN SCALD:
Water
heaters
are intended
to
produce
hot water.
Water
heated
to a temperature
which
will
satisfy
space
heating,
clothes
washing,
dish
washing,
and
other
sanitizing
needs
can scald
and 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/mentally
handicapped.
If
anyone
using
hot water
in your
home
fits
into one of these
groups
or if there is a local code or state law requiring
a certain
temperature
water
at the hot water
tap, then
you
must
take
special
precautions.
In addition
to using
the lowest
possible
temperature
setting
that
satisfies
your
hot water
needs,
a
means
such as a mixing
valve,
shall
be used at the hot water
taps used by these
people
or at the water
heater.
Mixing
valves
are available
at plumbing
supply
or hardware
stores.
Follow
manufacturers
instructions
for installation
of the valves.
Before
changing
the factory
setting
on the thermostat,
read
the
"Temperature
Regulation"
section
in this manual.
Improper
installation
and ase may result
in property
damage.
'_ Do not operate water heater ifflood damaged.
_' Inspectand
replace anode
, Install in location with drainage.
_' Pill tank wit h water before operation.
" Be alertforthermal
expansion.
Refer to instruction manual for insta01ation and service=
Do not use this appliance
if any part of it has been
under water.
Immediately
cal! a qualified
service
technician
to inspect
the
appliance
and to replace
any part of the control
system
and any
gas control
which
has been
under
water.
INSULATING
JACKETS:
When
installing
an external
water
heater
insulation
jacket
on an electric
water
heater:
a. DO NOT cover
the temperature-pressure
relief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulation
over the access covers
or any access
areas.
c. DO NOT remove
operating
instructions,
and safety
related
warning
labels
and materials
affixed
to the water
heater.
d. DO obtain
new warning
and instruction
labels
from Sears
for
replacement
on the jacket
directly
over
the existing
labels.
Fire Hazard
and
Electric
Shock
Hazard
Do not use this water heater with any
voltage other than shown on the model
rating plate.
Failure to use the correct voltage shown
on the model rating plate could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or property
damage.
WATER
HEATERS
EQUIPPED
FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This
water
heater
is equipped
for one type voltage
only. Check
the
rating plate near the bottom
access
panel for the correct
voltage.
DO NOT use this water
heater
with any voltage
other than the
one shown
on the model
rating
plate.
Failure
to use the correct
voltage
can
cause
problems
which
can
result
in DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY,
OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE
If you
have any questions
or doubts
consult
your
electric
company.
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