Kenmore 153.337362, 153.33796 Safety Precautions, Hotter Water can Scald Water heaters are

Safety Precautions

_,WARNING

A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a

confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the "Facts to Consider About the Location" sec-

tion. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call your gas company. Failure to provide the proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and can CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

_WARNING

This water heater must not be installed directly on car- Feting. Cerpe_ag must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or iftbe appliance is installed in an alcove or c oset, the entire floor must be covered by

the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in a

Ere hazard.

AWARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are

intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tern- perature which willsa_ clotheswashing, disk washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon €ontac_ Some people ace more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than other_ These include the elderly, children, the infiPm, or physicailyimen- tally handicapped. If anyone usinghot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there Is a local code or state Ilw requiring a certain temperature water at the hot

water tap, then you must take special precautions, In addi- tion to usingthe lowest possible temperature setting that i

satisfiesyour hot water needs, a means such as a mixing I valve, should be used at the hot water taps used by these I people or at the water heater. Mixing valvesare available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufac- turers instructions for installation of the valves. Before

changing the fa_)ry setting on the thermostat, read the

'_l'emperature Regulation" section in this manual.

A, WARNING

Soot build-up Indicates a problem that requires correc- tion before further use, Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave "OFF" until repairs are made, because failure to correct the cause of the sooting can result in s fire or I explosion causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

AWARNING

VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operat- ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if Its use inhibits proper drafting of the water heater.

Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80% may *roduce a relatively low flue gas temperature. Such tem- peratures may not be high enough to properly open ther- mally operated vent dampers. This would causespillageof

flue gasesand may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as com-

plying with the latest edition of American National Standard ANSI Z21.68(ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively, cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or the gas utility for fur- ther nformat on.

AWARNING

•The appliance and its Individual shutoff valve must be dis. connected from the gall supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures In excess of '/2pound per square inch (3.$kPa).

•The appliancemust be isolatedfrom the gas supply pip- ing system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping sys- tem at test pressures equal or less than '/2pound per square Inch (3.SkPa).

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BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS): Propane (L.R) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak In the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets fur the accumula- tion of this gas. Before attempting to light or relight the water heater'spilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutely sure there is no accumulated gas In the aceL Search for odor of gas by sniffing at ground level in the vicinity of the appliance. If odor is detected, follow steps indicated at "For Your Safety" on the cover page of this manual then leave the premises.

AWARNING

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air fur combustion contains certain chemical

vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigera- tor and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.

I_,WARNING

Obstructedor deteriorated vent systems may presenta serioushealthriskor asphyxiation.

Safety Precautions continued on page 4.

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