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WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROP- ERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistanceor consult

your local Sears Service Center for further information.

WARNING

At the time of manufacture thiswater heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspedion of produdion of listed equipment or materials,as meet- ing the requirements for Relief Valvesand Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirementsof ASME. If replaced, the valve must meet the requirementsof local codes,but not lessthan a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,ANSI Z21.22 by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspectionof produdion of listedequipment or materials. _

The valve must be marked with amaximum set pressurenot to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water

heater (150 Ibs:q./s in.) and a dischargecapacity not lessthan. the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate.

(Electric heaters- watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal BTU/Hr. rate.)

Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use of a temperature-pressurerelief valve complyingwith ANSI Z21.22 and ASME,may require a valve model different from the one furnished with the waterheater.

Compliance with such local requirementsmust be satisfiedby-the installer or end user of the water heater with a locally prescribed temperature-pressurerelief valve installedin the designatedopen- ing in the water heater in placeof the factory furnishedvalve.

For safe operation of the water heater,the relief valve must not be removedfrom it'sdesignatedopening or plugged.

The temperature-pressure reh'efvalve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designatedfor the relief valve. Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any dis- charge will exit only within 6 in(_hesabove, or at any distance below the structural"floor.Be certain that no contact is made with

any live electrical part. The dischargeopening must not be blocked or reduced in sizeunder any circumstances.Excessivelength, over

15feet, or use of more than two elbows can causerestridion and reduce the dischargecapacity of the valve.

No valve or other"obst'ructionis 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 bodily injury, haz- ar d to life,' or property.... -damage,the relief valve must be allowed to dischargewater in quantitiesshould circumstancesdemand. If the

discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may causeproperty damage.

The Discharge Pipe:

--Must not Me smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the

valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restridions. --Must not be plugged or blocked.

--Mustbe of material listed for hot water distribution.

--Mustbe installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discl_argepipe.

--Mustterminate at an adequate drain.

--Mustnot have any valve between the relief valve and tank.

WARNING

Afire can start if combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids are placed against or next to the water heater.

WARNING

WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is quipped for one type gas only. Check the model ratingplate near the gascontrol valve for the corred Eas.DO NOT USE"IHIS WATERHEATERWITH ANY GAS OTHEI_ THAN THE

ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.Failureto usethe corred gas can causeproblemswhich can result in DEATH, SERI-

OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. If you have any questionsor doubtsconsultyourgassupplieror localutility.

WARNING

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELYTO BE PRESENTOR STORED(GARAGES, STORAGE,AND UTILITY AREAS,ETC):Flammableliquids(suchas gasoline,solvents,propane (LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improperly stored or used in such areas. The gas water heater pilot light or main burner can ignite such vapors.The resultingflashback and fire can causedeath or seriousburnsto anyone in the area, as well as pro_rty damage.

If installationin suchareas is your only option, then the installa- tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and main burner flame are elevated from the floor at least 18 inches.While

thismay reducethe changesof flammable vaporsfrom a floor spill being ignited, gasoline and other flammable substancesshould never I_ storedor usedin the same room or area containinga gas water heater or other open flame or sparkproducingappliance.

NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air (_urrentsfrom other areasof the structureto the appliance.

WARNING

HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto pro- duce hot water. Water heated to a temperaturewhich will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanentlyinjure 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 handicapped.If anyoneusinghot water in your home fits into one of thesegroupsor if there is a local code or statelaw requir- ing a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take specialprecautions.In addition to usingthe lowest pos- sibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hot water needs,some type of tempering device, such as a mixing valve, shouldhe used at the hot water taps usedby thesepeople or at the water heater.

Mixing valvesare availableat plumbing supplyor hardwarestores.

Follow manufacturersinstructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation"sectionin this manual.

WARNING

BEFORELIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane(LP.) gasis 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 aspocketsfor the accumulationof this as Before attempting to light or relight the

water heater'spilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutelysure there is no accumulated gasin the area. Search for odor of gas by sniffing at _round level in the vicinity of the appliance. If odor is detected, _'ollowstepsindicated at "For Your

Safety"on the coverpage of thismanual then leave the premises.

WARNING

Do not use this appliance if any part of it hasbeen under water. Immediately call a SearsService Technicianto inspectthe appli. ance and to replace the gas control or any part of the burner sys- tem which hasbeen underwater.