MineralBuilduporSedimentMayAccumulate
• This causes the water heater to become
much heavier than normal.
• Ifspilled, could causestaining.
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the
old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much
heavier than normal andthis residue, ifspilled out, could cause
staining.

Facts to Consider About the Location

You should carefully choose an indoor location forthe new water
heater, because the placement is a very important consideration
for the safety ofthe occupants in the building and for the most
economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not
intended for outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
The location selected should be indoors as close to and as
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This
water heater, aswelt asall water heaters, wilt eventually leak.
Do not install without adequate drainage provisions so water
flow will notcause damage.
Property Damage Hazard
• All water heaterseventually leak
• Do notinstallwithout adequate drainage.
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation ofthe water
heater must be accomplished insuch a manner that if the tank
or any connections should leak, the flow of water wilt not cause
damage to the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided,
a suitable metal drain panshould be installed under thewater
heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears stores. Such
drain pans must be piped to anadequate drain.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment in which the water heater is installed. Water
heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may
result in property damage, even with the use of a metal drain pan
piped to a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reduced
or prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used
in conjunction with a piped metal drain pan. These devices are
available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers,
and detect and react to leakage invarious ways:
• Sensorsmounted in the metal drain pan thattriggeran alarmorturn
offthe incoming water tothewater heaterwhen leakage is detected.
• Sensors mounted in the metal drain pan that turn off the
water supply to theentire home when water is detected inthe
drain pan.
• Water supply shut-off devices thatactivate based on thewater
pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes
connected to the water heater.
Installations in Residential Garages
•Water heater must be located in a
protective area.
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water heater
must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical
damage by a moving vehicle.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of thewater heater.

Insulation Blankets

Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external
use on electric water heaters but are not necessary with this
product. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce
the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters.
Your water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance
Energy Conversation Act standards with respect to insulation
and standby loss requirements, making an insulation blanket
unnecessary.
Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater,
you should follow these instructions below. Failure tofollow these
instructions can result infire, serious personal injury, or death.
• Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T & P) valve
with an insulation blanket.
• Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of
the water heater or nearby for future reference.
• D__goobtain new warning and instruction labels for placement
on the blanket directly over the existing labels.

Water Piping

Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.