Safety Precautions
._,WARNINGI
The water heater with draft hood installedmust be prep. [ erly vented to a chimney which termm.ates outdoors. I Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the outdoors and has adequate air supply.to avoid risks of
improper operation, explosionor asphyxiation.
AWARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com- bustibleconstruction are I" at the sidesand rear, 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 clearances.
. &WARNING[
Do not use this applianceif any part of.it has been under I water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to [ inspectthe applianceand to replace the gascontrol or any
part of the burner systemwhich hasbeen under water.
_,WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gascan 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
connectedto the hot water system are used(such as a dis- hwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably he 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 faucnt at the time it is open.
a, WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external water heater insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:
•DO NOT cover the
•DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the gaswater heater,
•DO NOT put insulation over the gascontrol valve or gas
control valve/burner cover, or any access areas 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.
ACAUTION.....
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, 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 avail-
able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1% inchesdeep, have a minimum length
and width of at least 2 Inches greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate 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 connection with this water heater,
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