Kenmore 153.332161, 153.332419 Safety Precautions, Awarning, Acaution, The water heater wi talled

Safety Precautions

_WARNING	I
The water heater wi_talled	must be prop- I

erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the I outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation.

_,WARNING

Hinimum clearances between the water heater and com- bustible or non-combustible construction are I" at the sides and rear, 4" at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 18" on most mod- els. Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the water heater adjacent to the _as control valve for all clearances.

_,WARNING

Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under

water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the burner system wh ch has been under water.

AWARNING

HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can 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 connected to the hot water system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is pre- sent, there will probably be 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 faucet at the time it is open.

A, WARNING

INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external water heater insulation jacket on a gas water heater:

DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.

DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the gas water heater.

•DO NOT put insulation over the gas control 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 labels and materials affixed to the water heater.

Failure to heed this will result in the possibility of a fire or explosion.

ACAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of

water will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoid- ed, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than I '/2inch- es deep, 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.