Kenmore 153.332562, 153.332462, 153.332362 Safety Precautions, a, WARNING, Warningi, A, Warning

Safety Precautions

a, WARNING

The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop- erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the I

I outdoors	and has adequate air supply to avoid risks	of_
I improper	operation, explosion or asphyxiation.	I

&WARNING

Minimum dearences 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.

&WARNINGI

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

_art of the burner system wh ch has been under water.

_" WARNING

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 dis- hwasher or washing machine). If'hydrogen gas is present, 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 I the faucet at the time it is open.

A, WARNING

INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external water heater insulation iacket 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 sucha manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of water will not cause damage 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 I _ inches 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.

I Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to i be held liable for any water damage in connection with I this water heater.