Safety Precautions (cont'd)
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Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction are 0" at the sides and rear, 5" at the front, and 0"from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12". Provide 24 inches front clearance for ser- vicing and adequate clearance between the jacket top & ceiling for servicing the flue area. (See Figure I). Refer to the label on the water heater adjacent to the gas control valve for all clearances.
AWARNING
Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectible. However, over a period of time a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Call a Sears Service Technician or
contractor to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!
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such termination must not be within 4 feet of any items
Vent as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating equipment.
CAUTION
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. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1½ 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.
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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 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 unusualsoundsimilar 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 isopen.
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INSULATING JACKETS: When installingan external water heater insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:
•DO NOT cover the
•DO NOT put insulationover any part of the top of the gas water heater.
•DO NOT put insulationover the gascontrol valveor gas
control valve/burner cover, or any access areas to the burner.
•DO NOT let insulationaroundthe gaswater heater to get within 8 inchesof the floor (air must get to the burner).
•DO NOT remove operating instructions,and safety relat-
ed warning labels and materials affixed to the water heater.
•DO obtain new warning and instructionlabelsfrom Sears
for placement on the jacket directly over the existing labels.
Failure to heed this will result in the possibilityof a fire or explosion.
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