Maytag HE21250PC Safety Instructions, DEATH, Serious Bodily INJURY, or Property Damage Awarning

Safety Instructions

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY

INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- al for assistance consult your local utility or call

Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer for further information,

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HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are I intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a I

temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, I dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald I

and permanently injure you upon contact. Some l people are more likely to be permanently injured by

hot water than others. These include the elderly,

children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi- capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or

state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take special pre-

cautions, In addition to using the lowest possible

temperature settingthat satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be

used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater, Mixing valves are available at

plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu- facturers instructions for installation of the valves.

Before changing the factory setting on the thermo- stat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual,

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INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external

water heater insulation jacket on an electric water heater:

•DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve,

. DO NOT put insulation over the access covers or any access areas,

•DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions,

and safety related warning labels and materials affixed to the water heater,

At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro-vided with a combination temperature-pressures relief

/valve certified by a nationally recognized testing labora- tory that maintains periodic inspection of production of

listed equipment or materials, as meeting the require- ments for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff

Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 andthe code requirements of ASME. If replaced, the valve must meet the require- ments of local codes, but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meet- ing the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water Supply Systems,ANSI Z21.22 by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of list- ed equipment or materials.

The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater (150 Ibs./sq. in.) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate. (Electric heaters - watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal BTU/Hr. rate.)

Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use of a temperature-pressure relief valve complying

with ANSI Z21.22 and ASME, may require a valve model different from the one furnished with the water heater.

_liance with such local requirements must be satis- the installer or end user of the water heater with

)rescribed temperature-pressure relief valve the designated opening in the water heater

in place of the factory furnished valve.

For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not be removed from it'sdesignated opening or plugged.

The temperature-pressurerelief valve must be installed

directly into the fitting of the water heater designated for the relief va ve. Position the va ve downward and

provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only with- in 6 inches above, or at any distance below the struc- tural floor. Be certain that no contact is made with any

live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances. Excessivelength, over 30 feet, or use of more than four elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve.

No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between

the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 air gap is provJd-

ed. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, orproperty

damage, the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstancesdemand. If the

discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suit- able means, the water flow may cause property dam-

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e DischargePipe:

• Must notbe smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of

the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.

• Must not be plugged or blocked.

• Must be of materl_allisted for hot water distribution.

• Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of

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dischargepipe.

both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the

Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water. An electrical short or malfunction could

Loccur. The water heater should be replaced,

• Must terminate at an adequate drain.

• Must not have any valve between the relief valve and

tank.

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