Safety Precautions

AWARNINGI

The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop- J Jerly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I I Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the J outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of J

Jimproper operation, explosionor asphyxiation.

AWARNING

Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com- bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand roar, 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 cleerance_

_WARNINGI

Do not use this applianceif any part of it has been under J Jwater. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to J

inspect the applianceand to replace the gascontrol or any

 

part of the burner system which hasbeen under water.

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_E,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- hwasber or washing machine). If hydrogen gasis 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 the faucet at the time it isopen.

AWARNING

INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external water heater insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:

DO NOT cover the temperaturo-prossure rolief valve. DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the

gaswater heater.

DO NOT put insulationover the gascontrol valve or gas control valve/burner cover, or any accessareas 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.

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AWARNING

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Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items J

 

such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating J

 

equipment.

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ACAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplishedin such a manner that if the tank or any connectionsshould leak, 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 aval-

able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than I I/2 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 ade-

quate 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 connec- ion with this water heater.

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