WARNING
Improper installation, adiustment0 alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE_ Refer to this manual for assistance or
consult your local Sears Service Center for further information.
WARNING
At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressure relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materlars, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas
ShutoffDevices for Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME. If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes, but not tess than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,ANSI Z2t.22 by a nationally recognized testing labo- ratory that maintains periodic inspection of production o-flisted 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 beaters - watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal BTU/Hr. rate.)
Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use of a temperature-pressure relief valve compiyin_ with ANSI Z21.22
and ASME, may require a valve model di_erent from the one furnished with the water heater.
Compliance wilh such local requirements must be satisfied by the installer or end user of the water heater with a locally pre- scribed temperature_pressure relief valve installed in the desig- nated opening in the water heater in place of the factory fur- nished valve.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not be removed from it'sdesignatedopening or plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be i-nstalleddirectly
into tee fitting of the water heater designated for the relief valve. Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that
any discharge will exit only within 6 inches above, or at any distance below the structural floor. Be certain that no contact
is made with any llve electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or reducedin size under any circum- stances. 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 unlessa 6" air gap is provided. To prevent bod-
ily injur-y, hazard to llfe, or prO)petty damage, therelief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantltles should cir-
cumstances demand. If the _]ischarge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may cause property damage; ........
The Discharge Pipe:
--Mustnot be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other r'estrictions°
--Mustnot be plugged or blocked.
--Must be of material listed for hot water distribution.
_Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the dlscbarge pipe.
--Mustterminate at an adequate drain.
--Mustnot have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
WARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This
water heater is equipped for one type gas only. Check lee model rating plate near the gascontrol valve for the correct gas.DO NOT
USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.Failure to use the
correct gas can causeproblems which can result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. If you have any questionsor doubtsconsultyour gassupplieror local utdlty.
WARNING
A fire can start if combustiblematerialssuchas clothing, cleaning materlalsor flammableliquidsare placedagainstor next to the
waterheater.
WARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS (VAPORS)ARELIKELYTO BEPRESENTOR STORED(GARAGES, STORAGE,AND UTILITYAREAS,ETC):Flammablellquids (such as gasoline,solvents,propane(LP)or butane,etc.), all of which
emitflammablevapors,maybe improperlystoredor usedin such areas.The gaswaterheaterpdot fightor mainburnercan Ignite such vapors,The resultingflashbackand fire can causedeathor seriousburnsto anyonein thearea,aswellaspropertydamage.
If installation in suchareasis youronlyoption,thenthe installa-
llon mustbe accomplishedin a way that thepilotflameandmain burnerflameare elevatedfrom thefloor at least18 inches.While
this may reducethe changesof flammablevaporsfrom a floor
spill being ignited, gasoffneand other flammablesubstances shouldnever-bestoredor usedin the sameroomor areacontain-
ing a gaswater heater or otheropenflame or sparkproducing appliance.
I_OTE:Flammablevaporsmay be drawn by air currentsfrom otherareasof thestructureto the appliance,
WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Waterheatersareintendedtopro- duce hotwater.Water heatedtoa temperaturewhich willsatisfy
clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others°
These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/men- tally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state Jaw requiring a certain_temperaturewater at the hot water tap, then you must lake special precautions. In addition to usingthe lowest
possibletemperature settin_ that satisfiesyour hot water needs, some type of tempering dewce, suchas a mixing valve, shouldbe used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hard- ware stores, l_ollow manufacturersinstructions-forinstallation of
the valves.Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat,
read the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L,R)GAS WATER HEATER5]:
Propane (LR) gasis heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces,skirted areas under mobile homes(even when ventilated), cosetsand areasbelow ground level will serve as pocketsfor the accumulation of this gas. Before attempting to light or religbt the water heater'spilot or turning on a nearbyetectrlcal light switch, be absolutelysure there is no accumulatedgas in the area° Search
for odor ofgas by sniffing at ground level in the vicinity of the apphance. If-odor is detected, follow stepsindicated at "For Your
Safety" on the cover pageof thismanual then leave the premises.
