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
consultyour localSears Service Center for further information.
WARNING
At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with
acombination 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 requirementsof ASME. If
replaced, the valvemust 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 productiono-f listed
equipment or materials.
The valve mustbe marked with a maximum set pressure not to
exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressureof the water
heater (150 Ibs_/sq.in.) and a dischargecapacity not lessthan
the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating
plate. (Electric beaters - watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal
BTU/Hr. rate.)
Yourlocal jurisdictional authority, while mandating the useof a
temperature-pressure relief valve compiyin_ with ANSI Z21.22
and ASME, may require a valve model di_erent from the one
furnishedwith 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_pressurerelief valve installed in the desig-
nated opening in the water heater in place of the factoryfur-
nishedvalve.
For safeoperation of the water heater, the relief valve must not
beremoved from it's designatedopening or plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valvemust 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 dischargewill 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, oruse of more than four
elbows can causerestriction 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 gapis provided. Toprevent bod-
ily injur-y,hazard to llfe, or prO)petty damage, therelief valve
must be allowed to discharge water in quantltles should cir-
cumstancesdemand. If the _]ischarge pipe is not connected to
a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may cause
property damage; ........
The Discharge Pipe:
--Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplingsor other r'estrictions°
--Must notbe 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.
--Must terminate at an adequate drain.
--Must nothave any valve between the relief valve and tank.
WARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This
water heater isequipped for one type gas only. Check lee model
ratingplate near the gascontrol valve for the correct gas.DO NOT
USETHIS WATER HEATERWITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE
ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.Failure to use the
correctgas can causeproblems which can result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. If you haveany
questionsordoubtsconsultyourgassupplieror local utdlty.
WARNING
Afire canstart ifcombustiblematerialssuchasclothing,cleaningmaterlals_or flammableliquidsare placedagainstornextto thewaterheater.
WARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHEREFLAMMABLELIQUIDS(VAPORS)ARELIKELYTO BEPRESENTOR STORED(GARAGES,STORAGE,AND UTILITYAREAS,ETC):Flammablellquids (suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP)or butane,etc.),all of whichemitflammablevapors,maybe improperlystoredorusedinsuchareas.Thegaswaterheaterpdot fightor mainburnercanIgnitesuchvapors,The resultingflashbackandfire cancausedeathorseriousburnsto anyoneinthearea,aswellaspropertydamage.If installationin suchareasisyouronlyoption,thentheinstalla-llonmustbeaccomplishedina waythat thepilotflame andmainburnerflameareelevatedfromthefloor atleast18inches.Whilethismay reducethechangesof flammablevaporsfrom afloorspillbeing ignited, gasoffneandother flammablesubstancesshouldnever-bestoredorusedinthe sameroomorareacontain-ingagaswater heateror otheropenflame or sparkproducingappliance.I_OTE:Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnby air currentsfromotherareasofthestructureto theappliance,
WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Waterheatersareintendedtopro-
ducehot water.Water heatedtoa temperaturewhichwillsatisfy
clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needscan
scaldand permanently injure you uponcontact. Some people are
more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others°
Theseinclude 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 acertain_temperaturewater at the hot water tap, then
youmust lake special precautions. In addition to using the lowest
possibletemperature settin_ that satisfiesyour hot water needs,
sometype of tempering dewce, suchas amixing valve, shouldbe
usedat the hot water tapsusedby these peopleor at the water
heater. Mixing valvesare available at plumbing supply or hard-
ware stores,l_ollow manufacturersinstructions-for installation of
the valves.Beforechanging the factorysetting on the thermostat,
readthe "Temperature Regulation"section in this manual.
WARNING
BEFORELIGHTING [PROPANE (L,R)GAS WATER HEATER5]:
Propane(LR) gasis heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the
system, the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements, crawl
spaces,skirted areasunder mobile homes(even when ventilated),
c|osetsand areasbelow ground level will serve as pocketsfor the
accumulationof this gas. Beforeattempting to light or religbt the
water heater'spilot or turning on a nearbyetectrlcal light switch,
beabsolutely surethere 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 this manual then leave the premises.