WARNINGThiswaterheatermust not be installed directly on carpeting.
Carpetin_ must be protected by a metal or woodpanel beneatl_
the appliance extendin_ beyond the full width and depth of the
appliance by at ieast 3 inches (76.2mm) in anydirection, or if the
appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entirefloor must
be covered by the panel.Failure to heed this warning may result
ina fire hazard.
WARNING
A gaswater heater cannot operate properly without the correct
amount of air for combustion° Do not install in a confined area
suchasa closet, unless_ou provide air asshownin the "Locating
TEe New Water Heater section°Never obstruct the flow of ven-
tilation air. If you have any doubts or questionsat all, call your
gascompany_Failure to provide the proper amount of combus-
tion air can result in a fire or explosionand can cause DEATH,
SERIOUSBODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
WARNING
If thiswater heater will be usedin beauty shops,barber shops,
cleanln_establishments, or self-service laundries with dry clean-
ingequipment, it is imperative that lhe water heater or water
heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be
taken from ouLside theseareas. Refer to the "Locating The New
Water Heater" section of this manualand alsothe latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.t, also referred to as
NFPA54 for specificsprovided concerningair required.
WARNING
VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper,whether it is operated ther-
mally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper
draftingof the water heater.
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water heatershav-
ingthermal efficiency in excess of B0% may produce a relatively
low flue gas temperature. Such temperatures may not be high
enough to properly open thermally operated vent dampers.Tl_is
woula causespillage of flue gasesandmay causecarbon monox-
ide poisoning.
Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying
with the |atest edition of American National Standard ANSI
Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively,cover electrically and
mechanically actuated vent dampers)° Before installation of any
vent damper, consult your local SearsService Center or the gas
utitity for further information°
WARNING
I. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon-
nected from the gas supplypiping systemduring any pressure
testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of '/_
pound-per squareinch (3_5kPa).
2. The appliance must he isolated from the gas supplypiping sys-
tem by closingits individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressuretesting of the gas supply piping system at tesl pres-
suresequaSorless than '/2poundper squareinch (3_5kPa).
WARNING
SOotbuitd_i_pindicatesapi-0blem that requires correction before
sooting can result in a fire or explosion causingDEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE_
WARNING
The water heater with draft hood installed must be properly
vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate
the water heater unlessit is ventedto theoutdoors and has ade-
quate air supply to avoid risks of improper operation, explosion
orasphyxiatlon_
WARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may presentaserious
heatthrisk or asphyxiation.
WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flueand vent systemmay occur
if air for combustion containscertain chemical vapors°Spray can
propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner
refrigerants, swimming pool cheml'cals, calcium and sodium
chloride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicalsare typical com-
poundswhich are potentlally corrosive°
WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible
constructionare 1" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the front, and 6"
from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 18"
on most models. Note that alesserdimension maybe allowed
on some models.Gaswater heaters acceptable for useon com-
bustible floors in an alcove or closeL Refer to the label on the
water heateradjacent to the gascontrol vaive for ali clearances.
WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengas can be produced in a hot water
systemthathas notbeen used fora long period of time (generally
two weeks or more). Hydrogen gasis extremely flammable and
explosive_Toprevent the possibilityof injury under these condi-
tions,we recommendthe hot water faucet be opened for several
minutes at the kitchensink beforeany electricalappliances which
are connected to the hot water system are used (such as adish-
washeror washingmachine).If hydrogen gasis present,there will
probablybe an unusual sound similar to air escapingthroughthe
pipeas the hot water faucet is opened. There must be nosmoking
oropen flame near the faucetat the time it is open°
WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS:When installing an external water heater
insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:
a_ DO NOT coverthe temperature-pressure relief valve°
b. DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the gas
water heater.
c. DO NOT put insulation over the gascontrol valve or gascon-
trol valve/burner cover,or any access areas to the burner.
d. DO NOT let insulation around the gas water heater to get
within 8 inchesof the floor (air must get to the burner).
e. DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions,and safety
related warning labels and materials affixed to the water
heater.
Failure to heed this will result in the possibility of a fire or
explosion.
WARNING
Do not usethis appliance if any part of it has been under water.
Immediately callaSearsService Technician to insp.ecttee appli-
anceand to replace the gas control or any part of the burner sys-
temwhich hasbeenunder water.
CAUTION
WATERHEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water
heatermust be accomplished in such are;inner lhat if tEi_tank Or
any connections should leak, the flow of water will not cause
damageto the structure. When such locations cannot be avoid-
ed, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water
heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears store. Such a
drain pan must be not greaterthan 1'/_inchesdeep: have a mini-
mum length and width of at least 2 inches greater than the water
heater dimensionsand must be piped to an adequate drain° The
pan must not restrict combustion air flow. Under no circum-
stances is the manufacturer or Sears to be hetd liable for any
water damagein connectionwith this water heater.