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AWARNING J
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual J
for assistanceor consult your localSears Service Center
for further information.
AWARNING
At thetime ofmanufacturethis waterheaterwasprovidedwith
a combinationtemperature-pressuresrelief valvecertifiedbya
nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratory that maintainsperiodic
inspectionof productionof listedequipmentor materials,as
meeting therequirementsfor ReliefValvesandAutomaticGas
ShutoffDevicesforHot Water SupplySystems,andthe current
editionof ANSI Z21.22, CSA4.4andthe coderequirementsof
ASME. If replaced, the valvemust meet the requirements of
localcodes,butnot lessthana combinationtemperatureand
_ressurerelief valvecertifiedasmeeting the requirements for
ReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor HotWater
SupplySystems,ANSI Z21.220 CSA4.4 bya nationallyrecog-
nizedtestinglaboratorythat maintains periodicinspectionof
_roductionoflistedequipmentormaterials.
The valvemustbemarkedwith a maximum setpressurenot
to exceedthe marked hydrostaticworkingpressureof the
water heater (150 Ibs./sq.in.) and a dischargecapacitynot
lessthanthe water heater inputrate asshownonthe model
rating plate.(Electricheaters, wattsdividedby 1000x 3412
equalBTU/Hr. rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useof a
temperature-pressurereliefvalvecomplyingwithANSI Z21.22,
CSA 4.4andASME,may require a valvemodeldifferentfrom
theonefurnishedwiththe waterheater
Compliancewithsuchlocalrequirements must besatisfiedby
the installerorend userof thewater heaterwith a locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurereliefvalveinstalledinthe desig-
nated openingin the water heater in placeof thefactory fur-
nishedvalve.
Forsafeoperationofthe waterheater,therelief valvemust not
beremovedfromit'sdesignatedopeningorplugged.
The temperature-pressurerelief valvemust beinstalleddirectly
intothef'_ingofthe waterheaterdesignatedforthe reliefvalve.
Positionthe valvedownwardandprovidetubingsothatanydis-
chargewill exit onlywithin6 inchesabove,or at anydistance
belowthe structural floor.Be certainthat no contactismade
withany liveelectricalpart The dischargeopeningmust not be
blockedor reducedin sizeunderany circumstances.Excessive
length,over 30feet,or useofmore than fourelbowscancause
restrictionandreducethe dischargecapacityofthevalve.
No valveorother obstructionisto be placedbetweentherelief
valveandthetank. Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge
drainunlessa 6"airgapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-
ardto life,or propertydamage,the reliefvalvemust beallowed
to dischargewaterinquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If
the dischargepipeisnot connectedto a drainor othersuitable
means,thewaterflowmaycausepropertydamage.
The DischargePipe:
• Must not be smallerin sizethan the outlet pipesizeof
the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other
restrictions.
• Mustnot bepluggedor blocked.
• Mustbeofmaterial listed for hotwater distribution.
• Must be installedso as to allow complete drainageof
boththe temperature-pressurerelief valve,and the dis-
chargepipe.
• Mustterminate atan adequatedrain.
• Mustnothaveanyvalvebetweentbereliefvalveandtank.
AWARNING J
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make J
sure the electrical supply to the water heater isturned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
)erature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing,
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and
_ermanently 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/mentally handicapped. 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 tem-
)erature water at the hot water tap, then you must take
special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possi-
ble temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall 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 manufacturers instructions for
installation of the valves. Before changing the factory set-
ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regulation" section in this manual.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water heater isequipped for one type voltage
only. Check the rating plate near the bottom access panel
for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater
with any voltage other than the one shown on the model
rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause
problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any ques-
tions or doubts consult your electric company.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulation jacket on an electric water
heater:
a. DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulation over the access covers or any
access areas.
c. DO NOT remove operating instructions, and safety
related warning labels and materials affixed to
the water heater.
d. DO obtain new warning and instruction labels from
Sears for placement on the jacket directly over the
existing labels.
AWARNING
Do not usethis applianceif anypart of it hasbeen under
water. An electrical short or malfunction couldoccur.The
water heater shouldbe replaced.
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A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of
water will not cause damage to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are avail-
able at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain.