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._,WARNING I
The water heater with draft hoodinstalledmust be prep. [
erly vented to a chimney which termm.ates outdoors. I
Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the
outdoors and has adequate air supply.to avoid risks of
improper operation,explosionor asphyxiation.
AWARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustibleconstructionare I" 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 a lesser
dimensionmay be allowed on some models. Refer to the
labelonthe water heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalve
for all clearances.
. &WARNING [
Do not usethis applianceif any part of.it hasbeen under I
water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to [
inspectthe applianceand to replace the gascontrol or any
part ofthe burner systemwhich hasbeen underwater.
ACAUTION .....
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner
that ifthe tank or anyconnectionsshouldleak, the flow of
water will not causedamage to the structure. When such
locationscannot be avoided,a suitable drain pan should
be installedunder the water heater, Drain pansare avail-
able at your local Searsstore. Such a drain pan must be
not greater than 1%inchesdeep, havea minimum length
and width of at least 2 Inches greater than the water
heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate
drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air' flow,
Under no circumstancesisthe manufacturer or Searsto
be held liable for any water damage in connection with
thiswater heater,
_,WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengascanbeproducedin a hot
water system that hasnot been usedfor a long period of
time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is
extremely flammable and explosive.To prevent the possi-
bility ofinjury under these conditions,we recommend the
hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the
kitchen sink before any electrical applianceswhich are
connectedto the hot water systemare used(suchasa dis-
hwasheror washingmachine). If hydrogengasis present,
there will probably he 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 faucnt at the time it isopen.
a, WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:
• DO NOT coverthe temperature-pressure relief valve.
• DO NOT put insulationover any part of the top of the
gaswater heater,
• DO NOT put insulationover the gascontrol valveor gas
control valve/burner cover, or any accessareas to the
burner.
• DO NOT let insulationaround the gaswater heater to
get within 8 inches of the floor (air must get to the
burner).
• DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions, and
safetyrelated warning labelsand materials affixedto the
water heater.
Failureto heed this will result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.
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