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_WARNING _]
The water heater with draft hood installedmust be prop- I
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I
Never operate the water heater unlessit isvented to the I
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of I
improper operation, explosionor asphyxiation. |
_,WARNING
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
labelon the water heater adjacentto the gascontrol valve
for all clearances.
•,WARNING I
Do not usethis applianceif any part of it hasbeen under
water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to I
inspectthe appliance and to replace the gascontrolor any
part ofthe burner systemwhich hasbeen underwater.
_,WARNING
_,CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner
that ifthe tank or anyconnectionsshouldleak, the flow of
water will not causedamage to the structure. For this
reason, it isnot advisableto installthe water heater in an
attic or upper floor.When suchlocationscannotbe avoid-
ed, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the
water heater. Drain pansare availableat your local Sears
store. Sucha drain pan mustbe not greater than 1%inch-
es deep, have a 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 circumstancesis
the manufacturer or Searsto be held liable for anywater
damage in connectionwith thiswater heater.
HYDROGEN GAS:Hydrogen gascanbe producedin a hot
water system that hasnot been used for a long period of
time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is
extremely flammable andexplosive.To prevent the possi-
bility of injury under these conditions,we recommend the
hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the
kitchen sink before any electrical appliances which are
connected to the hot water system are used (such as a
dishwasheror washing machine). If hydrogengasis pre-
sent, there will probablybe an unusualsoundsimilarto air
escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is
opened. There must be no smoking or open flame near
the faucet at the time it isopen.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:
DO NOT coverthe temperature-pressure relief valve.
DO NOT put insulation over 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 insulation around 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.
:allureto heedthis will result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.
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