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.AWAIRNING 1
The water heater _n.th draft hood installedmust be prop-|
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.]
Never operate the water heater unlessit isvented.to the|
outdoors and has adequate air supplyto avoid risks of J
improper operation, explosionor asphyxiation. J
&WARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustlhleconstructionare 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
dimension may be allowedon some models. Refer to the
labelon the water heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalve
for all clearances.
J AWARNING 1
Do not use this applianceif any part of it hasbeen under|
water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician toJ
inspect the appliance and to replacethe gascontrolor anyI
part of the burner systemwhich hasbeen underwater, /
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WATER HEA_I'ER_TUALLY LEAK: installation of
the water heater mustbe accomplished in sucha manner
that if the tank or anyconnectionsshouldleak,the flow of
water will not causedamage to the structure. For this
reason, it is not advisableto install the water heater m an
attic or upper floor.When suchlocationscannotbe avoid-
ed, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the
water heater. Dre_npansare available at your local Sears
store. Sucha drain pan must be not greater than 1½inch-
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 circumstances is
the man.ufactureror Searsto be held liable for water
damage m connectionwith this water heater, anY
&WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS:Hydrogen gascanbe producedin 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 of inlury 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 hydrogen gas,is pr_.
sent, there will probablybe an unusualsound sim|lar to _r
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 cevet"the temperature-pressure reliefvalve.
• DO NOT put insulationover any part of the top of the
gaswater heater.
• DO NOT put insulationoverthe gascontrol valveor gas
control valve/burner cover, or any access areas to the
burner.
• DO NOT let insulationaroundthe g._ water heater to
get within 8 inches of the floor (mr must get to the
burner).
• DO NOT cover or remove operating !nstructions, and
safetyrelated warning labelsand materials affixed to the
water heater.
Failure to heed this _nll result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.
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