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AWARNING
The water heater wi_talled must be prop- I
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I
Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the I
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of I
improper operation,explosionor asphyxiation. J
AWARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction are 0" at the sides and rear, 5" at the
front, and fl" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top
of the jacket is 14" on most models. Note that a lesser
dimension may be allowed on some models. Refer to the
labelon the water heater adjacentto the gascontrol valve
for all clearances.
I AWARN,NG I
Do not use this appl_of it has been under I
water. Immediately calka Sears Service Technician to I
inspectthe applianceandto replace the gascontrol or anyI
part ofthe burner systemwhichhasbeen under water. I
AWARNING J
Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items J
such as gas meters, gasvalves or other gas regulating
equipment.
A 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 cause damage to the structure. For this
reason, it isnot advisableto install the water heater in an
attic or upper floor.When suchlocationscannot beavoid-
ed, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the
water heater. Drain pansare availableat your localSears
store. Sucha drain pan must be not greater than 1½inch-
es deep, 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 circumstances is
the manufacturer or Searsto be held liable for anywater
damage in connectionwith thiswater heater.
AWARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengascanbe 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 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 hydrogen gasis pre-
sent,there will probablybe anunusualsoundsimilar to 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 cover the 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 affixed to the
water heater.
:allure to heed this will result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.