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Safety Precautions
A, WARNING
A gas water heater cannot operate properlywithout the
correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a
confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as
shown in the "Locating The New Water Heater" section.
Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any
doubts or questions at all, call your gas company. Failure
to provide the proper amount of combustion air can result
in a fire or explosion and can cause DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
&WARNING
This water heater must not be installeddirectlyon car-
peting. Carpetingmust be protectedby a metal or wood
panel beneath the applianceextending beyondthe full
width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches
(76.2mm) in any direction,or if the appliance isinstalled
inan alcoveor closet,the entire floormust be coveredby
the panel. Failure to heed this warningmay result in a
fire hazard.
AWARNING
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tom-
perature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing,
and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently
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/men.
tally handicapped. If anyone usinghot water in your home
fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or
state law requiring acertain temperature water at the hot
water tap, then you must take special precautions. In addi-
tion to usingthe lowest possibletemperature setting that
satisfiesyour hot water needs, a means suchas a mixing
valve, should be usedat the hot water taps used by these
people or at the water heater. Mixing valvesare available
at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufac-
turors instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
AWARNING
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correc-
tion before further use. Turn "off" gas to water heater
and leave "off" until repairs are made, because failure to
correct the cause of the sooting can result in a fire or
explosion causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it isoperat-
ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use
inhibits proper drafting ofthe water heater.
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water
heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80% may
treduce a relatively low flue gas temperature. Suchtem-
mratures may not be high enough to properly open ther-
mally operated vent dampers, This would cause spillageof
flue gasesand may causecarbon monoxide poisoning.
Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as com-
plying with the latest edition of American National
Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively,
cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent
dampers), Before installation of any vent damper, consult
mar local Sears Service Center or the gas utility for fur-
ther information,
AWARNING
•The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be dis-
connected from the gassupply piping system during any
pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in
excessof I/2 pound per square inch (3.SkPa).
• The appliance must be isolated from the gas supplypip-
ing system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supplypiping sys-
tem at test pressures equal or less than I/2 pound per
square inch (3.SkPa).
_,WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER
HEATERS]: Propane (L.R) gasis heavier than air. Should
there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the
ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under
mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas
below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumula-
tion of this gas. Before a_empting to light or relight the
water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby electrical light
switch, be absolutely sure there is no accumulated gas in
the area_Search for odor of gas by sniffing at ground level
in the vicinity of the appliance, It"odor is detected, follow
steps indicated at "For Your Safety" on the cover page of
this manual then leave the premises.
AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system
may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical
vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents,refrigera-
tor and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool
chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach,
and process chemicals are typical compounds which are
potentially corrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a
serious health risk or asphyxation.
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