Kenmore 153.336465 Water Heater User Manual


 
Readandunderstandinstruction
manualandsafetymessages
beforeinstalling,operatingor
servicingthiswaterheater
Failuretofollowinstructionsand
safetymessagescouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Instructionmanualmustremain
withwaterheater.
Watertemperatureover125°F
(52°C)cancausesevereburns
instantlyresultinginsevereinjury
ordeath.
Children,the elderly,and the
physicallyor mentallydisabled
areathighestriskforscaldinjury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting
Fire or Explosion Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
Use only gas shown on rating plate.
Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
Keep ignition sources away from faucets after
,, extended penod of non-use.
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
risk of fire:
•Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
•Do not operate water heater if
, __ , flood damaged.
_x.,
Explosion Hazard
Overheated water can cause
watertank explosion
Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
Install vent system in accordance with
codes
Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged.
High altitude orifice mustbe installed for
operation above 3,300 feet (1,006 m)
(or above 5,500 (1,676 m) feet for high
altitude models)
Do not operate ifsoot buildup.
Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket.
Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater.
Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
Inspect and replace anode
Install in location with drainage.
Fill tank with water before operation.
Be alert for thermal expansion
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.
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