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A'WARNING 1
The water heater with draft hood installedmust be prep-
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.
Never operate the water heater unlessit isvented to the
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks ofI
improper operation,explosionor asphyxiation, l
AWARNING
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
dimension may be allowedon some models. Refer to the
label onthe water heater adjacentto the gascontrolvalve
for all clearances.
A,CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAI_ Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner
that if the tank or any connections shouldleak, 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 such locations cannot be
avoided, a suitable drain pan should he installed under
the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local
Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than
1I/2 inchesdeep, havea minimum length and width of at
least 2 inchesgreater than the water heater dimensions
and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must
not restrict combustionair flow.Under no circumstances
is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any
water damagein connectionwith thiswater heater.
A, WARNING
Do not usethis applianceif any part of it hasbeen under
water. Immediately call a_ears Service Technician to
inspectthe appliance and to replace the gascontrolor any
part ofthe burner systemwh ch hasbeen under water.
AWARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengascan be producedin ahot
water systemthat has not 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 gas is pre-
sent, there vnllprobablybe an unusualsoundsimilar 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 is open.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing' an external
water heater insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:
DO NOT cover the temperature.pressure relief wive.
DO NOT put insulationover any part of the top of the
gaswater heater.
DO NOT put insulationever 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 alT_ed to the
water heater.
!Failureto heed this will result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.
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