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V!'_|7_[_.]_ _._ Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
I ChiJdren, the elderly, and the
,_,(_) I physically or mentally disabled
,''_J_f_' I areathighestrJskforscald injury
'---_ _ F_el,Te_a_r before bathing or
f (/ _._ _ Temperature limiting valves are
"% "--_"_--J_l R_,., available
_-_ Read instruction manual for safe
-,. ,ternPerature setting:
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to
ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the
temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the
water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or
property damage because the water may be extremely hot.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold
water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions,
and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new
one.
HOT '.'MATER
OUTLET COLD WATER
SHUTOFE
VALVE
TEMPERATURE PR=SSURE
RELIEF VALVE
(OPTIONAL TOP T&P RELIEF
DRAFT HOOD VALVE NOT SHOWN)
_J_ _ DI£_HAR_IE: PIPE
[DO NOT CAp OR PLUG)
_f_ DRAIN VALVE
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with
water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning
"ON" gas to the water heater.
To fill the water heater with water:
• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater.
• Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must beleft open when
the water heater is in use.
To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
• Check all water piping and connections for leaks. Repair
as needed.
Venting
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monox{de Gas
• Vent dampers must be eertfied
in accordance with ANSI Z21 68
• Vent damper must permit proper
drafting ofwater heater.
• Install properly sized venting.
• Do not install without venting
outdoors.
• Do not install without draftflood.
• If common vented install in
accordance with NFPA 54
• Be a/eft for obstructed or deterio-
rated vent system to avoid
serious injuly or death
Breathing carbon mono×ide can cause brain damage or
death Always read and understand nstruction manual
VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operated
thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper
drafting of the water heater.
FIGURE16.
Filling the Water Heater
Property Damage Hazard
. Avoidwater heater damage
. Filltankwith water beforeoperating
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water heaters
having thermal efficiency in excess of 80% may produce a
relatively low flue gas temperature. Such temperatures may
not be high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
dampers. This would cause spillage of the flue gases and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying
with the current edition of the 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 your local Sears Service Center or
the local gas supplier for further information.