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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte-
nance can causeDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistanceor consult
your local SearsService Center for further information.
WARNING
At the time of manufacture thiswater heater was providedwith a
combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspedion of produdion of listedequipmentor materials,asmeet-
ing the requirementsfor Relief Valvesand Automatic Gas Shutoff
Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,and the latest edition of
ANSI Z21.22 and the coderequirementsof ASME. If replaced,the
valvemust meet the requirementsof local codes,but not lessthan
a combination temperature and pressurerelief valve certified as
meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas
ShutoffDevices for Hot Water SupplySystems,ANSI Z21.22 by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspectionofprodudion of listedequipment or materials. _
The valve must be marked with amaximum set pressurenot to
exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water
heater (150 Ibs:q./sin.) and a dischargecapacity not less.than the
water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate.
(Electric heaters- watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal BTU/Hr.
rate.)
Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use of a
temperature-pressurerelief valve complyingwith ANSI Z21.22 and
ASME,may require a valvemodel different from the one furnished
with the waterheater.
Compliance with suchlocal requirementsmust be satisfiedby-the
installeror end userof the water heater with a locally prescribed
temperature-pressurerelief valve installedin the designatedopen-
ingin thewater heater in placeof the factoryfurnishedvalve.
For safeoperation of the water heater,the relief valve mustnot be
removedfrom it's designatedopeningor plugged.
The temperature-pressure reh'efvalve must be installeddirectly
into the fitting of the water heater designatedfor the relief valve.
Positionthe valve downward and provide tubing so that any dis-
charge will exit only within 6 in(_hesabove, or at any distance
below the structural"floor.Be certain that no contact ismade with
any live electricalpart. The dischargeopeningmustnot be blocked
or reducedin sizeunder anycircumstances.Excessivelength, over
15 feet, or useof more thantwo elbows can causerestridion and
reduce the dischargecapacityofthe valve.
No valve or other"obst'ructionis to be placed between the relief
valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unlessa 6" air gap is provided.Toprevent bodily injury,haz-
r ' ....
a d to life, or property-damage,the relief valve mustbe allowed to
dischargewater in quantitiesshould circumstancesdemand.If the
discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable
means,the water flow may causeproperty damage.
The Discharge Pipe:
--Must not Me smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplingsor other restridions.
--Must not be plugged or blocked.
--Must be of material listed for hot water distribution.
--Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discl_argepipe.
--Must terminate at an adequate drain.
--Must not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
WARNING
A fire can start if combustiblematerialssuchasclothing, cleaning
materials, or flammable liquidsare placed againstor next to the
water heater.
WARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPEGAS ONLY: This
water heater is quipped for one type gasonly. Checkthe model
ratingplate nearthe gascontrolvalvefor thecorred Eas.DO NOT
USE"IHIS WATERHEATERWITH ANY GAS OTHEI_ THAN THE
ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.Failureto usethe
corred gascancauseproblemswhich can resultin DEATH,SERI-
OUS BODILYINJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. If you have any
questionsor doubtsconsultyourgassupplieror localutility.
WARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
(VAPORS)ARELIKELYTO BEPRESENTOR STORED(GARAGES,
STORAGE,AND UTILITYAREAS,ETC):Flammableliquids(suchas
gasoline,solvents,propane (LP)or butane, etc.), all of whichemit
flammable vapors, may be improperly stored or used in such
areas.The gaswater heater pilot light or main burner can ignite
suchvapors.The resultingflashbackand fire can causedeath or
seriousburnstoanyonein the area,aswell aspro_rty damage.
If installationin suchareasis your only option,then the installa-
tion mustbe accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and main
burner flame are elevatedfrom the floor at least 18 inches.While
thismay reducethe changesof flammablevaporsfrom a floor spill
being ignited, gasolineand other flammable substancesshould
never I_ storedor usedin the sameroom or area containinga gas
water heateror otheropen flameor sparkproducingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air (_urrentsfrom
other areasof thestructureto the appliance.
WARNING
HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto pro-
duce hot water. Water heated to a temperaturewhich will satisfy
clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can
scald and permanentlyinjure you uponcontact.Somepeople are
more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others.
Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm, or physically/men-
tally handicapped.If anyoneusinghot water in your home fits into
one of thesegroupsor if there is a local codeor statelaw requir-
ing a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you
must takespecialprecautions.In additionto usingthe lowestpos-
sibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hot water needs,some
type of temperingdevice,suchas a mixingvalve, shouldhe used
at the hot water taps usedby thesepeopleor at the water heater.
Mixing valvesare availableat plumbing supplyor hardwarestores.
Follow manufacturersinstructionsfor installation of the valves.
Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation"sectionin this manual.
WARNING
BEFORELIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]:
Propane(LP.) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldtherebe aleak in the
system, the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements,crawl
spaces,skirtedareasunder mobile homes(evenwhen ventilated),
closetsand areasbelow ground level will serveaspocketsfor the
accumulationof this as Before attemptingto light or relight the
g , • -- --_ . •
water heater'spilot or turning on a nearby electricallightswitch,
be absolutelysurethere isno accumulatedgasin the area.Search
for odor of gas by sniffingat _round level in the vicinity of the
appliance. If odor is detected,_'ollow stepsindicatedat "For Your
Safety"on the coverpageof thismanualthenleavethe premises.
WARNING
Do not usethis applianceif any part of it hasbeen under water.
Immediately call a SearsServiceTechnicianto inspectthe appli.
ance and to replacethe gascontrol or any part of the burner sys-
tem which hasbeenunderwater.