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AWARNING I
The water heater with draft hood installedmust be prop-J
Jerly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I
I Never operate the water heater unlessit isvented to the J
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of J
Jimproper operation,explosionor asphyxiation.
AWARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesandroar, 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 allowed on some models. Refer to the
labelon the water heater adjacentto the gascontrol valve
for all cleerance_
_WARNING I
Do not usethis applianceif any part of it hasbeen underJ
Jwater. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to J
inspectthe applianceandto replacethe gascontrol or any
part ofthe burner systemwhichhasbeen under water. J
I AWARNING J
Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items J
such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating J
equipment. I
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner
that ifthe tank or anyconnectionsshouldleak,the flow of
water will not causedamageto the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided a suitable drain pan should
be installedunder the water heater. Drain pansare aval-
able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be
not greater than I I/2 inches deep, have a minimum
length and width of at least 2 inches greater than the
water heater dimensionsand must be piped to an ade-
quate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air
flow. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or
Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connec-
ionwith this water heater.
_E,WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengascanbeproducedin a hot
water systemthat hasnot 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 applianceswhich are
connectedto the hot water systemare used(suchasa dis-
hwasber or washingmachine). If hydrogengasis present,
there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air
escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is
opened. There must be no smoking or open flame near
the faucetat the time it isopen.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulationjacket ona gaswater heater:
DO NOT cover the temperaturo-prossurerolief valve.
DO NOT put insulationover any part of the top of the
gaswater heater.
DO NOT put insulationoverthe gascontrolvalveor 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
safety related warninglabelsand materials affixedto the
water heater.
Failureto heed thiswill result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.