Kenmore 153.332110 Owner's Manual page 3

Safety Precautions
AWARNING
A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the
correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a
confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as
shown in the "Facts to Consider About the Location" sec-
tion. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air, If you have
any doubts or.questions at all, call your gas compan.y.
Failure to provide the proper amount of €ombustion air
can result in a fire or explosion and can cause DEATI _
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be installed directly on car.
peting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood
panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full
width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches
(76.2mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed
in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by
the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in
fire hazard.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature which will satisfyclothes washing, dish washing,
and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently
injure you upon contact, Some people are more likely to
be permanently injured by hot water than others. These
include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/men.
tally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home
fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or
state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot
water tap, then you must take special precautions.In addi-
tion to using the lowest possibletemperature setting that
satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing
valve, shouldbe used at the hot water taps used by these
people or at the water heater. Mixing valvesare available
at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufac- !
turers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, reed the
"Temperature Regulation" sectionin this manual.
AWARNING
Soot build.up indicates a problem that requires correc-
tion before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater
and leave "OFF" until repairs are made, because failure
to correct the causeof the sooting can result in a fire or
explosion causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operat-
ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use
inhibits proper drafting of the water heater.
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water
heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80% may
produce a relatively low flue gas temperature. Such tem-
peratures may not be high enoughto properly open ther-
mally operated vent dampers. This would causespillageof
flue gasesand may causecarbon monoxide poisoning.
Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as com-
plying with the latest edition of 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 gas utility for fur-
ther information.
AWARNING
• The appliance and its individualshutoff valve must be dis-
connected fr_..mthe gassupply piping system during any
pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in
excessof ½ pound per squareinch(3.SkPa).
•The appliance mu.stbe isolated from the gas supplypip-
ing system by closingits individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure tasting of the gas supplypiping sys-
tem at test pressures equal or less than ½ pound per
squareinch (3.SkPa).
A, WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER
HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) gas is heavier than air. Should
there be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the
ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under
mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas
below ground level will serve as pocketsfor the accumula-
tion of this gas. Before attempting to light or relight the
water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby electrical light
switch, be absolutely sure there is no accumulated gas in
the area. Search for odor of gasby sniffingat ground level
in the vicinity of the appliance. If odor is detected, follow
stepsindicated at "For Your Safety" on the cover page of
this manual then leavethe premises.
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_,WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system
may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical
vapors. Spray can propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigera-
tor and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool
chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach,
and process chemicals are typical compoundswhich are
potentially corrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a
serioushealth risk or asphyxiation.
Safety Precautions continued on page 4.
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