Kenmore 153.33429 Owner's Manual page 4

Safety Precautions
&WARNING
The water heater with draft hood installed must be prep-
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.
Never operate the water heater unless_t _svented to the
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of
mproper operat on, expos on or asphyxation.
&WARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustible or non-combustible construction are 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 mod-
els. Note that a lesserdimension may be al owed on some
models. Refer to the label on the water heater adjacent to
the gascontrol valvefor all clearances.
I &WARNING l
Do not use this appli_of It has been under _
water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to I
inspectthe applianceand to replace the gascontrol or any /
part of the burner systemwhich hasbeen under water.
&CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connections shouldleak, the flow of
water will not cause damage to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater, Drain pans
are avail- i
able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be
not greater than I _ inchesdeep, have a minimum length
and width of at least 2 inches greater than the water
heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate
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 connection with
this water heater,
&WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gascan be producedin a hot
water system that has not been used for 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 a.re
connected to the hot water system am used (suchas a dls-
hwesher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is 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 faucet at the time it isopen.
&WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater InsulationJacketon a gaswater heater:
• DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
• DO NOT put Insulation over any part of the top of the
gaswater heater.
• DO NOT put insulation over the gascontrol valve or gas
control valve/burner cover, or any access areas to the
burner.
• DO NOT let insulation around the gas water 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 warning labelsand materials affixed to the
water heater.
Failure to heed this will result in the possibilityof a Ere or
explosion.