Kenmore 153.337162 Owner's Manual page 4

Safety Precautions
AWARNING I
The water heater _ draft hood installed must be prep- I
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors, i
[ Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the [
outdoors and h.as adequate air supply to avoid risks ofl
I improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. }
&WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction are I" at the sides and rear, 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
label on the water heater adjacent to the gas control valve
for all clearances.
_,CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK_ Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow
of water will not cause damage to the structure. For this
reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an
attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be i
avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under
the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local
Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than
1I/2 inches deep, have a minimum length and width of at
east 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.
I .AWARNING
I
Do not use this apphance if any part of.it has been under
water, Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to [
Inspect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any I
part of the bumar system which has been under water.
&WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in 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
_itehen sink before any electrical appliances which are
connected to the hot water system are used (such as a
dishwasher or washing machine), If hydrogen gas is pre-
sent, 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 is open.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
rater heater insulation jacket on a gas water heater:
DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the
gas water heater.
DO NOT put insulation over the gas control valve or gas
control valve/burnar 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 labels and materials affixed to the
water heater.
Failure to heed this will result in the possibility of a Ere or
Iexplosion.
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