Safety Precautions - Kenmore Power Miser 12 153.331413 HA Owner's Manual

Read a ndunderstand instruction
manual and safety m essages
before i nstalling, operating or
servicing thiswater heater
Failure t ofollow instructions and
safety m essages could result in
death o rserious injury.
Instruction manual must r emain
withwater heater.
Watertemperature over125°F
(52°C) c ancause severe burns
instantly resulting insevere i njury
ordeath.
Children, the elderly, a nd the
physically o r mentally d isabled
are athighest riskfor s caldinjury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
Use only gas shown on rati ng plate.
Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
Keep ignition sources away from faucets after
,, extended penod of non-use.
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
risk of fire:
• Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
• Do not operate water heater if
, __ , flood damaged.
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Explosion Hazard
• Overheated water can cause
watertank explosion
• Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
• Install vent system in accordance with
codes
• Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged.
• High altitude orifice mustbe installed for
operation above 3,300 feet (1,006 m)
(or above 5,500 (1,676 m) feet for high
altitude models)
• Do not operate if soot buildup.
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater.
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Inspect and replace anode
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
• Be alert for thermal expansion
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.
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