Kenmore 153.33525 Owner's Manual page 2

WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte-
nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistanceor consult
your local Sears Service Center for further information.
WARNING
At the time of manufacture thiswater heater was provided with a
combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspedion of produdion of listed equipment or materials,as meet-
ing the requirements for Relief Valvesand Automatic Gas Shutoff
Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,and the latest edition of
ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirementsof ASME. If replaced, the
valve must meet the requirementsof local codes,but not lessthan
a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as
meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas
Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,ANSI Z21.22 by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspectionof produdion of listedequipment or materials. _
The valve must be marked with amaximum set pressurenot to
exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water
heater (150 Ibs:q./s in.) and a dischargecapacity not less. t han the
water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate.
(Electric heaters- watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal BTU/Hr.
rate.)
Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use of a
temperature-pressure relief valve complyingwith ANSI Z21.22 and
ASME,may require a valve model different from the one furnished
with the waterheater.
Compliance with such local requirementsmust be satisfiedby-the
installer or end user of the water heater with a locally prescribed
temperature-pressurerelief valve installedin the designatedopen-
ing in the water heater in placeof the factory furnishedvalve.
For safe operation of the water heater,the relief valve must not be
removedfrom it's designatedopening or plugged.
The temperature-pressure reh'ef valve must be installed directly
into the fitting of the water heater designatedfor the relief valve.
Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any dis-
charge will exit only within 6 in(_hesabove, or at any distance
below the structural"floor.Be certain that no contact is made with
any live electrical part. The dischargeopening must not be blocked
or reduced in sizeunder any circumstances.Excessive length , over
15 feet, or use of more than two elbows can causerestridion and
reduce the dischargecapacity of the valve.
No valve or other"obst'ructionis to be placed between the relief
valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unlessa 6" air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, haz-
r ' ....
a d to life, or property-damage,the relief valve must be allowed to
dischargewater in quantitiesshould circumstancesdemand. If the
discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable
means, the water flow may causeproperty damage.
The Discharge Pipe:
--Must not Me smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restridions.
--Must not be plugged or blocked.
--Must be of material listed for hot water distribution.
--Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discl_argepipe.
--Must terminate at an adequate drain.
--Must not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
WARNING
A fire can start if combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning
materials, or flammable liquids are placed against or next to the
water heater.
WARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This
water heater is quipped for one type gas only. Check the model
ratingplate near the gascontrol valve for the corred Eas.DO NOT
USE"IHIS WATERHEATERWITH ANY GAS OTHEI_ THAN THE
ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE. F ailureto usethe
corred gas can causeproblemswhich can result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. If you have any
questions or doubtsconsultyourgassupplieror localutility.
WARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELYTO BE PRESENTOR STORED(GARAGES,
STORAGE,AND UTILITY AREAS,ETC):Flammableliquids(suchas
gasoline,solvents,propane (LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit
flammable vapors, may be improperly stored or used in such
areas. The gas water heater pilot light or main burner can ignite
such vapors.The resultingflashback and fire can causedeath or
seriousburnsto anyone in the area, as well as pro_rty damage.
If installationin suchareas is your only option, then the installa-
tion must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and main
burner flame are elevated from the floor at least 18 inches.While
thismay reducethe changesof flammable vaporsfrom a floor spill
being ignited, gasoline and other flammable substancesshould
never I_ storedor usedin the same room or area containinga gas
water heater or other open flame or sparkproducingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air (_urrentsfrom
other areasof the structureto the appliance.
WARNING
HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto pro-
duce hot water. Water heated to a temperaturewhich will satisfy
clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can
scald and permanentlyinjure 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 anyoneusinghot water in your home fits into
one of thesegroupsor if there is a local code or statelaw requir-
ing a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you
must take specialprecautions.In addition to usingthe lowest pos-
sibletemperaturesettingthat satisfies your hot water needs,some
type of tempering device, such as a mixing valve, shouldhe used
at the hot water taps usedby thesepeople or at the water heater.
Mixing valvesare availableat plumbing supplyor hardwarestores.
Follow manufacturersinstructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation"sectionin this manual.
WARNING
BEFORELIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]:
Propane(LP.) gasis heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the
system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements,crawl
spaces,skirtedareas under mobile homes(even when ventilated),
closetsand areasbelow ground level will serve aspocketsfor the
accumulationof this as Before attempting to light or relight the
g , • -- --_ . •
water heater'spilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch,
be absolutelysure there is no accumulated gasin the area. Search
for odor of gas by sniffing at _round level in the vicinity of the
appliance. If odor is detected, _'ollow stepsindicated at "For Your
Safety"on the coverpage of thismanual then leave the premises.
WARNING
Do not use this appliance if any part of it hasbeen under water.
Immediately call a SearsService Technicianto inspectthe appli.
ance and to replace the gas control or any part of the burner sys-
tem which hasbeen underwater.