Kenmore 153.33525 Owner's Manual page 3

WARNING
;This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.
Carpetin.gmust be protected by a metal or woodpanel beneath
the appliance extending b.eyondthe full width and depth of the
appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the
appliance !s installed inan a!coveor closet,the entire floor must
be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result
in a fire hazard.
WARNING
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, unlessyou provide air as shown in the "Locating
The New Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of ven-
tilation air. If you have any doubts or questionsat all, call your
gas company. Failure toprovide the proper amount of combus-
tion air can result in a fire or explosion and can cause DEATH,
. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
WARNING
If this water heater will be used in beauty shops,barber shops,
cleaning establishments, o r self-servicelaundrieswith dry clean-
"ing equlpment, it is imperative that the water heater or water
heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be
taken from outside these areas. Refer to the "Locating The New
Water Heater" section of thismanual and alsothe latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as
NFPA 54 for specificsprovided concerning air required.
WARNING
_VENTDAMPERS- Any vent damper, whether it is operated ther-
mally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper
drafting of the water heater.
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water heaters hav-
ing thermal efficiency in excessof 80% may producea relatively
low flue gas temperature. Such temperatures may not be high
enough to properly open thermally operated vent dampers. This
would causespillage of flue gasesandmay causecarbon monox-
'ide poisoning.
Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying
with the latest edition of American National Standard ANSI
Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively, cover electrically and
mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installationof any
vent damper, consult your local SearsService Center or the gas
utility for further information.
WARNING
1. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon-
nected from the gassupply piping systemduring any pressure
testingof the gas systemat test pressuresin excessof '/2pound
per square inch (3.5kPa).
2. The appliance must be isolatedfrom the gassupplypiping sys-
tem by closin.gits individual manual..shutoffvarve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping systemat test pres-
suresequal or lessthan _2pound per squareinch (3.5kPa).
WARNING
_!Soot build-up indicates a problem that requirescorrection before
further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave "OFF"
until repairs are made, becausefailure to correct the causeof the
Sooting can result in a fire or explosion causing DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
WARNING
The water heater with draft hood installed must be properly
vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate
the water heater unlessit is vented to the outdoors and has ade-
quate air supply to avoid risksof improper operation, explosion
or asphyxiateon.
WARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a serious
health riskor asphyxiation.
WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent systemmay occur
if air for combustioncontains certain chemical val_rs. Spraycan
propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner
refrigerants, swimming pool chem|cals, calcium and sodium
chloride, waxes, bleach, and processchemicalsare typical com-
poundswhich are potentially corrosive.
WARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and combustible
constructionare 1" 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 models. Note that a lesser dimension may be a!lowed
on some models.Refer to the label on the water heater adjacent
to the gascontrol valve for all clearances.
WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengascan be producedin a hot water
systemthat hasnot been usedfor a long period of time (general-
ly two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas ts _ extremely flammable
and explosive. To prevent the poss_ility of injury under these
conditions, we recommendthe hot water faucetbe opened for
several minutes at the kitchen sink before any electrfcal appli-
ances which are connected to the hot water system are used
(such as a dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is
present, there will probably be an unusualsoundsim]lar to a!r
escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened.
There must be no smokingor open flame near the faucet at the
time it is open.
WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: W hen installing an external water heater
insulationjacket on a gas water heater:
a. DO NOT cover the temperature-pressurerelief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulationover any part of the top of the gas
water heater.
c. DO NOT put insulation over the gas control valve or gas con-
trol valve/burner cover,or any accessareas to the burner.
d. DO NOT let insulation around the gas water heater to get
within 8 inchesof the floor (air must get to the burner).
e. 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 fire or
explosion.
WARNING
Do not usethis appliance if any part of it has been under water.
Immediately call a SearsServiceTechmclan to inspect the appli-
ance andto replace the gascontrol or any part of the burner sys-
tem which hasbeen underwater.
CAUTION
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLYLEAK: Installation of the water
heater must be accomplishedin such a manner that if the tank or
any connections should leak, the flow of water will not cause
damageto the structure. When such locations cannot be avoid.
ed, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water
heater. Drain pansare available at your local Searsstore, Sucha
drain pan must be not greater than 11/_ inches deepthave a mini-
mum length andwidth of at least 2 inchesgreater than the water
heater dimensionsand must be .piped to an adequate drain. The
pan must not restrict combust,on air flow. Under no circum-
stances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any
water damagein connectionwith this water heater.