Safety Precautions - Kenmore 153.332110 Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions
AWARNING
.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
I maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu-
_al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service
I Center for further information.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS
ONLY: This water heater.is equipped for one type gas
only. Check the model rating plate near the gas control
valve for the correct gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER
HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE
SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE. Failure to
use the correct gas can cause problems which can result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult
your gas supplier or local utility.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQ-
UIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR
STORED (GARAGES., STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS,
ETC): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents,
propane (LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable
vapors, may be improperly stored or used in such areas.
The gaswater heater pilot light or main burner can ignite
such vapors. The resulting flashback and fire can cause
death or serious burns to anyone in the area, as well as
property damage.
If installation in such areas is your only option, then the
installation must be accomplished in a way that the pilot
flame and main burner flame are elevated from the floor
at least 18 inches. While this may reduce the chances of
flammable vapors from a floor spill being ignited, gasoline
and other flammable substances shouldnever be stored or
used in the same room or area containing a gas water
heater or other open flame or spark producingappliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents
from other areasof the structure to the appliance.
AWARNING
If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber
shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries
with dry cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the
water heater or water heaters be installed so that com-
bustion and ventilation air be taken from outside these
areas. Refer to the "Facts to Consider About the
Location" section of this manual and also the latest edi-
tion of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also
referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovided concerning
air required.
AW.A. RNING I
A fire can start if combustible materials such as clothing,
cleaningmaterials, or flammable liquids are placed against
or next to the water heater.
AWARNING
At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid-
ed with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve
certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed
equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements
for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for
Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest edition of
ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME. If
replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local
codes, but not lessthan a combination temperature and
pressure relief valve certified as meeting the require-
ments 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 inspection of production of listed equipment or
materials.
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure
not to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure
of the water heater (150 Ibs./sq. in.) and a discharge
capacity not less than the water heater input rate as
shown on the model rating plate. (Electric heaters.
watts divided by 1000x 3415 equal BTU/Hr. rate.)
Your local lurisdictional authority, while mandating the
use of a temperature.pressure relief valve complying
with ANSI Z21.22 and ASME, may require a valve model
lifferent from the one furnished with the water heater.
Compliance with such local requirements must be satis-
fied by the installer or end user of the water heater with
a locally prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve
installed in the designatedopening in the water heater in
place of the factory furnished valve.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve
must not be removed from it's designated opening or
plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must b_'_n_ta_|_:l
directly into the fitting of the water heater designated
for the relief valve_Eesition__l _d'_ro-
vide tubing so that any discharge will exit onl_e,W_it;hin 6
inches above;"v, _1._,,,_ d;_1:a,,_© ;,©,v_:le _'ructural
floor. Be certain that no contact is made v_h_l_/live
electrical _)ar-'t. Tfi_- idi_charge_J_pe_ni!]lg.m_:t'_l'ot b e
blocked or reduced jll.size und_;it_umastances.
Excessivelength, over 30 feet, or use of mq_ :.than four
elbows can cause restriction.sfa_-'red_.,-t_e thscharge
capacity of the valve. _.
No valve or other obstrUcti0fi'Ts-'t3"lYLr'lSTaced between
the relief valve and the tan__D_o.og.t.Egnr_ct tubing
directly to dischargedr:ainUnlessa 6" air gap is provided.
To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property dam-
age, the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water
in quantities should circumstances demand. If the dis-
charge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable
means, the water flow may causeproperty damage.
The Discharge Pipe:
• Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of
the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other
restrictions.
• Must not be pluggedor 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
_ discharge pipe.
Must terminate at an adequate drain.
Must not have any valve between the relief valve and
tank.