Safety Precautions - Kenmore 153.339111 HA Owner's Manual

Read and understand instruction
manual and safety m essages
before i nstalling, operating or
servicing this water h eater
Failure tofollow instructions and
safety m essages could result in
death orserious injury.
Instruction manual must r emain
with water h eater
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
riskof fire:
,Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor
. Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death_
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest r[skfor scald injury.
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 rating plate,
, Maintain required clearances to combustibles_
, Keep ignition sources away from faucets after
a extendedperiodofnon-use
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
Explosion Hazard
o Overheated water can cause
water tankexplosion.
o Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.
Breathing Hazard o Carbon Monoxide Gas
Install vent system in accordance with
codes.
Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged.
High altitude orifice must be installed for
operation above 3,300 feet (1,006 m)
(or above 5,500 (I ,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.
installation and use may result
in property damage.
, Do not operate water heater if flood damaged
o Inspect and replace anode.
o Install in location with drainage.
o Fill tank with water before operation.
• Be alert for thermal expansion
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.