Safety Precautions - Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.333931 Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions
_WARNING I
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or I
_maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I
INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manualfor
assistanceor consult your local Sears Service Center for/
further information.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY:
Thiswater heater is equipped for one type gasonly.Checkthe
modelrating platenearthe gascontrolvalvefor the corr_ gas.
DO NOT USETHIS WATERHEATERWITH ANY GASOTHER
THAN THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATINGPLATE.
Failureto usethe correct gascan causeproblemswhich*can
result in DEATH, SERIOUSBODILY INJURY, O R PROPERTY
DAMAGE.If you haveanyquestions or doubts consult your gas
supplier o r localutility.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLEL QU DS
VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC): !
Flammableliquids(suchas gasoline, s olvents, p ropane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be
improperlystoredor usedin sucharea_ The gaswater heater
_ilot light or main burnercanignite such vapors.The resulting
flashback a nd fire cancausedeathor seriousburnsto anyonein
thearea,asweUaspropertydamage.
If installation in such areasisyour onlyoption,than the installa-
tion must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and
main burnerflameareelevated from the floorat least18 inche_"
While th s may reducethe changes of flammable vaporsfrom a
floorspillbeingignited, _ soline andotherflammable substances
shouldnever be stored or usedin the same room or area con-
taininga gaswater heater or otheropenflameor sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmay be drawnby air currentsfrom
otherareasof the structure to the appliance.
AWARNING
If this water heater will be usedin beautyshop's, barber shops,
cleaning establishments,or self-servicelaundries with dry
cleaningequipment, it is imperativethat the water heater or
water heaters be installedso that com6ustionand ventilation
air be taken from outsidetheseareas. Refer to the "Facts to
ConsiderAbout the Location"sectionof this manualand also
the latest editionof the NationalFuelGasCode, ANSI Z223.1
alsoreferred to as NFPA 54 for specifics providedconcernin
air required.
AWARNING I
A fire can start if combustible materials such as clothing,
cleaningmaterials, or flammable liquidsare placedagainstI
or next to the water heater. I
AWARNING
At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided
with a combination temperature-pressures relief valvecertified
by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains
periodicinspection of production of listedequipmentor mate-
rials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and
AutomaticGasShutoffDevices for Hot Water Supply Systems,
and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code require-
mentsof ASME. If replaced, the valvemustmeet the require-
ments oflocalcodes,but not lessthan a combination tempera-
ture and pressure rellef valvecertifiedas meeting the require-
mentsfor ReliefValvesand AutomaticGas ShutoffDevices for
Hot Water Supply Systems, A NSI Z21.22 by a nationally recog-
nized testinglaboratorythat maintains periodicinspection of
)roduction of listedequipment or materials.
The valvemust be marked with a maximum set pressure not
Ito exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressureof the
water heater (150 Ibsdsq. in.) and a discharge capacity not less
than the water heater inputrate as shown on the modelrating
plate. (Electric heaters - watts dividedby 1000 x 3415 equal
BTUIHr. rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictional authority, w hilemandatingthe useof a
temperature-pressure relief valvecomplying with ANSI Z21.22
and ASME, may requirea valvemodel differentfrom the one
furnished with the water heater.
Compliance with suchlocalrequirements mustbe satisfied by
the installeror end user ofthe water heaterwith a locallypre-
scribed temperature-pressure r elief valveinstallod in the desig-
nated openingin the water heater in placeof the factoryfur_
nishedvalve.
Forsafeoperationof the water heater,the relief valvemustnot
be removed from it'sdesignated opening or plugged. I
The temperature-pressure relief valvemustbe installed directly
intothe fittingofthewater heaterdesignated f or the reliefvalve.
Position the valvedownward and provide tubing sothat anydis-
chargewill exit onlywithin 6 inchesabove,or at any distance
belowthe structuralfloor.Be certainthat no contactis made
with anyliveelectricalpart.The discharge o pening mustnot be
Mocked or reduced in sizeunder anycircumstances. Excessive
length,over30 feet,or useof more than fourelbows cancause
restriction and reducethe discharge c apacity ofthe valve.
No valveor other obstruction isto be placedbetweenthe relief
valveand the tank. Do not connecttubing directlyto discharge
drainunless a 6" air gapisprovided. Toprevantbodilyinjury, h az-
ard to life,
or property damage,
the reliefvalvemustbe allowed
to discharge w ater in quantities should circumstances demand. I f
the discharge pipeisnot connected to a drainor othersuitable
means,the waterflowmaycause propertydamage.
The Discharge Pipe:
• Must not be smallerin size than the outlet pipesize of the
valve,or haveanyreducing couplings o r other restrictions.
• Mustnot be plugged or blocked.
i: Mustbe ofmateriallistedfor hot water distribution.
Must he installedso as to allow completedrainageof both
the temperature-pressurerelief valve, and the discharge
: pipe.
Mustterminate at an adequatedrain.
Mustnot haveany valvebetweenthe relief valveand tank.