from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water. The smell is
the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor
to develop:
•
a concentration
of sulfate in the supply water.
•
little or no dissolved oxygen in the water.
•
a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater. (This
harmless bacteria is non-toxic to humans.)
•
an excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by
the corrosion protective action of the anode.
Smelly water may be eliminated
or reduced
in some water
heater models by replacing the anode(s) with one of less active
material, and then chlorinating
the water heater tank and all
hot water lines. Contact Sears Service for further information
concerning
an Anode
Replacement
Kit #9001453
and this
Chlorination
Treatment.
If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement
and
chlorination
treatment,
we can only suggest that chlorination
or aeration of the water supply be considered to eliminate the
water problem.
Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected.
By
doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.
"AIR"
In Hot Water Faucets
/
,
Explosion
Hazard
• Flammable
hydrogen
gases may be present.
• Keep all ignition sources
away from faucet when
turning on hot water.
HYDROGEN
GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for a long period of time
(generally
two weeks or more). Hydrogen
gas is extremely
flammable
and explosive.
To prevent the possibility of injury
under these conditions,
we recommend the hot water faucet,
located farthest away, be opened for several minutes before
any electdcal appliances 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 unusual
sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water
faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame
near the faucet at the time it is open.
High Temperature Shut Off System
This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shutoff
system.
This system works when high water temperatures
are present.
Turn "OFF" the entire gas supply to the water
heater. The high temperature shutoff is built into the gas control
valve. It is non-resettable.
If the high temperature
shutoff
activates, the gas control valve must be replaced. Contact your
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