Safety Precautions - Kenmore 153.32562 Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions
AWARNING I
The water heater with draft hood installed must be prep-
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I
Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of
mproper operation, explosion or esphyxiat on.
•t WARN IN G
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible or non-combustible construction are I" at the
sidesand rear, 4" at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe.
Clearance from the top of the jacket is I8" on most mod-
els. Note that a lesser dimension may he allowed on some
models. Refer to the label on the water heater adjacent to
the ps control valve for all clearances.
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connections shouldleak, the flow of
water will not cause damage to the structure. _hen such
locations cannot he avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are avail-
able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be
not greater than I '/2inches deep, have a minimum length
and width of at least 2 inches greater than the water
heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate
drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.
Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to
be held liable for any water damage in connection with
this water heater.
a'WARNING I
Do not use this appnance if any part of it has been under I
water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to
inspect the appliance and to _place the gas control or any I
part of the burner system which has been under water. I
AWARNING
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 possi-
bility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the
hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the
kitchen sink before any electrical appliances which are
connected to the hot water system are used (suchas a dis-
hwasher 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.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulation jacket on a gas water heater:
• DO NOT cover the tempereture-pre_sure relief valve.
• DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the
gas water heater.
• DO HOT put insulation over the gas control valve or gas
control valvelburuer cover, or any access areas to the
burner.
• DO NOT let insulation around the gas water heater to
get within 8 inches of the floor (air must get to the
burner).
• 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.