Safe Installation, Use And Service - Kenmore 153.331350 Use & Care Manual

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you
and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very
important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water
heater.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
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DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage
All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety
message and how to avoid the risk of injury.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires
businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed in the Act.
This product is certified to comply with a maximum weighted average of 0.25% lead content as required in some areas.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
Qualified Installer: A qualified installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing,
air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas
Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters. The qualified installer must also be familiar with the
design features and use of flammable vapor ignition resistant water heaters and have a thorough understanding of this
Installation and Operating manual.
Service Agency: A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing,
air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel
Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heaters. The service agency must also have a thorough
understanding of this Installation and Operating manual, and be able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the
service guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
Gas Supplier: The Natural Gas or Propane Utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning
appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of
gas piping up to and including the Natural Gas meter or Propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also
offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.
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