Safety Precautions - Kenmore 153.31206 Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions
AWARNING
nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_ OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. Referto this manual for assistance or
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_,WARNING
At the time of manufacture this water heater was providedwith
a combinationtemperature-pressures relief valve certified by a
nationallyrecognized testing laboratory that maintainsperiodic
inspectionof production of listed equipment or materials, as
meetingthe requirementsfur ReliefValvesand Automatic Gas
ShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,and the latest
editionof ANSI Z21.22 andthe code requirementsof ASME. If
replaced, the valve must meet the requirementsof localcedes,
but not lessthan a combinationtemperature andpressure relief
valvecerl_ed as meetingthe requirementsfur ReliefValvesand
Automatic Gas ShutoffDevicesfur Hot Water SupplySystems,
ANSI Z21.22 by a n_ionally recognized testinglaboratory that
maintainsperiodicinspectionof produc_onof listedequipment
or mateHal_
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressurenot
to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the
water heater (150 IbsJsq. in.) and a discharge capacity not
lessthan the water heater input rate as shownon the model
rating plate. (Electric h_ters - watts divided by 1000 x 3415
equal BTU/Hr. rate.)
Your localjurisdictional a uthority,while mandatingthe use of a
temperature-pressure relief valve complying with ANSI 7.21.22
and ASME, may require a valve model different from the one
furnishedwith the v_ter heatec
Compliancewith suchlocal requirementsmust be satisfiedby
the installeror enduser of the water heater with a locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressure relief valve installedin the desig-
nated openingin the water heater in place of the factory fur-
nishedvalve.
For safeoperationof tee water heater,the relief valvemust not
be removedfrom it'sdesignated openingor plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valvemust be installeddirectly
into the fitting of the water heater designatedfor the relief
valve. Positionthe valve downwardand providetubing so that
any discharge will exit onlywithin 6 inchesabove, or at any dis-
tance below the structuralflour. Be certain that no contact is
made with any liveelactric_ part. The discharge openingmust
not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances.
Excessive length,over 30 feet, or useof mere than four elbows
can causerestriction and reduce the discharge capacityof the
valve. "_
No valve or other obstructioniste be placedbetwean the relief
valve and the tank. Do not connecttubing directlyto discharge
drain unlessa 6" air gap is provided.To prevent bodilyinjury,
hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must be
allowedto dischargewater in quantities shouldcircumstances
demand. If the dischargepipeis not connectedto a drain or
other suitable means, the water flow may cause property
damage.
The DischargePipe:
• Must not be smaller in slze than the outlot plpe slze of th,
valve,or haveany reducingcouplingsor other restrictions.
Must not be pluggedor Mocked.
Must be of material listedfur hot water distribution.
• Must be installedso as to allow complete drainageof both
the_ re_va_ and the d_har_e pipe.
• Mustterminate at an adequate drain.
• Must not haveony valve betwean the teller valve ond tenlc
_,WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
t
A WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tam-
_erature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash-
ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people
are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water
than others. These include the elderly, children, the
infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone
using hot water in your home fits into one of these
groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a
certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then
you must take special precautions. In addition to using
the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies
tour hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve,
I shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people
or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufactur-
ers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
I "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water heater is equipped for
one type voltage
only. Check the rating plate near the bottom accesspanel
for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater
with any voltage other than the one shown on the model
rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause
problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any ques-
tions or doubts consultyour electric company.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulation jacket on an electric water
heater:
DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure ralief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulation over the access cover_ or any
access alias.
c. DO HOT cover or remove operating instructions, and
safety related warning labels and materials affixed to the
water heater.
AWARNING
DO not use this appliance if any part of it has been under
water. An electrical short or malfunction could occur.
The water heater should be replaced.
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that iftbe tank or any connections shouldleak, the flow of
water will not cause damage to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are avail-
_ble at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is
the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water
damage in connection with this water heater.