Kenmore 153.335863 Owner's Manual page 4

Safety Precautions
AWARNING
The water heater wi_talled must be prop- I
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I
Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the I
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of I
improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. J
AWARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com-
bustible construction are 0" at the sides and rear, 5" at the
front, and fl" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top
of the jacket is 14"
on most models. Note that
a lesser
dimension may
be allowed on some models. Refer to the
label on the water heater adjacent to the gascontrol valve
for all clearances.
I AWARN,NG I
Do not use this appl_of it has been under I
water. Immediately calka Sears Service Technician to I
inspectthe appliance and to replace the gascontrol or any I
part of the burner system which hasbeen under water. I
AWARNING J
Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items J
such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating
equipment.
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connectionsshould leak, the flow of
water will not cause damage to the structure. For this
reason, it is not advisableto install the water heater in an
attic or upper floor.When such locationscannot be avoid-
ed, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the
water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears
store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1½inch-
es 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.
AWARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gascan 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 (such as a
dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is pre-
sent, there will probably be an unusualsoundsimilar 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 isopen.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:
DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the
gaswater heater.
DO NOT put insulation over the gascontrol valve or gas
control valve/burner 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 labelsand materials affixed to the
water heater.
:allure to heed this will result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.