Kenmore POWER MISER 153.339210 HA Owner's Manual page 3

Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious Injury
blstruction manual must [emain
with water heater
_LJ_ Fire Hazard
_,_, For continued protection against
risk of fire;
_., ,Do not install water heater on
W _v I carpeted floor.
_ ,Do not operate water heater if
, _ j flood damaged
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly result ng in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentalJy dJsabted
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting
Fire or Explosion Hazard
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids n the vicinity of this or any other
appliance
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure
• Use only gas shown on rating plate.
• Maintain required clearances to combustibles
• Keep ignition sources away from faucets after
,- extended period of non-use.
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater
Explosion Hazard
• Overheated water can cause
water tank explosion
• Properly sized tempeature
end pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
O
• install vent system in accordance with
codes
• Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged
• High altitude orifice mustbe installed for
operation above 3,300 feet (1,006 m)
(or above 5500 (I ,676 m) feet for high
altitude models)
, ; ° Do not operateifsoot buildup.
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket.
° Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater
° Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are availa b/e
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Inspect and replace anode
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operat on
• Be alert for thermal expansion
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.
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