Safety Precautions - Kenmore POWER MISER 9 153.337163 Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions
A'WARNING 1
The water heater with draft hood installed must be prep-
erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.
Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the
outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of I
improper operation, explosionor asphyxiation, l
AWARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustibleconstruction are I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the
front, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top
of the jacket is 18" on most models. Note that a lesser
dimension may be allowed on some models. Refer to the
label on the water heater adjacentto the gascontrol valve
for all clearances.
A, CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAI_ Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow
of water will not causedamage to the structure. For this
reason, it is not advisableto install the water heater in an
attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be
avoided, a suitable drain pan should he installed under
the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local
Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than
1I/2 inchesdeep, have a minimum length and width of at
least 2 inchesgreater 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 connectionwith this water heater.
A, WARNING
Do not use this appliance if any part of it hasbeen under
water. Immediately call a_ears Service Technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any
part of the burner systemwh ch hasbeen under water.
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 vnll probably be an unusualsound 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 insulationjacket on a gaswater heater:
DO NOT cover the temperature.pressure relief wive.
DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the
gaswater heater.
DO NOT put insulationever the gascontrol valve or gas
control valve/burner cover, or any access areas to the
burner.
DO NOT let insulation around the gaswater 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 alT_ed to the
water heater.
! Failure to heed this will result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.
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