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Safety Precautions
AWARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenancecancauseDEATH, SERIOUSBODILY INJUR_,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assis-
tunce or consultyour localSearsServiceCenter for further
information.
A WARNING
At the b.'_. of manufacturethis waterbeaterwasprovldedwi_
a €.ombmationtempemtu.r_pressures reliefvalvecertifiedbya
nationallyrecognized testing laboratorythat maintains periedic
inspection of production of listedequipmentor materials, as
meetingthe requirementsfor ReliefValvesandAutomaticGas
ShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,and the latest
ed'_onofANSI 7.21.22andthecoderequirementsofASME.If
replaced,the valvemust.meetthe mqulrementsoflocalcedes,
but notlessthanacombinationtemperatureandpressurerelief
valvecertifiedasmeetingtherequirementsfor ReliefValvesand
AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,
ANSI Z21.22bya nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat
rmuntalasperiodicinspec_onofproductionoflistedequipment
or material_
The valvemustbemarkedwith a maximum setpressurenot
to exceedthe marked hydrostaticworkingpressure of the
water heater (150 IbsJsq.in.) and a dischargecapacitynot
lessthan tile water heater inputrate asshownon the n_odel
rating plate.(Electricheaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415
equal BTU/Hr. rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useof a
temperature-pressurereliefvalvecomplyingwith ANSI Z21.22
andASME,mayrequire avalvemodeldifferentfrom theonefur-
nishedwiththewaterheater,
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirementsmust besatisfiedby
the installeror enduserof tile waterbeater with a Ira:allypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurereliefvalveinstalledin the desig-
nated openingin the water heater in placeof the factoryfur-
nisbedva/se.
Forsafeoperatianofthe waterheater,the reliefvalvemustnot
beremovedfrom it'sdesignatedopeningorplugge(L
.The. temperature-pressurere|iefv_e mat beinstalleddirectly
mto thefiUingoftbewaterheaterdesignatedferthereliefvalve.
Positionthe valvedownwardandprovidetubing sothat anydis-
cbe_,ewill exit onlywithin6 inchesabove,or at anydistance
belowthe structuralfloor.Be certainthat no contactismade
withanyliveelectricalpart.Thedischa_eopeningmust not be
blockedor reducedin sizeunderanycircumstance_Excessive
length,over30 feet,or useofmore than fourelbowscancause
restrictionandreducethe dischargecapacityof thevalve.
No valveor otherobstructionistu beplacedbetweenthe relief
valveandthe tank.Do notconnecttubing directlyto discharge
drainunlessa6"airgapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-
ardto life,or propertydamage,the reliefvalvemustbeallowed
to d'.l_,bargewater!nquantitiesshoulddrcumstancasdemand.If
the d_chargepipemnotconnectedto a drainor othersuitable
means, the water flow may cause property
damage.
The DischargePipe:
• Mustnot be smallerinsizethan the outlotpipesizeof the
valve,or haveanyreducingcouplingsor otherrestrictfon_
• Mustnot be pluggedor blocked.
• Mustbe ofmaterial listedfor hot waterdistribution.
• Mustbe instal/edsoaste al/ow completedreinageofheth
the temperature-pressurereliefvalve,and the discharge
pipe.
• Must terminateat anaslequatedroin.
• Mustnot haveanyvalvebotweenthe relief valveandtank.
I
I AWARNING I
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing{
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the e!ectncal supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". Fmlure to do this could result in DEATH, SERi- {
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I
_,WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature whichwill satisfyspaceheating, clothes washing,
dish washing, and other sanitlzmg needs can scald and
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are
more likely to be permanently injured by hot wafer than
others. These includethe 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 isa localcode or state law requiring a certain tem-
perature water at the hot water tap, then you must take
specmiprecautions,in addition to usingthe lowest possi-
ble temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at
the hot water taps usedby these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valvesare availableat plumbingsupplyor
hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for
insta/latlon of the valves.Before changingthe factory set-
ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regulation"sectionin this manual.
&WARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: Thiswater heater isequippedfor one type voltage
only.Checkthe ratmg plate near the bottom accesspanel
for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater
with anyvoltage other than the one shownon the model
rating plate. Failure to usethe correct voltage can cause
problemswhich can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJUR_,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you haveany ques-
tions or doubtsconsultyour electric company.
A, WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulation jacket on an electric water
heater:
a. DO NOT coverthe temperature-pressure relief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulation over the accesscoversor any
access areas.
c. DO NOT cover or remove operating instroctions,and
safety related warning labelsand materials affixed to the
water heater.
AWARNING
Do not usethis applianceif any part of it hasbeen under
water. An electrical short or malfunction couldoccur.The
water heater shouldbe replaced.
• ,CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner
that ifthe tank or anyconnectionsshouldleak, the flowof
water will not causedamage to the structure. When such
locationscannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installedunder the water heater. Drain pansare avail-
able at your local Sears Store. Such a droJnpan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is
the manufacturer or Searsto be held liable for any water
damage in connectionwith this water heater.
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