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Safety Precautions
AWARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main-
tenance can cause death, serious bodily injury, or property
t damage. Refer to this manual for assistance or consult your
localSears Service Center for further information.
_!_WARNING
At the time ofmanufacture this water heater was providedwith a
combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspectionofproductionof listedequipmentor materials, as meet-
ingthe requirementsfor ReliefValvesand Automatic Gas Shutoff
Devicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,and the latest editionof
ANSI Z21.22 and the coderequirementsofASHE. If replaced, the
valvemust meet the requirementsoflocalcodes,butnot lessthan
a combination temperature and pressurerelief valve certified as
meeting the requirements for ReliefValvesand Automatic Gas
ShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,ANSI Z21.22 by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspectionofproductionof listedequipmentor materials.
The valve must be marked with amaximum set pressurenot
to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the
water heater (I 50 Ibs./sq.in.)and a discharge capacity not less
than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating
plate. (Electric heaters - watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal
BTUiHr. rate.)
Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the use of a
temperature-pressure relief valve complying with ANSI Z21.22
andASME, may require a valvemodel differentfrom the one fur-
nishedwith the water heater.
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirements must be satisfiedbythe
installeror end user ofthe water heater with a locallyprescribed
temperature-pressure reliefvalveinstalledin the designatedopen-
ingin the water heater in placeofthe factoryfurnished valve.
Forsafeoperation of the water heater,the relief valvemust not be
removed from it'sdesignatedopeningor plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly
intothe fitting ofthe water heater designatedfor the reliefvalve.
Position the valve downward and providetubing so that any dis-
charge will exit only within 6 inches above, or at any distance
belowthe structuralfloor.Be certain that no contactismade with
anyliveelectricalpart. The dischargeopeningmust notbe blocked
or reduced in sizeunder any circumstances.Excessivelength,over
30feet, or useof more than four elbowscan causerestrictionand
reducethe dischargecapacityof the valve.
No valve or other obstructionisto be placed between the relief
valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directlyto discharge
drain unless a 6" air gap isprovided.To preventbodily injury,haz-
ardto life,or property damage,the relief valvemust be allowedto
dischargewater inquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand. If the
dischargepipe isnot connectedto a drain or other suitablemeans,
the water flow may causepropertydamage.
The Discharge Pipe:
• Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplingsor other restrictions.
Must not be pluggedor blocked.
Must be of material listedfor hot water distribution.
Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge
pipe.
Must terminate at an adequate drain.
Must not have anyvalve between the relief valveand tank.
_(_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, serious bod-
ily injury, or property damage.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing,
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
physlcallylmentally 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 tem-
perature water at the hot water tap, then you must take
special precautions. In addition to using the 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 used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or
hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for
installation of the valves. Before changing the factory set-
ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regulation" section in this manual
_WARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water heater isequipped for one type voltage
only. Check the rating plate near the bottom access panel
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 questions or doubts
consult your electric company.
_WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulation jacket on an electric water
heater:
a. DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulation over the access covers or any
accessareas.
c. DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions, and
safety related warning labels and materials affixed to the
water heater.
_WARNING
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.
_CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: 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 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-
able at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan must be
_iped 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.
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