Loading ...
Safety Precautions
AWARNING I
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenancecancauseDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUI_,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manualfor assis-[
tance or consultyourlocalSearsServiceCenter for further
nformation.
A,WARNING
At thetime ofmanu_cturethiswaterheaterwasprovidedwith
a combinationtemperature-pressuresreliefvalvecertifiedbya
nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratory that maintainsperiodic
inspectionofproductionof listedequipmentor materials,as
meetingthe requirementsfur ReliefValvesandAutomaticGas
ShutoffDevicesfur Hot Water SupplySystems,andthe latest
edition ofANSI Z21.22andthe coderequirementsofASME.I
replaced,_e valvemustmeet the requirementsoflocalcodes
butnot lessthana combinationtemperature and pressurerelie
valvecertifiedasmeetingtherequirementsfur ReliefValvesand
AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfur Hot Water SupplySystems,
ANSI Z2h22 by a nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat
maintainsperiodicinspec_onof productionoflistedequipment
or materials.
The valvemustbemarkedwith a maximum setpressurenot
to exceedthe marked hydrostaticworking pressureof the
water heater (150 Ibedsq.in.) and a dischargecapacitynot
lessthan thewater heater input rateas shownonthe model
rating plate.(Electricheaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415
equal BTU/Hr. rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthorit_whilemandating t_e useofa
temperature-pressurereliefvalvecomplyingwith ANSI Z2h22
andASME,mayrequirea valvemodeldifferentfromtheonefur-
nishedwiththewaterheater
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirements mustbe satlsliedby
the installeror enduserofthe water heaterwitha locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurereliefvalveinstalledin the desig-
natedopeningin the water heater in placeof the factoryfur-
nishedvalve.
Forsafeoperationofthe waterheater,the reliefvalvemustnot
beremovedfromit'sdesignatedopeningor plugged.
The temperature-pressurereliefvalvemustbe installeddi_.'tly
intothefittingofthewater heaterdesignatedfurthe reliefvalve.
Positionthe valvedownwardand providetubingsothatanydis-
chargewill exit onlywithin6 inchesabove,or at any distance
below the structuralfloor Becertainthat no contactismade
with anyliveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmust not be
blockedor reducedin sizeunder anycircumstances.Excessive
length,over30feet,or useof morethan fourelbowscancause
restriction andreducethedischargecapacityofthe valve.
No valveor otherobstructionisto beplacedbetweenthe relief
valveand the tank.Do nut connecttubing directlyto discharge
drainunlessa 6" airgapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-
ardto life,or propertydamage,the reliefvalvemustbeallowed
to dischargewater in quantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.
If the dischargepipe is not connectedto a drain or other
suitable means, the water flow may cause property
damage.
The DischargePipe:
Mustnot be smallerin sizethanthe outletpipesizeofthe
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other
restrictions.
Mustnotbe pluggedor Mocked.
Mustbeofmateriallistedforhot water distribution.
Must be installedsoas to allow complete drainageof
both the temperature-pressurerelief valve,and the dis-
chargepipe.
Mustterminate at an adequatedrain.
Mustnot haveanyvalvebetweenthe reliefvalveandtank
AWARNING J
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supply to the water heater isturned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
)erature which will satisfyspaceheating, clotheswashing,
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 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 local code or state lawrequiring a certain tem-
perature water at the hot water tap, then you must take
specialprecautions.In addition to usingthe lowest possi-
ble temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs,a means suchas a mixing valve, shall be used at
the hot water taps used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valvesare available at plumbingsupplyor
hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for
installationof the valves.Before changingthe factory set-
ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regulation"sectionin this manual.
AW_RN|NG
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water beat_r is_quipped for one type voltage
only.Check the rating i_ateineal;the bottom accesspanel
for the correct voltage_D_ NOT usethis water heater
with anyvoltage other"_han_theione shownon the model
rating plate. Failure to bse _he _'orrect voltagecan cause
problemswhich can res_llt ih DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY,OR PROPERT_ DAMA,GE. If you haveany ques-
tions or doubtsconsult]_our_ele_triccompany.
_,_S..,!,RNING
INSULATING JACKE Nhen installing an external
water heater insulation acket 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 instructions,and
safety related warning labelsand materials affixed to the
water heater.
_,WARNING
Do not usethis applianceif any part of it hasbeen under
water, An electrical short or malfunction couldoccur.The
water heater shouldbe rep aced.
2
_, CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner
that ifthe tank or anyconnectionsshouldleak, the flow of
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 SearsStore. Such a drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstancesis
i the manufacturer or Searsto be held liable for anywater
damagein connectionwith this water heater.
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...