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Safety Precautions
_WARNING I
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance cancauseDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,[
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assis-
tanceor consultyour localSears ServiceCenter fur further
nfurmation.
AWARNING
At thetime ofmanufacturethiswater heaterwasprovidedwith
a combinationtemperature-pressuresrelief valvecertitiedbya
nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat maintainsperiodic
inspectionof productionof listedequipmentor materials,as
meetingthe requirementsfor ReliefValvesandAutomaticGas
Shutoff DevicesforHot Water SupplySystems,and the latest
edition ofANSI Z21.22and the coderequirementsofASME.If
replaced,the valvemustmeet the requirementsoflocalcodas,
butnot lessthan acombinationtemperatureandpressurerelief
valvecertifiedasmeetingthe requirementsforReliefValvesand
AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySys_ms,
ANSI Z21.22by a nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat
maintainsperiodic inspectionofproductionof listedequipment
ormaterials.
The valvemust bemarkedwith a maximum setpressurenot
to exceedthe marked hydrostaticworkingpressureof the
water heater (150 Ibs./sq.in.) and a dischargecapacitynot
lessthan the water heater inputrate asshownon the model
rating plate.(Electricheaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415
equalBTU/Hr. rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useofa
temperature-pressurereliefvalvecomplyingwith ANSI Z21.22
andASME,mayrequireavalvemodel differentfromthe onefur-
nishedwiththewaterheater.
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirements mustbe satisfiedby
the installeror enduserof the water heaterwitha locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurerelief valveinstalledinthe desig-
nated openinginthe water heaterin placeofthe factoryfur-
nishedvalve.
Forsafeoperationofthe water heater,the reliefvalvemustnot
beremovedfrom it'sdesignatedopeningor plugged.
The temperature-pressurerelief valvemustbe installeddirectly
intothefittingoftbe water heaterdesignatedforthe reliefvalve.
Positionthe valvedownwardand providetubing sothat anydis-
chargewillexit onlywithin6 inchesabove,or at anydistance
below the structuralfloor.Becertainthat no contactismade
withanyliveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmustnot he
blockedor reducedin sizeunderany circumstances.Excessive
length,over30 feet,or useofmore than fourelbowscancause
restriction andreducethe dischargecapacityofthevalve.
No valveor otherobstructionistobe placedbetweenthe relief
valveand the tank. Do not connecttubing directlyto discharge
drainunlessa6"airgapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-
ardto life,or propertydamage,the relief valvemust he allowed
todischargewaterinquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If
the dischargepipeisnot connectedto a drainor othersuitable
means,thewaterflowmaycausepropertydamage.
The DischargePipe:
Must not be smallerin sizethan the outlet pipe sizeof
the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other
restrictions.
Mustnot bepluggedor blocked.
Mustbeofmateriallistedfor hot water distribution.
Must be installedso as to allow complete drainageof
both the temperature-pressurerelief valve,and the dis-
chargepipe.
Mustterminate at anadequatedrain.
Mustnothaveanyvalvebetweenthereliefvabeandtank.
AWARNING . I
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before remowng I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
_,WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature which will satisfyspaceheating,clotheswashing,
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and
_ermanently 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 localcode or state law requiring a certain tem-
)erature 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 such as a mixing valve, shall be used at
the hot water taps used bythese 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" sectioninthis manual.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water heater isequippedfor one type voltage
only.Check the rating plate near the bottom accesspanel
for the correct voltage. DO NOT usethis water heater
with anyvoltage other than the one shownon the model
rating plate. Failure to usethe correct voltage cancause
problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you haveanyques-
tionsor doubts consultyour electric company.
- AWARNING
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 insulationover the accesscoversor 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 usethis appliance if anypart of it hasbeen under
water. An electrical short or malfunction couldoccur.The
water heater shoud be rap aced.
_, CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must beaccomplishedin sucha manner
that ifthe tank or anyconnectionsshouldleak,the flowof
water will not causedamageto the structure. When such
locationscannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pansare avail-
able at your local SearsStore. Sucha drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is
the manufacturer or Searsto be heldliable for anywater
damage in connectionwith this water heater.
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