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Safety Precautions
_,WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance cancauseDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assis-
tanceor consultyour localSearsServiceCenter for further
information.
_,WARNING
At thetime ofmanufacturethis waterheaterwasprovidedwith
a combinationtemperature-pressuresrelief valvecertlfledby a
nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat maintainsperiodici
inspectionof productionof listedequipmentor materials, as
meetingthe requirementsfor ReliefValvesand AutomaticGas
ShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,andthe latest
edition ofANSI Z21.22andthe coderequirementsofASME.If
replaced,the valvemustmeet the requirements oflocalcodes,
but not lessthana combinationtemperatureand pressurerelief
valvecertifiedasmeeting therequirementsfor ReliefValvesand
AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,
ANSI Z21.22 bya nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat
maintainsperiodic inspectionof productionoflistedequipment
ormaterials.
The valvemust be markedwith a maximum setpressurenot
to exceed the marked hydrostaticworkingpressureof the
water heater (150 Ibsdsq.in.) and a dischargecapacitynot
lessthan the water heaterinput rate asshownon the model
rating plate.(Electricheaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415
equalBTU/Hr. rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useofa
!temperature-pressurerelief valvecomplyingwithANSI Z21.22
andASME,mayrequireavalvemodel differentfromthe onefur-
nishedwiththewaterheater.
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirements must besatisfiedby
theinstalleror enduserofthe water heaterwith a locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurerelief valveinstalledinthe desig-
natedopeningin the water heaterin placeof the factoryfur-
nishedvalve.
Forsafeoperationofthe waterheater,the relief valvemustnot
beremovedfromit'sdesignat..edopeningor plugged.
The temperature-pressurerebelvalvemustbe installeddirecdy
intothefittingofthe waterheaterdesignatedforthe reliefvalve.
Positionthe valvedownwardandprovidetubingsothat anydis-
chargewill exit onlywithin 6 inchesabove,or at any distance
belowthe structuralfloor.Be certainthat nocontact ismade
withanyliveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmust not be
blockedor reduced in sizeunderany circumstances.Excessive
length,over30feet,or useof morethan four elbowscancause
restrictionandreducethedischargecapacityofthevalve.
No valveor otherobstructionisto beplacedbetweenthe relief
valveandthe tank.Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge
drainunlessa 6"airgapisprovided,Topreventbodilyinlury,haz-
ardto life,or property damage,therelief valvemustheallowed
todischargewaterinquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If
the dischargepipeisnot connectedto a drainor othersuitable
means, the water flow may cause property
damage.
The DischargePipe:
• Mustnotbesmallerin sizethan the outletpipesizeofthe
valve,or haveanyreducingcouplingsor otherrestrictions.
Mustnot bepluggedor blockod.
Mustbeof materiallistedfor hot water distribution.
Mustbe installedsoasto allowcompletedrainageofboth
the temperature-pressurerelief valve,and the discharge
pipe.
Mustterminateat an adequatedrain.
Mustnot haveanyvalvebetweenthe reliefvalveandtank.
_,WARNING . 1
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before remowngi
any accesspanels or servicing the water heater, make|
sure the e!ectrical supply to the water heater is turned/
"OFF". Fadure to do this could result in DEATH_ SERI-|
OUS BODILY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature whichwill satisfy spaceheating, clotheswashing,
dish washing, and other saniUzing needs can scald and
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are
more likelyto be permanently injured by hot water than
others. These includethe elderly,children, the infirm, or I
physicallylmentally 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
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 availableat_plumbingsupplyor
hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instr_,ctionsfor
installationof the valves.Beforechangingthe factory set-
ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regulation" sectionin thismanual.
.... _, WARNING
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 use this water heater
with any voltageother than the one shownon the model
rating plate. Failure to usethe correct voltagecan cause
problemswhich can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you haveany ques-
tionsor doubtsconsultyourelectric 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 insulationover the accesscoversor any
access areas.
c. DO NOT cover or remove operating instructmns,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 malfunctioncouldoccur.The
water heater shouldbe replaced.
_, CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner
that if the 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 circumstances is
the manufacturer or Searsto be held liable for any water
damage in connectionwith this water heater.
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