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WARNING
Thiswaterheatermust not be installed directly on carpeting.
Carpetin_ must be protected by a metal or woodpanel beneatl_
the appliance extendin_ beyond the full width and depth of the
appliance byat ieast 3 inches (76.2mm) in anydirection, or if the
appliance is installedin an alcove or closet,the entire floor must
be covered by the panel.Failure to heed thiswarning may result
in afire hazard.
WARNING
A gaswater heater cannot operate properly without the correct
amount of air for combustion°Do not install in a confined area
suchasa closet, unless_ou provideair asshownin the "Locating
TEe New Water Heater section°Never obstruct the flow of ven-
tilation air. If you have any doubtsor questionsat all, call your
gascompany_Failure to provide the proper amount of combus-
tion air can result in a fire or explosionand can causeDEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
WARNING
If this water heater will be usedin beauty shops,barber shops,
cleanln_ establishments,or self-service laundries with dry clean-
ing equipment, it is imperative that lhe water heater or water
heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be
taken from ouLsidetheseareas. Referto the "Locating The New
Water Heater" sectionof this manualand alsothe latestedition of
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.t, also referred to as
NFPA54 for specificsprovidedconcerningair required.
WARNING
VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper,whether it is operated ther-
mally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper
draftingof the water heater.
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers:Gas-fired water heatershav-
ing thermal efficiency in excessofB0% may producea relatively
low flue gas temperature. Such temperatures may not be high
enough to properly open thermally operated vent dampers.Tl_is
woula causespillage of flue gasesandmay causecarbonmonox-
ide poisoning.
Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying
with the |atest edition of American National Standard ANSI
Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively,cover electrically and
mechanically actuated vent dampers)°Before installation of any
vent damper, consultyour local SearsService Center or the gas
utitity for further information°
WARNING
I. The appliance and its individual shutoffvalve must bediscon-
nected from the gassupplypiping systemduring any pressure
testing of the gas system at test pressuresin excess of '/_
pound-per square inch(3_5kPa).
2. Theappliance must heisolatedfrom the gassupplypiping sys-
tem by closingits individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressuretesting of the gas supplypiping systemat tesl pres-
suresequaSor lessthan '/2poundper squareinch(3_5kPa).
WARNING
SOotbuitd_i_pindicatesa pi-0blemthat requires correction before
sooting can result in a fire or explosion causing DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE_
WARNING
The water heater with draft hood installed must be properly
vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate
the water heater unlessit is ventedto the outdoorsand hasade-
quate air supply to avoid risksof improper operation, explosion
or asphyxiatlon_
WARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present a serious
heatth riskor asphyxiation.
WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay occur
if air for combustioncontainscertain chemical vapors°Spray can
propellants, cleaning solvents,refrigerator and air conditioner
refrigerants, swimming pool cheml'cals, calcium and sodium
chloride, waxes, bleach, and processchemicalsare typical com-
poundswhich are potentlally corrosive°
WARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and combustible
constructionare 1" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the front, and 6"
from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 18"
on most models. Note that a lesserdimension may be allowed
on some models.Gas water heaters acceptable for useon com-
bustible floors in an alcoveor closeL Refer to the label on the
water heateradjacent to the gascontrol vaive for ali clearances.
WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS:Hydrogengascan be producedin a hot water
systemthat hasnotbeenusedfor a longperiod of time (generally
two weeks or more). Hydrogen gasis extremely flammable and
explosive_To prevent the possibilityof injury under these condi-
tions, we recommendthe hot water faucet be openedfor several
minutes at the kitchensinkbeforeany electricalappliances which
are connectedto the hot water systemare used(such asa dish-
washeror washingmachine).If hydrogengasispresent,there will
probablybe an unusual soundsimilar to air escapingthroughthe
pipeas the hot water faucetisopened.There must be no smoking
or open flamenearthe faucetat the time it isopen°
WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS:When installing an external water heater
insulationjacketon agaswater heater:
a_ DO NOT coverthe temperature-pressure relief valve°
b. DO NOT put insulationover any part of the top of the gas
water heater.
c. DO NOT put insulation over the gascontrol valve or gascon-
trol valve/burner cover,or any accessareas to the burner.
d. DO NOT let insulation around the gas water heater to get
within 8 inchesof the floor (air must get to the burner).
e. DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions,and safety
related warning labels and materials affixed to the water
heater.
Failure to heed this will result in the possibility of a fire or
explosion.
WARNING
Do not usethis appliance if any part of it hasbeen under water.
Immediately call a SearsServiceTechnician to insp.ecttee appli-
ance andto replacethe gascontrol or any part of the burner sys-
tem which hasbeenunder water.
CAUTION
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK:Installation of the water
heater must be accomplished in such a re;inner lhat if tEi_tank Or
any connections shouldleak, the flow of water will not cause
damage to the structure. When such locations cannot be avoid-
ed, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water
heater. Drain pansare available at your local Searsstore. Sucha
drain pan must be not greater than 1'/_inchesdeep: have amini-
mum length and width ofat least2 inchesgreater than the water
heater dimensionsand must be piped to an adequate drain° The
pan must not restrict combustion air flow. Under no circum-
stances is the manufacturer or Sears to be hetd liable for any
water damagein connectionwith this water heater.