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WARNING
Improper installation, adiustment0alteration, serviceor mainte-
nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE_ Refer to this manual for assistance or
consultyour local SearsServiceCenter for further information.
WARNING
At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with
a combination temperature-pressure relief valve certified by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspection of production of listed equipment or materlars, as
meeting the requirements for Relief Valvesand Automatic Gas
ShutoffDevices for Hot Water Supply Systems,and the latest
edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME. If
replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes,
but not tess than a combination temperature and pressurerelief
valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves
and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply
Systems,ANSI Z2t.22 by a nationally recognized testing labo-
ratory that maintains periodic inspection of production o-flisted
equipment or materials.
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to
exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water
heater (150 Ibs_/sq.in.) and a discharge capacity not lessthan
the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating
plate. (Electric beaters - watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal
BTU/Hr. rate.)
Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the useof a
temperature-pressure relief valve compiyin_ with ANSI Z21.22
and ASME, may require a valve model di_erent from the one
furnishedwith the water heater.
Compliance wilh such local requirements must be satisfied by
the installer or end user of the water heater with a locally pre-
scribed temperature_pressurerelief valve installed in the desig-
nated opening in the water heater in place of the factory fur-
nishedvalve.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not
be removed from it'sdesignatedopening or plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valvemust be i-nstalleddirectly
into tee fitting of the water heater designated for the relief
valve. Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that
any discharge will exit only within 6 inches above, or at any
distance below the structural floor. Be certain that no contact
is made with any llve electrical part. The discharge opening
must not be blocked or reducedin size under any circum-
stances.Excessivelength, over 30 feet, or use of more than four
elbows can causerestriction and reduce the discharge capacity
of the valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the
relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to
discharge drain unlessa 6" air gap is provided. To prevent bod-
ily injur-y,hazard to llfe, or prO)pettydamage, therelief valve
must be allowed to discharge water in quantltles should cir-
cumstances demand. If the _]ischarge pipe is not connected to
a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may cause
property damage; ........
The Discharge Pipe:
--Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplingsor other r'estrictions°
--Must not be plugged or blocked.
--Must be of material listed for hot water distribution.
_Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the dlscbarge pipe.
--Must terminate at an adequate drain.
--Must not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
WARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This
water heater is equippedfor one type gasonly. Check lee model
rating platenear the gascontrol valvefor the correct gas.DO NOT
USETHIS WATER HEATERWITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE
ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.Failureto usethe
correct gascan causeproblemswhich can result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. If you have any
questionsor doubtsconsultyourgassupplieror local utdlty.
WARNING
Afirecanstartif combustiblematerialssuchasclothing,cleaning
materlals_or flammableliquidsareplacedagainstor nextto the
waterheater.
WARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHEREFLAMMABLELIQUIDS
(VAPORS)ARELIKELYTO BEPRESENTORSTORED(GARAGES,
STORAGE,AND UTILITYAREAS,ETC):Flammablellquids (such
asgasoline,solvents,propane(LP)or butane,etc.),all of which
emitflammablevapors,maybeimproperlystoredorusedin such
areas.Thegaswaterheaterpdot fightor mainburnercan Ignite
suchvapors,The resultingflashbackand firecancausedeathor
seriousburnstoanyoneinthearea,aswellaspropertydamage.
If installationin suchareasisyouronlyoption,thentheinstalla-
llonmustbeaccomplishedina waythat thepilotflameandmain
burnerflameare elevatedfrom theflooratleast18inches.While
thismay reducethe changesof flammablevaporsfrom a floor
spill being ignited,gasoffneand other flammablesubstances
shouldnever-bestoredor usedin thesameroomor areacontain-
inga gaswaterheateror otheropenflame or sparkproducing
appliance.
I_OTE:Flammablevaporsmay be drawnby air currentsfrom
otherareasofthestructuretothe appliance,
WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Waterheatersareintendedtopro-
duce hotwater.Water heatedtoa temperaturewhich willsatisfy
clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can
scaldand permanentlyinjure you uponcontact.Somepeople are
more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others°
Theseinclude the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/men-
tally handicapped. If anyone usinghot water in your home fits
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state Jaw
requiring a certain_temperaturewater at the hot water tap, then
you must lake specialprecautions. In addition to usingthe lowest
possibletemperature settin_ that satisfiesyour hot water needs,
sometype of temperingdewce, suchas a mixing valve, shouldbe
usedat the hot water tapsusedby these peopleor at the water
heater. Mixing valvesare available at plumbing supply or hard-
ware stores, l_ollowmanufacturersinstructions-for installation of
the valves.Beforechangingthe factorysetting on the thermostat,
readthe "Temperature Regulation"section in thismanual.
WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L,R)GAS WATER HEATER5]:
Propane(LR) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere be a leakin the
system, the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements, crawl
spaces,skirted areasunder mobile homes(even whenventilated),
c|osetsand areasbelow groundlevel will serveaspocketsfor the
accumulationof this gas.Beforeattempting to light or religbt the
water heater'spilot or turning on a nearbyetectrlcallight switch,
be absolutelysurethere isno accumulatedgasin the area°Search
for odor ofgas by sniffing at ground level in the vicinity of the
apphance.If-odor isdetected, follow stepsindicated at "ForYour
Safety"on the coverpageof thismanual then leave the premises.