Manual

Safety Precautions
•,WARNING I
Improperinstallation,ad_ alteration,serviceor mainte-I
nance can causeDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR
PROPERTYDAMAGE Referto thismanualfor assistanceor
consultyourlocalSearsServiceCont_ for further nformation.
A,WARNING
At thetime ofmanufacturethiswaterheaterwasprovidedwith
a combinationtemperature-pressuresrelief valvecertifiedbya
nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratory that maintainsperiodic
inspectionof productionof listedequipmentor materials,as
meetingthe requirements for ReliefValvesandAutomaticGas
ShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,and the latest
editionofANSI Z2h22 and the coderequirementsofASME.If
replaced,the valvemustmeet the requirementsof localcedes,
butnotlessthan a combinationtemperatureandpressurerelief
valvecertifiedasmeetingthe requirementsfor ReliefValvesand
AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,
ANSI Z21.22by a nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat
maintainsperiodic inspectionofproductionoflistedequipment
ormaterials.
The valvemustbemarked with a maximum setpressurenot
to exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressureof the
water heater (150 Ibs./sq.in.) and a dischargecapacitynot
lessthan the water heater inputrate as shownonthe model
rating plate. (Electric heaters, watts dividedby 1000x 3415
equalBTUIHr. rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useof a
temperature-pressurereliefvalvecomplyingwith ANSI Z21.22
and ASME,mayrequire a valvemodeldifferentfrom the one
furnishedwiththe water heater.
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirementsmust be satisfiedby
the installeror enduserof the water heaterwith a locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurereliefvalveinstalledin the desig-
natedopeningin the water heater in placeofthe factoryfor-
nishedvalve.
Forsafeoperationof the waterheater,the relief valvemustnot
beremovedfromit'sdesigeai_lopeningor plugged.
Thetemperature-pressurerelief valvemustbe installeddirectly
into the fitting of the water heater designatedfor the relief
valve.Fos_on the valvedownwardand providetubingsothat
any dischargewiltexit onlywithin 6 inchesabove,or at any dis-
tence belowthe structuralfloor.Becertain that nocontactis
madewith anyliveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmust
not be blockedor reducedin sizeunder anycircumstances.
Excessivelength,over30 feet,or useof more than fourelbows
cancauserestriction and reducethe dischargecapacityof the
valve.
No valveor otherobstructionisto beplacedbetweenthe relief
valveand the tank.Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge
drain unlessa 6" air gap is provided.To preventbodilyinjury,
hazardto llfe,or propertydamage,the relief valvemustbe
allowedto dischargewater in quantitiesshouldcircumstances
demand.If the dischargepipe is not connectedto a drainor
other suitable means, the water flow may cause property
damage.
The DischargePipe:
• Mustnot be smallerinsizethan the outletpipesizeofthe
valve,or haveany reducingcouplingsor otherrestrictions.
Mustnot be pluggedor blocked.
Mustbe of material listedfor hot water distribution.
Mustbe installedso asto allow completedrainageofbeth
thetemperature-pressurereliefvadve,andthedischargepipe.
Mustterminate at anadequatedrain.
Mustnot haveanyvalvebetween the relief valveandtank.
AWARNING J
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supplyto the water heater is turned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
_,WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to producehot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature which will satisfyspaceheating, clothes wash-
ing, 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 include the elderly, children, the
infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone
using hot water in your home fits into one of these
groupsor ifthere is a localcode or state law requiring a
certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then
you must take special precautions. In addition to using
the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies
your hot water needs, a means suchas a mixing valve,
shallbe usedat the hot water taps usedby these people
or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at
plumbingsupplyor hardware stores. Follow manufactur-
ers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changingthe factory sett!ng on the thermostat, read the
Temperature Regulation sectionin this manual.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: Thiswater heater is equippedfor one type voltage
only.Check the rating plate near the bottom accesspanel
for the correct voltage. DO NOT usethis water heater
with any voltageother than the one shownon the model
rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause
problemswhich canresult in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you haveanyques-
tionsor doubtsconsultyour electric company.
..... AWARN, ING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater i_Ul_tion jacket on'an electric water
heater:
a. DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulation over the accesscoversor any
accessareas.
c. DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions,and
safetyrelated warning labelsand materials affixedto the
water heater.
_,WARNING
Do not usethis appliance if anypart of it hasbeen under
water. An electrical short or malfunction could occur.
The water heater shouldbe replaced.
A 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 causedamageto the structure.When such
locationscannot be avoided, a suitabledrain pan should
be installedunder the water heater. Drain pansare avail-
able at your local Sears Store. Sucha drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstancesis
the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water
damage in connectionwith thiswater heater.