Water Heater User Manual

Safety Precautions
AWARNING I
improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenancecancauseDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_,I
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assis-
tanceor consultyourlocalSearsServiceCenter for further
nformation.
AWARNING
At the time ofmanufacturethiswaterheaterwasprovidedwith
a combinationtemperature-pressuresrelief valvecertifiedbya
nationallyrecognizedtesting laboratorythat maintainsperiodic
inspectionof productionof listedequipmentor materials,as
meeting the requirementsfor ReliefValvesand AutomaticGas
Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,andthe latest
edition of ANSI Z21.22andthe coderequirementsof ASME. If
replaced,thevalvemust meet the requirementsof localcodes,
butnotlessthan a combinationtemperatureand pressurerelief
valvecertifiedasmeetingthe requirements forRelinfValvesand
AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,
ANSI Z21.22by a nationally recognizedtesting laboratorythat
maintains periodic inspectionofproductionof listedequipment
or materials.
The valvemust be markedwith a maximum set pressurenot
to exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressureof the
water heater (150 Ibs./sq.in.) and a dischargecapacitynot
lessthan the water heater inputrate asshownon the model
rating plate. (Electric heaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415
equalBTU/Hr. rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useof a
temperature-pressure reliefvalvecomplyingwith ANSI Z21.22
andASME,mayrequireavalvemodeldifferentfromthe onefur-
nlsfiedwiththe waterh0_ter.
Compliancewith suchlocal requirements must be satisfiedby
the installeror enduserofthe water heaterwith a locallypre-
iscribedtemperature-pressurerelief valveinstalledinthe desig-
nated openingin the water heater in placeof the factoryfur-
nisfiedvalve.
Forsafeoperationofthewater heater,the relief valvemustno
be removedfromit'sdesignatedopeningor plugged.
The temperature-pressurerelief valvemustbe installeddirectly
intothe fittingofthe water heaterdesignatedfor the relief valve.
Positionthevalvedownwardandprovidetubing sothat any dis-
chargewill exit onlywithin 6 inchesabove,or at any distance
belowthe structuralfloor.Becertain that no contactis made
with anyliveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmust not be
blockedor reduced in sizeunderanycircumstances.Excessive
length,over30 feet,or useof morethan four elbowscancause
restrictionandreducethedischargecapacityofthe valve.
No valveor otherobstructionisto beplacedbetweenthe relief
valveandthe tank.Do notconnecttubing directlyto discharge
drainunlessa6" airgapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-
ardto life,or propertydamage,the reliefvalvemustbe allowed
todischargewaterinquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If
thedischargepipeisnot connectedto a drainor other suitable
means, the water flow may cause property
damage.
The DischargePipe:
Must not be smaller in sizethan the outlet pipe sizeof
the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other
restrictions
Mustnot be pluggedor blocked.
Mustbe of material listedfor hotwater distribution.
Must be installed so as to allow complete drainageof
both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the
dischargepipe.
Mustterminate at an adequatedrain.
Mustnot haveanyvalvebetween the relief valveand tank.
I AWARNING _]
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned I
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. J
_,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 include the 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 local code or state law requiring a certain tem.
_erature water at the hot water tap, then you must take
specialprecautions.In addition to usingthe lowestpossi-
ble temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means suchas a mixing valve, shall be used at
the hot water taps usedby these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are availableat plumbing supplyor
hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for
installationof the valves.Beforechangingthe factory set-
ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regularon" secton n this manua.
_,WARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type voltage
only.Check the rating plate near the bottom accesspanel
for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater
with any voltage other than the one shownon the model
rating plate. Failure to usethe correct volta..gecan cause
problemswhich ca'T_r_s'0Rin-"DE'_, _'_RIOUS BODILY
INJURY,OR PROP_ERT.Y_D_JLFou haveany ques-
tionsor doubts consultyourelectric company.
• ,WARNIJEIG- ,- '
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing anexternal
water heater ins_ff'T_'e_ctric water
heater:
a. DO NOT coverthe temperature-pressure relief valve;
b. DO NOT put inr_at_n._J_leeess_covers_or any
access areas.
c. DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions,and
safetyrelated warning labelsand materials affixed to the
water heater.
I AWARNING
Do not usethis appliance if any part of it hasbeen under
water. An electrical short or malfunction couldoccur.The
water heater shouldbe replaced.
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner
that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, 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 Sears Store. Such a drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstancesis
the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water
damagein connectionwith this water heater.