Water Heater - Gas Water Heater User Manual

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 by at ieast 3 inches (76.2mm) in anydirection, or if the
appliance is installed in an alcove or closet,the entire floor must
be covered by the panel. Failure to heed thiswarning may result
in a fire 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 doubts or questionsat all, call your
gascompany_Failure to provide the proper amount of combus-
tion air can result in a fire or explosionand can cause DEATH,
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 excessof B0% may produce a 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 causecarbon monox-
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, consult your local SearsService Center or the gas
utitity for further information°
WARNING
I. The appliance and its individual shutoffvalve must be discon-
nected from the gassupplypiping systemduring any pressure
testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of '/_
pound-per square inch(3_5kPa).
2. The appliance must he isolatedfrom 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 vented to 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
construction are 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:Hydrogengas can be produced in a hot water
systemthat hasnot beenused for 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 opened for several
minutes at the kitchensinkbeforeany electrical appliances which
are connectedto the hot water system are used(such asa dish-
washeror washingmachine). If hydrogengasispresent,there will
probablybe an unusual soundsimilar to air escapingthrough the
pipe as the hot water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking
or open flamenearthe faucetat the time it is open°
WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS:When installing an external water heater
insulationjacket on a gaswater 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 and to 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 should leak, 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. Such a
drain pan must be not greater than 1'/_inches deep: have a mini-
mum length and width of at 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.