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AWARNING
nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_ OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. Referto thismanual for assistanceor
comultyourlucalSe_s ServiceCeoter forfurtber_
_,WARNING
At the timeof manufacturethis water heaterwasprovidedwith
a combinationtemperature-pressures relief valvecertifiedbya
nationallyrecognizedtesting laboratorythat maintainsperiodic
inspectionof productionof listed equipment or materials, as
meetingthe requirementsfurReliefValvesand Automatic Gas
ShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,and the latest
editionof ANSI Z21.22 andthe coderequirementsof ASME. If
replaced, the valvemust meet the requirementsof localcedes,
butnotlessthanacombinationtemperature andpressurerelief
valvecerl_ed asmeetingthe requirementsfur ReliefValvesand
Automatic GasShutoffDevicesfur Hot Water SupplySystems,
ANSI Z21.22 by an_ionally recognized testinglaboratorythat
maintainsperiodicinspectionofproduc_onoflistedequipment
or mateHal_
The valvemust be marked with amaximum setpressurenot
to exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressureof the
water heater (150 IbsJsq.in.) and a dischargecapacity not
lessthan the water heater input rate as shownon the model
rating plate. (Electric h_ters - watts divided by 1000x 3415
equal BTU/Hr. rate.)
Your localjurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useof a
temperature-pressurerelief valvecomplying with ANSI 7.21.22
and ASME, may requirea valvemodeldifferentfrom the one
furnishedwiththe v_ter heatec
Compliancewith suchlocal requirementsmust be satisfiedby
the installeror enduserof the water heaterwith a locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurereliefvalveinstalledinthe desig-
natedopeningin the water heater in placeofthe factory fur-
nishedvalve.
For safeoperationoftee water heater,the relief valvemust not
beremovedfrom it'sdesignatedopeningorplugged.
The temperature-pressurereliefvalvemustbe installeddirectly
into the fitting of the water heater designatedfor the relief
valve. Positionthe valvedownwardand providetubing so that
any dischargewill exit onlywithin 6 inchesabove,or at anydis-
tance below the structuralflour. Be certain that no contactis
madewith anyliveelactric_ part. The dischargeopeningmust
not be blockedor reduced in size under any circumstances.
Excessivelength,over30 feet,or useof mere than fourelbows
can causerestriction and reduce the dischargecapacityof the
valve. "_
No valveorother obstructioniste be placedbetweanthe relief
valveand the tank.Do not connecttubing directlyto discharge
drain unlessa 6" air gap isprovided.To prevent bodilyinjury,
hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must be
allowedto dischargewater inquantitiesshouldcircumstances
demand. If the dischargepipeis not connectedto a drainor
other suitable means, the water flow may cause property
damage.
The DischargePipe:
• Mustnot be smaller in slzethan the outlotplpeslze ofth,
valve,or haveany reducingcouplingsor other restrictions.
Must not bepluggedor Mocked.
Mustbe ofmaterial listedfur hot water distribution.
• Must be installedso asto allow complete drainageof both
the_ re_va_ andthed_har_epipe.
• Mustterminate at an adequate drain.
• Must not haveonyvalvebetwean the teller valveond tenlc
_,WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
t
A WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tam-
_erature which will satisfy space heating, 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
groups or if there isa local code 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
tour hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve,
I shall be used at the hot water taps usedby these people
or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at
plumbing supplyor hardware stores. Follow manufactur-
ers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
I "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water heater isequipped 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 shown on the model
rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause
problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you haveany ques-
tions or doubts consultyour electric company.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulation jacket on an electric water
heater:
DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure ralief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulation over the accesscover_ or any
access alias.
c. DO HOT cover or remove operating instructions, and
safety related warning labelsand materials affixed to the
water heater.
AWARNING
DO not use this appliance if any part of it hasbeen under
water. An electrical short or malfunction could occur.
The water heater should be replaced.
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner
that iftbe tank or any connections shouldleak, the flow of
water will not cause damage to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pansare avail-
_ble at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is
the manufacturer or Searsto be held liable for any water
damage inconnection with this water heater.