Safety Precautions
_WARNING I
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can causeDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,[
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assis-
tanceor consultyour localSears ServiceCenter fur further
nfurmation.
AWARNING
At thetime ofmanufacturethiswater heaterwasprovidedwith
a combinationtemperature-pressuresrelief valvecertitiedbya
nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat maintainsperiodic
inspectionof productionof listed equipmentor materials,as
meetingthe requirements for ReliefValvesandAutomaticGas
Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,and the latest
edition of ANSI Z21.22and the coderequirements of ASME.If
replaced,the valvemustmeet the requirementsoflocalcodas,
butnot lessthan a combinationtemperatureandpressurerelief
valvecertifiedasmeetingthe requirementsforReliefValvesand
AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySys_ms,
ANSI Z21.22by a nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat
maintainsperiodic inspectionofproductionof listedequipment
ormaterials.
The valvemust be markedwith a maximum setpressurenot
to exceed the marked hydrostaticworkingpressureof the
water heater (150 Ibs./sq.in.) and a dischargecapacitynot
lessthan the water heater inputrate asshownon the model
rating plate.(Electricheaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415
equalBTU/Hr. rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useofa
temperature-pressurereliefvalvecomplyingwith ANSI Z21.22
andASME,mayrequireavalvemodel differentfromthe onefur-
nishedwiththewaterheater.
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirements mustbe satisfiedby
the installeror enduserof the water heaterwitha locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurerelief valveinstalledin the desig-
nated openingin the water heater in placeof the factoryfur-
nishedvalve.
Forsafeoperationofthe water heater,the relief valvemustnot
beremovedfrom it'sdesignatedopeningor plugged.
The temperature-pressurerelief valvemustbe installeddirectly
intothefittingoftbe water heaterdesignatedforthe reliefvalve.
Positionthe valvedownwardand providetubing sothat anydis-
chargewillexit onlywithin6 inchesabove,or at any distance
below the structuralfloor.Be certain that no contactis made
withanyliveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmustnot he
blockedor reduced in sizeunderany circumstances.Excessive
length,over30 feet,or useof more than four elbowscancause
restriction andreducethe dischargecapacityofthevalve.
No valveor other obstructionisto be placedbetweenthe relief
valveand the tank. Do not connecttubing directlyto discharge
drainunlessa 6"airgapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-
ardto life,or propertydamage,the relief valvemust he allowed
todischargewaterinquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If
the dischargepipeisnot connectedto a drainor othersuitable
means,the waterflowmaycausepropertydamage.
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.
Mustbeof material listedfor hot water distribution.
Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of
both the temperature-pressurerelief valve,and the dis-
chargepipe.
Mustterminate at an adequatedrain.
Mustnothaveanyvalvebetweenthereliefvabeandtank.
AWARNING . I
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before remowng I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
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.
_,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 includethe 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 is a 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 lowest possi-
ble temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at
the hot water taps used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supplyor
hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for
installationof the valves.Before changingthe factory set-
ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature
Regulation" sectioninthis manual.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water heater is equippedfor 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 voltage cancause
problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any ques-
tionsor doubts consultyour electric company.
- AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external
water heater insulation jacket on an electric water
heater:
a. DO NOT coverthe temperature-pressure relief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulation over the accesscoversor any
accessareas.
c. DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions,and
safety related warning labels and materials affixed to
the water heater.
_,WARNING [
Do not usethis appliance if anypart of it has been under
water. An electrical short or malfunction couldoccur.The
water heater shoud be rap aced.
_, CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must beaccomplishedin sucha manner
that if the tank or anyconnectionsshouldleak,the flowof
water will not causedamageto the structure. When such
locationscannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pansare avail-
able at your local Sears Store. Sucha drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is
the manufacturer or Searsto be heldliable for anywater
damage in connectionwith this water heater.
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