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Watertemperatureover125°F
(52°C)cancausesevereburns
instantlyresultinginsevereinjury
ordeath
Children,the elderly,andthe
physicallyor mentallydisabled
areathighestriskforscaldinjury.
Fee/waterbeforebathingor
showering
Temperaturelimitingvalvesare
available
Readinstructonmanualforsafe
temperaturesetting
Thetemperature-pressurereliefvalvemustbe manually
operatedatleastoncea year.Cautionshouldbetakento
ensurethat(1)nooneisinfrontoforaroundtheoutletofthe
temperature-pressurereliefvalvedischargeline,and(2)the
watermanuallydischargedwillnotcauseanybodilyinjuryor
propertydamagebecausethewatermaybeextremelyhot.
Ifaftermanuallyoperatingthevalve,itfailstocompletelyreset
andcontinuesto releasewater,immediatelyclosethecold
waterinlettothewaterheater,followthedraininginstructions,
andreplacethetemperature-pressurereliefvalvewitha new
one.
HOT WATER
OUTLET COLD WATER
_l INLET
\
SHUTOFF
VALVE
DRAFT NeOD
TEMPERATURE PRESSU RE
RELIEF VALVE
(OPTIONAL TOP T& P RELIEF
VALVE NOT SHOWN}
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with
water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning
"ON" gas to the water heater.
To fill the water heater with water:
• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater.
• Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must beleft open when
the water heater is in use.
To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
• Check all water piping and connections for leaks. Repair
as needed.
Venting
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
• Vent dampers must be certified
ir_accordance with ANSI Z21 68
• Vent damper must permit proper
drafting ofwater heater.
•.::.'_:._ t_':.:,, • InstallproperJysizedventing.
_i_.i_!:_.ii:._;:_:4:':_[:"_'¢:_:LE"_" outdoors.D°not install without venting
• De not install without drafthood.
_..a_._t_ _ _,. • If common vented h_stall in
I11 accordance with NFPA 54
" * Be afar for obstructed or deterio-
rated vent system to avoid
serious injury or death
Breathing carbon mono×ide can cause brain damage or
death Always read and understand nstruction manual
D!SHCARGE PIPE
FIGURE16.
Filling the Water Heater
Property Damage Hazard
. Avoid water heater damage.
. Fill tank with water before operating
VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operated
thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper
drafting of the water heater.
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water heaters
having thermal efficiency in excess of 80% may produce a
relatively low flue gas temperature. Such temperatures may
not be high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
dampers. This would cause spillage of the flue gases and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying
with the current edition of the 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 Sears Service Center or
the local gas supplier for further information.