Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.33298 - Manual (Page 4)

Safety Precautions (cont’d)
A WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and com­
bustible construction are 0" at the sides and rear, 5" at the
front, and 0" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of
the jacket is i 2". Provide 24 inches front clearance for ser­
vicing and adequate clearance between the jacket top &
ceiling for servicing the flue area, (See Figure I), Refer to
the label on the water heater adjacent to the gas control
valve for all clearances.
A WARNING
Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible
or immediately detectible. However, over a period of time
a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions
which can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. Call a Sears Service Technician or
contractor to replace a flooded water heater. Do not
attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!
A WARNING
Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items
such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating
equipment.
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of
water will not cause damage to the structure. For this
reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an
attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoid­
ed, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the
water heater. Such a drain pan must be not greater than
I‘A inches deep, have a minimum length and width of at
least 2 inches greater than the water heater dimensions
and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must
not restrict combustion air flow.
A WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for a long period of
time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is
extremely flammable and explosive. To prevent the possi­
bility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the
hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the
kitchen sink before any electrical appliances which are
connected to the hot water system are used (such as a
dishwasher or washing machine). If hydrogen gas is pre­
sent, there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air
escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is
opened. There must be no smoking or open flame near
the faucet at the time it is open.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external water
heater insulation jacket on a gas water heater:
• DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
• DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the gas
water heater.
• DO NOT put insulation over the gas control vdve or gas
control valve/burner cover, or any access areas to the
burner.
• DO NOT let insulation around the gas water heater to get
within 8 inches of the floor (air must get to the burner).
• DO NOT remove operating instructions, ^d safety relat­
ed warning labels and materials affixed to the water
heater.
• DO obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears
for placement on the jacket directly over the existing
labels.
Failure to heed this will result in the possibility of a fire or
explosion.