Awarning, Warning, Caution – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.336261 User Manual
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AWARNING
Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury,
Instruction manual must remain
with water heater,
ADÂNGER
Water
temperature
over
125°F
(52°C)
can
cause
severe
burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children,
the
elderly,
and
the
physically
or
mentally
disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel
water
before
bathing
or
showering.
Temperature
limiting
valves
are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
A
warning
Fire or Explosion Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance,
Avoid ail ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
Use only gas shown on rating plate.
Maintain
required
clearances
to
combustibles.
Keep ignition sources away from faucets after
extended period of non-use.
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater,
W
AWARNING
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
risk of fire:
•Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
•Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
^WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Overheated water can cause
watertank explosion.
Properly
sized
temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be
installed
in
opening
provided.
A
warning
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
' Install vent system in accordance with
codes.
' Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged.
' High altitude orifice mustbe installed for
operation above 3,300 feet (1,006 m)
(or above 5,500 (1,676 m) feet for high
altitude models).
' Do not operate if soot buildup.
' Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket.
' Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near waterheater.
' Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
CAUTION
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Inspect and replace anode.
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
• Be alert for thermal expansion.
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.