Kenmore 153:331472 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of
a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning
of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.
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This is the safety aiert symboi. it is used to aiert you to potentiai personai injury hazards.
Obey aii safety messages that foiiow this symboi to avoid possibie injury or death.
.D A N G E R
DANGER indicates an imminentiy hazardous situation which, if not avoided, couid
resuit in death or injury.
^ W A R N IN G
WARNiNG indicates a potentiaiiy hazardous situation which, if not avoided, couid resuit
in death or injury.
^ C A U TIO N
CAUTiON indicates a potentiaiiy hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may resuit
in minor or moderate injury.
C A U T IO N
CAUTiON used without the safety aiert symboi indicates a potentiaiiy hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, couid resuit in property damage.
Aii safety messages wiii generaiiy teii you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not foiiow the safety message and
how to avoid the risk of injury.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure
to such substances. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances included in the Act.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
• Qualified Technician:
A qualified technician must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing, air supply,
venting, and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the
installation of gas fired water heaters. The qualified technician must also be familiar with the design features and use of flammable vapor
ignition resistant water heaters, and have a thorough understanding of this instruction manual.
• Service Agency:
A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing, air supply, venting
and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of
gas fired water heaters. The service agency must also have a thorough understanding of this instruction manual, and be able to perform
repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
• Gas Supplier:
The natural gas or propane utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning appliances within this
application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of gas piping up to and including the natural
gas meter or propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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AWARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in serious injury or death
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance. Storage of or use of
gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance can result in
serious injury or death.
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.
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