Caution, Facts to consider about the location, Insulation blankets – Kenmore I 53.329462 40 GALLON User Manual
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CAUTION
Mineral
Buildup
or Sediment May Accumulate
This causes the water heater to become
much heavier than normal.
Ifspilled, could cause staining.
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old
water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier
than normal and this residue, ifspilled out, could cause staining.
Facts to Consider About the Location
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
water
heater,
because
the
placement
is
a
very
important
consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building
and for the most economical use of the appliance.
This water
heater is not intended for outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
• The location selected should be indoors as close to and as
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually
leak.
Do
not
install
without
adequate
drainage
provisions
so water flow will not cause damage.
CAUTION
Property Damage Hazard
All water heaters eventually leak
Do not install without adequate drainage.
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.
When
such
locations
cannot
be
avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the
water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears stores.
Such drain pans must be piped to an adequate drain.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment in which the water heater is installed.
Water
heaters
are
sometimes
installed
in
locations
where
leakage may result in property damage, even with the use of a
drain
pan
piped
to
a
drain.
However,
unanticipated
damage
can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut
off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan. These
devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers
and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways:
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or
turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage
is detected.
Sensors mounted In the drain pan that turn off the water supply
to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.
Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water
pressure differential between the cold water and hot water
pipes connected to the water heater.
CAUTION
Installations in Residential Garages
Water
heater
must
be
located
in
a
protective area.
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water heater
must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical
damage by a moving vehicle.
•
The location selection must provide adequate clearances
for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Insulation Blankets
Insulation
blankets
are
available
to
the
general
public
for
external use on electric water heaters but are not necessary
with this product. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to
reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank
heaters.
Your
water
heater
meets
or
exceeds
the
National
Appliance
Energy
Conversation
Act
standards
with
respect
to
insulation and standby loss requirements, making an insulation
blanket unnecessary.
Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater,
you
should
follow
these
instructions
below.
Failure
to
follow
these instructions can result in fire, serious personal injury, or
death.
•
Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T & P)
valve with an insulation blanket.
•
Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of
the water heater or nearby for future reference.
•
Do obtain new warning and instruction labels for placement
on the blanket directly over the existing labels.
Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Lower Element
The
Upper
Element
(if
a
double
element
model)
is
a
conventional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated
wattage on 240 volts. (See rating plate on the water heater).
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from
operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system.
Read
and
follow
water
heater
warnings
and
instructions.
If
after
reading
these
instructions
in
this
manual,
you
do
not
understand any portion, call Sears Service Center.