Kenmore POWER MISER 153.32154 - Manual (Page 2)

Safety Precautions
AWÂRNING
Improper installation, adjustirient, alteration, service or mainte­
nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURf, OR PROP­
ERTY DAMAGE, Refer to thiis manual for distance or consult
your local Seam Service Center for further information.
AWARNING
At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with
a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a
nationally recogni^d testing laboratory that maintains periodic
inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as
meeting the requirements for Relief Wlros and Automatic Gas
Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply System^ and the current
edition of ANSI Z2I.22 • CSA 4,4 and the code requirements of
ASME, If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of
local codes, but not less than a combination temperature and
pressure relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for
Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot VWter
Supply Systems, ANSI Z21,22 • CSA 4,4 by a nationally recog­
nized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of
production of listed equipment or materials.
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not
to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the
water heater (150 lbs, p,s,i,) and a dischar^ capacity not less
than the water heater input rate as shown on the mmlel reting
plate, (Electric heaters - watts divided by 1000 x 3412 equal
BTU/Hr. rate,)
Your local jurrsdictional authority, while mandating the u!% of a
temperature-presure relief valve complying with ANSI Z21.22 •
CSA 4,4 and ASME, m^qr require a val^ model different from
the one furnished with the water heater.
Compliance with such local requirements must be satisfied
the installer or end user of the water heater with a locally pre­
scribed temperature-pressure relief valve installed in the desig­
nated opening in the water heater in place of the factory for^
nished valve.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not
be removed from it% designated opening or plug^d.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly
into the fitting of the water heater designated for the relief
valve. Position the valve downwanJ and provide tubing so that
any discharge will exit only within
$ inches above, or at any dis­
tance below the structural floor. Be certain that no contact is
made with any live electrical part. The dischar^ opening must
not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances.
Excessive length, over 30 feet, or use of more than four elbows
can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the
valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief
valve and the t§nk. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unless a 6 air ^ is provided. To prevent bodily injury, haz­
ard to life, or property dama^, the relief valve must be allowed
to discharge water in quantities should circumstances demand. If
the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable
m^ns, the water flow may cause property damage.
The Dischar^ Pipe:
• Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.
• Must not be plumed or blocked.
* Must be of mat^al listed for hot water distribution,
* Must be installed so as to allow complete draini^ of both the
temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe,
* Must terminate at an adequate drain.
• Must not hare any valve betvreen the relief valve and tank.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any
access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the
electrical supply to the water heater is turned “OFF”, Failure
to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURT,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will ^Is-
space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing
needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact Some
people are more litely to be permanently injured by hot water than
others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physical
ly/mentaJly handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home
fits into one of these groups or if there Is a local code or state law
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water ta(^ then
you must tals special precautions. In addition to using the lowest
possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a
means such as a mixing valre, shall be used at the hot water
u^d by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valres are avaik
able at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers
instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the facto­
ry setting on the therm^taL tiie "Temperature Regulation”
section in this manual.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This
water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the
rating plate near the bottom access panel for the correct volt>
age. DO NOT use this water heater with any voltage other than
the one shown on the model rating plate. Failure to use the eor^
rect voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you
have any questions or doubts consult your electric company.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS; When installing an external water
heater insulation jacleet on an electric water heater;
a. DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.
b. DO NOT put insulation over the access covers or any
access areas.
c. DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions, and safe­
ty related warring labels and materials affixed to the water
heater,
d. DO obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears
for placement on the jacket directly over the existing labels.
AWARNING
Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under
water. An electrical short or malfunction could occur. The
water heater should be replaced.
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 dama^ 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 avoided, a suitable
drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain
pans are available at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan
must be piped to an adequate drein.