Awarning, Fire or explosion hazard, Fire hazard – Kenmore ELITE 153.33264 User Manual
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AWARNING
Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this v^ater heater.
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain
with water heater.
ADANGER
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 riskforscald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
AWARNING
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 all ignition sources if you smell Natural or 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.
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Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
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AWARNING
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
riskof fire:
•Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
•Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
AWARNING
Explosion Hazard
’ Overheated water can cause
watertank explosion.
’ Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be
installed
in
opening
provided.
AWARNING
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
Install vent system in accordance with
codes.
Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged
Heater should not be installed for High
Altitude operation above 10,100 feet
(3,078 m).
Do not operate if soot buildup.
Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket.
Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater.
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.
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
• Be alert for thermal expansion.
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.