Kenmore 33176 Owners Manual - Page 15

Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) 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. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot. If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. Filling the Water Heater Venting Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas • Vent dampers must be certified in accordance with ANSI Z2t.66/CSA 6.14. • Vent damper must permit proper drafting of water heater. • Install properlysizedventing. *Do not install outdoors. without venting • Do not install without drafthood. • if common vented install in accordance with NFPA54. • Be alert for obstructed or deteriorated vent system to avoid serious injury or death. Bdereaatthh.inAg lwacyasrbonreadmoannodxiduendercsatnandcausienstrburcatinon dammaagenual.or VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, thermally or otherwise must be removed drafting of the water heater. whether it is operated if its use inhibits proper Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: This gas-fired water heater has a thermal efficiency at or above 80% which may produce a relatively low flue gas temperature. Such temperatures may not be high enough to properly open thermally operated vent dampers. This would cause spillage of the flue gases and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage, - Fill tank with water before operating. Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying with the current edition of the American National Standard ANSI Z21.66/CGA 6.14, cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or the local gas supplier for further information. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater. To fill the water heater with water: • Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. • Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or deletions of other gas appliances on a common vent with this water heater may adversely affect the operation of the water heater. Consult your gas supplier if any such changes are planned. For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent pipe may be necessary. Consult your local Sears Service Center or gas supplier to aid you in determining the proper venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. Periodically check the venting system for signs of obstruction or deterioration and replace if needed. To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed. opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the The water heater with draft hood installed must be connected to water heater and the piping. a chimney or listed vent pipe system, which terminates to the outdoors. Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to • Check all water piping and connections for leaks. Repair as needed. the outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. 15