Kenmore 33204 Owners Manual - Page 15

TheDischargPeipe: •Shanllotbesmalleinrsizethantheoutleptipesizeofthevalveo,r haveanyreducincgouplinogrsotherrestrictions. •Shanll otbepluggeodrblocked. •Shabll eofmaterilaisl tedforhotwatedristribution. •Shalbl einstallesdoastoallowcompledterainagoefboththe temperature-prersesliuervfealvea,ndthedischargpeipe. •Shatllerminaatetanadequadterain. •Shanll othaveanyvalvebetweethnerelievf alveandtank. V!Wm7_'I =I 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 risk for scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature available. limiting valves are 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. GAS PIPING Fire and Explosion Hazard • Do not use water heater with any gas other than the gas shown on the rating plate. • Excessive pressure to gas control valve can cause serious injury or death. • Turn off gas lines during installation. • Contact qualified installer or service agency. Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 inch water column (3.5 kPa) for natural and propane gas (L.R). The minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the rating plate is that which will permit firing at rated input. All gas piping must comply with local codes and ordinances or with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1! NFPA-54) whichever applies. Copper and brass tubing and fittings (except tin lined copper tubing) shall not be used. If the gas control valve is subjected to pressures exceeding 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa), the damage to the gas control valve could result in a fire or explosion from leaking gas. If the main gas line Shut-off serving all gas appliances is used, also turn "off" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "off" until the water heater installation is complete. A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater. Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and your gas supplier concerning pipe size. There must be: • A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line serving the water heater, and • Adrip leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to help prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control valve. • A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shut off valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit. Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry. Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas • High altitude orifice must be installed for operation above 7,700 ft (2,347 m). • Contact a qualified installer or service agency. I Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual. Water heaters covered in this manual have been tested and approved for installation at elevations up to 7,700 feet (2,347 m) above sea level. When installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347 m), input rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305 m) above sea level which requires replacement of the burner orifice in accordance with National Fuel Gas CodeANSl Z223.1/NFPA 54. Contact your local gas supplier for further information. Failure to replace the standard orifice with a high altitude orifice when installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347 m) could result in improper and inefficient operation of the appliance, producing carbon monoxide gas in excess of safe limits. This could result in serious injury or death. Contact your gas supplier for any specific changes which may be required in your area. Fire and Explosion Hazard • Use joint compound or tape compatible with propane. • Leaktest before operating heater. Disconnect gas piping and shut-off valve before pressure testing system. Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being resistant to the action of petroleum [Propane (L.R)] gases. 15