Kenmore 33968 Owners Manual - Page 12

Water Pi_ OUTLET AIR DUCT IIII_I-=FIlIIL,uRN, "' INLET AIR DUCT FIGURE 13, Alternatively a single permanent opening may be used when communicating directly with the outdoors, or with spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors. The opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 3,000 BTU per hour (8.3 cm2/kW) of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure. See Figure 14. OR GAS VENT OPENING LOCATION Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentaly handicapped. Ifanyone 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 tap, then you must take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a *mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. See Figure 15. Valves for reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are also available. Follow manufacturer's instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing setting on the thermostat, read the Temperature section in this manual. the factory Regulation NOT WATER COLD WATER FIGURE 14, Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration shall be given to the blocking effect of louvers, grilles or screens protecting openings. Screens used shall not be smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) mesh. If the free area through a design of louver or grille is known, it should be used in calculating the size opening required to provide the free area specified. If the design and free area is not known, it may be assumed that wood louvers will be 20-25 percent free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 60-75 percent free area. Louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the open position or interlocked with the equipment so that they are opened automatically during equipment operation. Special Conditions Created by Mechanical Exhausting or Fireplaces: operation of exhaust fans, ventilation systems, clothes dryers or fireplaces may create conditions requiring special attention to avoid unsatisfactory gas utilization equipment. operation of installed 12 oO ET WATER OUTLET TEMPERE[ *MIXING VALVE FROM HOT WATER OUTLET ON WATER HEATER TO COLD WATER TO CN(LET ON WATER HEATER FIGURE 15, Toxic Chemical Hazard • Do not connect to non-potable water system.