Kenmore 33968 Owners Manual - Page 3
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manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Instruction manual must remain with water heater. 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 riskfor scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. 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 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. Read instruction manual before g, using _g water heater. Fire Hazard For continued protection against riskef fire: -Do not install water heater on carpeted floor. =Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. - Overheated water can cause water tankexplosion. * Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas . Install vent system in accordance with codes. o Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. • High altitude orifice must be installed for .,,:. ::,, ,_:.:._! j._=!:_:_i}:_:,o_:_-_...,_''t,i _,,Idm:i • Do not operate if soot buildup. • Dopoernaottionobsatrbuocvte w7a,7te0r0 hfeeaetter(2,a3i4r 7intmak).e with insulating jacket. b'_i:_; !_ _ " Dproodnuocts plnaecaer cwhaetemricahleatvear.por emitting = Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruction manual. improper installation and use may result in property damage. . Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. • Inspect and replace anode. - Install in location with drainage. - Fill tank with water before operation. • Be alert for thermal expansion. Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.