Safety Instructions
Improperinstallation, adjustment,alteration, service |At the time of manufacturethiswater heater was pro-|
or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY |vided with a combination temperature-pressures relief|
INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. Refer to this manu- /valve certified by anationally recognized testing labora-
al for assistance consult your local utility or call tory that maintains periodic inspection of production of
Maytag Customer Service at1-800-788-8899 for an listed equipment or materials, as meeting the require-
authorized servicer for further information, ments for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff
Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,and the latest
edition of ANSI Z21.22 andthe code requirements of
ASME.If replaced, the valve must meet the require-
ments of local codes,but not lessthan a combination
_, WARNING temperature and pressurerelief valvecertified as meet-
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!Before removing ing therequirements for Relief Valves and Automatic
any access panels or servicing the water heater, GasShutoff Devicesfor HotWater Supply Systems,ANSI
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater Z21.22 by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in that maintains periodic inspection of production of list-
DEATH,SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY ed equipmentormaterials.
DAMAGE.The valve must be marked with a maximum setpressure
not to exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressure
of the water heater (150 Ibs./sq.in.) and a discharge
capacity not less than the water heater input rateas
shown on the model rating plate.(Electric heaters -
AWARNING ] watts divided by 1000 x 3415 equal BTU/Hr. rate.)
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters areI Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a I use of a temperature-pressure relief valve complying
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, Iwith ANSI Z21.22 and ASME, may require a valve model
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald I different from the onefurnished with the water heater.
and permanently injureyou upon contact. Some l _liancewith such local requirements must besatis-
people are more likely to be permanently injured by the installer or end userof thewater heater with
hot water than others. These include the elderly, )rescribed temperature-pressure relief valve
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi- thedesignated opening in the water heater
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits in placeof the factory furnished valve.
into one of these groups or if there isa local code or For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve
state law requiring a certain temperaturewater at must not be removed from it's designated opening or
the hot water tap,then you must take special pre-plugged.
cautions,Inaddition to using the lowest possible The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed
temperature settingthat satisfiesyour hot water directly into the fitting of the water heater designated
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be for the relief va ve. Position the va ve downward and
used at the hot water tapsused by these people or providetubing sothat any dischargewill exit only with-
at the water heater,Mixing valves are available at in 6inches above, or at any distance below the struc-
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-tural floor. Be certain that no contact is made with any
facturers instructions for installation of the valves. live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo-blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances.
stat, read the "Temperature Regulation"section in Excessivelength, over 30 feet, or useofmore than four
thismanual, elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge
capacity of the valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between
the relief valveand thetank. Do not connect tubing
AWARNING directlyto discharge drainunlessa6 airgap is provJd-
INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external ed. To prevent bodily injury,hazard to life,orproperty
water heater insulation jacket on an electric water damage,the relief valve must be allowed to discharge
heater: water in quantities should circumstancesdemand. If the
•DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief dischargepipe is not connected to a drain or other suit-
valve, able means, the water flow may cause property dam-
.DO NOT put insulation over the access covers or _lqe"
any accessareas,eDischargePipe:
•Must notbe smaller in size than the outlet pipesize of
•DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions,
and safety related warning labels and materials the valve,or have any reducing couplings or other
affixed to the water heater,restrictions.
•Must not be plugged or blocked.
•Must be of materl_allistedfor hot water distribution.
•Must be installed so asto allow complete drainage of
iboth the temperature-pressure relief valve,and the
AWARNING dischargepipe.
| Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been •Must terminate atan adequate drain.
|under water.An electrical short or malfunction could •Must not have any valve between therelief valve and
Loccur. The water heater should be replaced, tank.
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