Kenmore 153.318131 Water Heater User Manual


 
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model
rating plate must be marked• Using a hard point ink pen,
check the appropriate block within the model rating plate,
which is located adjacent to the access panel.
ls the fuse or circuit breaker sizecorrect as shown in the chart
in the "Product Specifications" section?
Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the
water heater's junction box on the correct wire size (gauge) as
shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section?
ls the new temperature-pressure relief valveproperly installed,
and piped to an adequate drain? See "'I_mperature-Pressure
Relief Valve" section•
ls the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling
the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation
Instructions section.
Will a water leak damage anything? See "Facts to Consider
About the Location" section.
Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water heater
correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the "Installation
lnstrucnons section.
ls there adequate clearance for maintenance around the water
heater?
Do you need to call your electric company to check your
wiring?
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
DRAIN
SHUT-OFF VALVE
MODEL RATING PLATE
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