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Draining
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of
sediment from the tank may be necessary.
Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position.
• CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining.
• Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an
adequate drain.
OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank
draining.
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate
to an adequate drain.
• Close thedrain valve.
• Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater"
section,
• Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to
restart the water heater.
A, WARNING
When checking the temperature-prossure relief valve opera.
tion, make sure that (I) no one is in front efor around the
outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line,
and (2) that the water manually discharged will not causeany
property damage becausethe water may be extrensely 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-prassure relie
valve with a new one.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a W_" x W," x %" thick washer
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace-
ment washers, refer to the "Parts Order List_'section.
Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
REL; VALVE
Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater.
• Follow "Draining" instructions.
Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the
screw handle.
Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve
and retighten ruing a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Follow instructions in the _Filling The Water Heater"
section.
• Check for leaks.
Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to
restart the water heater.
'_'AND CAP
ASSEMBLY
WASHER
DISCHARGE PIPE
Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera-
ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any
claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.
&WARNING
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance
weepsor dischargesperiodically,thismay be due to thermal
expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve
installedin the water line or a water meter with a check
valve.Consultthe SearsServiceCenter for further informa-
tion. Do notplugthe temperature-pressurereliefvalve.
Housekeeping
Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a
regular basis.
Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or
flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to
the water heater.
To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, prop-
er clearances from the water heater must be maintained at all
times.
Service
Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions
and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting
Guide of this manual.
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation
of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.
Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663).
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