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Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
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.
AWARNING
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance
weepsor dischargesperiodically,this may be dueto 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 not plugthe temperature-pressurerelief valve.
AWARNING
When checkingthe temperature-pressurerelief valveopera-
tion, make surethat (I) no one is in front of or around the
outlet of thetemperature-pressurerelief valvedischargeline,
and(2) that thewater manuallydischargedwill not causeany
propertydamagebecausethe water may beextremely hot.
If after manually operating the valve, it fallsto completely
reset and continuesto release water, immediately closethe
cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining
instructions,and replace the temperature-pressure relief
Valve with a new one.
NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _a" x gs" thick washer
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace-
ment washers, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.
• _lhrn "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 using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater"
section.
• Check for leaks.
• Follow the operating instructions in the "Operating
Instructions" section to restart the water heater.
HANDLE AND
CAP ASSEMBLY
_WASHER
Housekeeping
Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a
regular basis.
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.
• _Iiarn"OFF" gas supply to water heater.
• 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 ade-
quate drain.
• OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining.
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shot 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 the drain valve.
• Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater" section.
• Follow the operating instructions in the "Operating
Instructions" section to restart the water heater.
AWARNING
INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient
ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clear-
ances from the water heater must be maintained. See
"Installation Instructions" section. Combustible mate-
rials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable
liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to
the water heater which can cause a fire.
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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