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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 ade-
quate 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 the drain valve.
Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater"
section.
Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to
restart the water heater.
Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated
at [east once a year.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
AWARNING
When checkingthe temperature-pressurerelief valveopera-
tion, make sure that (I) no one is in front of or aroundthe
outlet of the temperature-pressurerelief valvedischargeline,
and(2) that the water manuallydischargedwill not causeany
property damagebecausethe water maybeextremelyhot.
If after manuallyoperating the valve, it failsto completely
reset and continuesto release water, immediatelyclosethe
cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining
instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief
valvewith a new one.
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).
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
weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal
expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve
installed in the water line or a water meter with a check
valve. Consult the Sears Service Center for further informa-
tion. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve.
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