Kenmore 153.337563 Water Heater User Manual


 
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
Check the gas lines for leaks.
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks
usinga match or open flame.
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
fittings.
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn "OFF" gas andmake the necessary repairs.
d. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed
and piped to an adequate dram. See Temperature-Preasure
ReliefValve" section.
HOT
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
UNION
SHUTOFF VALVE
COLD
Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
Is the water heatercompletely filled with water? See "Filling"
instructions in the Installation Instructions" section.
Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to
Consider About the Location" section.
Is there proper dearanee between the water heater and any-
thing that might catch fire?See the "Facts to Consider About
the Location" section.
Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
will operate properly? See "Combustion Air and Ventilation"
in the Facts to Consider About the Location" section.
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
Is there proper clearance betwe,en the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fire? See Venting instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate
_ , . . . . ¢¢ .
outdoors. See Venting instructions m the Installation
Instructions" section.
Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?
GAS SUPPLY
TEE
DRIP LEG
(Sediment
trap) PIPE CAP
DRAIN VALVE
DRAFT HOOD
SHUTOFF VALVE
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
6" AIR GAP
FLOOR DRAIN
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