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Filling the Water Heater
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unlessit is completely filled
with water. To prevent damageto the tank, the tank must
be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" gasto the water heater.
Tofill the water heaterwith water:
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han-
dle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the
lower front of thewater heater.
2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
when the water heater is |rl use.
3. To insure complete fillin_ of the tank, allow air to exit
by opening the nearesthot water faucet. Allow water
to run unti/a constantflow is obtained. Thiswill let air
out of the water heaterand the piping.
4. Check all new waterpipingfor leaks. Repairasneeded.
Venting
WARNING
VENT DAMPERS- Any vent damper,whetherit is operated
thermally or otherwisemust he removedif its useinhlbits
proper drafting of thewater heater.
Thermally OperatedVent Dampers:Gas-firedwater heaters
havingthermalefficiencyin excessof 80% may producea
relativelylow flue gastemperature.SuchtemperaturesmaX
nut be high enoughto properlyopen thermally operated
v_nt dampers.Thlswould causespillageof flue gasesand
may causecarbon monoxidepoisoning.
Vent dampersmustbear evidenceof-certificati0nas com-
plying with the latest edition of the American National
Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively,
coverelectricallyandmechanically actuatedventdampers).
Before installationof any vent damper, consultthe local
SearsServiceCenteror gasutility for further information.
WARNING
To insureproper ventingof this gas-firedwater heater,the
correctventp}_oediametermustbe utilized.Anyadditionsor
deletionsof otEergasapplianceson a commonventwiththis
waterheatermayadverselyaffectthe operationof the water
heater.Consultthe localSearsService(_enteror gasutilityif
anysuchchangesareplanned.
For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter
vent pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in
installations, unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the
water heater, you must consult your gas company to aid
you in determining the proper venting for your water heater
from the vent tables in the latestedition of the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54.
Check the venting systemfor signsof obstruction or deterio-
ration and replace if needed.
The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be
obstructed.
WARNING
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Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present[
serioushealth risk or asphyxiation.
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1. Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the
top of the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes
to give a tight fit.
2. Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent
pipe in position, drill a small hole through both the
vent pipe and draft hood. Secure them together with a
sheet metal screw.
DRAFT HOOD _r VENE.w=,_ _rDRA
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L_ VENT TO OUTDOORS
HO.<"_ I if-OR CHIMNEY
DRAFT _
WARNING
Thewater heaterwith draft hoodinstalledmustbeconnect-
ed to a chimney which terminatesto the outdoors.Never
operatethewater heaterunlessit isventedto the outdoors
andhasadequateair supplyto avoidrisksof improperopera-
tion,explosionor asphyxiation.
WARNING
I Thevent pipefromthewater heatermustbe no lessthanthe
diameterof thedrafthoodoutletonthewaterheater,andmust
slopeupwardtothe chimneyatleast'/4inchperlinearfoot.
All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors
of the structure (dwelling). installonly the draft hood pro-
vided with the new water heater and no other draft hood.
Vent pipes must be secured at each jointwith sheet metal
screws.
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LINEAR FOOT I
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VENTPIPEINSTALLATION
There must be a minimum of 6 clearancebetweensinglewa I
vent pipe and any combustiblematerial. Fill andsealany clear-
ance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material
with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustiblesubstance.
Forotherthan singlewall, follow vent pipe manufacturer'sclear-
ancespecifications.To insurea tightfit of the ventpipe in abrick
chimney,sealaroundthe ventpipe with mortarmix cement.
WARNING
Failure to have required clearancesbetween vent piping
and combustiblematerial will resultin afire hazard.
WARNING '1
I Besureventpipe isproperlyconnectedto preventescapeofdangerousfluegaseswhichcouldcausedeadlyasphyxiation.
WARNING
Chemicalvapor corrosionof theflue and vent systemmay
occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigeratorandair
conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpool chen_icals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleachandprocesschemicals
are typicalcompoundswhichare potential|ycorrosive.