Kenmore 153.33443 - Manual (Page 14)

Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation
does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve.
Secure all insulation using tape.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
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Explosion Hazard
Temperature-pressure relief valve
must comply with ANSI Z2122
and ASME code.
Property sized temperature-
pressure relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.
Can result in overheating and
excessive tank pressure
Can cause serious injury or death.
This heater is provided with a properly certified combination
temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer.
The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed
equipment as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and
Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,
ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME.
If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local
codes, but not less than a combination temperature and
pressure relief valve certified as indicated in the above
paragraph.
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not
to
exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the
water heater (150 psi = 1,035 kPa) and a discharge capacity
not less than the water heater input rate as shown on the
model rating plate.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not
be removed from its designated opening nor plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly
into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve.
Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any
discharge will exit only within 6 Inches (153 mm) above, or at
any distance below the structural floor, see Figure 16. Be certain
that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The
discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under
any
circumstances. Excessive length, over 30 feet
(9.14 m), or use of more than four elbows can cause restriction
and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief
vaive and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent bodily
injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must
be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstances
demand. If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or
other
suitable means, the water flow may cause property
damage.
FIGURE 16.
CAUTION
Water Damage Hazard
■ Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge
pipe must terminate at adequate drain. •
The Discharge Pipe:
• Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.
• Shall not be plugged or blocked.
• Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution.
” Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge
pipe.
• Shall terminate at an adequate drain.
• Shall not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
ADANGER Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperaturesetting.
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