Kenmore 153.33439 - Manual (Page 11)

Installation Instructions (cont’d)
Water Piping
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Witer heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which wiii
satisfy dothes washing, dish washing, and otter sanitizing needs
can scaid and permanently injure you upon contact Socne peo­
ple are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than
others. These include the etdeiiy, children, the Mrm, or physical-
ly/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home
fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then
you must tate special precautions. In addition to using the lowest
possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs,
a means such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water
taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves
are available at plumbing supply or hardvrare stores. Follow man­
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
‘Temperature Regulatíon" section in this manual.
AWARNING
This water heater shall not be connected to any
heating systems or component(s) used with a non­
potable water heating appliance.
AWARNING
Toxic chemicals such as used for treatment of boilers
or non-potable water heating appliances shall never
be introduced into a potable water heating system.
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system;
such as one having a back-flow preventer, check t^ve, wafer
meter with a check valve, etc... in the cold water supply; means
shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the
local utility or local Scars Service Center on how to control this
NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and
cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-elec­
tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater
when connected to copper pipe.
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the
water heater. The water heater is equipped with Vt water
connections.
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connec­
tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line diiecdy to the
cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the
tank.
• Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water oudet is
marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the
threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around
both ends of the M" threaded nipple. Using flexible connec­
tors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet on
the water heater.
Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water
inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape
around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling
and around both ends of the threaded nipple. Using flexi­
ble connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water
inlet of the water heater,
NOTE: This water heater is super insulated to minimize
heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss
can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines
from the water heater.
INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING
SEARS INSTALLATION KIT
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