Kenmore 153.33439 - Manual (Page 16)

Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
• Check the gas lines for leaks.
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks
using a match or open ñame.
b. Brum the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
ñttings.
c ChecK for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn “OFF” gas ana make the necessary repairs.
d. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.
• Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed
and piped to an adequate drain? See “Temperature-Pressure
Relief Valve” section.
• 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 heater completely filled with water? Sec “Filling”
instructions in the “installation Instructions” section.
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the “Facts to
Consider About the Location” section.
Installation Instructions (cont’d)
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY SHUTOFF VALVE
Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any­
" ' that might catch ^ ~ ‘ ' ''
Dcation” section.
thing that might catch fire? See the “Facts to Consider About
the Loc '
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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”
. . . „ piping. . .
instructions in the “Installation Instructions” section.
• Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that mi^t 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 in the “Installation
Instructions” section. •
• Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?
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