Kenmore 153.31614 - Manual (Page 10)

Installation Instructions (cont’d)
Temperature-Pressure Relief
Valve - Optional Location
An optional temperature-pressure relief valve location is provid­
ed on the jacket top and centered between the COLD water
inlet and the HOT water outlet.
If the top location is preferred, the temperature-pressure relief
valve in the side location and the counter-sunk plug in the top
location can be interchanged.
Be sure to use new pipe joint compound or put two to three
turns of teflon tape around the threaded ends of the tempera­
ture-pressure relief valve and counter-sunk plug when re­
installing these parts.
WARNING
"This water Iwater is provided witti a «mbinalion Temperalure-Piessure
Relief Valve listed as complying the the standard tor flelle) Valves and Automatic Gas Shutofl
Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANS Z2i.22 1986 and the code lequiremeots of ASME.
Your local jurisdiclional aulhority, white mandating the use of a Temporature-Pressum Ftelief Wve
complying with ANS Z21.22 and ASME, may requite a valve model difierent from the one furnished
with the water heater.
Compliance with such locat requirements must be satisfied by the insteller or end user of the water
heater with a locally prescribed Temperalure-Piessure Refiei Valve Installed in the designated open­
ing in the water heater.
‘Instal! Temperature-Pressure protective equipment required by local codes, but not less than com­
bination Temperatune-Pressure Relief Wve certfied as meeting the requiremenls for Reliel \tehres
and Automalic Gas Shutoff Devices lor Hol-Water Supply Systems, MIS Z2122-1986 by a national­
ly recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspeebon of production of listed equipment
or materials. The vahie must be oriented, provided with tubing, or otherwise instalted so that dis­
charge can enH only wilhin 6 inches above, or at any dslance below the structural floor, and cannot
contact any live electrical part"
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For safe operation of the water heater, the Relief Valve must not be removed or plugged.
See manual heading - TemperatuTS-Pressure fleiiet Valve" tor instaltation and mainlenance of
Reliel \tebre, discharge line arid other safety precautions.
HOT
DISCHARGE
PIPE
(Do not cap
or plug)
Filling the Water Heater
To fill the water heater with water:
• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater.
• 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 in use.
• To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to tun
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely lull of
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele­
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must
flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON"
power.
* Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Converting the Lower
Element
These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible
element, read this entire manual before attempting to install or
operate the water heater. The water heater is factory set to oper­
ate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to oper­
ate at 5500 watts. Refer to the “Facts to Consider About the
Location” section.
The Upper Element, (if a double element model) is a conven­
tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated
wattage on 240 volts. (See rating plate on water heater).
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from
operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system.
If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do not
understand any portion, call Sears Service Center.
AWARNING
Before making the conversion to SSOO watts, check the
(I) power supply„.must be 240 volts, (2) wiring... 10 gauge
AWG, Type TW, 60C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fuslng...capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the
installation must conform with this Manual, local codes
and electric utility rules. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN
RESULT
IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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