Kenmore 153.31614 - Manual (Page 8)

Installation Instructions (cont’d)
Water Piping
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem­
perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash­
ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people
are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water
than others. These include the elderly, children, the
infirm,
or physically/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 take special precautions. In addition to using
the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies
your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve,
shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people
or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufactur­
ers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
“Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the
water heater. The water heater is equipped with y<’” water
connections.
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such
as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water 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 Sears Service Center on how to control this situation.
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adtqtter
before attaching the adaptor to the cold water inlet connec­
tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly 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 threaded nipple. Using flexible connec­
tors. connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet of 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
Vt" threaded nipple. Using flexible
connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inler
of the water heater.
NOTE: Your 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
FLEXIBLE
WATER
CONNECTORS
SHUT-OFF
VALVE