Kenmore 153.33114 - Manual (Page 4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE........................................................................................................ 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................................2-3
PRODUCT WARRANTY....................................................................................................................................... 6
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................................................ 7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 8
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED.........................................................................................................9
TYPICAL INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 10
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER........................................................................ 11
Installation Checklist........................................................................................................................................................ 11
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................. 12-15
Removing the Old Water Heater.......................................................................................................................................12
Location Requirements..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Site Location................................................................................................................................................................ 13-14
Insulation Blankets............................................................................................................................................................14
Clearances and Accessibility....................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Filling the Water Heater....................................................................................................................................................15
GAS SUPPLY................................................................................................................................................. 15-16
Gas Requirements............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Gas Piping......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Gas Pressure...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Gas Pressure Testing......................................................................................................................................................... 16
LP Gas Only...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION............................................................................................. 17-20
Unconfined Space............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Confined Space................................................................................................................................................................. 17
All Air from Inside the Building..................................................................................................................................17-18
All Air from Outdoors.......................................................................................................................................................18
Louvers and Grilles......................................................................................................................................................18-19
Vent Pipe System.............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Draft Hood Installation..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Vent Pipe Size................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Vent Connectors...........................................................................................................................................................19-20
Chimney Connection.........................................................................................................................................................20
Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent................................................................................................................................................ 20
WATER SYSTEM PIPING..............................................................................................................................21-22
Piping Installation.............................................................................................................................................................21
Closed System/Thermal Expansion.................................................................................................................................. 22
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve............................................................................................................................22
T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation..............................................................................................................................22