Kenmore 153.335963 - Manual (Page 23)

Installation Instructions (cont’d)
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 flame,
h. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
fittings,
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn “OFF” gas and make the necessary repairs.
d. Rechcck 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
“Installing the New Water Heater” section.
Is the water heater completely filled with water? See “Filling”
instructions in the “Instating the New Water Heater” sec­
tion.
Will a water leak damage anything? See the “Locating the
New Water Heater” section.
Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any­
thing that might catch fire? See the “Locating the New water
Heater” section.
Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
will operate properly? See “Combustion Air and Ventilation”
in the “Locating the New Water Heater” section.
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See “Venting”
instructions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” sec­
tion.
Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fire? See “Venting” instructions in the
“Installing the New Water Heater” section.
Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors? See “Venting” instructions in the “Installing the
New Water Heater” section, .
Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
COLD
TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
TEE --------------
DRIP LEG---------
(Sediment trap)
PIPE CAP---------------- VVfe
"AUTfflIATIC STORAGE WATER
HEATER" SUITABLE FOR WATER
(POTABLE) HEATING ONLY
MCDEL NUMBER CAfitMiTY
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MAXIMUM HYOnOSTATIC QAS PRESSURE IN W.C
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150
P.a.1 W.C W.C. W-0
MODEL RATING PLATE
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