Kenmore 153.33459 - 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. Brush the soapy water solution on aU gas pipes, joints and
ñttin».
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? See “Filling”
instruaions in the “Installation Instrurtions” seaion.
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the “Facts to
Consider About the Location” section.
• Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any­
thing that might catch fire? See the “Facts to Consider About
the Location” section.
• Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
will operate properly? Sec “Combustion Air and Ventilation”
in the “Facts to Consider About the Location” section.
• Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See “Venting”
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 docs 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?
Installation Instructions (cont’d)
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY SHUTOFF VALVE
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