Sears 153333531 - Manual (Page 10)

Installing the New Water Heater
Water Piping
-WARNING-
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD; Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem­
perature which will satisiy clothes washing, dish wash­
ing, and other sanitizing needs can scaltf and perma-
ers. 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 còde or state law requiring a certain
temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must
take special precautions. In addition to using the low­
est possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot
water needs, some type of tempering device, such as a
mixing valve, should 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 manufacturers instructions for installation of
the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the
thermostat,
read the "Temperature Regulation" section
in this manual.
WARNING-
This water heater shall not be connected to any heat­
ing systems or component(s) now or previously used
with a non-potable water heating appliance.
-WARNING
Toxic chemicals such as used for treatment of boilers
or non-potable water heating appliances shall never be
introduced into a potable water heating system.
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply sys­
tem; 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: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and
cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di­
electric unions or couplings he installed on this water
heater when connected to copper pipe.
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping
to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with %
inch water connections.
NOTE; If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an
adapter before attaching the adaptor to the cola water
inlet connection. 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
outlet 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 ¥
4 “ threaded nip­
ple- Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water
pipe to the hot water outlet on 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 ¥
4 "
threaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect
the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water
heater.
NOTE: This water heater is 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 SHUTOFF