Sears 153.33645 - Manual (Page 16)

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.
b. 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. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.
» Is the new teinperature-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”
instructions in the “Installation Instructions” section.
» 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? See “Combustion Air and Ventilation”
in the “Installation Instructions’ 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 might catch on fire? Sec “Venting” instructions in the
“lastallarion 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?” section.
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OUTDOORS
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PRESSURE
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DISCHARGE PIPE
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(Sediment trap)
CAP-
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MODEL RATING PLATE
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