Sears 153333530, 153333100, 153333131 Temperature-Pressure Relief, Tank Sediment €leaning

Temperature-Pressure Relief

Valve Operation

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year.

TEMPERATURE_PRESSURE

DISCHARGE PIPE

WARNING

When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or

around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that the water manually dis- charged wilt not causeany property damage becausethe water may be extremely hot.

If after manually operating the valve, it fails to complete- ly reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the

draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pres_ sure relief valve with a new one_

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tem- perature-pressure relief valve will release the manufactur- er from any claim which might result from excessive tem- perature or pressure

WARNING

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to

thermal expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a

check valve. Consult the SearsService Center for further

information. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve_

Tank (Sediment) €leaning ......

Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause prema- ture tank failure In some water areas, you may not be able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank In these cases Mag Erad(part no 3515) can be used to help remove the sediment deposits, This may be ordered from the Sears Service Center For ordering, refer to the "Repair Parts" section

Draining

The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures° Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary.

'Turn the gascpntro] knob to the "OFF" position°

..CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater,

3.OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining.

4.Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an

adequate drain.

5r OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining..

NOTE: if the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing

water to terminate to an adequate drain. 6.. Close the drain valve._

7.Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater" section,

8 Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to restart the water heater.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a _%2"x '¾4 =x %"thick washer

available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replacement washers,refer to the "Repair Parts" section.

1.Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater.

2 Follow "Draining" instructions.

3 Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the screw handle.

4 Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

5.Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

6 Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater" section.

7.Check for leaks

8.Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" sec- tion to restart the water heater..

WASHER ..........

Service

if a condition persists or you are uncertain about the

operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check it ouL Call the Sears Service Center

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