Kenmore 153.31614, 153.31624, 153.327240HT, 153.31206 owner manual Installation Instructions, Heater

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Installation Instructions

Removing the Old Water

Heater

O Turn "OFF_ electricalsupply to the water heater.

C)Turn"OFF" the water supply to the waterheater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter.

Qa. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be

cut with a hacksaw approximatdy 4" away from where they connect to the water

heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made

later if necessary. Disconnect the tempera° ture-pressure relief valve drain line. When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain

valve. The water heater is now completely disconnectedand ready to be removed.

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GAttach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.

Qb. If you have galvanized pipe to the water heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each line. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater. These piecesshould be saved since they may be needed when reconnecting the new water heater.

Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. When the water heater is

IIIIdrained, disconnect the hose from the

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drain valve. Close the drain valve. The

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water heater is now completely disconnect-

ed and readyto be removed.

AWARNING[

The water passing out of the drain valve may be [ extremely hot. To avoid being scalded make sure all con- [ nections are tight and that the water flow is directed I

away from any person.

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QCheck again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box.

ACAUTIONI

Mineral buildupor sediment may haveaccumulated in [ the oldwater heater.This causesthe Water heater to be ] much heavierthan normal and this residue if spilledout,

coud causestoning.

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