Kenmore 153.337613, 153.33796, 153.337862, 153.337562, 153.337362, 153.337413 Installation Checklist

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 gaspipes, 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 offsoapy solution and wipe dry.

•Is the new temperature-pressurereliefvalveproperly installed

and piped to art adequate d_in? See _Temperatttre-Pressure ReliefValve"section•

•Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water

heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the _lnstallation Instructions _ section.

•Is the water heater completdy 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 @e 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 propetly? See Combustion Air and Ventilation in the _Facts to Consider About the Location" section.

•Is the draft hood vent piping'" proper ly secured. See ....Ventmg_

instructions m the Installation Instructions section.

•Is there proper dearance betw_n the vent pipe and anything that might catch on fire. See Venting instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.

•Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in the "Installation Instruct ons seCtiOn.

VENT PIPE TO

OUTDOORS

OR CHIMNEY

HOT

DRAFT HOOD

GAS SUPPLY

SHUTOFF VALVE

TEE

(Sediment

trap) PIPE CAP

DRAIN VALVE '

UNION

SHUTOFF VALVE

COLD

PRESSURE

REUEF VALVE

(Do not rap or plug)

i

6" AIR GAP

FLOORDRAIN

•Do you need to call your gascompany to check the gas pipe and its hookup?

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