Kenmore 153.335963, 153.335863 Contd, Installation Checklist, Before Lighting the Pilot

Installation Instructions

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 temperature-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 "Installing the New Water Heater" section.

•Is the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling" instructions in the "Instating the New Water Heater" sec- tion.

•Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Locating the New Water Heater" sectmn.

Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any- thing that mzght catch fire. See the Locating the New water Heater" section.

Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operate properly• See Combusnon Air and Vennlanon in the "Locating the New Water Heater" section.

Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"

instruct'ons in the "Installing the New Water Heater' sec- tion.

Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything

that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions in the "Installing the New Water Heater" secuon.

Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate

outdoors? See "Venting I' instructions in the "Installing the New Water Heater" secuon.

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VENT PIPETO

OUTDOORS

SHUTOFF

VALVE

(Sediment trap)

PIPECAP

COLD

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TEMPERATURE- PRESSURERELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug)

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

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