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Filling the Water Heater
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unlessit is completely filled
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" gasto the water heater. To fill the water heater with water:
1.Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han- dle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater.
2.Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is rl use.
3.To insure complete fillin_ of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run unti/a constantflow is obtained. This will let air out of the water heater and the piping.
4.Check all new water piping for leaks. Repairas needed.
Venting
WARNING
VENT DAMPERS- Any vent damper,whether it is operated thermally or otherwisemust he removedif its useinhlbits proper drafting of the water heater.
Thermally OperatedVent
Vent dampersmust bear
Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively, cover electricallyand mechanically actuatedvent dampers).
Before installation of any vent damper, consult the local SearsService Centeror gasutility for further information.
WARNING
To insure proper ventingof this
For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations, unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the
water heater, you must consult your gas company to aid you in determining the proper venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the latest edition of the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54.
Check the venting system for signsof obstruction or deterio- ration and replace if needed.
The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.
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1.Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give a tight fit.
2.Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe in position, drill a small hole through both the
vent pipe and draft hood. Secure them together with a sheet metal screw.
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WARNING
The water heaterwith draft hoodinstalledmustbe connect- ed to a chimney which terminatesto the outdoors.Never operatethe water heater unlessit is ventedto the outdoors and hasadequateair supplyto avoidrisksof improperopera-
tion, explosionor asphyxiation.
WARNING
diameterof thedrafthoodoutleton thewaterheater,andmust I The vent pipefrom the water heatermustbe no lessthanthe
slopeupwardto the chimneyat least'/4inchperlinearfoot.
All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). install only the draft hood pro- vided with the new water heater and no other draft hood.
Vent pipes must be secured at each jointwith sheet metal screws.
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VENT PIPEINSTALLATION
There must be a minimum of 6 clearancebetweensingle wa I vent pipe and any combustiblematerial. Fill andseal any clear- ance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustiblesubstance. Forother than single wall, follow vent pipe manufacturer'sclear- ancespecifications.To insurea tightfit of the ventpipe in abrick chimney,sealaroundthe ventpipe with mortarmix cement.
WARNING
and combustiblematerial will resultin afire hazard. Failure to have required clearancesbetween vent piping
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I Besureventdangerousfluepipegaseswhichisproperlyconnectedtocould causedeadlyasphyxiationpreventescapeof.
WARNING
Chemicalvapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors. Spraycan propellants,cleaning solvents,refrigeratorand air conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpool chen_icals,calcium and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleachand processchemicals are typicalcompoundswhichare potentialycorrosive.