Sears 153.33525, 153.3356, 153.33555, 153.335451 Installation Checklist, Beforelighting the Pilot

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Installation Checklist

BEFORELIGHTING THE PILOT:

1.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.

2.Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly

installed and piped to an adequate drain? See "Temperature-PressureRelief Valve" section.

3.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.

4.Is the water heater completely filled with water? See

"Filling" instructions in the "Installing the New Water Heater" section.

5.Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Locating the New Water Heater" section,

6.Is there proper clearance between the water heater

and anything that might catch fire? See the "Locating the New water Heater" section.

7.Do you have adequate ventilation so that the

water heater will operate properly? See

"Combustion Air and Ventilation" in the "Locating the New Water Heater" section.

8.Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See

"Venting" instructions in the "Installing the New Water Heater" section.

9.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" section.

10.Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in the "Installing the New Water Heater" section.

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

VENT PIPE TO

UNION

OUTDOORS

 

OR CHIMNEY

SHUTOFF VALVE

 

HOT

COLD

 

DRAFT HOOD

GAS SUPPLY

SHUTOFF VALVE

TEE

DRIP LEG (Sediment trap)

PIPE CAP

DRAIN VALVE

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE PIPE

(Do not cap or plug)

6 INCH AIR GAP

FLOOR DRAIN

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