Kenmore 153.330752, 153.330502 Installation Checklist, Before Lighting the Pilot, Check for Leaks

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 usinga 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.

urn OFF gas andmake the necessary repalrs. 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 "Installation Instructions" section•

•Is the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling" instructions in the "Installation Instructions".

•Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section.

•Is there proper clearance between the 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 properly? See "Combustion Air and Ventilation"

mthe Facts to Conmder About the gocatmn section.

•Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.

•Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything

that m'ght catch on fire? See Venting" instructions in the

"Installation Instruct'ons' section•

•Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate

outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.

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

VENT PIPE TO

OUTDOORS

OR CHIMNEY

UNION SHUTOFF VALVE

HOT ..€COLD

DRAFT

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PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

GAS SUPPLY

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VALVE

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TRAP)(under cover)

PIPE CAP

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CHECK FOR LEAKS

Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and gas con- trol knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the fittings

when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu- tion for this, too.

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