Kenmore 153.332870HA, 153.33296 Installation Checklist, Check for Leaks, Model Rating Plate

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Installation Checklist

BEFORE OPERATING:

•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. _lhrn OFF gas and make the necessary repairs.

d.Recheck for leaks•

e.Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.

PIPE TO

OUTDOORS

SHUTOFF

VALVE

•ls the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed

and piped to an adequate drain? See "_l_mperature-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.

•ls the water heater completely 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.

•ls 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" in the "Installation Instructions" section.

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

•ls there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything

that might catch fire. See Ventmg mstructtons m the "Installation Instructions" section.

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

outdoors• See Venting mstructmns m the Installatmn Instructions section.

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

CHECK FOR LEAKS

Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before operating your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. Check the factory gas fittings after the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solution for this, too.

HOT	PRESSURE
	RELIEF VALVE
	PiPE
GAS	(Do not cap or plug)
SUPPLY

VALVE

g

DRIP LE( [Sediment trap)

PIPE I

SLII'I_&BLI:FOR WATER (PGTABI.E)

HEATING ONLY

EGt_PPED
F_	k_PLt¢	RECOVERy	I	_IAL	Nt/MS_
I		I
GAS	BTU_	GALPAR
MAXIMU_ HyD_TATIC		GAS	pRE_RE	IN W	C _ N T_NG *
,so	I				I
PNI		WC	WC		WC

AUTOMATIC STORAGE WATER HEATER

ELECTRICAL RATING: VOLTS 115!HZ60/AMPS 2

MODEL RATING PLATE

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