Kenmore 153.33439, 153.33459, 153.33449, 153.33429 owner manual Venting contd, Gas Piping

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Venting (cont'd)

All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelliNg). Installonly the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood.

Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal s_rews.

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VENT PIPE INSTALLATION

There must be a minimum of 6" clearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material. Fill and seal any clear-

ance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance.

For other than single wall, follow vent pipe manufacturer's clear- ance specifications. To insure a tight fit of the vent pipe in a

brick chimney, seal around the vent pipe with mortar mix cement.

_,WARNING

Failureto have _lui_l dearancesbetween vent pipingand combustiblematerialwill result in a fire hazard.

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Be sure vent pipe isproperly connectedto preventescapeof [

dangerousfluegaseswhichcouldcausedeadlyasphyxiation. [

Gas Piping

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Make sure the gas suppliedis the same type listed on the modal rating plate. The inlet gaspressuremust not exceed 14 incheswater column ½ poundper squareinch (3.SkPa). The minimum inlet gas pressurelistedon the model rating plate isfor the purposeof inputadjustment.

AWARNING . , [

If the gascontrol valveissubjectedto pressuresexceedng½ [ pound per square inch (3.5kPa),the damageto the.gascon- trol valvecouldresultin a fire or explosionfrom eaidngga_

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If the main gasline shutoffservingall gasappliancesis used,[ alsoturn "OFF" the gasat eachappliance.Leaveall gasappli- ancesshut offunti the water heaterinstallationiscon_ete.

A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater. Consult the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA54 and the gas company concern- ing pipe size.

There must be:

•A readily accessiblemanual shut offvalve in the gas supply line serving the water heater, and

•A drip leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to help

prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control

valve.

•A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shuroffvalve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit.

Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open

flame. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.

AWARNING

Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may occurif air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvapors. Spray can propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants,swimming pool chemicals,calcium and sodiumchloride,waxes,blench,and processchemicalsare typicalcompoundswhichare potentially corrosive.

Standard Models are for installation up to 3,300 feet above sea level.

High Altitude Models are for installation from 3,300 to 5,500 feet above sea level.

lfa standard model is installed above 3,300 feet or a high altitude model is installed above 5,500 feet, the input rating must be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level.

Contact your local Sears Service Center or gas utility for further information.

&WARNING

The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested beforeplacingthe appliancein operation.

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