Kenmore 153.337614 Filling the Water Heater, Venting, Installation Instructions contd, Acaut,On

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

ACAUT,ON I

Never usethis water heater unlessit is completelyfilled with

.w_e.r.To preventdamageto the tank, the tank must be filled with water.. Water must flow from the hot water faucet

beforeturning"ON gasto the water heater.

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 edi- tion of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54.

To fill the water heater with water:

•Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to

the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater.

•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 in use.

•To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by

opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the

water heater and the piping.

•Check all new water piping for leaks. Repairas needed.

Venting

AWARNING

VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper,whether it is.operated thermallyor otherwisemustberemovedif itsuseinhtbits prop- er draftingofthe water heater.

.Tl_.rmallyOperated Vent Dampers:Gas-firedwaterheaters Imvingthermal efEciencyin e_cessof 80%may producea rela- ffvdy lowflue gastemperature. Suchtemperaturesmay not be high enough to properly open thermally operated vent damper_ Thiswouldcausespillageof flue gasesand may cause carbonmon_ide poisoning.

Vent dampersmust bear evidenceof certillcation ascomplying with the latest edition of American National StandardANSI

7.21.68(ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively,coverelectricallyand mechanicallyactuatedventdampers).Beforeinstallationof any ventdamper,consultyourlocalSearsServiceCenter or thegas u_ity for further information.

AWARNING

To insure proper venting of this gas-firedwater heater, the correct vent pipediameter must be utilized.Any additionsor deletionsof other gasapplianceson a commonvent with this water heater may adverselyaffectthe operation of the water heater.Consultthe localSearsServiceCenter or gasutility if anysuchchangesare planned.

Check the venting system for signs of obstruction or deterioration and replace if needed.

The combustion and ventilation airflow must not be obstructed.

AWARNINGI Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay presenta serious

healthrisk or asphyxiation.

•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.

•Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe in position, drill a small hole through both the vent pipeand draft hood. Secure them together with a sheet metal screw,

DRAFT HOOD	t	_VENT'x_	I _
,0	*_==k	_CREW_J	- DRAFT HOOD

DRAFT HO_ TNTOOUTDOORS OR

_,WARNING

The water heater with draft hoocl,installedmust be pmperb/ I vented to a chimney which.terminatesoutdoor_ Never oper-I ate the water heaterunlessit isventedto the outdoorsand hasI

I adequateair _ to avoidrisksbf.impmperoperation,expIo-

I don or asphyxiation.

IAWARNING1

The vent pipefrom the water heater must be no lessthan the/ diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heatertand

_x_ slopeupward to the chimneyat least ¼ inchper I,n /

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