Kenmore 153.337862 Filling the Water Heater, Venting, ORAFTHOOO41 IVeNT J, Acaution, heaithriskor

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

ACAUTION

Nev_ usethis water hex/;erunlessit is completelyfilled with ] water. To pravent damage te the tank, the tank mu_ be filled ] with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet beforetumng 'ON gnsto the water heater,

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 thermaJlyor otherwisemust be removedif itsuseinhibitsprop. er drdCingof the water he_er.

Thermally Operated Vent D_rnpers:Gas-firedwaterheaters havingthermal et_ency in excessof 80%may producea rela- _vely lowfluegastemperature. Suchtemperaturesmay not be high enough to properly open thermally operated vent danll_H,sThiswould. causesptll_ of flue pses midmay Quse carbonmonoxidepoisoning.

Ventdampersmust bear evidenceof certificationascomplying with the latest edition of American National Standard ANSI

7.21.68(ANSI Z21.6_ & 67, respectS, coverelec_;callyand

mechank:al_/ac_ vent dan_). Boforeim(:all,_ of any ventdampe_ consuityour localSearsServiceCenter or the gas

AWARNING

To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe d'_-_er must be utilized,Any additionsor deletlom of other ps applianceson a common vent with this water heater maqfadverselyofrect the operation of the water heater. Consultthe localSearsService Center or gas udllty if anysuchchangesare planned.

For proper venting in certain installations,a largerdiametervent pipe may be necessary. Due to greatvariancesin installations, unforeseeableby 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 venttables in the latest edi- tion of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, alsoreferredto

asNFPA 54.

Check the ventingsystem for signsof obstructionor deterioration

and replaceif needed.

The combustion and ventilationair flowmustnot be obstructed.

AWARNING

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•Place the draf_ 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.

•Phce the vent pipe over the draft hood. With1 the vent pipe in position, drill a small hole through both the vent pipe and draft hood. Secure them together with a sheet metal screw.

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AWARNINGI

The waterhexterwlth drafthoodInstalledmustbe properlyI ventedto a chimneywhichterminatesoutdoorsNeveroper.-I

atethe_ hext_runlessit isventeclto the outxJoorsandhas[ adequateairsupplyte avoidrisksof improperoperation,explo-

sionor asphyx_on.

AWARNINGI

The _mt pipefrom the water heater must be no lessthan the I diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater, and

_)o_S ope upward to the ch mney at east '/4nch per near

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