Kenmore 153.320690 HT 66 GAL Service and Adjustment contd, Temperature-PressureRelief, Draining

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Temperature-Pressure Relief

Valve Operation

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year.

Draining

The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary.

•Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater.

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE PIPE

AWARNING

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution shouldbe taken to ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually dischargedwill not causeany property damage or bodily injury. The water may be extremely hot.

If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the drain-

ing instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera- ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure.

AWARNING

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or dischargesperiodically,this may be due to ther-

mal expansion.Your water heater may havea check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check

valve. Consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief

valve.

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing I any access panels or servicing the water heater, make

I sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned I

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•CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.

•OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining.

•Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain or outdoors.

•OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for rank draining.

NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate m an adequate drain.

•Close the drain valve.

•Follow "Filling the W,,ater Heater" instructions in the Installation Instructions section.

•Turn "ON" power to the water heater.

ACAUTION

Never use this water heater unless it is completely full I water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be:filled with water. Water must I

flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"I

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