General Safety..............................................................................................................................._,_
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................:.................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................5
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................:..s
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Preparing for the New Installation ................:..............................:..................
Materials and Basic Tools Needed. ...................................................................6
Materials Needed .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Removing the OM Water Heater. ............................................i........."................._
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Combustion Air and Ventilation forAppliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ..................................................... 9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces ......................................................... 9
installing the New Water Heater ................................................................io._
Water Piping........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve .................................................................................. ................................ 10,11
Filling the Water Heater ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Venting .................................................................................. ............................................... ,.............................. 11
Gas Piping .................................................... _............................. :........................................................................ 12
Installation Checklist ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Li_htin_ ............................................................................:....................................................................14,15
Temperature Regulation ....................................................................................i............_
For Your Information ................................................._....................................................1_,18
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Condensation ......................................................................................... :.......................................................... 17
Smoke/Odor ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 7
Thermal Expansion.......................... :................................................................................................................. 17
Strange Soun_g. ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Operational Conditions .................................................................................................................................. 17,18
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................ ........................ 17,18
'_Air"In Hot Water Faucets .... :............................................................................................................................ t8
High Temperature Shut Off System........................................................................... ......................................... 18
Not Enough or No HotWater ............................................................................................................................ 18
Water IsTooHot ............................................................................ ..................................................................... 18
Periodic Maintenance ...................................................................................................._,_o
Venting System Inspection ................................................................................................................................... 19
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Burner Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Housekeeping ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...................................................................................................... 20
Draining ....................................................................................... _....................................................................... 20
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ....................................................................................................................... 20
Service .................. :........................................................................................... .................................................. 20
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eakage Checkpoints ............................................................................................................_
Repair Parts..........................................................................................:......................._.................22-23
warranty ...............................................................................................................................................24
About Your W_rran_ ..................................... _.............................................. . ................ ...................................... 24
Sears Installation Policy ......................................................................................... _.............................................. 2"4
Sears Installation Warranty ............................................... :.......................................................................... ........ 24
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