Sears 153333000, 153333100, 153333131 Filling the Water Heater, Tion, explosionor asphyxiation

Filling the Water Heater

CAUTION

Never use this water heater unlessit is completely filled

with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water_Water must flow from the hot water

faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater.

To fill the water heater with water:

1, Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han-

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

2 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 m use.

3, To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet.. Allow water to run untila constant flow is obtained., This will let air out of the water heater and the piping.

4. Check all new water piping for leaks°Repair as needed,

Venting

WARNING

VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is ol_erated thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use Inhibits

proper drafting of the water heater.

Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-firedwater heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80% may produce a relatively low flue Ras temperature. Such temperatures may. not be high enough to properly open thermally operated vent dampers. Thm_woulds cause spillage of flue gases and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Vent dampers must bear evidence of-certification as com- plying width the latest edition of the American National

Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21_66 & 67, respectively, cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation of any vent damper, consult the local

14Place 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.

2, Place the vent pipe over the draft hood, With 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,

DRAFTHOOD	_	[VENT,_I	[ €
",_	_	S_RE_"_	DRAFT HOOD
		_._VENT TO OUTDOORS
	DRAFT HpO'D._	-OR ,_HIMNEY

'-WARNING! The water heater with draft hoodinstalledmusthe connect-[ed to a chimneywhich terminatesto the outdoors°Never I operatethe water heater unlessit is vented to the outdoorsI I and hasadequateair supply to avoid risksof improperopera- [

[ tion, explosionor asphyxiation.		J
......	WARNING

The ventpipe from the water heatermust be no lessthan the I diameterof thedraft hoodoutlet on thewaterheater,and must

Lslopeupwardto thechimneyat least'1,inchper linear foot.

All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling), Install only the draft hood pro- vided with the new water heater and no other draft hood

Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal

screws_

CHIMNEY,o

Sears Service Center or gas utility for further information.

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--WARNING

To insure properventing of this gas-firedwater heater,the correctventp=_pediametermustbe utilized_Any additions or deletionsof othergasapplianceson a commonventwith this water heatermay adversely affect the operationof the water heater_Consultthe localSearsServiceCenteror gasutility if anysuchchangesare planned.

_or 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 edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1, also referred to as NFPA54

Check the venting system for signs of obstruction or deterio- ration and replace if needed,

The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed

WARNING

Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present serious health risk or asphyxiation_

VENTPIPEINSTALLATION

There must be a minimum of6"clearance betweensingle wall vent pipe and any combustiblematerial Fill and sealany clear- ance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance Forother than singlewall, follow vent pipe manufacturer'sclear- ance specifications Toinsurea tight fitof the vent pipe in a brick chimney,sealaroundthe vent pipe with mortarmix cement

WARNING

Failure to have required clearancesbetween vent piping and combusbble material will result in a fire hazard.

WARNING

Besure ventpipe is prol_erlyconnectedto preventescapeof dangerousflue gaseswhich couldcausedeadly asphyxiation.

WARNING

Chemical vapor,corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay occur if air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors° Spra_can propellants, cleaningsolvents,refrigeratorand air conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpool chemicals,calcium and sodium chloride,waxes, bleachand processchemicals are typicalcompoundswhich arepotentlal[ycorrosive.

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