installation instructions
:illing the Water Heater
(cont'd)I ACAUTION
Never usethis water heater unless it iscompletely 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:
•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 isin use.
"To insure complete _lling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet, Allow water to run
until a constant flow isobtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
• Check aH new water piping for leaks.Repair asneeded.
Venting
]AWARNING
IVENT DAHPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operated
&ermally or otherwise must be removed ifits use inhibitsprop-
er drafting ofthe water heater.
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas.fired water heaters
havingthermal efficiency in excess of 80% may produce a rela-
tivelylow fluegastemperature. Suchtemperatures may not be
high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
dampers.This would causespillage of fluegasesand may cause
carbonmonoxide poisoning.
Vent dampers must bearevidence of certification as complying
with the latest edition of American National Standard ANSi
Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively, cover electricallyand
mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation ofany
vent damper, consult your local SearsService Center or the gas
utility for further information.
AWARNING
To insure proper venting of this gas.fired water heater, the
correct vent pipe diameter must beutilized. Any additions or:
deletions of other gasappliances ona common vent with this
water heater may adversely affect the operation ofthe water !;
heater. Consult the localSears Service Center or gas utility if _
anysuch changes are planned.
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 yourwater heater from the vent tables in the latest
edition of the Nationa! Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also
referred to asNFPA 54.
Check the venting system for signs of obstruction or deterioration
and replace if needed.
The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.
AWARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present aserious
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
_t.
•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 asheet metal screw.
VENT_._ $
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L VENT TO OUTDOORS OR
DRAFT I_O_ CH_x_NEY
AWARNING
The water heater with draft hood installed must be properly f
vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never oper- I
atethe water heater unlessit is vented to the outdoors and has t
adequate air supplyto avoid risksofimproper operation, explo-
sionor asphyx_ion. l
AWARNING l
The vent pipe from the water heater must be no lessthan the I
Idiameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater, and I
must slope upward to the chimney at least ¼inch per linear l
foot. /
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