Installation Checklist - Kenmore POWER MISER 8 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
• Check the gas Enesfor leaks.
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas teaks
usinga match or open flame.
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
fittings.
c. Check for bubbling soap• This means you have a leak.
Turn "OFF" gas andmake the necessary repairs.
d. Recheckfor leaks.
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
• Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly instaUed
and piped to an adequate dram. See Temperature-Pressure
ReliefVaflve"section.
• Are the _cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
Installanon Instrucnons section.
• Is the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling:"
"nstruct ons m the Installation Instructions" sect on.
• Will a water leak dama e an thin _ See the "Facts to
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Conmder About the Location section.
• Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any-
thing that might catch fire? See the "Facts to Consider About
the Location" section.
• Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
will operate properly? See "Combustion Air and Ventilation"
in the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section•
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions in the
Installation Instructions" section.
• Is the vent pipeproperly sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors? See Venting" instructions in the "Installation
Instructions sectlon.
• Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?
VENT PIPE TO UNION
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GAS SUPPLY
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(Sediment
trap) PIPE CAP
DRAFT HOOD
SHUTOFF VALVE
(_ _ TEMPERATURE.
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
-- DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
6" AIR GAP
DRAIN VALVE
/ FLOOR DRAIN
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