Installation Checklist - Kenmore 153.336451 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
• Check the gas lines for leaks.
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks
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. Recheck for leaks.
e. Riuse off soapy solution and wipe dry.
• Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed
and piped to an adequate dram. See Temperature-Pressure
Relief Valve" section.
• Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section,
• Is the water heater completely filled with water. See Fdlmg
instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to
Consider About the Location" section.
• ls 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 Installation Instructions section.
• Is the draft hood vent piping properly secur,e,d.See Venung
instructions in the 'Installation Instructions sect'on•
• Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fir!! See Venting instructions in the
"Installation Instructions section.
• Is the vent pipe properly,sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors? See "Venting instructions in the Installation
Instructions section.
• Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?" section•
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