Installation Checklist - Kenmore 153.330501 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
• Check the gas lines for leaks.
_. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks
usin_a match or open flame.
h. Brush the soapy water solution on all gaspipes, joints and
fittings.
c. Check for bubblin_ soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn OFF gasanamake the necessaryrepairs.
d. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
• Is the new temperature-pressure reliefvalve properly installed
and piped to an adequate drain?See _Temperature-Pressure
ReliefValve"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 "Filling"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions". v
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the _Facts to
Cons derAbout the Location" section. -
• Is there proper clearance between _e water heater and any-
thing that might catch fire?See the Factsto Consider About
the Location section.
• Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
wilt o_rate properly? See "Combustion Air and Ventilation"
inthe Factsto Consider About the Location" section.
• Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
• Is there proper deavance between the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fire? See "Venting_ instructions in the
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VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
HOT
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF
VALVE _
TEE _ _1
DRIP LEG
IMENT
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PIPE CAP
m
(SEDIMENT
DRAFT
HOOD
COLD
UNION SHUTOFF VALVE
'COLD
_ PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
Do not cap or plug)
DRAIN VALVE
cowr)
_ 1 6 INCH AIR GAP
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FLOOR DRAIN
• Is the vent pipe,_ropetly 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?
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match oropen
flame. Check the factory gas fittings afxer pilot is lit and gas con-
trol knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
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