Filling The Water Heater - Kenmore 153.330401 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
ACAUTION
Never usethlswater henterunlassit iscompintelyfilledwith
I water. To preventdamageto the tenk, the tenk must be filled
with water. Water must flow from the hot water mucet
I boforeturning"ON" gasto the water heater.
For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent
pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations,
unforeseeable by the manufacturerof the water beater, you must
consult your gas company to aid you in determining me proper
venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the latest
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also
referredto as NFPA 54.
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 is in use.
• To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
• Check all new waterpiping for leaks. Repair_ needed.
Venting
AWARNING
VENT DAMPERS- Any vent dampe_whether it is operat_l
thermallyor otherwise mustberemovedifitsuseinhn3its p rop-
er draftingofthe waterbea_r.
Thermally Operated Vent Damper_ Gas-firedwater heaters
having thermal eflkiancyin excess of B0% may producea mla-
tlvelylowfluegastemperature.Suchtemperatures maynot be
high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
damper_This wouldcause spillage of fluegases and may cause
carbon monexidepoisoning.
Ventdampersmust bear evidence of cer'dfam_ as €omplying
with the latesteditionof American NationalStandardANSI
7.21.68(ANSI 7.21.66& 67, respectively, coverelectrically and
mechanically a ctuatedventdampers). B eforeinstallation of any
ventdamper,consult your localSexrsService Canteror the gas
utilityfor further infonnatlo_
AWARNING
To insureproper venting of this gas-firedwater heater,the
correctvent pipediameter mustbe utilized.Any additions or
deletionsof other gasapplianceson a commonvent with this
water heater may adversely affect the operationofthe water
benter. Consultthe localSearsServiceCenter or gasutility if
any suchchanges am planned.
Check the venting system for signs of obstruction or deteriora-
tion and replace if needed.
The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.
I AWARNING
Obstructed er deteriorated ventaystemsm_ present a sertons
beaithriskor asphl_tio_
• 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
fit.
• 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.
DRAFT HOOD t _VENTNI I !
,. _===k ISCR _E____I DRAFT HOOD
LVENT TO OUTDOORS OR
AWARNING
-ri_ _g_- ix_€_ wlm dra_ ho_l ,,_lled must be pmlx_ I
vented to a chimney whichterminates otmfuorLNerer ope_ I
I ate the waterhexterunlass it is vanted.., te the ontdonrs and hasI
I adequateair suppiy to avoidrisks of m_roper operation, e xpio-1
I I
AWARNING I
The vent pipe from the water hexter mustbeno less than the I
diameter of the draft hood outlet on the wa., .t_" heater,and
slopeupwardto the chimneyat least¼,nch per linearI
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