Installation Checklist - Kenmore 153.330401 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
c. Che for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn OFF gas andmake the necessary repairs.
d. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
• Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed
and Dped to an adequate draan. See Temperature-Pressure
Relief Valve" section.
HOT
HOT-
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
COLD
UNION SI_IUTOFF VALVE
' COLD
• Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions"section.
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
• Is the water heater completely filled with water? See _Filling"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions .
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to
Consider About the Location" section.
• Is there proper clearance between _e 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.
"" ly " " " " Is the draft hood vent piping proper secured. See Venung_
instructions In the Installatmn Instructmns sectmn.
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF
VALVE "_
TRAP)
PIPE CAP
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
DRAIN VALVE
INCH AIR GAP
• 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
Instructmns sectaon.
• 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 or open
flame. Check the factory gasfittings after 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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