Filling The Water Heater; Venting - Kenmore 153.337113 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
ACAUTION
Nev_ usethis water hex/;erunlessit is completelyfilled with ]
water. To pravent damagete the tank, the tank mu_ be filled ]
with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet
beforetumng 'ON gnsto the water heater,
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 water piping for leaks. Repairas needed.
Venting
A WARNING
VENT DAMPERS. Any vent damper, whether it is operated
thermaJly or otherwisemust be removedif itsuseinhibitsprop.
er drdCing of the water he_er.
Thermally Operated Vent D_rnpers:Gas-firedwater heaters
having thermal et_ency in excess of 80%may producea rela-
_vely lowfluegastemperature. Suchtemperaturesmay not be
high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
danll_H,s. T hiswould causesptll_ of flue pses midmay Quse
carbonmonoxidepoisoning.
Ventdampersmust bear evidenceof certificationascomplying
with the latest edition of American National Standard ANSI
7.21.68(ANSI Z21.6_ & 67, respectS, coverelec_;callyand
mechank:al_/ac_ vent dan_). Boforeim(:all,_ of any
ventdampe_consuityour localSearsServiceCenter or the gas
AWARNING
To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the
correct vent pipe d'_-_er must be utilized,Any additionsor
deletlom of other ps applianceson a common vent with this
water heater maqfadverselyofrect the operation of the water
heater.Consultthe localSearsService Center or gas udllty if
anysuchchangesare planned.
For proper venting in certain installations,a largerdiametervent
pipe may be necessary. Due to greatvariancesin installations,
unforeseeableby the manufacturer of the water heater, you must
consult your gas company to aid you in determining the proper
venting for your water heater from the venttables in the latest edi-
tion of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, alsoreferred to
asNFPA 54.
Check the ventingsystem for signsof obstruction or deterioration
and replaceif needed.
The combustion and ventilationair flowmustnot be obstructed.
AWARNING
heaithrisk or _.
• Place the draf_ 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.
• 1 Phce 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.
ORAFTHOOO 4 1' IVeNT J
f SCR_ DRAFT HOOD
DRAFT H( OD_VEI_ITNTE_OUTDOORS,, N
OR
AWARNING
I
The waterhexterwlth drafthoodInstalled mustbe properly I
vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Neveroper-I
atethe_ hext_r unless i t isventecl to the outxJoors andhas[
adequate a irsupply t e avoid risks of improper o peration, explo-
sion or asphyx_on.
AWARNING
I
The _mt pipefrom the water heater must be no lessthan the I
diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater, and
_)o_S ope upward to the ch mney at east '/4 nch per near
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