Gas Piping; Venting - Kenmore 153.337113 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Venting (cont'd)
All vent gases must be completelyvented to the outdoors of the
structure (dwelling). Instal[only the draft hood provided with
the new water heater and no otherdrafthood.
Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws.
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CHIMNEY
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VENT PIPE INSTALLATION
Gas Piping
AWARNING
Makesure the gassupplied is the same type listedon the
modelns_ngpia_ The Inlntgaspressure nmstnnt exceed
10.S in. water column ('].61d_) for natuili gas or 13 in.
column(3.2kPa)for propane(I.R) gas.The minimuminlet
gaspressure listedon the modelredng plate isfor the pur-
pose 04'inputadjustment.
AWARNING
If the gescona'olvaiveIssubjected to pressures exceeding ½]
poundper squareinch(3._la_a), the damage to the gascon-I
tml velvecouklrnsult in a tim or explosion f romleaidng gel J
AWARNING
] If the maingaslineshutoff s erving all gasappliances is used, ]
I also tom "off" the ges et each appliance. Leaveall gas appii- J
I th" I
There must be a minimum of 6" dearance between single wall
vent pipe and any combustible maserial. Fill and seal any deat-
ance between single wall vent pipe*and combustible material
with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance.
Forother than singlewall, follow vent pipe manufacturer's dear-
0axcespecifications.To insure a dgb-t fit of the vent pipe in a
brick chimney, seal around the vent pipe with mortar mix
cement.
AWARNING
Failure to havemqulrecl., durances between ventpiping and
combustible _ will remit Ina Em hazard.
AWARNING ]
Besureventpipe isproperly amnoctod to preventnscape of
dangemmIlueSasns w hich €ouldcause dead_asphln_o_
AWARNING
Chemicalvaporcorrosion of the flue and vent systemmay
occurif air for combustion c ontains certainchemical veporL
Spraycan pmpellonts, deaningsolvents, refrigerator Ktd air
conditioner r efrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium
andsodium ddoride,waxe_bleach, a nd process c hemlcals a re
typical c ompounds which arepotentially € orrnslve.
A gas line of su_cient size must be tun to the water heater.
Consult the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1, also referredto as NFPA54 and the gascompany concern-
ing pipe size.
There mustbe:
• A readilyaccessiblemanualshut off valvein the gas supplyline
servingthe water heater,and
• A dripleg (sediment trap)ahead of the gascunt_rol v alveto hdp
prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gascontrol
valve.
• A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the
shutoff valveand control valveto permit servicingof the unit.
Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
Standard Models are for imtattadon up to 3,300 feet above sea
level.
fl_h Altltud¢ Models are for insm]htion from 3,300 to 5,500
ahove sea levd.
If a standard toodd is installed above 3,300 feet or a high altitude
model is installed above 5,500 feet, the input rating must be
reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level.
Contact your local Sears Service Center or gas udlity for further
information.
AWARNING
The appliance and its gasconnection must be leaktested
befo_p_clagtheafCl_ace moperaUo_
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