Kenmore 153.31242 Use And Care Manual page 11

block t hedischarge opening orhinder access t othemanual
relief l ever ( Figure 9 ). Ensure a discharge pipe isinstalled
intotheT&P valve discharge opening p ertheinstructions in
thismanual.
4. Locate t hehotwater ( outlet) &cold water ( inlet) p ipes tothe
water heater.
5. Locate theslit running thelengthof a section of pipe
insulation.
6. Spread t heslitopen andsliptheinsulation overthecold
water ( inlet) p ipe. A pply g entle pressure along thelength o f
theinsulation toensure t hat i tisfully seated a round t hepipe.
Also, e nsure t hatthebase oftheinsulation isflush withthe
water h eater. O nce seated, secure t heinsulation withduct
tape, electrical tape, o requivalent.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 forthehotwater ( outlet) pipe.
8. Add additional sections ofpipe insulation asneeded.
The valve must b emarked withamaximum s etpressure not t o
exceed t hemarked h ydrostatic working p ressure ofthewater
heater (150 psi=1,035 kPa) a ndadischarge capacity nottess
thanthewater h eater i nput r ate asshown o nthemodel rating
plate. ( Forelectric h eaters, watts x 3.412 equals B tu/hr i nput
rate)
For s afe operation ofthe water h eater, therelief v alve must n ot
beremoved from itsdesignated opening n orplugged.
The temperature-pressure relief v alve must beinstalled directly
intothefitting ofthewater h eater designed fortherelief v alve.
Position t hevalve downward andprovide t ubing sothatany
discharge will e xit o nly within 6 inches (153 mm) a bove, oratany
distance below thestructural floor.Becertain thatnocontact is
made w ithanylive electrical part.The discharge opening m ust
notbeblocked o r reduced i nsizeunder a nycircumstances.
Excessive length, over30feet(9.14 m),or useof more than
fourelbows c ancause restriction andreduce thedischarge
capacity ofthevalve.
T&P Relief Valve I nsulation
efLever
Relief Valve
Drain Line
FIGURE 9.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Explosion Hazard
Temperature-pressure relief valve
must comply with ANSI Z21.22
CSA 4.4 andASME code.
• Properly sized temperature-relief
valve must be installed in opening
provided.
• Can result in overheating and
excessive tank pressure.
• Can cause serious injury or death.
This heater is provided with a properly certified combination
temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer.
The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed
equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief
Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4,
and the code requirements of ASME.
If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes,
but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief
valve certified as indicated in the above paragraph.
Water Damage Hazard
• Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge
pipe must terminate at adequate drain.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief
valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent bodily
injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must
be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstances
demand. If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other
suitable means, the water flow may cause property damage.
The Discharge Pipe:
• Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.
• Shall not be plugged or blocked.
• Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution.
• Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the
temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe.
• Shall terminate a maximum of six inches above a floor drain or
external to the building. In cold climates, it is recommended
that the discharge pipe be terminated at an adequate drain
inside the building.
Shall not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
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Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
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