Filling The Water Heater - Kenmore 153.329266 Use & Care Manual

Position t hevalve downward andprovide t ubing so thatany
discharge wiltexitonlywithin 6 inches ( 152.1 mm) a bove, or
atanydistance b elow thestructural floor.Becertain thatno
contact is made withanyliveelectrical part.Thedischarge
opening m ustnotbeblocked o r reduced i n sizeunder a ny
circumstances. Excessive length, over 3 0feet(9.14 m), o ruse
ofmore than fourelbows c ancause restriction and reduce t he
discharge capacity ofthevalve.
Water Damage Hazard
• Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge
pipe must terminate at adequate drain.
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water
inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and
replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.
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. Ifthe discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other
suitable means, the water flow may cause property damage.
The Discharge Pipe:
Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions,
Must not be plugged or blocked,
Must be of material listed for hot water distribution,
Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the
temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe.
• Must 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.
• Must not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.
TEMPERATURB
-- DISCHARGE PiPE
(Do not cap or plug)
__6 INCH MAXIMUM
AIR GAP
FIGURE 10.
Filling the Water Heater
Property Damage Hazard
• Avoid water heater damage.
• Fill tank with water before operating.
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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 riskforscald injury.
_ Feel water before bathing or
_ 1_ showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
The temperatureipressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that
(1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-
pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually
discharged wilt not cause any bodily injury or property damage
because the water may be extremely hot.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank
must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" power.
To fill the water heater with water:
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower
front of the water heater.
2. 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.
3.
To ensure 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.
4. Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
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