Installation Checklist - Kenmore 153.336152 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
using a match or open flame.
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
fittings.
c. Cheo< for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs.
d. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
• Is the new temperature÷pressure relief valve properly installed
and piped to an adequate drain? See "Temperature-Pressure
Relief Valve" section.
• Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
• Is the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling"
"nstructions in the Installation Instructions" section.
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to
Consider About the Location" secnon.
• Is there proper clearance between the 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 op,erate properly? See Combustion Air and Vennlanon"
in the Installation Instructions section.
• Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"
nstruct'ons in the Installation Instruct ons' sect on.
• Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that m'ght catch on fire? See "Venting instructions in the
Installat on Instrucuons section.
• ls the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors? See "Venting" "nstruct'ons in the 'Installation
Instructions" section.
• Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?" section.
HOT
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF VALVE ---_
TEE 2 _ --
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DRIP LEG_
(Sediment trap)
CAPri I
DRAIN VALVE /
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY SHUTOFF VALVE
t
COLD
UNION
DRAFTHOOD
/TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
-- DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
6" AIR GAP
FLOOR DRAIN
_ _I_O_TAT_ GAS PRESSURE IN WC
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MODEL RATING PLATE
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