T&P Valve And Pipe Insulation; Filling The Water Heater - Kenmore 153.326030 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Installation C OMPLETED using Filling the Water Heater
Installation Kit
% fill the water heater with water:
FLEXIBLE WATER
CONNECTORS
HOT OUTLET
TO HOUSE
3/4_ THREADED
CONNECTIONS
• 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 to the left of the cold water inlet.
• 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.
• "}(binsure 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.
A CAUTION J
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of J
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"
power.
• Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
COLD INLET
WATER LINE
T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation
Remove insulation for T&P Valveand pipe connections from carton.
Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot
water line. Make sure that the insulation is against the side jacket of
the heater.
Fit T&P Valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation
does not interfere with the lever of the T&P valve.
Secure all insulation using tape.
INSULATION
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PIPE
_ INSULATION
FOR 30 GALLON MODEL ONLY