Filling The Water Heater; Venting - Kenmore 153.338400 Owner's Manual

Filling the Water Heater
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must
be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater.
To fill the water heater with water:
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han-
dle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is 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 m use.
3. To insure 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 al! new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Venting
WARNING
VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is ol_erated
thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use mhlbits
proper drafting of the water heater.
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water heaters
having thermal efficiency in excess of 80% may l)roduce a
relatively low flue gas temperature. Such tempe'ratures may
not be high enough to properly open thermally operated
vent dampers. This would cause spillage of flue gases and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Vent dampers must bear evidence of-certification as com-
plying with the latest edition of the American National
Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively,
cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers).
Before installation of any vent damper, consult the local
Sears Service Center or gas utility for further information.
WARNING ......
TO insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the
correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or
deletions of other gasappliances on a common vent with this
water heater may adversely affect the operation of the water
heater. Consult the local Sears Service (_enter or gas utility if
any such changesare planned.
For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter
vent pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in
installations, unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the
water heater, you must consult your gas company to aid
you in determining the proper venting for your water heater
from the vent tables in the latest edition of the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54.
Check the venting system for signs of obstruction or deterio-
ration and replace if needed.
The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be
obstructed.
WARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present
serious health risk or asphyxiation.
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1. Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the_
top of the water heater. The legs will snap in the holL
to give a tight fit.
2. Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent
pipe in position, drill a small hole through both the
vent pipe and draft hood. Secure them together with a
sheet meta_ screw.
DRAFTHOOD _r [VENT.[ [ _,
_J L_ VENTTO OUTDOORS
DRAFT
H__ H|MNEY
i WARNING
The water heater with draft hood installed must be connect-
ed to a chimney which terminates to the outdoors. Never
operate the water heater unless it is vented to the outdoors
and has adequate air supply to avoid risksof improper opera-
tion, explosion or asphyxiation.
WARNING
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The vent pipe from the water heater must be no less than the|
diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater, and must
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slope upward to the chimney at leastY4inch per linear foot.
All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoor_
of the structure (dwelling). Install only the draft hood pr_
vided with the new water heater and no other draft hood.
Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal
screws.
VENT PIPE INSTALLATION
There must be a minimum of 6" clearance between single wall
vent pipe and any combustible material. Fill and seal any clear-
ance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material
with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance.
For other than single wail, follow vent pipe manufacturer's clear-
ance specifications. To insure a tight fit of the vent pipe in a brick
chimney, seal around the vent pipe with mortar mix cement.
, WARNING
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Failure to have required clearances between vent piping [
and combustible material will result in a fire hazard.
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WARNING
j Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent esca e of
dangerous flue gases'which could cause deadly asphyxia_on.
'" WARNING
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Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system ma Lv
occur if air for combustion contains certain chemi_:alvapors."
Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air,
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium I
and sodium chloride, waxes, bleacli and process chemicals
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are typical compoundswhich are potentially corrosive. [