Installation Checklist - Kenmore 153.337162 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
usinga match or open flame.
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
fittings.
c. Check for bubbling soap• This means you have a leak.
Turn OFF gas andmake 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 Plpmg mstrucnons in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
• Is the water heater completely fdled with water? See "Filling"
instructions in the _Installation Instructions" section.
• Will a water leak damage, anything? See the "Facts to
Consider About the Location section.
• 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 operate properly. See Combustion Air and Ventilation
in the "Factsto Consider About the Location" section.
• is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"
mstrUCtlOnS in the Installation Instructions seenon.
• Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fire_ See Venting instructions in the
"Installation Instructions section.
• Is the vent pipeproperly sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors. _ee "Venting instructions in the Installation
Instructions" section.
VENT PIPE TO UNION
OUTDOORS \
OR CHIMNEY _1 SHUTOFF VALVE
HOT
GAS SUPPLY
TEE
(Sediment
trap) PIPE CAp
DRAFT HOOD
SHUTOFF VALVE
_ TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
6" AIR GAP
DRAIN VALVE
FLOOR DRAIN
Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?
MODEL RATING PLATE
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