Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.332620 Use & Care Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2
Important Definitions ................................................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 6
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................. 7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 8
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED .................................................................................................. 9
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 10
Get to know your Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 10
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER ....................................................................11
Installation Checklist ................................................................................................................................................11
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 12-14
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................. 12
Location Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Site Location ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Clearances and Accessibility .................................................................................................................................. 14
High Altitude Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 14
GAS SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Gas Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Gas Pressure .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Gas Pressure Testing.............................................................................................................................................. 15
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION ...................................................................................... 17-20
Unconfined Space ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Confined Space ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
All Air from Inside the Building ................................................................................................................................ 17
All Air from Outdoors ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Louvers and Grilles ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Vent Pipe System ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Draft Hood Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 19-20
Vent Pipe Size ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Vent Connectors ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Chimney Connection ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent ...................................................................................................................................... 20
WATER SYSTEM PIPING ....................................................................................................................... 21-22
Piping Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Closed System/Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................ 22
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................. 22
T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation ........................................................................................................................ 23

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