Table Of Contents - Kenmore HydroSense 153.331592 Owner's Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 6
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................. 7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 7
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED .................................................................................................. 8
TYPICAL INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................. 9
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER ................................................................... 10
Installation Checklist ............................................................................................................................................... 10
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 11-14
Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 11
Location Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Site Location ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Insulation Blankets .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Clearances and Accessibility ............................................................................................................................. 13-14
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 14
GAS SUPPLY .......................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Gas Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Gas Pressure .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Gas Pressure Testing .............................................................................................................................................. 15
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION ...................................................................................... 16-19
Unconfined Space ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Confined Space ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
All Air from Inside the Building ........................................................................................................................... 16-17
All Air from Outdoors ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Louvers and Grilles ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Vent Pipe System ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Draft Hood Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Vent Pipe Size ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Vent Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 18-19
Chimney Connection ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent ...................................................................................................................................... 19
WATER SYSTEM PIPING ....................................................................................................................... 20-21
Piping Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Closed System/Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................ 21
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................. 21
T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation ........................................................................................................................ 21