Filling The Water Heater - Kenmore 153.321344 Use & Care Manual

Position t hevalve downward andprovide t ubing so thatany
discharge wilt e xit o nly within 6 inches above, oratany distance
below the structural floor. B ecertain that n ocontact ismade w ith
any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not b eblocked
orreduced insize under a nycircumstances. Excessive length,
over 3 0feet ( 9.14 m), o ruse ofmore than four elbows cancause
restriction andreduce t he discharge capacity ofthevalve.
Water Damage Hazard
• Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge
pipe must terminate at adequate drain.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the
relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to
discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent
bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief
valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should
circumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is not connected
to a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may cause
property damage.
The Discharge Pipe:
• Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve,
or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.
• Must not be plugged or blocked.
• Must be of material listed for hot water distribution.
• Must be installed so as to altow complete drainage of both the
temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe.
• Must terminate a maximum of six inches above a floor
drain or external to the building. In cold climates, it is
recommended that the discharge pipe be terminated at an
adequate drain inside the building.
• Must terminate at an adequate drain.
• Must not have any shut-off valve between the relief valve and
tank nor in the discharge pipe.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
i_ physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
_,,_, Feel water before bathing or
_ _ showering
r Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
,. temperature setting.
The temperatureipressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that
(1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-
pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually
discharged wilt not cause any bodily injury or property damage
because the water may be extremely hot.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water
inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and
replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.
.oTi _C°LD
_MPERATURE-
PRESSURE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
INCH MAXIMUM
AIR GAP
FIGURE 10.
Filling the Water Heater
Property Damage Hazard
• Avoid water heater damage.
• Fill tank with water before operating.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank
must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" power.
To fill the water heater with water:
1. 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.
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 in 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 all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
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