Installation Checklist - Kenmore 153.582400 Use & Care Manual

Installation Checklist

WATER HEATER LOCATION:
□ Centrally located with the water piping system.
□ The fl ooring beneath the water heater must be able to
support the weight of the water heater when fi lled with water.
□ Located indoors and in a vertical position. Protected from
freezing temperatures.
□ Provisions made to protect the area from water damage.
Suitable drain pan installed and piped to an adequate drain.
□ Suffi cient room to service the water heater.
□ The site location must be free from any corrosive elements
in the atmosphere such as sulfur, fl uorine, and chlorine.
These elements are found in aerosol sprays, detergents,
bleaches, cleaning solvents, air fresheners, paint, and
varnish removers, refrigerants, and many other commercial
and household products.
WATER SYSTEM PIPING
□ Temperature and pressure relief valve properly installed with
a discharge pipe run to an adequate drain and protected
from freezing. See Figure 11 on page 11.
□ All piping properly installed and free of leaks.
□ Suitable drain pan lines installed and piped to an adequate
drain. See Figure 11 on page 11.
□ Heater completely fi lled with water.
□ Closed system pressure buildup precautions installed (See
"Closed System/Thermal Expansion" section).
□ Mixing valves recommended, installed per manufacturer's
instructions at each point of use.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
□ Wiring and connections comply with all applicable codes.
□ Water heater and electrical supply are properly grounded.
□ Proper overload fuse or circuit breaker protection installed.
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