Installation Checklist - Kenmore 153.332110 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
using a match or open flame.
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
fittings.
c. Check for bubblin_ soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn "OFF" gas ancz make 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.
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Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water
heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
Is the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to
Cons'der 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"
"n the "I astallation Instructions section.
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
th " > "
at m_ght catch on fire. See Ventmg instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
HOT
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF 1
VALVE
TEE
DRIP LEG
(Sediment trap)
PIPE CAP -_
DRAIN VALVE
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
t
DRAFT HOOD
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SHUTOFF VALVE
COLD
UNION
rE-
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
(Do not cap or plug)
1" AIR GAP
FLOOR DRAIN
Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in the "Installation
Instructions" section.
Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?
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