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TEMPERATURE=PRESSURE
DISCHARGEPiPE
FIGURE 30.
When checking the temperature=pressure
relief valve operation, make
sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-
pressure
relief valve discharge
line, and (2) that the water discharge
will not cause any property damage,
as the water may be extremely
hot, see Figure 30.
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.
if the temperature=pre_ure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges
periodically, this may be due to then_al expansion. You may have a check
valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult
yourlocalwatersupplierorSearsServiceCenterfor
furtherinformation.
Do
not plug the temperature=pressure
relief valve.
DRAINING
,, Burn hazard
- Hot water discharge.
• Keep
hands
clear
of drain
valve discharge.
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing
temperatures.
Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the
tank may be necessary.
1. Set the blower switch to the "OFF" position.
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
3. OPEN a nearbyhotwaterfaucetand
leaveopentoallowfor
draining.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain.
5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining.
NOTE:
mfthe water
heater
is going
to be shut
down
and
drained
for an extended
period,
the drain
valve
should
be
left open
with
hose connected
amlowing water
to terminate
to an adequate
drain.
6. CLOSE the drain valve.
7. Follow instructions
in the "Filling The Water Heater" section.
8. Follow the lighting instructions
on the label or see page 22 under
"Operating
instructions" to restart the water heater.
DRAIN
VALVE
WASHER
REPLACEMENT
(See Figure 31 )
1. Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater.
2. Follow"Draining"instructions.
3. Turning
counterclockwise
( _
), remove the hex cap below the
screw handle.
4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
5. Screw the handle and cap assembly
back into the drain valve and
retighten using a wrench. DQ NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
6. Follow instructions
in the "Filling The Water Heater" section.
7. Check for leaks.
8. Follow the lighting instructions in the "Operating
Instructions" section
to restart the water heater.
CAP ASSEMBLY
WASHER
HGURE 31.
SERVICE
If a condition
persists or you are uncertain
about the operation
of the
water
heater
contact
Sears
Service
Center
at 1-800-MY-HOME
R'
(1=800-46%4663).
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