Relief Valve - Kenmore 153.331020 Owner's Manual

WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
The temperature-pressure relief valve on the water heater must be
manually operated at least once a year.
" Burn hazard.
• Hot water discharge.
" Keep clear of relief valve
discharge outlet.
TEMPERATURE=PRESSURE
DISCHARGE PiPE
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)
the water manually discharged will not cause any property
damage or bodily injury. The water may be extremely hot.
if the valve fails to completely reset and continures to release
water after manual operation, immediately close the cold water
inlet to the water heater, follow draining instructions, and
replace the temperature relief valve with a new one.
WEEPING TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the water heater weeps or
discharges periodically, this may be due to one or more of the following:
1. The temperature-pressure relief valve may have become faulty.
Refer to your water heater manual for more information.
2. The inlet water pressure may be above the recommended 60 psi.
Follow the instructions in the "Adjusting Water Pressure" section.
3. The expansion tank's air charge pressure may not be adjusted to
match the incoming water pressure. Follow the instructions in the
"checking Expansion Tank Air Charge" section.
4. If all the above have been checked, adjusted and/or replaced, turn
the water heater off and contact Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-
H OM E (1-800-469-4663).