Water Piping - Sears 153.313230 Owner's Manual

Water Piping
WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intend-
ed to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature
which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and
other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure
you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be per-
manently injured by hot water than others. These include
the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally
handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or
state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot
water tap, then you must take special precautions. In
addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting
that satisfies your hot water needs, some type of temper-
ing device, such as a mixing valve, should be used at the
hot water taps used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or
hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for
installation" of the valves. Before changing,,the factory set-
ting on the thermostat, read the Temperature
Regulation" section in this manual.
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping
to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4
inch water connections.
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply sys-
tem; such as one having a back-flow preventer, check
valve, water meter with a check valve, etc. in the cold
water supply; means must be provided to control thermal
expansion. Contact the local utility or Sears Service
Center on how to control this situation.
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an
adapter before attaching the ad_aptor to the cola water
inlet connection. Do not solder the cold water supply
line directly to the cold water inlet. It will harm the clip
tube and damage the tank.
1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water
outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon
tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat
coupling and around both ends of the 3/4"threaded nip-
ple. Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water
pipe to the hot water outlet on the water heater.
2. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold
water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of
teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-
sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4"thread-
ed nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect the cold
water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water heater.
NOTE: This water heater is insulated to minimize heat
loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can
be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines
from the water heater.
Installation completed using
Sears Installation Kit.
HOT OUTLET
TO HOUSE
t
THREADED TO
SWEAT COUPLING
FLEXIBLE
WATER
CONNECTORS
COLD INLET
WATER LINE
T vLo
THREADED TO
SWEAT COUPLING
3/4"THREADED _
NIPPLE
_3/4"THREADED
NIPPLE
j TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
• RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
6" AIR GAP
FLOOR DRAIN