Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.331140 Use & Care Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 6
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................. 7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 8
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED .................................................................................................. 9
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 10
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER ....................................................................11
Installation Checklist ................................................................................................................................................11
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 12-15
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................. 12
Location Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Site Location ...................................................................................................................................................... 13-14
Insulation Blankets .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Clearances and Accessibility ............................................................................................................................. 14-15
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 15
GAS SUPPLY .......................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Gas Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Gas Pressure .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Gas Pressure Testing.............................................................................................................................................. 16
LP Gas Only............................................................................................................................................................ 16
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION ...................................................................................... 17-20
Unconfined Space ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Confined Space ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
All Air from Inside the Building ........................................................................................................................... 17-18
All Air from Outdoors ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Louvers and Grilles ............................................................................................................................................ 18-19
Vent Pipe System ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Draft Hood Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Vent Pipe Size ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Vent Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 19-20
Chimney Connection ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent ...................................................................................................................................... 20
WATER SYSTEM PIPING ....................................................................................................................... 21-22
Piping Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Closed System/Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................ 22
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................. 22
T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation ........................................................................................................................ 22

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