Installation Checklist - Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.332111 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
usinga match or open flame•
b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and
fittings•
c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak.
Turn'OFF gas andmake 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.
• 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"
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instructions in the Installation Instrucnons section.
• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to
Consider About the Location" section.
• Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any-
thing that m!ght 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"
in the "Installation Instructions" section.
• Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"
lnsrrtlCtlons Ill the Installation Instructions section.
• Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything
that might catch on fire? See "Venting" instructions in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
HOT
GAS SUPPLY
+
SHUTOFF
VALVE
DRAIN VALVE
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
t
DRAFT HOOD
SHUTOFF VALVE
_. COLD
UNION
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
(Do not cap or plug I
6" 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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