Kenmore 153.327366 - Manual (Page 6)

flemoving the Old Water
Heater
“OFF’ eiectricaJ supply to the water heater.
Installation Instructions
Turn "OFF” the water supply to the
water heater at the water shutoff valve or
water meter
Attach a hose to the water heater drain
valve and put the other end in a floor
drain or outdoors. Open the water heater
drain valve. Open a nearby hot water
faucet which will relieve pressure in the
water heater and speed draining.
If you have copper piping to the water
heater, the two copper water pipes can be
cut with a hacksaw approximately 4“ away
from where they connect to the water
heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes
too short. Additional cuts can be made
later if necessary- Disconnect die tempera^
ture-pressure relief valve drain Une- "Wen
the water hearer is drained, disconnect the
hose from the drain valve. Close the drain
valve, The water heater is now completely
disconnected and ready to be removed.
If you have galvanized pipe to the water
heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes
with a pipe wrench at the union in each
line. Also disconnect the piping remaining
to the water heater. These pieces should be
saved since they may be needed when
reconnecting the new water heater.
Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief
valve drain line. When the water heater is
drained, disconnect the hose from the
drain valve, Close the drain valve. The
water heater is now completely disconnect­
ed and ready to be removed.
AWARNING
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extreme­
ly hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections
are tight and that the water flow is directed away from
any person.
Check again to make sure the electrical supply is
turned “OFF” to the water heater. Then disconnect
the electrical supply connection from the water
heater junction box.
AWARNING
Hineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the
old water heater. This causes the water heater to be
much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out,
could cause staining.