Kenmore 153.31702 - Manual (Page 6)

Removing the Old Water
Heater
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“OFF” electrical supply to the water heater.
Installation Instructions
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[ 5 If yoti 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 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 disconnected and ready to
be removed.
© Furn “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at
the water shutoff valve or water meter.
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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. b. If you have galvanized pipe to the
water heater, loosen the two gal­
vanized 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
1-,} now completely disconnected and
ready to be removed.
A WARNING
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 unplug the
water heater (cord set) or disconnect the electrical sup­
ply connection from the water heater junction box.
A CAUTION
Mineral 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.