Kenmore 153.335963 - Manual (Page 13)

Installation Instructions (cont’d)
Water Piping
A WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD; Water heaters are intended 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 peo­
ple are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than
others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physical-
ly/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,
a means 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 man­
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
‘Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.
This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems
or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appli­
ance.
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system;
such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water
meter with a check valve, etc... in the cold water supply; means
shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the
local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this
situation.
NOTE; To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and
cold water nttings, it is strongly recommended that dielec­
tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater
when connected to copper pipe.
The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the
water heater. The water heater is equipped with ’A inch water
connections.
NOTE; If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connec­
tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the
cold water inlet or it will harm the dip tube.
1 . Look at the top cover of the water heater. The hot 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 X" threaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, con­
nect the hoc water pipe co the hoc 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 M" threaded nipple. Using flexi­
ble connectors, connect the cold water pipe co 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
COLD INLET
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