Installation checklist, Installation instructions (cont'd), R—i i – Kenmore ECONOMIZER 153.332418 User Manual
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Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
• Check the gas lines for leaks.
a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks
using a 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 and make the necessary repairs.
d. Recheck for leaks.
e. Rinse off soapy 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”
instructions in the “Installation Instructions” 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 might catch fire? See the “Facts to Consider About
the Location” section.
Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater
[e propeny?
in the “Installation Instructions” section.
will operate properly? See “Combustion Air and Ventilation”
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
OR CHIMNEY
HOT
SHUTOFF VALVE
COLD
GAS SUPPLY
SHUTOFF
VALVE
•
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See “Venting”
instructions in 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.
•
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?
TEE
DRIF LEG
(Sediment trap)
PIPE CAP
DRAIN VALVE
TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
6” AIR GAP
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