Sears KENMORE POWER MISER 153.336431 - Manual (Page 13)

Installing the New Water Heater (cont'd)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
4.
5.
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 prop­
erly 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" instruc­
tions in the "Installing the New Water Fteater" sec­
tion.
Is the water heater completely filled with water?
See "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the
"Installing the New Water Heater" section.
Will a water leak damage anything? See the
"Locating the New Water Heater" section.
6. Is there proper clearance between the water heater
and anything that might catch fire? See the
"Locating the New Water Heater" section.
7. Do you have adequate ventilation so that the
water heater will operate properly? See
"Combustion Air and Ventilation" in the "Locating
the New Water Heater" section.
8. Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See
"Venting" instructions in the "Installing the New
Water Heater" section.
9. Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe
and anything that might catch on fire? See
"Venting" instructions in the "Installing the New
Water Heater" section.
10. Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent
terminate outdoors? See "Venting" instructions in
the "Installing the New Water Heater" section.
11. Do you need to call your gas company to check
the gas pipe and its hookup?
VENT PIPE TO
OUTDOORS
UNION
Figure 11
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