Sears 153.33535 - Manual (Page 10)

Installing the New Water Heater
Water Piping
-WARNING
HOHER 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 sanMz-
the infirm, or physicaiiy/mentaliy 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 tem­
perature water at the hot water tap, then you must take spe­
cial precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible tem­
perature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, some
type of tempering device, 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 manufacturers instructions for
installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting
on the thermostat, read the 'Temperature Regulation" sec­
tion in this manual.
This water heater shall not be connected to any heating
systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water
heating appliance.
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply sys­
tem; 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 .
cold water
electric unions ,
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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 %
inch water connections.
NOTE; if using copper tubing, solder tubing to an
adapter before attacmng the adaptor to the cold water
inlet connection. Do not solder the cold water supply
line directly to the cold water inlet. It will harm the dip
tube and damage the tank.
1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The 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 threaded nip­
ple. Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water
pipe to the hot 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
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threaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect
the cold water pipe to .the cold water inlet of the water
heater.
NOTE: This water heater is super insulated to mini­
mize 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
FLEXIBLE WATER
SHUTOFF
VALVE