Installation checklist, Check for leaks, Installation instructions (cont*d) – Sears POWER MISER 153.335914 User Manual
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Installation Instructions (cont*d)
Installation Checklist
BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:
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. Brusn 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. Rccheck 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
“Installing the New Water Heater” section.
Is the water heater completely filled with water? See “Filling”
instructions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” sec
tion.
Will a water leak damage anything? See the “Locating the
New Water Heater” section.
Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any
thing that might catch fire? See the “Locating the New water
Heater” section.
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.
Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured? See “Venting”
instructions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” sec
tion.
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.
Is the vent pipe properly sloped and does the vent terminate
outdoors? See “Venting” instructions in the “Installing the
New Water Heater” section.
Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe
and its hookup?
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and gas con
trol knob is still in “PILOT” position. Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned “ON”. Use a soapy water solu
tion for this, too.
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