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Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
A CAUTION I
Never usethis water heater unlessIt is€ompletely Igled with I
wetenTopreventdamageto the tenk,the tankmusthefilledI
with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet
I before turn ng "ON" gasto the water heater. I
To fill the water heater with water:
• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater.
Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
when the water heater is in use.
To insure compete filling of thetank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water f_ucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained• This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Venting
AWARNING
VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it isoperated
thermally or otherwise must be removed ifitsuseinhibitsprop-
er draftingof the water heater,
Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water heaters
havingthermal efficiencyin excessof 80%may produce a rela-
tivelylow flue gastemperature. Suchtemperatures may not be
high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
damper_ This would causespillageof flue gasesand may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification ascomplying
with the latest edition of American National Standard ANSI
Z21.68 (ANSI 721.66 & 67, respectively,cover electricallyand
mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installationofany
ventdamper, consultyour localSearsService Center or the gas
utility for further information.
AWARNING
To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the
correct vent pipediameter must be utilized. Any additions or
deletious of other gasapplianceson a common vent with this
water heater may adverselyaffect the operation of the water
heater. Consult the local SearsService Center or gasutility if
any suchchangesare planned.
For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diametervent
pipe may bi: necessary. Due to great variances in installations,
ira-foreseeableby the manufacturerof the water heater,you must
consult you[ gascompany to aid you in determiningthe proper
ventingfor your waterheater from the vent tables in the latestedi-
tion of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referredto
asNFPA 54.
Check the ventingsystem for signsof obstructionor deterioration
and replaceifneeded.
The combustion and ventilation airflowmust not be obstructed.
AWARNING
Obstructedor deterioratedvent systemsmaypresenta serious
healthrisk orasphyxiation.
• Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of
the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give a tight
{it.
• Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe in
position, drill a small hole through both the vent pipe and
draft hood. Secure them together with a sheet metal screw.
O.FTHOOO I t
x_=:=A ISCREyV___I DRAFT HOOD
DRAFT HO_DD--'_'_ VEII_TNET_OUTDOORS OR
AWARNING
The water heater with_led must be properly
vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never oper- [
ate the water heater unlessit isventedto the outdoorsand hasI
adequate air supplyto avoidrisks of improper operation, exple-
don or asphyxiation. I
AWARNING I
The vent pipe from _ water heater must be no lessthan the
diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater, and I
must slope upward to the chimney at least ¼ inch per linear
_o_ I
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