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Filling the Water Heater
CAUTION
Never usethis water heater unlessit is completely filled
with water. To prevent damageto the tank, the tank must
be filled with water. Water mustflow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" gasto the water heater.
Tofill the water heaterwith water:
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han-
dle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the
lower frontof thewater heater.
2. Open the cold watersupply valve to thewater heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
when the water heater is|rl use.
3. To insure complete fillin_ of the tank, allow air to exit
by opening the nearesthot water faucet. Allow water
to run unti/a constantflow isobtained. Thiswill let air
out of the water heaterand the piping.
4. Check all new waterpipingfor leaks. Repairasneeded.
Venting
WARNING
VENT DAMPERS- Any ventdamper,whetherit isoperated
thermally or otherwisemust he removedif its useinhlbits
properdrafting ofthewaterheater.
Thermally OperatedVentDampers:Gas-firedwater heaters
havingthermalefficiencyin excessof 80% may producea
relativelylow flue gastemperature.SuchtemperaturesmaX
nut be high enoughto properlyopen thermally operated
v_nt dampers.Thlswould causespillageof flue gasesand
may causecarbon monoxidepoisoning.
Vent dampersmustbear evidenceof-certificati0nas com-
plying with the latest edition of the American National
Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively,
coverelectricallyandmechanically actuatedventdampers).
Beforeinstallationof any vent damper, consultthe local
SearsServiceCenteror gasutility for further information.
WARNING
To insureproperventingof this gas-firedwater heater,the
correctventp}_oediametermustbeutilized.Anyadditionsor
deletionsof otEergasapplianceson a commonventwiththis
waterheatermayadverselyaffecttheoperationofthe water
heater.ConsultthelocalSearsService(_enteror gasutilityif
anysuchchangesareplanned.
For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter
vent pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in
installations, unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the
water heater, you must consult your gas company to aid
you in determining the proper venting for your water heater
from the vent tables in the latestedition of the National Fuel
GasCode ANSI Z223.1, also referred to asNFPA 54.
Check the venting systemfor signsof obstruction or deterio-
ration and replace if needed.
The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be
obstructed.
WARNING
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Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present[
serioushealth risk or asphyxiation.
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1. 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 fit.
2. 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.
DRAFT HOOD _r VENE.w=,_ _rDRA
FT HOOD
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L_ VENT TO OUTDOORS
HO.<"_ I if-OR CHIMNEY
DRAFT _
WARNING
Thewater heaterwith draft hoodinstalledmustbeconnect-
ed to a chimneywhich terminatesto the outdoors.Never
operatethewater heaterunlessit isventedto the outdoors
andhasadequateair supplyto avoidrisksofimproperopera-
tion,explosionor asphyxiation.
WARNING
ITheventpipefromthewaterheatermustbeno lessthanthe
diameterofthedrafthoodoutletonthewaterheater,andmust
slopeupwardtothechimneyatleast'/4inchperlinearfoot.
All vent gases mustbe completely vented to the outdoors
of the structure (dwelling). installonly the draft hood pro-
vided with the new water heater and no other draft hood.
Vent pipes must be secured at each jointwith sheet metal
screws.
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LINEAR FOOT I
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VENTPIPEINSTALLATION
Theremust be a minimum of 6 clearancebetweensinglewa I
vent pipe and any combustiblematerial.Fill andsealanyclear-
ance between singlewall vent pipe and combustible material
with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustiblesubstance.
Forotherthansinglewall, follow vent pipe manufacturer'sclear-
ancespecifications.Toinsurea tightfit of theventpipe in abrick
chimney,sealaroundtheventpipe with mortarmix cement.
WARNING
Failureto have required clearancesbetween vent piping
and combustiblematerial will resultin afire hazard.
WARNING '1
I Besureventpipeisproperlyconnectedto preventescapeofdangerousfluegaseswhichcouldcausedeadlyasphyxiation.
WARNING
Chemicalvaporcorrosionof theflue and vent systemmay
occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spraycanpropellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigeratorandair
conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpool chen_icals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleachandprocesschemicals
aretypicalcompoundswhicharepotential|ycorrosive.
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