Kenmore 153.337021 - Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 6
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................. 7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 8
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED .................................................................................................. 9
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 10
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER ....................................................................11
Installation Checklist ................................................................................................................................................11
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 12-15
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................. 12
Location Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Site Location ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Insulation Blankets .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Clearances and Accessibility .................................................................................................................................. 15
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 15
GAS SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Gas Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Gas Pressure .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Gas Pressure Testing.............................................................................................................................................. 17
LP Gas Only............................................................................................................................................................ 17
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION ...................................................................................... 18-23
Unconfined Space ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Confined Space ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
All Air from Inside the Building ........................................................................................................................... 18-19
All Air from Outdoors ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Louvers and Grilles ............................................................................................................................................ 19-20
Vent Pipe System ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Draft Hood Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Vent Pipe Size ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Vent Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 20-21
Chimney Connection ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent ...................................................................................................................................... 21
WATER SYSTEM PIPING ....................................................................................................................... 22-23
Piping Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Closed System/Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................ 23
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................. 23
T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation ........................................................................................................................ 23