Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
ACAUTION
Nev_ usethis water hex/;erunlessit iscompletelyfilled with ]
water.To praventdamagete the tank,the tank mu_ be filled ]
with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet
beforetumng 'ON gnsto the water heater,
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 complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
• Check allnew water piping for leaks. Repairas needed.
Venting
A WARNING
VENT DAMPERS. Any vent damper,whether it isoperated
thermaJlyor otherwisemustbe removedifitsuseinhibitsprop.
er drdCingof the water he_er.
Thermally Operated Vent D_rnpers:Gas-firedwater heaters
havingthermal et_ency in excessof 80%may producea rela-
_vely lowfluegastemperature. Suchtemperaturesmaynot be
high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
danll_H,s.Thiswouldcausesptll_ of flue pses midmayQuse
carbonmonoxidepoisoning.
Ventdampersmustbearevidenceof certificationascomplying
with the latest edition of American National StandardANSI
7.21.68(ANSI Z21.6_ & 67, respectS, coverelec_;callyand
mechank:al_/ac_ ventdan_). Boforeim(:all,_ of any
ventdampe_consuityour localSearsServiceCenter or the gas
AWARNING
To insureproper venting of this gas-firedwater heater, the
correct vent pipe d'_-_er must be utilized,Any additionsor
deletlom of other ps appliancesona common vent with this
water heater maqfadverselyofrect the operation of the water
heater.Consultthe localSearsService Center or gasudllty if
anysuchchangesare planned.
Forproper venting in certaininstallations,a largerdiametervent
pipe may be necessary. Due to greatvariancesin installations,
unforeseeableby the manufacturer of the water heater, you must
consult your gas company to aid you in determining the proper
ventingfor your waterheaterfrom the venttablesin the latestedi-
tion of the NationalFuelGas CodeANSI Z223.1, alsoreferredto
asNFPA 54.
Check the ventingsystemfor signsof obstructionor deterioration
and replaceifneeded.
Thecombustionand ventilationair flowmustnot beobstructed.
AWARNING
heaithriskor_.
• Place the draf_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.
• 1
Phce 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 asheet metal screw.
ORAFTHOOO41' IVeNT J
f SCR_ DRAFT HOOD
DRAFT H( OD_VEI_ITNTE_OUTDOORS,,N
OR
AWARNING I
ThewaterhexterwlthdrafthoodInstalledmustbe properlyI
ventedto a chimneywhichterminatesoutdoors.Neveroper-I
atethe_ hext_runlessit isventeclto theoutxJoorsandhas[
adequateairsupplyte avoidrisksof improperoperation,explo-
sionorasphyx_on.
AWARNING I
The _mt pipefrom the water heater mustbe no lessthan the I
diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater, and
_)o_S ope upward to the ch mney at east '/4 nch per near
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