Kenmore 153.31614 User Manual download pdf (Page 6)

Removing the Old Water

Heater

Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater.

Installation Instructions

a. If you have copper piping to the water

heater, the two copper water pipes can be

cut with a hacksaw approximately 4" away

from where they connect to the water

heater. This will avoid cuttii^ off the pipíes

too short. Additional cuts can be made

later if necessary. Disconnect the tempera

ture-pressure relief valve drain line, ^^en

the water heater is drained, disconnect the

hose from the drain valve. Close the drain

valve. The water heater is now completely

disconnected and ready to be removed.

^2^ Turn “OFF" the water supply

' ^ water heater at the water shutoff'

water meter.

Attach a hose to the water heater drain

valve and put the other end in a floor

drain or outdoors. Open the water

heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot

water faucet which will relieve pressure

in the water heater and speed draining.

b. If you have galvanized pipe to the water

heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes

with a pipe wrench at the union in each

line. Also disconnect the piping remaining

to the water heater. These pieces should be

saved since they may be needed when

reconnecting the new water heater.

Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief

valve drain line. When the water heater is

drained, disconnect the hose from the

drain valve. Close the drain valve. The

water heater is now completely disconnect

ed and ready to be removed.

AWARNING

The water passing out of the drain valve may be

extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all con

nections are tight and that the water flow is directed

away from any person.

Check again to make sure the electrical supply is

turned “OFF” to the water heater. Then disconnect

the electrical supply connection from the water

heater junction box.

ACAUTION

Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in

the old water heater. This causes the water heater to be

much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out,

could cause staining.

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