Kenmore ELITE 153.33264 User Manual download pdf (Page 29)

ADANGER

• Hotwater discharge burn hazard.

• Keep clear of relief valve discharge

unit.

• Temperature limiting valves are

available.

• Read instruction manual for safe

temperature setting.

It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed every 6

months to remove sediment which may build up during operation.

The water heater should be drained if being shut down during

freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following

steps:

1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut

off valve and turn off the electrical power to the gas control/

thermostat valve.

2. Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is not longer

hot.

3. Close the cold water inlet valve.

4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an

adequate drain or external to the building.

5. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all the water to

drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as needed to

remove sediment.

6. Close the drain valve, refill the tank, and restart the heater

as directed in this manual.

If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended

period, the drain valve should be left open.

IMPORTANT: Condensation may occur when refilling the tank

and should not be confused with a tank leak.

Routine Preventive Maintenance

* •

At least annually, a visual inspection should be made of the

venting and air supply system, piping systems, and main burner.

Check the water heater for the following:

• Obstructions, damage, or deterioration in the venting

system. Make sure the ventilation and combustion air

supplies are not obstructed.

• Clean any dust or debris from the screen of the air intake

chamber.

• Soot and/or carbon on the main burner. Contact a qualified

technician.

• Leaking or damaged water and gas piping.

• Presence of flammable or corrosive materials in the

installation area.

• Presence of combustible materials near the water heater.

• After servicing this water heater, check to make sure it

is working properly. (See “Cperating Your Water Heater”

section of this manual.)

IMPCRTANT: If you lack the necessary skills required to properly

perform this visual inspection, you should not proceed, but get

help from a qualified technician.

Awarning

Explosion Harzard

Temperature-pressure relief

valve must comply with ANSI

Z21.22-CSA4.4 and ASME

code.

Properly sized temperature-

pressure relief valve must be

installed in opening provided.

Can result in overheating

and excessive tank pressure.

Can cause serious injury or

death.

Manually operate the temperature and pressure relief valve at

least once a year to make sure it is working properly. To prevent

water damage, the valve must be properly connected to a

discharge line which terminates at an adequate drain. Standing

clear of the outlet (discharged water may be hot), slowly lift

and release the lever handle on the temperature and pressure

relief valve to allow the valve to operate freely and return to its

closed position. See Figure 34. If the valve fails to completely

reset and continues to release water, immediately shut off the

electrial power, manual gas control valve and the cold water

inlet valve and call a qualified technician. Contact Sears Service

1-800-4-MY-HOME® (

www.sears.com).

TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

I MANUAL RELIEF

rVALVE

DISCHARGE LINE TO DRAIN

FIGURE 34.

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