Kenmore 31813 Owners Manual - Page 6

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q_hrn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. Q a. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater. This willavoid cutting off"the pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made later if necessary. 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 disconnected and ready to be removed. Q'fhrn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff"valve or water meter. QAttach 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. _,WARNING J The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoidbeing scalded,make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed awayfrom any person. Q Check, again to make sure the electrical supply is turned OFF to the water heater. Remove cabinet top by pulling the top forward, all the way until it is free. Then disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box. electric supply wire nuts - green ground screw / Qb. 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 disconnected and readyto be removed. _, CAUTION J Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in J the old water heater. This causesthe water heater to be I much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilledout, could causestaining.