Kenmore 32607 Owners Manual - Page 11

prescribetdemperature-presrseulriefvalveinstalledinthe designateodpeninignthewaterheateirnplaceofthefactory furnishevdalve. Forsafeoperatioonfthewatehr eatetrh, erelievfalvemusnt ot beremovefrdomitsdesignateodpeninngorplugged. Thetemperature-pressruerleiefvalvemustbemanually operateadt leastoncea year.Cautionshouldbetakento ensurtehat(1)nooneisinfrontoforaroundtheoutleot fthe temperature-pressreulrieefvalvedischargleine,and(2)the watermanualldyischargewdillnotcauseanybodilyinjuryor propertdyamagebecaustehewatermaybeextremelhyot. Thetemperature-presresulierevf alvemusbt einstalleddirectly intothefittingofthewatehr eatedr esignefodrtherelievfalve. Positiotnhevalvedownwaradndprovidetubingso thatany dischargweillexiot nlywithin6inche(s153mm)aboveo,ratany distancbeelowthestructurfalol orB. ecertaitnhatnocontacist If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure valve with a new one. relief madewithanyliveelectricpaal rtT. hedischargoepeninmg ust notbeblockedor reduceidn sizeunderanycircumstances. Excessivlengtho, ver30feet(9.14m),oruseof morethan fourelbowscancauserestrictioanndreducethedischarge capacitoyfthevalve. TEMPERATUREPRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Water Damage Hazard • Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge pipe must terminate at adequate drain. DISCHARGE PiPE (Do not cap or plug, Provide a 6" air gap between pipe end drain.) No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may cause property damage. The Discharge Pipe: SHUT,OFF VALVE FLOOR DRAIN FIGURE 10. Filling the Water Heater • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. • Shall not be plugged or blocked. • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. • Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe. Property Damage Hazard = Avoid water heater damage. - Fill tank with water before operating. • Shall terminate at an adequate drain. • Shall not have any shut-off valve between the relief valve and tank nor in the discharge pipe. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. 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 located 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 all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed. I1