Kenmore 32656 Owners Manual - Page 8

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping *A WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfyspaceheating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and _ermanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before changingthe factory setring on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual. HOT WATER A COLD WATER _ IN.LET Installation completed using Installation Kit FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS SHUT-OFF VALVE - t HOT OUTLET TO HOUSE THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING \--COLD INLET WATER LINE THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING 3/4" THREADED __ NIPPLE _ 3/4" THREADED NIPPLE jTEHPERATURE. _ RELIEF VALVE _ PRESSURE WTEMAPERTED EROUT' ' 2a *MIXING VALVE _fO COLD WATER INLET ON WATER HEATER WATER OUTLET ON WATER HEATER The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with g" water connections. If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with a check valve, etc. in the cold water supply; means shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on how to control this situation. NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connection. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet. It wRl harm the dip tube and damage the tank. • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The hot water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the _" dlreaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet of the water heater. • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the _" threaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water heater. NOTE: Yourwater heater is insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater. --DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) 7 6" AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation Remove insulation for T&P Valveand pipe connections from carton. Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot waterline. Make sure thattheinsulation is against the top cover of the beaten Fit T&P Valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T&P valve. Secure all insulation using tape.