Kenmore 32986 Owners Manual - Page 11

Positiotnhevalvedownwaradndprovidetubingso thatany dischargweillexitonlywithin6 inches(153mm)aboveo, rat anydistancbeelowthestructurfalol orB. ecertaitnhatnocontact is madewithanyliveelectricaplart.Thedischargoepening must not be blockedor reducedin size under any circumstanceEsx.cessivleengtho,ver30feet(9.14m),oruse ofmorethanfourelbowcsancauserestrictioanndreductehe dischargceapacitoyfthevalve. Ifaftermanualolyperatinthgevalvei,tfailstocompleterleyset andcontinuetso releasewateri,mmediateclylosethecold waterinletothewatehr eaterf,ollowthedraininignstructions, andreplacethetemperature-presrseulireefvalvewitha new one. COLD Water Damage Hazard , Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge pipe must terminate at adequate 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 provide& 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: * 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. TEMPERATURE- /, PRESSURE , _/ REUEF VALVE '_ D_SCHARGE PUPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) OG" AiR GAP FLOOR DRAIN FIGURE 10. Filling the Water Heater • Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe. * Shall terminate at an adequate drain. Property Damage Hazard * Shall not have any valve between the relief valve and tank. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) 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 iniury. Feel water before bathing or showering, Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting - Avoid water heater damage. - Fill tank with water before operating. 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 waten Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning 'ON" power. To fill the water heater with water: 1. 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. 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. 3. 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. 11