Kenmore 32986 Owners Manual - Page 7

Removing the O_d Water Heater Burn hazard • Hot water discharge. Keep hands clear of drain FIGURE 1. Q Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure al! connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. (_j_ Check again to make sure the electrica! supply is turned 'OFF" to the water heater. Then unplug the water heater (cord set) or disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box. FIGURE 5. Qa. 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 FIGURE 2. Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter. to the water heater. This will avoid 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. FIGURE 3. Q Attach 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. FIGURE 4. FIGURE 6. If you have galvanized pipe to the water heater, the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench union in each line. Also disconnect the remaining to the water heater. These pieces be saved since they may be needed loosen at the piping should 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 removed. disconnected and ready to be