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General Safety .......................................................................................................................................................2_3
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................4
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................s
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................................s
Preparing for the New Installation ...........................................................................................5
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ..................................................................................................6
Materials Needed .......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Tools ...................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Removing the Old Water Heater ..................................................................................................z
Locating the New Water Heater .....................................................................................................8-9
Facts to Consider About Location .............................................................................................................................................................8
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces.........................................................................9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces...........................................................................9
Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Venting........................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Installation Checklist ..........................................................................................................................................................................14
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Ign[Ing ........................................................................................................................................................................................._s-16
Temperature Regulation ................................................................................................................................._z
For Your Information .................................................................................................................................._8.19
Start Up Conditions .....................................................................................................................................................................18
Condensat on ......................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Smoke/Odor ..........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Thermal Expansion ...............................................................................................................................................................................18
StrangeSounds ...................................................................................................................................................................................18
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................................18-19
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................................................................................18-19
"Air" In Hot Water Faucets..............................................................................................................................................................19
High Temperature Shut Off System ..................................................................................................................................................19
Not Enough or No Hot Water .................................................................................................................................................................19
Water IsToo Hot ................................................................................................................................................................................19
Periodic Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................2o-2_
Venting System Inspection ...........................................................................................................................................................................20
Burner Inspection ...............................................................................................................................................................20
Burner Cleaning ........................................................................ 20
Housekeeping ..........................................................................................................................................................................................20
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .....................................................................................................................................21
Tank (Sedment) C eaning .........................................................................................................................................................21
Draining ...........................................L.,,,,,,Z.......................:................................................................................................ 21
Dra n Va ve Washer Rep acement .....................................................................................................................................................21
Service ......................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................28
About Your Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................28
SearsInstallation Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 28
SearsInstallation Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................28