Kenmore 153.316050, Use & Care Manual

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Removing the Old Water Heater
FIGURE 1.
1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the
water heater.
FIGURE 2.
2. Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer
hot.
FIGURE 3.
3. Close the cold water inlet valve. Connect a hose to the drain
valve and terminate it to an adequate drain or external to the
building. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of
the water to drain from the tank.
FIGURE 4.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot.
To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and
that the water flow is directed away from any person.
4. Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned “OFF”
to the water heater. Then disconnect the electrical supply
connection from the water heater junction box.
FIGURE 5.
5. a. 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
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 6.
b. If you have galvanized pipe to the water heater,
loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the
union in each line. Also disconnect the piping
remaining to the water heater. These pieces should
b e s a v e d s i n c e t h e y m a y b e n e e d e d w h e n
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 disconnected and ready to be
removed.