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Page 1: ...safety messages could result in death or serious injury Instruction manual must remain with water heater Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual instructive y o etiquetas ee espaSol puede obtenerlos IIamando aI 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informacibnen las etiquetas o en el manual instructivo No hacer case de esta adver ...

Page 2: ...WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages will generally tell y...

Page 3: ...efore installing using or servicing Fire Hazard For continued protection against risk of fire Do not install water heater on carpeted floor Do not operate water heater if __ flood damaged _x Explosion Hazard Overheated water can cause watertank explosion Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Install vent syst...

Page 4: ... 14 Venting 14 15 Gas Piping 15 16 Sediment Trap 16 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18 19 Lighting Operating Label 18 Temperature Regulation 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 20 22 Tank Sediment Cleaning 20 Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 Burner Cleaning 20 Housekeeping 20 21 Anode Rod Inspection 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 Draining 21 22 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 22...

Page 5: ... reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions call the Sears Service Center Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater Correct combustion vent action and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires See figure 1 Examine the location to ensure the water hea...

Page 6: ... FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CON DITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS 7 6 LITERS AND 5 GALLONS 18 9 LITERS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER Basic Tools You may or may not need all these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears Store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 356 mm _FIFT _ Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose Drill P...

Page 7: ...in Pan Y Thermostat Shield optional Z Piezo Igniter AA Air Intake Screen INSTALL INACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM B S W V VACUUM RELIEF VALVE INSTALLPER LOCALCODES Q jR YI THERMOSTAT SHIELD OPTIONAL X AA ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY C...

Page 8: ...n most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed Dispose of the draft hood The new water heater has a draft hood which must be used for proper operation Q 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 see Figure 6 ...

Page 9: ...r heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance Also the water heater must be located and or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle I i_ Fire Hazard For continued protection against risk of fire Do not install water heater on carpeted floor Do not operate water heater if flood damaged This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting Carpeting m...

Page 10: ...et unnecessary Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas _ _ o __ _ _ Do not obstruct water heater air intake with insulating blanket _ ii_i _i_ Gas and carbon monoxide _ _I _ _ _ detectors are available Install water heater in accordance _Z_ _l with the instruction manual Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction manual _ WARNING Should you choose...

Page 11: ...mum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 Btu per hour 5 5 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure see Figure 12 When communicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of f square inch per 4 0go BTU per hour 5 5 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure see Figure 12 VENTILATION LOUVERS EACH END OF ATTIC FU...

Page 12: ...for boiler treatment shall not be introduced into this system Water supply systems may because of such events as high line pressure frequent cut offs or the effects of water hammer among others have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves check valves back flow preventers etc to control these types of problems When these devices are not equipped with an internal by pass and no other mea...

Page 13: ...certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 and the code requirements of ASME If replaced the valve must meet the requirements of local codes but not less than a combination temperatur...

Page 14: ...ter immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one Filling the Water Heater Property Damage Hazard Avoid water heater damage Fili tank with water before operating Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water To prevent damage to the tank the tank must be filled with wa...

Page 15: ...pletely vented to the outdoors of the structure dwelling install only the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws There must be a minimum of 6 inches 153 mm clearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material Fill and seal any clearance between single wall vent pipe and combustible mater...

Page 16: ...uires replacement of the burner odfice in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Contact your local Sears Service Center or local gas supplier for further information Failure to replace the standard orifice with a high altitude orifice when installed at elevations above 3 300 feet 1 006 m or above 5 500 feet 1 676 m for high altitude model could result in improper and inefficie...

Page 17: ... section Refer to the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap If a tee fitting is used it shall ...

Page 18: ...the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise to OFF SEE FIGURE A NOTE Knob CANNOT be turned from PILOT to OFF unless it is pushed down slightly Do not force 4 Remove the outer burner door located below the gas control 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear oat any gas If you then smell gas _ STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label It you don t smell gas go to next step 6 This ...

Page 19: ... 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 manufacturer s instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the ...

Page 20: ...east once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system You should look for Obstructions which could cause improper venting The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products Rusted flakes around top of water heater Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent esca...

Page 21: ... 24 TEMPERATURE_PRESSURE DISCHARGE PIPE FIGURE 24 If after manually operating the valve it fails to completely reset and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one If the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically this...

Page 22: ...m OFF gas supply to water heater 2 Follow Draining instructions 3 Turning counter clockwise _ remove the hex cap below the screw handle 4 Remove the washer and put the new one in place 5 Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 6 Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section 7 Check for leaks 8 Follow the lighting in...

Page 23: ...vice Centers Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations see Figure 26 Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Tank Dimensions Pipe Model Capacity in Inches Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Len_lth On Tank 153 331020 2 8 203mm 12 3 4 323mm 3 4 Male 153 331050 5 11 279mm 14 3 4 375mm 3 4 Male Expansion Tank Sizin...

Page 24: ...er heads If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlorination treatment we can only suggest that chlorination or aeration of the water supply be considered to eliminate the water problem Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected By doing so all warranty on the water heater tank is voided AIR In Hot Water Faucets Explosion Hazard Flammable hydrogen gases may be prese...

Page 25: ...from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area E The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting R Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened G The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting H Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces of the t...

Page 26: ...place Piezo Igniter generator malfunctions Thermocouple TCO malfunction Replace pilot assembly High ambient room temperature Contact a service agency to determine cause BURNER WILL NOT Dirty or clo_ed air intake screen Clean and reinstall air intake screen STAY LIT Flame arrestor openings blocked Contact Sears Service to determine cause Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Dirty pilot burner ...

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Page 32: ...mproper venting Fast help by phone phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in home repair plus convenient repair scheduling Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longerthan promised Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service...

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