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Page 1: ...ting Parts List For Your Safety AN ODORANT iS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER WARNING if the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to li...

Page 2: ...bol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to ...

Page 3: ...quired clearances to combustibles Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended period of non use Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater 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 system in acco...

Page 4: ...DJUSTMENT 20 22 Tank Sediment Cleaning 20 Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 Removing the Burner Door Assembly 21 Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner 21 Replacing the Pilot Assembly 21 Replacing the Thermocouple 22 External Inspection Cleaning of the Flame Arrestor 22 Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor 22 Replacing the Burner DoorAssembly 23 Piezoelectric Igniter System...

Page 5: ...installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction In the absence of local codes installations shall comply with the current edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 This publication is available from the Canadian Standards Association 8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd Cleveland Ohio 44131 or The National Fire Protection Association 1 Bat...

Page 6: ... HAVING A DIAMETER 22 559 mm OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28 711 rnm DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 660 ram OR LESS 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 Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRI...

Page 7: ...e S Flue Baffle T Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner W Flue X Drain Pan Y Piezo Igniter INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WIIH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEGAS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT _RMINATION ON ROOF A B D S INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM T THERMOSTAT GAS CONTROL KNOB WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING DIAL OFF PILOT ON POSITION POSITION ...

Page 8: ...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 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 This will avoid cutting off pipes too short Additional cuts can be made la...

Page 9: ...ality water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is installed Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property damage even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain Unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan These devices are available from some p...

Page 10: ...o insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary Install water heater in accordance with the instruction manual and NFPA 54 To avoid injury combustion and ventilation air must be taken from outdoors Do not place chemical vapor emitting products near water heater Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction manua...

Page 11: ...g shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 1 O00 Btu per hour 22 cm2 kW of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space but not less than 100 square inches 645 cm2 One opening shall commence within 12 inches 30 cm of the top and one commencing within 12 inches 30 cm of the bottom of the enclosures NT ___OP ENINGS FIGURE 10 B ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS See F...

Page 12: ...ntly resulting in severe injury or death Children elderly and the physically or mentally disabled a re at highest riskfor scald injury Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD Water heaters are intended to produce hot water Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heati...

Page 13: ... Install thermal expansion tank if necessary Do not apply heat to cold water inlet Contact qualified installer or Sears Service Center Look at the top of the water heater The cold water inlet is marked COLD Put two or three turns of Teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded to sweat coupling and around both ends of the 314 NPT threaded nipple Using flexible connectors connect the cold wa...

Page 14: ...below the structural floor see Figure 16 Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical part The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances Excessive length over 30 feet 9 14 m or use of more than four elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve ...

Page 15: ...ent damper consult your local Sears Service Center or Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Vent dampers must be certified in accordance with ANSI Z21 68 Vent damper must permit proper drafti ng of water heater L t _ _ _ installproperlysizedventing 1 _ Do not install without venting _ ii_ outdoors Do notinstallwithoutdrafthood i_m _mm_ _ _ _ j_p j m_b_ If common vented install in _l_i_ i _ _l_ acco...

Page 16: ...llants cleaning solvents refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants swimming pool chemicals calcium and sodium chloride waxes bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive Gas Piping Fire and Explosion Hazard Do not use water heater with any gas other than the gas shown on the rating plate Excessive pressure to gas control valve can cause serious injury or d...

Page 17: ...ssible Install in accordance with the Gas Piping section Refer to the current of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1tNFPA 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...

Page 18: ...not reteaee thereset huron Repeat immediately if plot PUSHBUTTON 4 RE ET 3_0_ r t20 _ F pilot does net _ight bythefourth attempt_th theigeiter repeatsteps 4 7 Continue tohold the button for a_m I _nuteafter thepilot islit Release theresetb_ttonan_R_1_pep backup _lut should remainIlL _e pilot light goesout repeatsteps3 7 iGNITER Depress the dial stop andt_m to the OFP _sition aesumola_dwaft ten I_ ...

Page 19: ...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 factory setting on the thermostat See Figures 21 and 22 Never allow small childrento use a hot water tap or to draw their own bath water Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower NOTE A water te...

Page 20: ...ays read and understand instruct ion manual CORRECT FLAME SOFT BLUE FIGURE 23 Inspect burner flames through viewport Flames should be very small with a blue haze and small amounts of yellow or orange at the edges After several minutes of operation the burner screen may glow red If large flames are observed at anytime shut off unit and contact a Sears Service Center At least once a year a visual in...

Page 21: ...ns in Removing the Burner Door Assembly section t_ remove the assembly Removethe retainerdip secudngthe two p_ ce wire connector to the burnerdoorassembly Notethe orientation ofthe retainerclip Insertthe tip of a large fiathead screwdriverbetween the dip and thetop of the two piece wire connector Carefullyrotatethe screwdriver to raise the clip Itmay be necessaryto removethe connector one side at ...

Page 22: ...DOOR FIGURE 27 Cleaning the Pilot Assembly 1 Follow the procedure outlined in Removing the Burner Door Assembly 2 Use a soft bristle brush to remove any debris that may have collected on the pilot Note Clean any debris found in the air slots at the base of the pilot See Figure 28 3 Follow the steps in Replacing the Burner Door Assembly section to reassemble PILOT b IGNITER_ External Inspection Cle...

Page 23: ...read or apply any thread sealant to these fittings The thermoceuple nut should be started and turned all the way in by hand An additional 1 2 3 4 turn with a 7 16 open end wrench will then be sufficient to seat the Iockwasher Reconnect the igniter wire rumgas supplyon and refer to the Operating Instructions GASCONTROLVALVE BURNERDOOR ASSEMBLY _ 23 FIGURE 30 9 Check for leaks by brushingon an appro...

Page 24: ...leak Correct any leak found Be sure tank is completely filled with water before lighting and activating the water heater Follow the Operating Instructions If additional information is required contact Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME _ _ 1 800 469 4663 TEFLON is a registered trademark of E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on re...

Page 25: ...ecessary 1 Turn the gas control knob to the OFF position 2 CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater 3 4 5 OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining NOTE if the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period...

Page 26: ...g Diameter Length On Tank 8 203 ram 12 3 4 323 ram 3 4 Mate 11 279 ram 14 3 4 375 ram 3 4 Mate Expansion Tank Capacity Needed Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Inlet Water Heater Capacity Gallons Water Pressure 30 40 50 66 82 40 psi 2 2 2 5 5 50 psi 2 2 2 5 5 60 psi 2 2 2 5 5 70 psi 2 2 5 5 5 80 psi 2 5 5 5 5 Highest recorded inlet water pressure in a 24 hour period or regulated water pressure NOTE Expa...

Page 27: ...gas dissolved in the water The smell is the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to develop a concentration of sulfate in the supply water little or no dissolved oxygen in the water a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater This harmless bacteria is non toxic to humans an excess of active hydrogen in the tank This is caused by the corrosion protective action of t...

Page 28: ... pressure I 4 Improper calibration 5 Thermostat set too low i 6 Water heater too small I 7 Wrong piping connections i 8 Wasted hot water SLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY 1 Bleed the air from the gas line 2 Check with gas utility company i 3 Notify utility install dirt trap in gas line i4 Clean locate source and correct I 5 Locate source and correct 6 Replace thermostat i 7 Replace igniter pilot assembly i ...

Page 29: ...KING AND CARBON FORMATION SOOTING CONDENSATION BURNER FLAME FLOATS AND LIFTS OFF PORTS 1 Temperature setting too low 1 Orifice too large 2 High gas pressure 3 Water heater flue or vent system blocked 4 Cold drafts 5 Dirty burner screen 1 Increase the temperature setting 1 Replace with correct orifice 2 Check with gas utility company 3 Clean flue and burner locate source and correct 4 Locate source...

Page 30: ...to the gas control valve thermostat Follow the instruction to light the pilot and watch the voltage readings on the multimeter After 45 seconds the meter should read 12 millivolts DC or more J nn_ _h_fh_r_mn_ nI_ n_ fh_ _ f _ I Is the thermocoaple fully I _11 Does the thermocouple pass the test _IIINOi_lseated in the pilot bracket I _ES YES _ i _ Push the thermooouple IReplace the thermocouple _ I...

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Page 32: ...re preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation on products requiring in home repair plus convenient repair scheduling Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense The Master Protec...

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