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Page 1: ...he vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electr cal switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s nstruct0 ons If you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified in...

Page 2: ...or Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems and the latest edition of 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 temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the require ments for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Sy...

Page 3: ...E WARNING VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it isoperat ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper drafting of the water heater Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas fired water heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80 may produce a relatively low flue gas temperature Such tem paratures may not be high enough to properly open ther mall operated vent dampers This...

Page 4: ...his water heater WARNING I Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any _art of the burner system wh ch has been under water _ WARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time generally two weeks or mo...

Page 5: ... 13 Venting 13 14 Gas Piping 14 15 Installation Checklist 16 _ uperatmg Instructions 17 19 Eighting 17 18 Temperature Regulation 19 Service and Actlustment 20 21 Tank Sediment Cleaning 20 Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 Burner Cleaning 20 Draining 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 21 Housekeeping 21 Service 21 _ lroubleslaooting Guid...

Page 6: ...not put everything on the first few pages READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER The installation must conform with the instructions in this manual gas company rules and Local Codes or in the absence of Local Codes with the latest edition of the National Fuel as code ANSI Z223 1 also referred to as NFPA 54 This publication is available from your local gover...

Page 7: ...TED CAPACITY 75 GALLONS OR LESS DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAME TER 18 OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 OR LESS Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 Foot Tape of Fol...

Page 8: ...r water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from when they con nect to the water heater This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short Additional cuts can be made later if nec essary Disconnect the temperature pres sure relief valve drain line Whenthe water heater is drained disconnect the hose from the drain valve Close the drain valve The water heater is now completel...

Page 9: ... or used in the same room or area con talnin8 a gaswater heateror other openflame or sparkproduc ingappliance NOTE Flammable vaporsmay be drawn by air currentsfrom otherareasof the structureto the appliance AWARNING Propellantsof aerosol spraysand volatile compounds clean ers chlorine basedchemicals refrigerants etc in addition to beinghighlyflammable in many cases will alsochangeto cor rosive hyd...

Page 10: ... of I square inch per 4 000 BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure See Figure 3 2 When communicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure See Figure 4 I Figure 4 I 3 When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal duct...

Page 11: ...ors connect the cold water pipe to the coldwater inlet of the water heater NOTE This water heater is super insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank Further reduction in heat loss can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING SEARS INSTALLATION KIT HOT OUTLET TO HOUSE THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS SHUTOFF VALVE C...

Page 12: ...ge capacity of the valve I No valveor other obstructionisto be placedbetweenthe relief valveand the tank Do not connecttubing directlyto discharge drainunless a 6 air gapisprovided Topreventbodilyinjury haz ard to life or property damage the relief valvemust be allowed to discharge water inquantitiesshouldcircumstances demand If the discharge pipe is not connectedto a drain or other suitable means...

Page 13: ...mpers Thiswould causespillage of fiue gases and maycause carbon monoxide poisoning Vent dampers must bearevidenceof certificationascomplying with the latest edition of American National Standard ANSI Z21 68 ANSi Z21 66 67 respectively cover electricallyand mechanicallyactuatedvent dampers Beforeinstallationof any vent damper consultyour localSearsServiceCenter or the gas utilityfor further informa...

Page 14: ...tem may occur if air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvaper_ Spray can propellants cleaning solvents refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants swimming pool chemicals calcium and sodium chloride waxes bleach and process chemicalsare typicalcompoundswhichare potentiallycorrosive WARNING If the maingasline shuix_servingall gasappliances k used also turn OFF the gasateachappliance Leave all ...

Page 15: ...sediment trap If a tee fitting is used it shall be installedin conformance with one of the methods of installation shown below Connectin_ the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater can oe accomplished by either of the two methods shown WARNING Contaminants in the gas linesmay causeimproper operation of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion Before attaching the...

Page 16: ...anything See the Facts to Consider About the Location section Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any thing that mtght catch fire See the Facts to Cons der About the Location section Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will o p_ rate properly See Combustion Air and Ventilation in the Installation Instructions section HOT GAS SUPPLY SHUTOFF VALVE I TEE Sedim...

Page 17: ... THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light anyappliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor sphone Followthe gassuppliers instruction_ If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire depart ment AWARNING DO NOT force the gas control knob Use only your hand to rashit...

Page 18: ...ollow B inthe safetyinformation aboveonthislabel If youdon tsmellgas goto the nextstep 6 Remove or open innerdoorlocatedbelowthe gas control unit 7 Findpilot follow metaltubefromgascontrol Thepilot is located infrontoftheburner PILOT BURNER _THERMOCOUPLE 8 Ifyoudon tsmell gas turnknobongascontrol counter clockwlse _ to PILOT position Figure 7 page17 9 Pushin controlknoball the wayand holddown imme...

Page 19: ...tingthat satisfies your hot water needs Lmeanssuchasa mixing valve shouldbe usedat the hot water taps usedby these people or at the water heater Mixingvalves are available at plumbingsupply or hardwarestore_Followman ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the Temperature Regulation sectioninthis manual AWARNING Never allow ...

Page 20: ...y can propallant_ cleaning solvents refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants swimming pool chemicals calcium andsodium chloride waxes bleach and process chemicalsare typicalcompoundswhichare potendaily corrosive AWARNING Ob_ucted or deterioratedvent systemsmaypresenta serious heal_ riskor asphyxation AWARNING I Be sure the vent pip_onnected to prevent escape of dangerousflue gesses which coul...

Page 21: ...ng Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on a regular basis DISCHARGE PIPE Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera ture pres sure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure A WARNING If the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or dischargesperiodically this may be ...

Page 22: ...ess pressure The temperature pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion This is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected It is recommended that any devices installed which could create a dosed system have a by pass and or the system have an expan sion tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expansion in the water system Expansion tanks are avail...

Page 23: ...53 and this Chlorination T eatment HOT COLD STRAPPING i EXPANSION 0 PREssuRE REDUCING INLETCOLD VALVE WITH WATER BY PASS SHUTOFF PRESSUREGAUGE ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL MOUNTING STRANGE SOUNDS Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal Karts during periods of heat up and cool down do not represent armful or dangerous conditions Condensation causes sizzling a...

Page 24: ... section The gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct i water not water as quickly An underfired heater will heat Look for leaking or open hot water faucets Make sure all are closed The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the winter months It will take longer to heat the water and seem like less hot water If you cannot find what is wrong call the Sears Service Cent...

Page 25: ... leaking Small amounts of water from the temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high waterpressurein your area O The temperature pressure may leaking at relief valve be the tank fitting Water from drain valve be due the valve a may to opened slightly O The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Combustion products contain water which can vapor condense on the ...

Page 26: ...ts Order List THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 332318 30 Gal High Altitude 153 332362 30 Gal 153 332418 40 Gal High Altitude 153 332462 40 Gal 153 332562 50 Gal 15 13 17 16 10 11 26 ...

Page 27: ...230122 0230129 41 HA 38 9002615 9002615 9002411 9002411 9000351 9000351 9000281 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1278 F145 1280 F145 1280 9001852 9001852 9000360 9000360 9000272 9000272 0002915360 23600 9000071 9000279 0270118 9000254 9001584 9000284 42 33900 9000278 0230129 38 9002617 90O2411 9000351 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1280 9001852 9000360 9000272 These parts are also available at most Sears retail sto...

Page 28: ...ovided in the One Year Limited Labor Warranty below there will be a charge for installation ONE YEAR LIMITED LABOR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER When vour Sears Kenmore water heater is installed bv Sears or its licensed subcontractor and is operated in accordance with the instructions in this manual Sears will for one year from the date of purchase Install free of charge the replacement water heater as...

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