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Page 1: ...iance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building i Immediately call your gas suppher from a ne ghbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s nstructions If you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas sup...

Page 2: ...ammable liquidsare placedagainst or next to the water heater ments for ReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoff Devices fur ANS Z21 22 by a on ly nizedtos_ng laboratorythat maintainsperiodec inspe_on of production of listedequipmentormaterials The valvemust be markedwith a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressureof the water heater 150 Ibsdsq in anda discharge capacity n...

Page 3: ... damper _ it is operoted thermallyor otherwise mustbe remosnd if itsuseInhibits prop er _ ofthe water he an Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas firedwater heaters having thermal ef_cinncy in excess of 80_ mayproducea mla tlvelylowfluegastemperoture Sochtempera_ _s mayoot be high enough to properly open thermally operated vent dampers Thiswauld causespignge of fluegases andmaycanse _ boomoooxk_ pei...

Page 4: ...nderwm_r Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto Inspectthe applianceandto replacethe gas control or any part of the homer system whichhasbeenunderwater AWARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogengascan be producedin a hot water system that hasnot been usedfor a king periodof time generallytwo weeks or more Hydrogengasis extremely flammaF leand explos_e To preventthe possibility of injury underthesecondi...

Page 5: ...ersion Instructions 16 17 Installation Checklist 18 peratin_ Instructions _9 21 _ Hghting 19 20 Temperature Regulation 21 ervice and Adjustment 22 23 Tank Sediment Cleaning 22 Burner Inspection 22 Burner Cleaning 22 Draining 22 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 23 Drain V ve Washer Replacement 23 Housekeeping 23 Service 23 oubleshooting Guide 24 25 Start Up Conditions 7 24 Condensation 2...

Page 6: ...er and your safety Since we cannot put everything on the Fastfew pages READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATI EMP HNG TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER _IL The gas fired water heater is design certified by the American Gas Association Laboratories under American National Standards for Gas Water Heaters for Installation in ManufacturedHouses Mobile Homes Instructionsto Mobile Home Manufacturers The instal...

Page 7: ...AMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAHE WATER HEATER HEAT TER 18 OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT 28 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS LOSS DUE TO THERMAL HAVING A DIAMETER 26 OR LESS SYPHONING 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 T...

Page 8: ...heater the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately 4 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 O drain line When the water heater is drained disconnect the hose from the drain valve Close the drain valve The water heater is no...

Page 9: ... shall not be any door removable access panel or oth er opening into the enclosure from the inside of the mobsle home This water heater must be installed using Method A or B INSTALLATION METHOD _ An endosure with an exte rior access door incorporating a single opening positioned a maximum of 6 above the lower edge of the access door and which may incorporate either 4 wire mesh or louvers When wire...

Page 10: ...the Location sectionof this manualandalso thelatost edition ofthe NationalFuelGasCede ANSI Z223 1 also referredto as NFPA 54 for specifics providedconcerning air required 10 I AWARNING I Toxicchemicals suchas usedfor treatment of b oi lers or non J potable waterbeing appliances shall never be ntreduced intoI a potable water beatlngsystem I CAUTION WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK Installationof the w ...

Page 11: ...d beusedat the hot water tapsusedbythesepeopleor at the water heat_r Mixlngvalves are availableat plumbing supply or hardware store_Follow man ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat read the q empereture Regulation section inthismanual MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING BRACKETS AWARNING This water heater shall not be connected to any I heat...

Page 12: ...m All water piping in the water dis tribution system shall be subjected to a pressure test The test shaft be made by subjecting the system to air or water at 100 psi for 15 minutes without loss of ptessure When air pres sure is used the water heater shall not be connected dur hag the test NOTE This water heater is insulated to minimize heat loss ficom the tank Further reduction in heat loss can be...

Page 13: ...rge capacity ofthe valve No valveor otherobstru_ionis to be placed between the relief valveand the tank Do not connecttubing directlyto discharge drainunless a 6 air gapisprovided Toprevent bodilyinjury has arcl to life or propertydamage the relief valvemustbeallowed to discharge water inquantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipeis notconnected to a drainor othersuitable means th...

Page 14: ...mechanically actuat ed vent dampers Before installation of any vent damper consult the local Sears Service Center or gas utility for further information AWARNING To insureproper ventingof this gas fired water heater the correctvent pipediameter mustbe utilized Anyadditions or deledom ofother gasapplianceson acommon vent with this w aterbeator may_ affect the operationof the weter heater Consultthe...

Page 15: ...nof petm eum let pane LR gases J A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater Consult the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 also referred to _ NFPA54 and the gas company concern ing pipe size There must be I A readily accessiblemanual shut off valve in the gas supply line serving the water heater and A drip leg sediment trap aheadof the gas control valve to help...

Page 16: ...press and turn counter clockwise _ _ to stop Con trol screw must be in IN position for propane UE gas and m OUT posmon for natural gas STOP Read label For Your Safety located on your water heater Step 9 Step 10 Step 1I Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Set the thermostat to lowest setting by turning the water temperature dial clockwise _ to its lowest temperature sett...

Page 17: ...e gas control valve The indicated gas may he either Natural or Propane LR By following the conversioninstructionsin this manual or the instructionsnear the gascontrol valve the water heater must he converted if it is to he used with the opposite gas DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE LISTED ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE Failure to use the correct gas can cause problems which ...

Page 18: ... the Facts to Consider About the Locatio_ section Is there proper dearance between the water heater and any thing that might catch fire See the Facts to Consider About the Location section Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operate properly See Combustion Air and Ventilation in the Facts to Consider About the Location_ section Is the drafthood vent piping properly secur...

Page 19: ...he premises Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater above or to one side of the gas control valve Figure 5 AWARNING AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELl GAS Do not try to lightany applie_ e Do not touch anyelectrlcalswitch do not useanyphonein your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom aneighbor s phone Foll...

Page 20: ...the safetyinformation aboveon this label If you don t smellgas go to the nextstep 6 Remove or open inner door locatedbelow the gas controlunit Figure8 page19 7 Rnd pilot follow instaltubefromgascontrol Thepilot s ocatedonthe r ghthands deof theburner PILOT BURNER _THERMOCOUPLE 8 Ifyoudon1smellgas turnknobongascontrolcounter clockwise _ to PILOT position Figure 6 page19 9 Push in control knob all t...

Page 21: ...ing the lowest ossible temperature se_ngthat satisfies yourhotwater needs tmeanssuchasa mixingvalve should beusedat the hotwater tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater Mixingvalves areavailable at plumbing supplyor hardware storeLFollow man ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat read the _l emperature Regulation section inthi...

Page 22: ...gasutilityto correctthe problem_ dean or replacethe flueandventing beforeresuming operationof the water heater Burner Inspection WARNING Do not_ this applian_ hasbeenunderwater Immediately calla Sears Service Technicianto inspectthe applianceand to replace the gas control or any part of the burnersystem whichhasbeenunderwater 22 Burner Cleaning In the event your burner needs cleaning use the follo...

Page 23: ... valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve Consultthe SearsServiceCenter fur further informa tion Do not plugthe temperature pressure relief valve A WARNING When checkingthe temperature pressure reliefvalveopera tion make surethat I no one is in front of or aroundthe outlet oftbe _perature pr_sure relief valve dischar_ line and 2 that the water manually_ will not causu ...

Page 24: ...ater within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and increases the pressure of the water system If the relieving point of the water heaters temperature pressure relief valve is reached the valve will relieve the excess preSSure The tempm a tu_ pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant re lid of thermal expansson This is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected It is re...

Page 25: ...re Regulation section i he gas company can check the gas input to see if it iscorrect An underfired water heater will nor heat water as quickly 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 S...

Page 26: ...ay O Small amounts of water from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres sure in your area o The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting O Warer from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened slightly O The drainvalvemay be leaking at the tank fitting O Combustion products contain water vapor which can con dense on the co...

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Page 28: ... arts Order List 2ONOMIZER TM 5 MOBILE HOME GAS WATER HEATERS 3DEL NUMBERS 3 333830 30 Gal 3 333930 40 Gal ZT_ 18 19 _2 13 28 ...

Page 29: ...390 9000351 9000351 9000281 9000281 F145 0846 F145 0846 F145 0697 F145 0697 9000391 9000537 9000272 9000272 9001261 9001261 0291214 23600 Not Illustrated These parts are also availableat most Sears retail stores Also available at most hardware stores t Replaced only upon return of damaged plate Now that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service s...

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Page 32: ... obtain warranty service SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product s in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Installation Warranty In addition to an...

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