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Page 1: ...ely call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone _Follow the gas suppher s instructions If you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must b e performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Caution Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product Save this Manual for Future Reference _ W...

Page 2: ...quire ments for 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 require ments of local codes but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meet ing the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot W...

Page 3: ... VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it is operat 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 roduce a relatively low flue gas temperature Such tem eratures may not be high enough to properly open ther mally operated vent dampers This would ca...

Page 4: ...ith this 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 part of the burner system wh ch has been under water AWARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogengascan be producedin a hot water systemthat has not been usedfor a long period of time generally two weeks or mor...

Page 5: ...ef Valve 13 Filling the Water Heater 14 Venting 14 15 Gas Piping 15 l 6 Installation Checklist l 7 Operatin_ Instructions 18 20 Lighting 18_ 19 Temperature Regulation 20 Service and Adjustment 21 22 Tank Sediment Cleaning 21 Venting System Inspection 21 Burner Inspection 21 Burner Cleaning 21 Draining 22 Temperature Pressure Rdief Valve Operation 22 Housekeeping 22 Service 22 Troubleshooting Guide...

Page 6: ...ages READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER The installation must conform with the instructions in this manuah gas company rules and Local Codes or in the absence otLocal Codes with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223 1 also referred to as NFPA 54 This publication is available from your local government or public library or gas compan...

Page 7: ...ANS 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 Folding Rule Garden Hose Drill Pipe dope or Teflon Tape GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE 3 SLOT HEAD SCREWDRIVER PIPE WRENCH PHI...

Page 8: ... 3per water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where 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 When the water heater is drained disconnect the hose from the drain valve Close the drain valve The water heater is now com...

Page 9: ...n tally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addi tion to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a mixing valve should be used at the hot water taps used b...

Page 10: ...mmable substances should never be stored or used in the same room or area con raining a gas water heater or other open flame or spark produc ing appliance NOTE Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas of the structure to the appliance AWARNING Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds clean ers chlorine based chemicals refrigerants etc in addition to being highly f...

Page 11: ... OPENINGS O DOOR FRONT VIEW OF DOOR Figure 12 MAX _l _ MIN AIR DUCT Figure j _iWARNING Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible construction are listed below Minimum Side Rear Clearances r Minimum front clearance from jacket to closet door 4 Minimum ceiling clearance from jacket top to com bustible ceiling 18 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spac...

Page 12: ...tions Created hy Mechanical Exhausting or Fireplaces Operation of exhaust leans ventilation systems clothes dryers or fireplaces may create conditions requiring special attenthm m avoid unsatisfactory operation of installed gas utilization equipment Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD Water heaters are intended to produce hot water Water heated to a temperature which will satisfyclothes w...

Page 13: ...age the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipe is not connect ed to a drain or other suitable means the water flow may cause property damage The Discharge Pipe Must not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions Hust not be plugged or blocked Must be of mater...

Page 14: ...r flow must nor be obstructed Venting TO CHIMNEY PLACE _ PROVIDED L_GS IN HOLES The draft hood supplied with this water heater must be instalted as shown beforethe heater isoperated If the draft hood is removed for cleaning or replacement it must be replaced in reverse order as removed AWARNING VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it is operated thermally or otherwise must be removed if its useinh...

Page 15: ...ould be equal to area of the largest single vent plus 50 of area of all others joining it EXAMPLE To combine two 6 vents with an 8 vent the area of a combined vent should be one half area of two 6 vents 14 14 plus area of 8 vent 50 78 sq inches Referring to chart 78 sq inches requires a 10 diameter vent VENT SQUARE SIZE INCHES 5 20 6 28 7 38 8 50 9 64 VENT SQUARE SIZE INCHES 10 79 12 113 14_ 154 1...

Page 16: ...bove sea level Contact your local Sears Service Center or gas utility for further information _ WARNING I The applianceand its gas connection must be leak tested beforep acngthe app ancein operation _ WARNING The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon nected from the gas supply pipingsystem during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of pound per sq...

Page 17: ...cts to Consider About the Location section Is there proper clearance 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 Combuston Air and Ventilation in the Installation Instructions section Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured See Venting ins...

Page 18: ...THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SHELL 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 supp ier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department I _ WARNING DO NOT force the gas control knob Use only your hand...

Page 19: ...t smell gas go to the nextstep 6 Remove or open inner door located below the gas controlunit Figure13 page18 7 Findpilot follow metal THERMOCOUPLE _ PILOT BURNER tube from gascontrol Thepilotis locatedin _ frontof the burner E_ 8 Ifyoudon tsmellgas turnknobongascontrol counter clockwise _ to PILOT position Figure11 page18 9 Push in control knob all the way and hold down Immediatelylightthe pilot w...

Page 20: ...t the hot water tapsusedbythesepeopleor at the water heater Mixingvalves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores Follow man ufacturersinstructionsfor installation of the valves Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat read the TemperatureRegulation sectioninthismanual WARNING J Never allowsmallchildrento usea hot water tap or to draw their ownbath water Never leavea childor...

Page 21: ...ropellants cleaningsolvents refrigerator and air conditionerrefrigerants swimmingpool chemicals calcium andsodiumchloride waxes bleach andprocess chemicals are typicalcompounds whichare potentially corrosive AWARNING Obstructed or deterioratedventsystems may presenta serious healthrisk orasphyxat on AWARNING Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent J escape of dangerous flue gasses...

Page 22: ...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 Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on a regular basis Combustible materials such as clothing cleaning materia...

Page 23: ...spector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations HOT COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING HOT COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER 3 INLET FITTING PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE WITH BY PASS i EXPANSION TANK 2 INLET CO_D PRESSURE GAUGE WATER SHUTOFF RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION VERTICAL MOUNTING FLOOR CEILING JOIST ETC STRAPPING Thermal Expansion Tank Specif...

Page 24: ... oxygen in the water c a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater This harmless bacteria is non toxic to humans d an excess of active hydrogen in the tank This is caused by the corrosion protective action of the anode Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the triode s with one of less active material and then chlorinating the water heater tank ...

Page 25: ...l gas shut offvalve to be sure it is open Check the pilot flame It may have gone out All models have an opening behind the outer door for viewing the pilot If the pilot is not lit follow the Ligh6ng instructions in this manual or located above the gas control valve on the water heater to relight the pilot If the water was extremely hot and is now cold the high limit safety temperature shut off may...

Page 26: ...e leaking 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 Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened slightly O The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting O water vapor can con Combustion products contain which dense ...

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Page 30: ...Parts Order List KENMORECOMMERCIALGASWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 337001 100GM 153 337071 73GM 19 18 15 i _ 2 31 11 I0 7 e 6 4 3O ...

Page 31: ...01968 9002001 9002322 9002321 9001671 9001671 9002650 9002650 9000358 0270116 0270116 0002916800 23600 tReplaced only on return of damaged plate Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or v...

Page 32: ... warranty service SIMPLY CALL 1 800 4MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 This warranty applies only while this product is 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 any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchand...

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