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Page 1: ...HAT 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s nstructions If you can not reach your gassupplier call the fire department Installat on and service must be performed l y a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier AW...

Page 2: ...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 pressurerelief valve certified as meet ing the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Syste...

Page 3: ...RTY DAMAGE _ WARNING VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it is operat ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibitsproper drafting of the water heater Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas fired water heaters havingthermal efficiency in excessof 80 may produce a relatively low flue gas temperature Suchtem peraturesmay not be highenough to properly open ther mally operatedvent damper...

Page 4: ... an ade quete drain The pan must not restrict combustion air flow Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connec tion with thiswater heater AWARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogengascan be producedin a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time generally two weeks or more Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explosive To preven...

Page 5: ... Valve 13 Filling the Water Heater 14 Venting 14 15 Gas Piping 15 16 Installation Checklist 17 _ vveratm_ Instructions 18 20 _ V Fighting 18 19 Temperature Regulation 20 Service and Ad iustment 21 22 Tank Sediment Cleaning 21 Venting System Inspection 21 Burner Inspection 21 Burner Cleaning 21 Draining 22 Temperature Pressure ReliefValve Operation 22 Housekeeping 22 Service 22 Troubleshooting Guid...

Page 6: ...EMPTING 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 Gas code ANSI Z223 1 also referred to as NFPA 54 This publication is available from your local government or public library or gas company or by writing NFPA Batterymarch Par...

Page 7: ...ATERS 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 ycour 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 r ...

Page 8: ...wo copper 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...

Page 9: ...oneusinghot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiringa certain temperature water at the hot water tap then youmust take specialprecautions In addi tion to usingthe lowest possibletemperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a mixing valve should be usedat the hot water taps usedby these people or at the water heat...

Page 10: ...blesubstances shouldneverbe storedor usedin the sameroom or areacon taininga gaswaterheateror other openflameor sparkproduc ingappliance NOTE Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnby air currentsfrom other ureas of the structure to the appiiance AWARNING Propellantsof anrosol spraysandvolatilecompounds dean ers chlorine basedchemicals refrigerants etc inadditionto being highlyflammableinmany cases will alsoch...

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

Page 12: ...ot water Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill satisfy dotbeswashing dishwashing andothersanitizing needs canscald andpermanently injureyouuponcontact Somepea pieare moreI kely to be permanently injured byhotwater than others Theseinclude the elderly children the infirm orphysiczi lylmentzily handicapped ffanyone using hotwaterinyour home fitsintooneof thesegroups or if thereisa localcodeorstatela...

Page 13: ... to life or property damage the relief valvemustbe allowedto discharge water inquantitiesshould circumstances demand If the discharge pipe is not connect ed to a drain or other suitablemeans the water flow may causepropertydamage The Discharge Pipe Mustnot be smaller in sizethanthe outlet pipesizeof the valve or haveanyreducing couplings or other restrictions Mustnotbe plugged or blocked Mustbe of...

Page 14: ... coverelectrically and mechanically actuatedventdampers Beforeinstallation of any ventdamper censultYourI calSean Service Center r the gas utilityfor furtherinformatio_ A WARNING To insureproper ventingof this ges flred water heater the correctvent pipediameter mustbe utilized Anyadditions or deletionsof other gasappliances on a commonvent with this water heatermayadversely affectthe operationof t...

Page 15: ... combined vent should 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 nches requires a 10 diameter vent VENT SQUARE SIZE INCHES S 20 6 28 7 38 8 50 9 64 VENT SQUARE SIZE INCHES I 0 79...

Page 16: ...formation f AWARNING The appliance and its_ must be leak tested beforeplacing the applianceinoperation AWARNING The applianceand itsindividual shutoffvalvemust be discon nectedfromtbe gassopplypiping system duringany pressure testing of the gas system at test pressuresin excessof poundpersquareinch 3 SkPa The appliance must be isolatedfrom the gas supply plpingsys tom by dosing its individual manu...

Page 17: ...ce between _e 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 Combnsdon Air and Ventilation in the Installation Instructions section Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured See Venung instructions in the Installation Instructions section Is there proper c...

Page 18: ...S USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FORYOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELLGAS Do not Cryto lightanyappliance Do not_o_h any electrk_ switch do not useanyphonein yourbujIding Immediatelycallyour gassupplier from a neighbePs phone Followthe gassupplloeas instructlom_ If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department AWARNING DO NOT force the gas oatrol knob Use only your handto pushit downto lightthe pilo...

Page 19: ...veon this label If you don t smellgas go to the nextstep 6 Remove or open Inner door located belowthe gas controlunit Figure13 page18 7 Findpilot follow metaltubefromgas control The pilot Is locatedonthe righthandsldeof the burner _ n PILOT BURNER _11 THERMOCOUPLE 8 If youdon1smellgas turnknobongascontrol counter clockwlse_ to PILOT pasltion Figuretf page18 9 Push in control knob all the way and h...

Page 20: ...apsusodby thesepeopleor at the water heater Mixlng_ralves areavailable at plumbingsupply orhardware stores Follow man ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the fl emperature Regulation section inthismanual AWARNING Neverallow smallchildrento usea hot water _ or to draw their ownbathwater Never leavea childor handicapped per s...

Page 21: ...ycan propellants cleaningsolvents refrigerator and air conditionerrefrigerants swimmingpool chemicals calcium andsodiumchloride waxes bleach and process chemicals are typicalcompounds whichare potentially corrosive AWARNING _ or deterio_a_l vent systemsmay present a serious healthrisk or asphyxiation wA NO I Be sure the vent pip_onnected to prevent I esc ape of dangerous flue gasseswhich could cau...

Page 22: ... operating the valve it fails to completely _mt and continues to release water immediately dose the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the dreJning instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief alvewitha new one Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on a regular basis Combustible materials such as clothing cleaning materials or flammable liquids...

Page 23: ...ervice Center Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations HOT COLD WATER HEA RER INLET FITTING WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING HOT COLD 0 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE BY PASS WATER SHUTOFF RI_COHMENDED INSTALLATION VERTICAl MOUNTING FLOOR CEIUNG Jo_ g ETC STRAPPING Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Ta...

Page 24: ...r at the water heater Mixingvalves areavailable at plumbing supply or hardware storegFollow man ufacturersinstructionsfor installation of the valves Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat read the fl emperature Regulation sectioninthis manual It is ndt uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and odor during the initial start up This is due to burning offof oil from metal parts...

Page 25: ...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 _Lighting instructions in this manual or located above the gas control valve on the water heater to relight the pilot If the water was extremdy hot and is now cold the high limit safety temperature shut off may have...

Page 26: ...ay be leaking 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 remperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Water fi om a drain valve may be due to the valve opened slightly O The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting O Combustion products contain water which can con vapor dense...

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Page 30: ...Parts Order List KENMORE COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 337000 100 Gal 153 337070 73 GaL 19 18 _2 7 u 6 3O ...

Page 31: ...5 9001968 9002001 9002322 9002321 9001671 9001671 9002650 9002650 9000358 0270116 0270116 0002915440 23600 tReplaced only on return of damagedplate Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater should a need ever existfor repairparts or service simply contact anySears Service Center or call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Besure to provide all pertinent facts when you callor vis...

Page 32: ...en yourSearsKenmorewater heateris installedbySearsor itslicensedsubcontractorand is operated in accordance with the instructions in thism_aual Searswill for one yearfrom the date of purchase Install freeof charge the replacement waterheateras providedby the aboveLimitedTankLeakWarranty Repair freeof charge defectsin materials or workmanshipof the waterheateras providedbythe aboveLimitedWarrantyon ...

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