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Page 1: ... result causing property damage personal nlury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq uids in the vicinity of t_is 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 I_as supp her from a ne ghbor s phone i Follow gas suppliers instruction...

Page 2: ...requirements for Relief Valves and Automatvc Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems and the latest edition of ANSI Z21 22 and the code requirements of ASHE If replaced the valve must meat the requirements of local codes but not lessthan a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the require ments for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Wa...

Page 3: ...ERTY DAMAGE 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 peratures may not be high enough to properly open ther mally operated vent dampers T...

Page 4: ...NING I Do not use this _opllence if any part of It has been under I water immediately call a Sears Service Technician to I inspect the applianceand to replace the gas control or any J part of the burner system which has been under water I 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 more Hydrogen gas...

Page 5: ...g 14 15 Installation Checklist 16 _ t peratmg Instructions 17 19 Eighting Z 17 18 Temperature Regulation 19 ServiceandACtlustment 20 22 Tank Sediment Cleaning_ 20 Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 Burner Cleaning 20 L E Gas Control Valve Burner Assembly Replacement Information 21 Draining 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operat on 21 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 22 Housekeepi...

Page 6: ...with the instructions in this manual gas company rules and Local Codes or in the absence of Local Codes with the latestedition of the National FuelGas code ANSI Z223 1 also referredto as NFPA 54 This publication is available from your local governmentor public library or gas company or by writing NFPA BattcrymarchPark Quincy MA 02269 If a_er reading this manualyou haveany questions or do not under...

Page 7: ...AND A RATED CAPACITY 7S GALLONS OR LESS DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 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 Scrags store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 Foot Tap...

Page 8: ...pper 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 bemadelaterif nec essary Disconnectthe 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 complete...

Page 9: ...ingigeited gasoline and otherflammablesubstances shouldneverbe stored or usedin the same room or area con talninga gaswater heateror other openflameor sparkproduc ingappliance NOTE Flammable vaporsmay be drawn by air currentsfrom other areasof thestructureto the appliance AWARNING Propellantsof aerosol spraysand vohLtile compounds clean er_ chlorine basedchemicals rofrigeran_ etc in addition to be...

Page 10: ...ed with two permanent openings one commencing within 12 inchesof tee top and one commencing within 12 inches from the bottom of the enclosure The openings shall communicate directly or by ducts with the outdoorsor spaces crawlor attic that freely communicate with the outdoors I Figure 3 1 When direcdycommunicating with the outdoors each open ing shallhavea minimumflee areaof I square inch per 4 00...

Page 11: ... from the water heater INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING SEARS INSTALLATION KIT This waterheater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component s used with a non potable water heating appliance If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system such as one having a back flow preventer check valve water meter with a check valve etc in the cold water supply means shall be provided...

Page 12: ...fonr elbewscancause restriction andreducethedischarge capecity of thevalve No valveor other obstruction isto be placedbetweenthe relief valveand the tank Do nut connecttubingdirectlyto discharge drainunless a 6 air gapisprovided Topreventbodilyinjury haz ard to life or propertydamage the relief valvemustbe allowed to discharge water inquantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipeis ...

Page 13: ...lSearsServiceCenter or the gas AWARNING To insureproper venting of this gas fired water heater the correct vent pipe d _ _er must be utilized Any additionsor deletlom of other ps applianceson a common vent with this water heater maqfadverselyofrect the operation of the water heater Consultthe localSearsService Center or gas udllty if anysuchchangesare planned Forproper venting in certain installat...

Page 14: ... AWARNING Besureventpipeisproperly amnoctod to preventnscape of dangemmIlueSasns which ouldcause dead_asphln_o_ AWARNING Chemicalvaporcorrosion of the flueand vent systemmay occurif air for combustion contains certainchemical veporL Spraycan pmpellonts deaningsolvents refrigerator Ktd air conditioner refrigerants swimming poolchemicals calcium andsodium ddoride waxe_bleach andprocess chemlcals are...

Page 15: ...e sediment trap shallbe either a tee fittingwith a capped nip ple in the bottom oudet or other devicerecognized as an effec fivesediment trap Ira tee fitting is used it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installation shown below Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valveof the water heater can he accomplishedby either of the two methods shown AWARNING Contaminents...

Page 16: ...ee the Facts to Consider About the Location section Is there proper clearance 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 propetly See Combustion Air and Ventilation in the _Facts to Consider About the Location section ly Is the draft hood vent piping proper se...

Page 17: ...TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to lightany appliance DOnot touch any electricalswitch do not useany phonein your building Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor s phone Follow the gassuppiier_instruedons If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire depart merit AWARNING DO NOT force the ges contrnl Imob Use only your hand to pushit ...

Page 18: ...low B inthe safetyinformation aboveonthislabel If youdon tsmellgas go to the nextstep 6 Remove or open innerdoorlocatedbelowthe gas controlunit 7 Findpilot follow metaltubefromgascontrol Thepilot islocated In frontoftheburner PILOT BURNER _ I THERMOCOUPLE tLX_ 8 IfyoUdon tsmell gas turnknobongascontrol counter clockwlse_ _ to PILO F position Figure 7 page17 g Pushin control knoball the way andhold...

Page 19: ...re available at plumbingsupply or hardwarestore_ Followman ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the q emperature Regulation sectioninthis manual AWARNING J Neverallowsmallchildrento usea hotwater_ or to draw thalrownbathwater Neverleave a childor handicapped per I sonunattendedn abathtub or shower I Turn the water tempera...

Page 20: ...tion of the vent system you found sooting or I deterioration something iswrong Call the localgas utility to correct the problem and dean or replace the flueand venting before resumng operation of the water heater Burner Inspection AWARNING I Do ont usethisapldianceif any pert of it hasbeen ander water _ Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the I applianceand to replace the gas co...

Page 21: ...old water inletvalveto the water heater OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leaveopen to allow for draining Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an ade quate drain OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining NOTE If the water heater is going to be shut down and drainedfor an extended period the dra_ valveshould be left open with hose connected allowing waterto termina...

Page 22: ... restartthe water heater HANDLE ASSEMBLY Housekeeping Vacuumaround baseof water heater for dust dirt and lint on a regularbasis AWARNING INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA To insure suffi cient ventilation and combustion air supply proper clearances from the water heater must be main tained See Facts to Consider About the Location section Combustible materials such as clothing cleaning materials or flamma...

Page 23: ...ector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Tank Capacity IDimensions in Inches Pipe Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331020 2 8 inches 12_ inches _ Male 153 331050 5 1l inches 14_inches I _ Male HOT COLD WATERHEATBR COLD WATER INLETFII nNG HOT COLD WATER HEATER O COLD WATER PRE...

Page 24: ...oxic to humans d an excessof active hydrogen in the tank This is caused by the corrosion protective actionof the anode Smellywater may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacingthe anode s with one of lessactive material and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines Contact Sears Servicefor further information concerning an Anode ReplacementKit 9001453 ...

Page 25: ...eto be sure it is open Check the pilur flame It may have gone out All models have an opening behind the outerdoorfor viewingthe pilot If the pilot is not lit followthe _Lighting instructions in this manual or located above the gas control valve on the water heater to relight thepilot If the waterwas extremelyhot and is now cold the high limitsafety temperature shut off may have put out the buraer ...

Page 26: ... Small amounts ofwater from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Water from a drain valve may be due to the valveopened slightly O The drainvalve may be leaking at the tank fitting Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces...

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Page 30: ... 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 337113 50 Gal Short High Altitude 153 337162 50 Gal Short 153 337213 40 Gal Short High Altitude 153 337262 40 Gal Short 153 337362 30 Gal 153 337413 40 Gal High Altitude 18 19 I 16 17 6t 12 2 3O ...

Page 31: ...0284 9000358 9000358 9000281 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1278 F145 1280 F145 1280 9000071 9000071 9000734 9000734 0270118 0270118 9000058 9000058 9001584 9001584 42 33900 42 33900 9000278 9000278 0230120 0230141 33 36 HA 9002613 9002615 9000284 9000284 9000358 9000358 9000281 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1278 F145 1280 F145 1280 9002411 9002067 9OO2495 9000273 9001208 9002411 9002067 9002495 9000273 9001208 ...

Page 32: ...Parts Order List cont d POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 337462 40 Gal 153 337513 50 Gal High Altitude 153 337562 50 Gal 153 337613 65 Gal High Altitude 16 I I I I 14Q 17 0 12 32 ...

Page 33: ...02617 9000284 9000284 9000358 9000358 9000281 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1278 F145 1280 F145 1280 9002411 9002411 9001698 9001698 9000298 9002496 9000273 9000273 9000275 9000275 0 002915840 23600 9000071 9000734 0270118 9000058 9001584 42 33900 9000278 0230141 36 HA 9002619 9000284 9000358 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1280 9002411 9001982 9000419 9000273 9000275 Now that you have purchased your Gas Water He...

Page 34: ...Parts Order List cont d POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 337662 65 Gal 153 337762 50 Gal Higfi Recovery 153 337862 65 Gal Higtt Recovery 153 337960 40 Gal L P 16 17 0 34 ...

Page 35: ...02411 9001698 9001982 9000371 9000299 9000274 9000274 9000297 9000297 0002915840 23600 9000071 9000734 0270118 9000058 9001584 42 33900 9000278 0230223 49 9002616 9000286 9000358 9000281 F145 1279 F145 1280 9002651 9001698 9000516 9000273 9000275 Note _A For Propane L E model s this part has left hand threads These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores Also available at most hardwar...

Page 36: ...ement free of charge Youwill be charged for labor If the water heater is subjected to commercial institutional industrial or use in residencesof two families or mote the abovewarranty coveragefor tanks that leak is effectivefor 2 yearsfromthe date of purchase and the aboveparts warranty iseffectivefor 1year from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLYCALL1 800 4MY HOME 1 800 469 466...

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