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Page 1: ...y result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq uids in the 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 electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your _as supp lier from a neighbor s phone i Follow the gas suppher s instr...

Page 2: ...eeting the requirements 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 requirements of local codes but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the require ments for Rehef Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices...

Page 3: ...R PROPERTY DAMAGE AWARNING VENT DAMPERS Anyvent damper whether it is operat ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibitsproper drafting ofthe water heater Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas fired water heaters having thermal efficiency in excessof 80 may produce a relatively lowflue gastemperature Suchtem peratures may not be highenoughto properlyopen ther mally operated vent dam...

Page 4: ...water damage in connection with this water heater I AWARNING I Do not use this apphance 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 I part of the bumar system which 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...

Page 5: ... 15 Installation Checklist 16 Operating Instructions 17 19 Fighting 7 17 18 Temperature Regulation 19 Service and Adjustment 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 Operation 21 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 22 Housekeeping 22 ...

Page 6: ...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 referredto as NFPA 54 This publication is available from your local government or public library or gas company or by writing NFPA Battetymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not underst...

Page 7: ...ER PLUMBING C VENT PIPE 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 Sears store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 Foot Tape of Folding Rule...

Page 8: ...the two 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 laterif 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...

Page 9: ...t18inche_ While this n_ reduce the chances of flammablevaporsfrom a floorsp Ibeingignited gasoline andotherflammablesubmmces shouldneverbe storedor usedinthe sameroom or area con talninga gaswater heateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc ingappliance NOTE Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnby air currentsfrom otherereusof the structure to tim appliance AWARNING Propellants of anrosol spraysandvolatilecompound...

Page 10: ... inch per 4 000 BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the ndosure SeeFigure 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 endosure See Figure 4 _L_IEy Off Otd VEIcr V_Tga_ flO_ LO_EF O Figure 4 3 When communicating with the outdoors th...

Page 11: ... water lines from the water heater INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING SEARS INSTALLATION KIT This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component s used with a non potable water heating appliance If a water heater is instal ed in a dosed 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...

Page 12: ...alve No valveor otherobstruction isto he placed between the relief valveandthe tank Do not connect tubingdirectly to discharge drainunless a6 airgapisprovided Toprevent bodily injury hez ardto life or propertydamagethe reliefvalvemustbe allowed to discharge water inquantities should c_rcumstances demand If I the discharge pipeisnotconnectedto a drainor othersuitable means the waterRow maycause pro...

Page 13: ... Center or the gas utility for further information WARNING To insureproper ventingof this gas fired water heater the correctvent pipediameter mustbe utilized Any additions or deletionsof other gasappliances on acommonvent withthis water heatermayadversely _q_ct the operationof the vm_r heater Consultthe localSearsServiceCenter or gasutilityif any suchchanges areplanned For proper venting in certai...

Page 14: ...ltina firehazard I AWARNING I Be surevent Ixpeis prnperlyconnectedto prexentescapeof dangerous fluegases whichcouldcausedeadly_spl_dation AWARNING Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmm Occurif air for combustion containscertain chemicalvapor_ Spraycan propellants cleaningsolvents refrigerator and air conditionerrefrigerants swimmingpool chemicals caJcium andsodiumchloride waxes ble...

Page 15: ...on The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nip pie in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effec tive sediment trap If a 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 valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown AWARNING...

Page 16: ...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 Combustion Air and Ventilation in the Factsto Consider About the Location section is the draft hood vent piping properly secured See Vent...

Page 17: ...DDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 callyour gas suppiierfrom a neighbor s phone Follow the gas suppliers inm uctions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire depart ment AWARNING DO NOT forcethe gascontrol knob Use onlyyour handto...

Page 18: ...low B inthe safetyinformation aboveon this label If youdon t smellgas go to the nextstep 6 Remove or open inner door locatedbelow the gas control unit 7 Findpllot loitow metaltubefromgascontrol The pilot Is locatedInfrontof the burner PILOT BURNER _ THERMOCOUPLE 8 Ifyoudon tsmellgas turnknobongascontrolcounter dockwise_ to PILOT position Figure7 page17 9 Push in control knob all the way and hold d...

Page 19: ...hat satisfiesyourhotwater needs i meanssuchasa mixingvalve should be usedat the hot water tap_usedby these peopleor at the water heater Mixingvalves areavailable at plumbing supply orhardware stores Followman ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat read the rl emperature Regulation sectioninthis manual PILOT LIGHTING Set here before ...

Page 20: ...lants cleaning solvents refrigerator and air conditioner refriger _ts swimming poo chemicals calcium and sodium ch oride waxes bleach and processchemicals an typical compounds which are potentially corrosive I _WARNING Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present a serious heaJth riskor asphyxiation WARNING I Be sure the vent piping ts properly connected to prevent e_ o fdangerousflue gasses...

Page 21: ...er inlet valve to the water heater OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open 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 gohag to be shut down and drained for an extended period the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to termina...

Page 22: ... restart the water heater _ HANDLE AND CAP ASSEMBLY WASHER Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on a basis WARNING 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 materia...

Page 23: ...r supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Number 153 331020 I 153 331050 Tank Capacity In Gallons 2 5 Dimensions in Inches Diameter Length 8 inches 12_ inches 11 inches 14_ inches Pipe Fitting On Tank _ Male _ Male HOT COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING HOT COLD WATER HEATER O COLD WATER PRESSURE IN...

Page 24: ...oxic 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 anode s with one of less active material and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines Contact Sears Service for further information concerning anAnode Replacement Kit 90...

Page 25: ...lve 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 tEe 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 have put out t...

Page 26: ... leaking Small amounts of water 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 valve opened slighdy O The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the coole...

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Page 30: ...S WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 337113 153 337162 153 337213 153 337262 153 337362 153 337413 50 Gal Short High Aldtude 50 Gal Short 40 Gal Short High Altitude 40 Gal Short 30 Gal 40 Gal High Altitude 16 __ _ _ _ __ __ 17 14 0 0 12 3O ...

Page 31: ...00278 0230120 33 9002617 9000284 9000358 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1280 9000071 9O00734 0270118 9000254 9001584 42 3390O 9000278 0230120 33 9O02613 9000284 9000358 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1280 9002411 9002067 90O2495 9000273 90012O8 9002411 9002067 9002495 9000273 9001208 9002411 9002411 9001981 9001981 9002281 9002281 9000273 9000273 9000275 9000275 0002915840 23600 9002411 9001698 9002490 9O00273 90...

Page 32: ...Parts Order List cont d POWER MISERTM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 337462 4O Gal 153 337513 50 Gal High Altitude 153 337562 50 Gal 153 337613 65 Gal High Altitude 12 2 32 ...

Page 33: ... 9002617 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 9000254 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...

Page 34: ...Parts Order List cont d POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 337662 65 Gal 153 337762 50 Gal High Recovery 153 337862 65 Gal High R_covery 153 337960 40 Gal LP 2 34 ...

Page 35: ...F145 1278 F145 1280 F145 1280 9002411 9002411 9001698 9001982 9000371 9000299 9000274 9000274 9000297 9000297 0002915840 23600 9001584 42 33900 9000278 0230223 49 9002616 9000286 9000358 9000281 F145 1279 F145 1280 9002651 9001698 9000516 9000273 9000275 Note A ForPropane L P model s this part has left hand threads These parts arealsoavailableat most Sears retail stores Also availableat most hardw...

Page 36: ...ill furnish a replacement free of charge You will be charged for labor If the water heater is subjected to commercial institutional industrial or use in residences of two families or more the above warranty coverage for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase and the above parts warranty is effective for 1 year from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLY ...

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