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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

Owner’s Manual

FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY

NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING

NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES

MODEL NO.

CAPACITY

153.338073

74 Gallon (280 Liter)

153.338003

98 Gallon (371 Liter)

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

• Safety Instruction
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List

COMMERCIAL

GAS WATER HEATER

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Summary of Contents for 153.338003

Page 1: ...EATER Safety Instruction Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATER Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual instructivo y o etiquetas en español puede obtenerlos llamando al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADORDEAGUAsinoentiendelainformaciónenlasetiquetas o en el manual instructivo No hacer caso de e...

Page 2: ...llow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS Gas Supplier The natural gas or propane utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning appliances within this application The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of gas piping up to and including the natural gas meter or propane storage tank of a buil...

Page 3: ...3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

Page 4: ...essure Relief Valve 13 14 Filling the Water Heater 14 Venting 15 16 Gas Piping 16 17 Sediment Trap 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18 19 Lighting Operating Label 18 Temperature Regulation 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 20 22 Tank Sediment Cleaning 20 Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 21 Burner Cleaning 21 Housekeeping 21 Anode Rod Inspection 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 2...

Page 5: ...nderstand any portion of the instructions call the Sears Service Center Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater Correct combustion vent action and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires See figures 1 and 8 through 13 Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the Facts to Consid...

Page 6: ...28 711 mm DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 660 mm OR LESS Basic Tools You may or may not need all these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears Store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 356 mm Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering Tubing Cutters...

Page 7: ...Joint Union J Drip Leg Sediment Trap K Inner Door L Outer door M Union N Inlet Water Shut off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate S Flue Baffle s T Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner W Flue X Drain Pan V PILOT MAIN BURNER ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF T THERMOSTAT CLOSED WATER SYST...

Page 8: ...he vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed Dispose of the draft hood The new water heater has a draft hood which must be used for proper operation 6 If you have copper piping to the water heater the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater see Figure 6 This will avoid cuttin...

Page 9: ... can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in various ways Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected Sensors mounted in the dr...

Page 10: ...cleaning establishments or self service laundries with dry cleaning equipment it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be taken from outside these areas Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds cleaners chlorine based chemicals refrigerants etc in addition to being highly flammable in many cases will also change to corr...

Page 11: ...es meets the criteria for an unconfined space The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed in the combined space shall be considered in making this determination Each opening shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 1 000 Btu per hour 22 cm2 kW of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space but not less than 100 square inches 645 cm2 One...

Page 12: ...or reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are also available Follow manufacturer s instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual FIGURE 14 This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component s used with a non potable water heating appliance All...

Page 13: ...ied combination temperature pressure relief valve by the manufacturer The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves andAutomatic Gas Shut off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 and the code requirements of ASME If replaced the valve mu...

Page 14: ...et of the temperature pressure relief valve discharge line and 2 the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot 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 temperat...

Page 15: ...ystem which terminates to the outdoors Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of improper operation explosion or asphyxiation For proper draft hood attachment the draft hood legs may be angled slightly inward Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of the water heater The legs will snap in the holes to give ...

Page 16: ... line serving the water heater and A drip leg sediment trap ahead of the gas control valve to help prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control valve A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shut off valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water heater Use a soapy water solutio...

Page 17: ... fire or explosion Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the inside To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply line a drip leg sometimes called a sediment trap must be incorporated in the piping The drip leg must be readily accessible Install in accordance with the Gas Piping section Refer to the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NF...

Page 18: ...wise until it stops 3 Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise to OFF see Figure A NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed down slightly Do not force 4 Remove the inner and outer burner doors located below and behind the gas control unit 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on thi...

Page 19: ...7 8 C FIGURE 22 Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30 F 16 7 C higher or lower at the point of use such as bathtubs showers sink etc Any water heater s intended purpose is to heat water Hot water is needed for cleansing cleaning and sanitizing bodies dishes clothing Untempered hot water can present a s...

Page 20: ... of this manual Vent System Inspection At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system You should look for Obstructions which could cause improper venting The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products Rusted flakes around top of water heater Be sure the vent p...

Page 21: ...uld catch on fire Anode Rod Inspection The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod The submerged rod deteriorates to protect the tank Instead of corroding the tank water ions attack and eat away the anode rod This does not affect the water s taste or color The rod must be maintained to keep the tank in operating condition Anode deter...

Page 22: ...ndition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater let the Sears Service Center check it out Contact Sears Service Center at 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 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...

Page 23: ...er for assistance in controlling these situations see Figure 26 and Figure 26 A FIGURE 26 FIGURE 26A Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Tank Dimensions Pipe Model Capacity in Inches Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331050 5 11 279 mm 14 3 4 375 mm 3 4 Male NOTE Expansion tanks are pre charged with a 40 psi air charge If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi the exp...

Page 24: ...rogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water The smell is the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to develop a concentration of sulfate in the supply water little or no dissolved oxygen in the water a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater This harmless bacteria is non toxic to humans an excess of active hydrogen in the tank This is caused by the corrosion protecti...

Page 25: ... pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting F Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened G The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting H Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank Droplets form and drip onto the burner or run on the floor This is common at the time of start up after installation and...

Page 26: ...pilot burner Clean pilot assembly Thermocouple malfunction Replace pilot assembly and or thermocouple Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame Insert thermocouple correctly Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Heater not lit or thermostat not on Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Thermostat set too low Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION Heater undersized Reduce hot water use Low gas press...

Page 27: ... Anode Rod 9004092 9004097 2 Burner Head 9006200 9006200 3 Burner Orifice 9003732 9003732 4 Burner Tube 9006199 9006198 5 Cleanout Cover 9004098 9004098 6 Cleanout Gasket 9004099 9004099 7 Cleanout Jacket cover 9003900 9003900 8 Cleanout Screw 9004100 9004100 9 Draft Hood 9003737 9003737 10 Draft Hood Bracket 9003738 9003738 11 Drain Valve 9003907 9003907 12 Flue Baffle 9003736 9006202 14 Gas Cont...

Page 28: ... preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert Service by our 12 000 professional repa...

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