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Page 1: ...al must remain with water heater Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual instructivo y o etiquetas en espa_ol puede obtenerlos ttamando al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DEAGUAsi no entiende la informacidn en las etiquetas o en el manual instructive No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria resultar en la MUERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES WARNING i...

Page 2: ...potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of Cal...

Page 3: ...ting plate Maintain required clearances to combustibles Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended period of non use Read instruction manual before g using _g water heater Overheated water can cause water tankexplosion Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Install vent system in accordance with co...

Page 4: ... Filling the Water Heater 14 15 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 Burner Cleaning 20 Housekeeping 20 21 Anode Rod 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 22 Draining Drain Valve Washer Rep...

Page 5: ...nd Ohio 44131 or The National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand 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 ...

Page 6: ...ING A DIAMETER 22 559 mm OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28 711 rnm DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 660 ram 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 ram Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL ...

Page 7: ...in Burner W F ue X Drain Pan Y Thermostat Shield optional Z Piezo Igniter AA Air intake Screen INSTALL iN ACCORDANCE WiTH LOCAL CODES DRiP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT TERMiNATiON ON ROOF iNSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK iF WATERHEATER IS INSTALLED INA CLOSED WATER SYSTEM F_ D W V R VACUUM RELIEF VALVE INSTALL PER LOCAL CODES x AA K ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE L _ SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS m Y ...

Page 8: ...t installations the 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 Q If have piping to the water heater the two you copper 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 ...

Page 9: ...y water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is installed Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property damage even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain However unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut oft device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan These devices are available from so...

Page 10: ... making an insulation blanket unnecessary FIGURE 8 Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas i Install water heater in accordance with the instruction manual and NFPA 54 To avoid injury combustion and ventilation air must be taken from outdoors Do not place chemical vapor emitting products near water heater Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction...

Page 11: ...shall be considered in making this determination Each opening shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 1 0O0 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 opening shall commence within 12 inches 30 cm of the top and one commencing within 12 inches 30 cm of the bottom of the enclos...

Page 12: ...y resulting in severe injury or death Children elderly and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD Water heaters are intended to produce hot water Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating c...

Page 13: ... connected to copper pipe Property Damage Hazard Avoid water heater damage Install thermal expansion tank if necessary Do not apply heat to cold water inlet Contact qualified installer or Sears Service Center Look at the top of the water heater The cold water inlet is marked COLD Put two or three turns of Teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded to sweat coupling and around both ends of...

Page 14: ...ing nor plugged The temperature pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches 153 mm above or at any distance below the structural floor see Figure 17 Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical part The discharge ...

Page 15: ...ice Center or the local gas supplier for further information Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Vent dampers must be certified in accordance with ANSI Z21 68 Vent damper must permit proper drafting of water heater _ _q _AII k _ _ _ Install properlysizedventing _ _ i Li _ f _ _ Do not install without venting _ outdoors Do not install without drafthood _w_w _ _ _a_ _ II_i_ If common vented install...

Page 16: ...s may escape if vent pipe is not connected Do not store corrosive chemicals in vicinity ofwater heater Chemical corrosion of flue and vent system can cause serious injury or death Contact a qualified installer or service agency Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction manual Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rati...

Page 17: ...nection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation The appliance and its individual shutoff valve shall be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 pound per square inch 3 5 kPa It shall be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressu...

Page 18: ...OTE Knob CANNOT be turned from PILOT to OFF unless it is pushed down slightly Do not force 4 Remove the outer burner door located below the gas control 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas _ STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to next step 6 This unit is equipped with a push button pilot igniter which is used to light th...

Page 19: ...s instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the thermostat setting see Figures 22 and 23 Using the lowest hot water temperature that meets your needs will also provide the most energy efficient operation of the water heater THE WATER HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED INAN AREAWHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOES NOT HAVEACCESS IFASUITABLE AREA IS NOT AVAILABLE A COVER SHOULD BE INSTALLED OVER TH...

Page 20: ...Cleanin Fire or Explosion Hazard 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 piping ...

Page 21: ...ater heater tank every 3 years for inspection The following are typical but not all signs of a depleted anode rod The majority of the rod s diameter is less than 3 8 Significant sections of the support wire approx 1 3 or more of the anode rod s length are visible If the anode rod shows signs of either or both it should be replaced NOTE Whether re installing or replacing the anode In replacing the ...

Page 22: ...hould be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain 6 Close the drain valve 7 Follow instructions in the Filling The Water heater section 8 Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater Drain Valve Washer Replacement See Figure 26 1 Turn OFF gas supply to water heater 2 Follow Draining instructions 3 Turning counter clockwi...

Page 23: ...igher than 40 psi the expansion tank s air pressure must be adjusted to match that pressure but must not be higher than 80 psi WATER HEATER 3 HOT COLD COLDWATER PRESSURE r _ m _ _ iNLET FiTTiNG REDUCING I z PRESSURE GAUGE WATER SHUT OFF RECOMMENDED iNSTALLATiON _VERTICAL MOUNTING WATER HEATER COLD WATER iNLET FiTTiNG FLOOR CEILING JOIST ETC OT COLD _ STRAPPING EXPANSION d t I PRESSURE GAUGE iNLET ...

Page 24: ...solved 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 protective action of the anod...

Page 25: ...r from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area E The temperature 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 m Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces of the...

Page 26: ... pressure Incoming water is unusually cold Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures High temperature limit switch activated Thermostat set too high Condensation dripping on burner Sediment or calcium in bottom of heater tank Improper combustion Lack of supply air Improperly installed vent piping Downdraft Poor combustion Tighten threaded connections Inspect other appliances near water heater Refer to C...

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Page 30: ...uire 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 ...

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