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Page 1: ...017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informacion en las etiquetas o en el manual iestructivo No hacer case de esta adver eecia podria resultar en la MU ERTE O GRAVES LESION ES CORPORALES WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use g...

Page 2: ...WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages will generally tell y...

Page 3: ... before installing using or servicing water heater Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Explosion Hazard Overheated water can cause water tank explosion Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas thstall vent syst...

Page 4: ... Filling the Water Heater 14 Venting 14 15 Gas Piping 15 16 Sediment Trap 16 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 Inspection 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 Draining 21 22 Drain Va...

Page 5: ...odes installations shall comply with the following In the United States The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 This publication is available from the Canadian Standards Association 8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd Cleveland 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 port...

Page 6: ...AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS 7 6 LITERS AND 5 GALLONS 18 9 LITERS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER 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 _FIF_ _ Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL SLOT ...

Page 7: ...at Shield optional Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate INSTALL INACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER iS iNSTALLED iN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM VACUUM RELIEF 1 _L LOCAL CODES Q THERMOSTAT SHIELD OPTIONAL T THERMOSTAT GAS CONTROL KNOB I WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING DIAL I l OFF ...

Page 8: ... 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 to the water heater the two you copper piping 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 w...

Page 9: ...le vapors which can be ignited by a gas water heater s pilot light or main burner The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or serious bums to anyone in the area as well as property damage If installation in such areas is your only option then the installation must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and main burner flame are elevated from the floor at least 18 inches While this m...

Page 10: ...t unnecessary Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas _ _ o __ _ _ Do not obstruct water heater air intake with insulating blanket _ ii_i _i_ Gas and carbon monoxide _ _I _ _ _ detectors are available Install water heater in accordance _Z_ _l with the instruction manual Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction manual _ WARNING Should you choose ...

Page 11: ...mum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 Btu per hour 5 5 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure See Figure 12 When communicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of f square inch per 4 0go BTU per hour 5 5 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure See Figure 12 VENTILATION LOUVERS EACH END OF ATTIC FU...

Page 12: ... boiler treatment shall not be introduced into this system Water supply systems may because of such events as high line pressure frequent cut offs or the effects of water hammer among others have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves check valves back flow preventers etc to control these types of problems When these devices are not equipped with an internal by pass and no other measur...

Page 13: ...ng laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 and the code requirements of ASME 13 If replaced the valve must meet the requirements of local codes but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as...

Page 14: ...ter inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one Filling the Water Heater Property Damage Hazard Avoid water heater damage Fili tank with water before operating 14 Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water To prevent damage to the tank the tank must be filled with water Water must flow from the h...

Page 15: ...All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure dwelling Install only the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws There must be a minimum of 6 inches 153 mm clearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material Fill and seal any clearance between single wall vent ...

Page 16: ...requires replacement of the burner odfice in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Contact your local Sears Service Center or local gas supplier for further information Failure to replace the standard orifice with a high altitude orifice when installed at elevations above 3 300 feet 1 006 m or above 5 500 feet 1 676 m for high altitude model could result in improper and ineffi...

Page 17: ... 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 NFPA 54 A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom ou...

Page 18: ...5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas _ STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label Ifyou don t smell gas go to next step Remove or open inner THERMOCOUPLE door located below gas control unit Find pilot follow metal tube from gas control The pilot is located in front of the burner if you don t smell gas turn knob on gas control counter clockwise _ N to PILOT position...

Page 19: ... a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a mixing valve shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores Follow manufacturer s instructions fo...

Page 20: ...hing is wrong Call the local gas supplier to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting before resuming operation of the water heater Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectable However over a period of time a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Contact a Sear...

Page 21: ...n extend the life of your water heater Inspection should be conducted by calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor At a minimum the anode s should be checked annually after the warranty period If the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically this may be due to thermal expansion You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a...

Page 22: ...hten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 6 Follow instructions in the Fifling The Water Heater section 7 Check for leaks 8 Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater _HANDLE AND _ CAPASSEMBLY WASHER FIGURE 25 Service Before calling for repair service read the Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual If...

Page 23: ...s stores and through the Sears Service Centers Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations See Figure 26 Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Tank Dimensions Pipe Model Capacity in inches Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Lenath On Tank 153 331020 2 8 203mm 12 3 4 323mm 3 4 Male 153 331050 5 11 279mm 14 3 4 37...

Page 24: ...ater 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 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 con...

Page 25: ...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 R 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 t...

Page 26: ...s unusually cold Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures High temperature limit switch activated Thermostat set too high Condensation dripping on burner Sediment at bottom of heater tank Improper combustion Tighten threaded connections Inspect other appliances near water heater Refer to CONDENSATION Install thermal expansion tank DO NOT plug T P valve Check relief valve for proper operation DO NOT plu...

Page 27: ...Valve 9002402 9002402 9002402 15 Drain Valve Washer 9001584 9001584 9001584 16 Outer Door 9000358 9000358 9000358 17 Nipple w Heat Trap 9003719 9003719 9003719 18 Anode Rod 9003413 9003413 9003413 19 Tern perat u re Pressure Relief Valve 9000071 9000071 9000071 20 Inner Door 9000281 9000281 9000281 Instruction Manual 184811 000 184811 000 184811 000 Not Shown Now that you have purchased your gas w...

Page 28: ...mproper venting Fast help by phone phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in home repair plus convenient repair scheduling Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longerthan promised Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service...

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