Kenmore 33916 - 50 Gallon Short Natural Gas Water Heater Owner'S Manual Download Page 30 | Manualshive

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Summary of Contents for 33916 - 50 Gallon Short Natural Gas Water Heater

Page 1: ...339762 48 Gallon High Recovery 153 339640 65 Gallon 153 339680 65 Gallon High Recovery For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATER Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual instructivo y o etiquetas en español puede obtenerlos llama...

Page 2: ...e harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed including formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS Gas Supplier The natural gas or propane utility or...

Page 3: ... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

Page 4: ...ve 13 14 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 22 Drain Valve...

Page 5: ...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 possible carbon monox...

Page 6: ... HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22 559 mm OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 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 Ta...

Page 7: ...AL CODES FIGURE 1 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 T Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner W Flue X Drain Pan Y Thermostat Shield optional Z Piezo Igniter AA Air Intake Screen V PILOT MAIN BURNER T THERMOSTAT ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO ...

Page 8: ...e 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 cutting...

Page 9: ...n 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 drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detecte...

Page 10: ...orinebasedchemicals refrigerants etc inadditiontobeinghighly flammable in many cases will also change to corrosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of the water heater The results can be hazardous and also cause product failure Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore produc...

Page 11: ...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 opening shall commence within 12 inches...

Page 12: ...clothes dryers or fireplaces may create conditions requiring special attention to avoid unsatisfactory operation of installed gas utilization equipment Water Piping HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD Water heaters are intended to produce hot water Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating clothes washing dish washing cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you...

Page 13: ...al Sears Service Center on how to control this situation NOTE To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings it is strongly recommended that di electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe Figure 16 shows the typical attachment of the water piping to the water heater The water heater is equipped with 3 4 NPT water connections NO...

Page 14: ... 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 opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances Excessive length over 30 feet 9 1...

Page 15: ...ers must bear evidence of certification as complying with the current edition of the American National Standard ANSI Z21 68 ANSI Z21 66 67 respectively cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers Before installation of any vent damper consult your local Sears Service Center or the local gas supplier for further information To insure proper venting of this gas fired water heater the c...

Page 16: ...hloride waxes bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive Gas Piping Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 inch water column 3 5kPa for natural and propane gas L P gas The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the rating plate is for the purpose of input adjustment If the gas cont...

Page 17: ...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 pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 pound per square inch 3 5 kPa Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods ...

Page 18: ...r It can be located by looking through the glass view port while pressing the piezo igniter button several times Look for a spark at the pilot location FIGURE D 9 Once the pilot has been found push the gas knob all the way down Immediately press the pilot igniter button rapidly 4 to 5 times If the pilot will not light repeat step 3 through 9 10 Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about ...

Page 19: ...ted to a temperature which will satisfy space heating clothes washing dish washing and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there...

Page 20: ...ve If when inspecting the vent system you find sooting or deterioration something 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 Burner Inspection 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 dan...

Page 21: ...nd immediately correct if found In situations where clearance above the water heater is limited it may be necessary to bend the anode rod for removal Flexible anode rods are available for replacement In replacing the anode 1 Turn off gas supply to the water heater 2 Shut off the water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to depressurize the water tank 3 Drain approximately 5 gallons of water ...

Page 22: ...liance weeps or discharges periodically this may be due to thermal expansion You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve Consult the Sears Service Center for further information Do not plug the temperature pressure relief valve Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures Also periodic draining and cleani...

Page 23: ...ons see Figure 27 Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Tank Dimensions Pipe Model Capacity in Inches Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331020 2 8 203 mm 12 3 4 323 mm 3 4 Male 153 331050 5 11 279 mm 14 3 4 375 mm 3 4 Male Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Inlet Water Heater Capacity Gallons Water Pressure 30 40 50 66 82 Expansion 40psi 2 2 2 5 5 Tank 50psi 2 2 2 5 5 Capacity 60psi 2...

Page 24: ...rotten egg smell This odor is derived from hydrogen 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...

Page 25: ...ressure 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 w...

Page 26: ...ons Thermocouple TCO malfunction Replace pilot assembly High ambient room temperature Contact Sears Service to determine cause BURNER WILL NOT Dirty or clogged air intake screen Clean and reinstall air intake screen STAY LIT Flame arrestor openings blocked Contact Sears Service to determine cause Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Dirty pilot burner Clean pilot assembly Dirty or clogged air...

Page 27: ...9003379 9003381 4 Burner Head 9003385 9003385 9003385 5 Burner Orifice 9003493 33 9003493 33 9003493 33 6 Burner Tube w Rubber Boot 9003389 9003389 9003391 7 Draft Hood 9000273 9000273 9000273 8 Drain Valve 9002402 9003464 9002402 9 Drain Valve Washer 9001584 9001584 9001584 10 Flue Baffle 9003403 9003480 9003403 11 Flue Restrictor 9000275 9003445 9000275 12 Gas Control Valve F145 1278 F145 1278 F...

Page 28: ...bly 9003384 9003991 4 Burner Head 9003422 9003385 5 Burner Orifice 9003495 50 9003493 33 6 Burner Tube w Rubber Boot 9003392 9003726 7 Draft Hood 9000273 9000273 8 Drain Valve 9002402 9003911 9 Drain Valve Washer 9001584 9001584 10 Flue Baffle 9003403 9003994 11 Flue Restrictor 9000275 9003445 12 Gas Control Valve F145 1279 F145 1293 13 Inlet Tube 9003463 9004131 14 Inlet Tube Gasket 9003981 90022...

Page 29: ... Manual 184232 003 184232 003 184232 003 184232 003 18 Mag Erad 23600 23600 23600 23600 19 Nipple w Heat Trap 9003719 9003719 9003719 9003719 20 Outer Door 9003409 9003409 9003409 9003409 21 Piezo Igniter w Bracket 9003410 9003410 9003410 9003410 22 Pilot Assembly w Grommet 9003542 9003521 9006319 9003542 23 T P Relief Valve 9003484 9003484 9000071 9000728 24 Temperature Adjustment Knob F145 1280 ...

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Page 32: ...lations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require 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 Ma...

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