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Page 1: ...ble 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 gas supper from a neighbor s phone i ollow the gas supplier s nstructions If you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be p...

Page 2: ... 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 ASHE 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 Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot ...

Page 3: ... AWARNING VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it is operat ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper drafting of the water heater Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas fired water heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80 may produce a relatively low flue gas temperature Such tem peratures may not be high enough to properly open ther mally operated vent dampers Th...

Page 4: ...ny water damage in connection with this water heater _ WARNING Do not use this appliance 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 part of the burner system wh ch has been under water AWARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long perio...

Page 5: ...er 13 Venting 13 14 Gas Piping 14 15 Installation Checklist 16 Operatin_ Instructions 17 19 Lighting 17 18 Temperature Regulation 19 Service and Adjustment 20 21 m 20 Tank Sediment Clean g Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 Burner Cleaning 20 Draining 2 21 Temperature Pressure Rdief Valve Operation 21 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 21 Housekeeping 21 Service 21 Troubleshooting Guide...

Page 6: ...E MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER The installation must conform with the 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 referred to as NFPA 54 This publication is available from your local government or public library or gas company or by writing NF...

Page 7: ...ATED CAPACITY 75 GALLONS OR LESS DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18 OR LESS 24 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER OF 22 OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28 DIAM ETER 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 st...

Page 8: ... 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 later if 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 n...

Page 9: ...flammable substances should never be stored or used in the same room or area con taining a gas water heater or other open flame or spark produc ingappliance NOTE Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areasof the structure to the appliance AWARNING Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds clean ers chlorine based chemicals refrigerants etc in addition to being highly ...

Page 10: ...e commencing within 12 inches of the top and one commencing within 12 inches from the bottom of the enclosure The openings shall communicate directly or by ducts with the outdoors or spaces crawl or attic that freely communicate with the outdoors I Figure 3 10 I When directly communicating with the outdoors each open ing shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BTU per hour of tot...

Page 11: ...al utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation NOTE To _protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water tlttings it is strongly recommended that di elec tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the water heater The water heater is equipped with 5a inch wa...

Page 12: ...et or use of more than four elbowscan cause restriction and reduce the dischargecapacityof the valve No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unlessa 6 air gap is provided To prevent bodilyinjury haz ard to life or property damage the relief valvemust be allowed to dischargewater in quantities shouldcircum...

Page 13: ...vent dampers Thiswouldcausespillage of fluegasesandmaycause carbonmonoxidepoisoning Ventdampersmust bearevidence of certification ascomplying with the latest edition of American National StandardANSI 7 21 68 ANSI 7_21 66 67 respectively coverelectricallyand mechanicallyactuatedventdampers Beforeinstallation ofany vent damper consult yourlocalSearsServiceCenteror the gas utilityforfurther informati...

Page 14: ... vent systemmay occurif air for combustion containscertain chemicalvapors Spraycan propellants cleaningsolvents refrigerator and air conditionerrefrigerants swimmingpool chemicals calcium andsodiumchloride waxes bleach and process chemicals are typicalcompounds whichare potentially corrosive _ WARNING J I If the main gasline shutoffservingall gasappliancesis used J J o turn OFF the gasat eachappli...

Page 15: ...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 Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion Befor...

Page 16: ... Consider About the Location section Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any thing that m ght 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 Installation Instructions section Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured See Venting lnsrrtlC...

Page 17: ...ED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to lightanyappliance Do not touch anyelectricalswitch do not useany phonein your building Immediatelycallyour gassupplier from a neighbor s phone Followthe gassuppliersinstructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire depart ment A WARNING DO NOT force the gascontrol knob Use onlyyour handto pushit d...

Page 18: ...n the safetyinformation aboveon this label If you don t smellgas go to the nextstep 6 Remove or open inner door located belowthe gas controlunit 7 Findpilot follow metal THERMOCOUPLE _ PLOTBURNER tubefromgascontrol VI _ Thepilotis locatedin front of theburner _ 8 If youdon tsmellgas turn knobongascontrolcounter clockwise_ to PILOT position Figure7 page17 9 Push in control knob all the way and hold...

Page 19: ...at satisfiesyourhotwater needs a meanssuch asa mixingvalve should be usedat the hotwater tapsusedby thesepeopleor at the water heater Mixingvalves are available at plumbing supply orhardwarestores Followman ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat read the q emperature Regulation sectionin this manual AWARNING Never allow small childr...

Page 20: ... WARNING I Obstructed or deterioratedvent systems maypresenta serious healthrisk or asphyxat on I WARNING Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could cause deadly asphyxiation WARNING l If after inspectionof_you foundsootingor deterioration somethingiswrong Call the localgasutilityto I correct the problemandcleanor replacethe flueand venting be...

Page 21: ...d maintain a new properly listed tempera ture pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure AWARNING If the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weepsor discharges periodically thismay be dueto thermal expansion Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a ch...

Page 22: ...while Water supply systems may because of such events as high line pressure frequent cut oti the effects of water hammer among others have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves check valves back flowpreventers etc to control these types of problems When these devices are not equipped with an internal by pass and no other measures are taken the devices cause the water system to be clos...

Page 23: ...3 and this Chlorination Treatment HOT STRAPPING O PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE WITH I BY PASS EXPANSION INLET COLD WATER SHUTOFF If the smelly water persistsafter the anode replacement and chlo rination treatment we can only suggest that continuous chlori nation and filtering conditioning equipment be considered to eliminate the water problem Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected By doin...

Page 24: ...ture Regulation section The gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct An underfired water heater will not heat water as quickly Look for leaking or open hot water faucets Make sure all are closed The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the winter months It will take longer to heat the water and seem like less hot water If you cannot find what iswrong call the Sears ...

Page 25: ...y be leaking Small amounts of water from the temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area O The temperature pressure may be leaking at relief valve the tank fitting Water from drain valve be due the valve a may tO opened slightly O The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting 0 Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense...

Page 26: ...NOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 332111 39 Gal High Altitude 153 332161 39 Gal 153 332319 30 Gal High Altitude 153 332363 30 Gal 153 332419 40 Gal High Altitude 153 332463 40 Gal 153 332563 50 Gal 17 13 2 16 26 ...

Page 27: ...332319 153 332363 153 332419 PART NUMBERS 9000071 9000071 9000071 9000279 9000279 9000279 0270118 0270118 0270118 9000254 9000254 9000254 9001584 9001584 9001584 9000285 9000285 9000285 42 33900 4_22 33900 42 33900 9000278 9000278 9000278 0230181 0230182 0230122 43 HA 40 41 HA 9002613 9002613 9002615 9002411 9002411 9002411 9000351 9000351 9000351 9000281 9000281 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1278 F145 1...

Page 28: ...r 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 To obtain warranty service SIMPLY CALL 1 800 4MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state...

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