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Summary of Contents for Power Miser 153.331442

Page 1: ... manual instructivo y o etiquetas en espa _ol puede obtenerlos Ilamando al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no eotiende la informaci6o eo las etiquetas o en el manual instructive No hacer case de esta advertencia 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 explo...

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: ...n rating plate Maintain required clearances to combustibles Keep ignition sources away from faucets after _ extended period of non use Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater 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 Ga...

Page 4: ... 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 Valve Washer Replace...

Page 5: ...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 portion of the instructions call the Sear...

Page 6: ...NSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CON DITIONS 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 ram 1_r_ Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hos...

Page 7: ... Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Z Piezolgnitor R Rating Plate AA Air Intake Screen INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF A B D w v x AA ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM VACUUM RELIEF VALVE _IN5TALLPER LOCALGODE I Q S K FIGURE1 7 ...

Page 8: ...most 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 O lf have to the water the two you copper piping heater copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater see Figure 6 Th...

Page 9: ...heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance Also the water heater must be located and or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle _ Fire Hazard For continued protection against risk of fire Do not instalJ water heater on carpeted floor Do not operate water heater if flood damaged This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting Carpeting must b...

Page 10: ... blanket unnecessary Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas _ z _ Do not obstruct water heater air _ _ intake with insulating blanket i_i _i Gas and carbon monoxide _ _ _ detectors are available _ Install water heater in accordance _ _ with the instruction manual Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction manual _ WARNING Should you choose to app...

Page 11: ...ve a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 Btu per hour 5 5 cm2 kW of total input ratingof 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 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 VENTILATION LOUVERS EACH END OF ...

Page 12: ...ose used for 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 ...

Page 13: ...emoved from its designated opening 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 16 Be certain that no contact is made with any live...

Page 14: ...RGE PIPE DO NOT CAP OR PLUG To insure complete filling of the tank allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained This will let air out of the water heater and the piping Check all water piping and connections for leaks Repair as needed Venting Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Vent dampers must be certified ir_accordance with ANSI...

Page 15: ...ews There must be a minimum of 6 inches 153 ram clearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material Fill and seal any clearance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material with mortar mix cement or other noncombustible substance For other than single wall follow vent pipe manufacturer s clearance specifications To insure a tight fit of the vent pipe in a brick chimney s...

Page 16: ...ontact 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 inefficient operation of the appliance producing carbon monoxide gas in excess of safe limits which could resul...

Page 17: ...time of water heater installation The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap If a tee fitting is used it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installation shown in Figures 19 and 20 GROUNO JOII_T UNION OPTIONAL BLACK P PE GAS CONTROL VALVE SEDIMENTTRAP CAP FIGURE20 GAS PI...

Page 18: ...ned 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 goto next step 6 This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor which is used to light the pilot Locate the igni...

Page 19: ...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 for installation of the valves Before changing t...

Page 20: ...e 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 is properly...

Page 21: ...e 24 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE DISCHARGE PIPE FIGURE 24 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 pressure relief valve with a new one If the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically thi...

Page 22: ... Figure 25 1 Turn OFF gas supply to water heater 2 Follow Draining instructions 3 Turning counter clockwise remove the hex cap below the screw handle 4 Remove the washer and put the new one in place 5 Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 6 Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section 7 Check for leaks 8 Follow t...

Page 23: ...nters 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 11 279 mm 14 3 4 375 ram 3 4 Male Expansion Tank Sizing Cha...

Page 24: ... 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 concern...

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: ...O malfunction Defective Gas Control Heater not lit or thermostat not on Thermostat set toe low Heater undersized Low gas pressure Incoming water is unusually cold Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures High temperature limit switch activated Lack of supply air Impropedy installed vent piping Downdraft Poor combustion Tighten threaded connections Inspect other appliances near water heater Refer to CON...

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Page 28: ...d Improper 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 serv...

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