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Summary of Contents for POWER MISER 153.335803

Page 1: ... I Do not store or use gas oline or other flammable 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 suppher from a neighbor s phone i Follow the gas supplier sinstructions If you can not reach your gas supplier call the ...

Page 2: ...quirements 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 ASME If replaced the valve must meet the requirements of local codes but not lessthan a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the require ments for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water...

Page 3: ...usbodily injury or property damage _ WARNING The power vent water heater requires its own separate ventingsystem It cannot be connectedto an existing vent pipe or chimney It must be terminated horizontallyto the outdoors Failure to properly installthe ventingsystem can result in asphyxiation a fire or explosion and can cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AWARNING No vent damper in...

Page 4: ...inches deep have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater dimensionsand must be piped to an ade quate drain The pan must not restrict combustion air flow Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connec ion with this water heater _E WARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogengas can be producedin a hot water systemthat has ...

Page 5: ...er 14 Wiring 14 15 Venting 15 18 Gas Piping 19 Installation Checklist 20 Uperatmg Instructions 21 24 Eighting 22 23 Temperature Remalation J 0 24 Service and Adjustment 25 27 Tank Sedimen0 Cleaning 25 Venting System Inspection 25 Oiling Instructions 25 Burner Inspection 25 Burner Cleaning 25 L P Gas Control Valve Burner Assembly Replacement Information 26 Draining 26 Temperature Pressure Relief Va...

Page 6: ...E 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 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 If after readi...

Page 7: ...IAMETER 24 OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75 GALLONS OR LESS DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAME TER 18 OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28 DIAMETER 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 store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Screwdriver T...

Page 8: ...pper 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 now comp...

Page 9: ...sstore Sucha drainpan musthe not greater than 1 inchesdeep havea minimumlengthand width of at least 2 inchesgreater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain The pan must not restrict combustionair flow Under no circumstancesis the manu facturer or Searsto be held liablefor any water damage in connectionwith thiswater heater 5 The location selection must provide adequ...

Page 10: ...inter fere 12 minimum from the ground 18 ceiling overhangs Figure 2 The Power Vent oudet terminal shall terminate at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet Figure 3a The Power Vent outlet terminal shall terminate at least 4 feet below 4 feet hofizontaUy from or I foot above any door window or gravity air inlet into the building Figure 3a 18 minimum from other gravity or nat...

Page 11: ...within 12 inches of the top and one com mencing within 12 inches from the bottom orthe enclosure The openings shall communicate directly or by ducts with the outdoors or spaces crawl or attic that freely communicate with the outdoors Figure 6 1 1 When directly communicating with the outdoors each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BTU per hour of total input rating o...

Page 12: ...n NOTE To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings it is strongly recommended that didec tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pope The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the water heater The water heater is equipped with 3 4inch water connections NOTE If using copper tubing solder tubing to an adapter bef...

Page 13: ...ruction isto be placedbetweenthe relief valveandthe tank Do not connecttubing directlyto discharge drainunless a 6 air gapisprovided Topreventbodilyinjury haz ardto life or propertydamage the relief valvemustbeallowed to discharge water inquantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipeisnot connected to a drainor othersuitable means the waterflowmaycause propertydamage The Discharge P...

Page 14: ...terisequipped for 1101120 voltsonly DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE Failureto usethe correctvoltagecancause problems whichcanresultinDEATH SERIOUSBODILY INJURYOR PROPERTYDAMAGE If you havenayquestions or doubts consult your electriccompany A CAUTION If wiring from the fuse box or circuitbreaker box was alu minum for the oldwater heater replace it with c...

Page 15: ... pipe diameter must be utilized Any additionsof I other gas appliances on vent with this water heater will adversely affectthe operationofthe water heater The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed WARNING I The vent pipe from the water heater must be 3 diameter I PVC schedule 40 pipe and must slope upward I 4 inch per near foot All vent gases must be completely vented to the o...

Page 16: ...PVC Schedule 40 45 vent cap with wire screen 2 A 3 PVC Schedule 40 90 street ell used to connect the vent pipe to the water heater when the vent pipe is to be turned horizontally directly off the blower 3 A 5 section of 3 PVC Schedule 40 pipe more may be required and must be supplied locally 3 opvc Schedule 40 90 Elbow Vent Cap with Screen 1 1 The water heater requires its own separate venting sys...

Page 17: ...g and call a physician or poison control center immediately If inhaled get fresh air and seek medical attention if ill feelings persist In case of eye and skin contact immediately flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irri tation persists KEEP OUT OR REACH OF CHILDREN All primers cleaners and cements must meet all local codes and applicable standards of the Americ...

Page 18: ... heater through the wall or from the wall to the water heater whichever is most convenient The vent pipe must extend a minimum of 1 through the exterior wall Extending the vent cap as far as possible from the surface of the exterior wall will help minimize discoloration of the wall in this area which may be caused by the flue gases Note that the inside collar must be slipped over the vent piping b...

Page 19: ... The appliance and its gas connectionmust beforeplacingthe appliance in operation f AWARNING J Use pipe joint omp_tape marked as beingI resistant to the actionof petroleum Propane LR gese_ 1 SEDIMENT TRAP 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 ni...

Page 20: ...ny thing that might catch fire See the Locating the New water Heater section Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operate properly See Combust on A r and Vent lation in the Locating the New Water Heater sect on Is the draft hood vent piping properly secured See Venting instructions in the Installing the New Water Heater sec tion Is there proper clearance between the vent ...

Page 21: ...cated on the thermostat must be turned to the ON position for the gas to be able to flow 5 The venting manual reset switch must be in the dosed posi tion See Venting Manual Reset Switch in the For Your Information Section 6 There is a non resettable hi limit switch in the thermostat which must be good dosed for the thermostat to be o_er ated See High Temperature Shut Off System in the For Your Inf...

Page 22: ...NT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 caJlyour gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier_sinstructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire depart ment _ WARNING DO NOT forcethe gascontrol knob Use only ...

Page 23: ...etools If the knobwill notpushin or turn byhand don ttry to repair it call a qualified ser vice technician Forceor attempted repairmayresult inafireorexplosion D Do not use thisapplianceif any parthas beenunder water Immediately call a qualifiedservicetechnician to inspecttheapplianceandto replace anypartof the controlsystemand any gas controlwhichhas been underwater 10 Push in control knob all th...

Page 24: ...e lowest possible temperaturesettingthat satisfies your hotwater needs a meanssuch asa mixingvalve should be usedat the hotwater tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater Mixingvalves are available at plumbing supplyor hardware store_Followman ufacturersinstructionsfor installation of the valves Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat read the _remperature Regulation section inthi...

Page 25: ...temsmay present a serious health riskor asphyxiation I _ WARNING I Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent I escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly asphyxiation I AWARNING If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or deterioration something is wrong Call the local gas utility to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting before r...

Page 26: ...nter for further informa tion Do not plugthe temperature pressure relief valve Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary Turn the _as control knob to the OFF position CLOSE me cold water inlet valve to the water heater OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to all...

Page 27: ...s Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on a regular basis Combustible materials such as clothing cleaning materials or flammable liquids etc must not be placed against or adjacent to the water heater To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply prop er clearances fro...

Page 28: ...ped with an internal by pass and no other measures are taken the devices cause the water sys tem to be closed As water is heated it expands thermal expan sion and closed systems do not allow for the expansion of heat ed water The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and increases the pressure of the water system If the relieving point of the water heater s temperature pressur...

Page 29: ... The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners when high water temperatures are present It is non resettable If the high temperature shut off activates the gas con trol valve must be replaced If this were to occur turn OFF the entire gas supply to the water heater Contact the Sears Service Center WARNING Shouldove...

Page 30: ...Small amounts of water from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres sure in your area The relief valve be leaking at temperature pressure may the tank fitting Water from drain valve be due the valve opened a may to slightly O The may be leaking at fitting drain v_e the tank water vapor can con Combustion products contain which dense on the cooler surfac...

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Page 32: ... call 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 Be sure to provide pertinent facts when you call or visit All parts listed may be ordered from any SEARS Service Center most SEARS stores and by calling 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7247 If the parts you need are not stocked local ly your order will be electronically transmitted to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling THIS IS A REPAIRPARTS LIST NOT ...

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Page 34: ...00 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 Be sure to provide pertinent facts when you call or visit All parts listed may be ordered from any SEARS Service Center most SEARS stores and by calling 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7247 If the parts you need arenot stocked local ly your order will be electronically transmitted to a SEARS RepairParts Distribution Center for handling THIS IS A REPAIRPARTSLIST NOT A PACKING LI...

Page 35: ...2 9001974 9001974 9001974 9002152 9002152 34 Transformer 9001373 9001373 9001373 9001373 9001373 9001373 9001373 9001373 9001373 9001373 35 Light 9001975 9001975 9001975 9001975 9001975 9001975 9001975 9001975 9001975 9001975 36 On Off Switch 9001773 9001773 9001773 9001773 9001773 9001773 9001773 9001773 9001773 9001773 37 Pressure Switch 9001976 9001976 9001976 9001976 9001976 9001976 9001976 90...

Page 36: ...other non residential use more than 2 families the above warranty coverage for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase and the above parts warranty is effec tive for 1 year from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the ...

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