Page 1: ...phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the I_as supplier s instructions rf you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation...
Page 2: ...temperature pressure relief valve and the dlscbarge pipe Must terminate at an adequate drain Must not have any valve between the relief valve and tank WARNING WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS O...
Page 3: ...isks of improper operation explosion or asphyxiatlon_ WARNING Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present a serious heatth riskor asphyxiation WARNING Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and ve...
Page 4: ...ation Checklist 14 L 0 I1 r o Ign Ing _s 16 Temperature Regulation _z For Your Information _8 19 Start Up Conditions 18 Condensat on 18 Smoke Odor 18 Thermal Expansion 18 Strange Sounds 18 Operational...
Page 5: ...don t follow the safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTYDAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation operat...
Page 6: ...DENTIAL GARAGES HAVING A DIAM ETER24 OR LESSAND A RATED CAPACITY 75 GALLONS OR LESS DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERSHAVING A DIAMETER 18 OR LESSAND AVAILABLE IN 28 DIAMETER FOR WA...
Page 7: ...eater the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short Additional cuts ca...
Page 8: ...ame or spark producing appliance Also the water heater must be located and r protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle NOTE Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents fr...
Page 9: ...inches of the top and one commencing within 12 inches from the bot tom of the enclosure The openings shall communicate directly or by ducts with the outdoors or spaces crawl or attic that freely comm...
Page 10: ...cold water supply means shall be provided to control thermal expansion Contact the local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation NOTE To protect a_ainst untimely corrosi...
Page 11: ...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 unless a 6 air gap is provided To prevent bodily Injury...
Page 12: ...in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 also referred to as NFPA54 Check the venting system for signs of obstruction or deterio ration and replace if needed The combustion and...
Page 13: ...ting the New Water Heater section HOT VENT PIPE TO OUTDOORS OR CHIMNEY SHUTOFF VALVE COLD 6 Is there proper clearance between the water heater and anything that might catch fire See the Locating the N...
Page 14: ...connection must be leak test ed bef _replacing the appliance in operation WARNING The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon nected from the gas supply piping systemduring any press...
Page 15: ...GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 Do not try to light any appliance 2 Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building 3 Immediately call your ga...
Page 16: ...o to the nextstep 6oRemove or open innerdoorlocatedbelow the gas controlunit Figure9 page15 7 Findpilot follow metaltubefromgascontrol Thepilot is locatedontherighthandsideoftheburner PILOT BURNER _TH...
Page 17: ...ailable at plumbing supply or hardwarestores Follow manufacturersinstruct ons for installation of the valves Beforechanging the factorysetting on the thermostat read the Temperature Regulation sec tio...
Page 18: ...use the water system to be closed As water is heated it expands thermal expansion and closed systems do not allow for the expansion of heated water The water within the water heater tank expands as it...
Page 19: ...an unusual sound similar to air escapingthrough the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened T iere must be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open 4 The gas control knob must b...
Page 20: ...ting can result in a fire causing DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Burner Cleaning In the event your burner needs cleaning use the following instructions If inspection of the burner show...
Page 21: ...e sediment deposits This may be ordered from the Sears Service Center For ordering refer to the Repair Parts section Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temp...
Page 22: ...or high water pressure in your area_ The temperature pressure relief valve may be leak ing at the tank fitting Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened slightly The drain valve may be l...
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Page 24: ...ECONOMIZER TM 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 333000 30 Gal_ High Altitude 153 333030 30 Gal 153 333031 30 Gal 153_333100 40 Gah High Altitude 153 333130 40 Gal i 17 i I8 I V 24...
Page 25: ...001626 9000703 9000349 9000351 9000351 9000281 9000281 Ft45 0842 LF145 0842 F145 0697 F145 0697 F145 0842 Ft45 0697i 9000071 9000279 0270118 9000254 9001584 F145 0085 9001626 9000349 9000351 9000281 F...
Page 26: ...ECONOMIZER _ 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 333131 40 Gal 53_333530 50 Ga _ 153 333531 50 Gal 17 18 15 19 14 26...
Page 27: ...od 9000272 Mag Er a d Manual 38 9001665 9000349 90OO351 9000281 F145 0842 F145 0697 9001852 9000360 9000272 3515 0291348 38 9001665 9000703 9000351 9000281 F145 0842 F145 0697 9001852 9000360 9000272...
Page 28: ...and through 5 years from the date of purchase if a leak occurs in the tank Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality You will be charged for installation If th...
