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Use & Care Guide

Model No.
153.331140 40

Gallon

153.331150 50

Gallon

Kenmore

®

Gas Water Heater

For potable water heating only.

Not suitable for space heating.

Not for use in mobile homes.

INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near

the water heater.
OWNER: Retain these instructions for future

reference.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: An odorant is added to

the gas used by this water heater.

Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual de
instrucciones en español, puede solicitarlo al 1-800-821-2017. NO
TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA
SI NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES. No hacer caso de esta
advertencia podría originar lesiones graves o mortales.

ADVERTENCIA

P/N 320391-000 (1110)

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www. kenmore.com

www.sears.com

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Summary of Contents for 153.331140

Page 1: ... YOUR SAFETY An odorant is added to the gas used by this water heater Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual de instrucciones en español puede solicitarlo al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA SI NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES No hacer caso de esta advertencia podría originar lesiones graves o mortales ADVERTENCIA P N 320391 000 1110 Sears Brand...

Page 2: ...ment Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances WARNING 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 ...

Page 3: ...void all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure Use only gas shown on 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 ...

Page 4: ... and Accessibility 14 15 Filling the Water Heater 15 GAS SUPPLY 15 16 Gas Requirements 15 Gas Piping 15 Gas Pressure 16 Gas Pressure Testing 16 LP Gas Only 16 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY VENTILATION 17 20 Unconfined Space 17 Confined Space 17 All Air from Inside the Building 17 18 All Air from Outdoors 18 Louvers and Grilles 18 19 Vent Pipe System 19 Draft Hood Installation 19 Vent Pipe Size 19 Vent Con...

Page 5: ...n Cleaning of the Base Ring Filter 30 Removing the Manifold Burner Assembly 30 Removing the Burner from the Manifold Burner Assembly 30 Replacing the Thermopile 30 31 Replacing the Pilot Pilot Tube Assembly 31 Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame arrestor 31 Replacing the Manifold Burner Assembly 32 Piezoelectric Igniter System 32 Testing the Igniter System 32 Removing and Replacing the Gas C...

Page 6: ...operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master ProtectionAgreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our cov...

Page 7: ...e National Fuel Gas CodeANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 This publication is available from the Canadian StandardsAssociation 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 Sears Service Center Carefully plan the pla...

Page 8: ... RATE Btu hr RECOVERY RATE GALS PER HOUR 90 F RISE MINIMUM VENT PIPE DIA INCHES mm DIAMETER INCHES mm DIMENSIONS INCHES mm HEIGHT TO JACKET TOP 153 331140 40 151 Natural 40 000 40 9 3 76 or 4 102 20 508 58 14 1477 153 331150 50 189 Natural 40 000 40 9 3 76 or 4 102 20 508 57 28 1455 ...

Page 9: ...8 OR LESS AND IN 24 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVINGA DIAMETER OF 22 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 Tape ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING Tubing Cu...

Page 10: ...ontrol Valve Thermostat T Drain Valve U Manifold Burner Assembly V Flue W Metal Drain Pan X Piezo Igniter Y Base Ring Filter ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF A B D F G H I W V U T S O R J K Q VACUUM RELIEF VALVE INSTALL PER LOCAL CODES INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM M N L E P X Y DISCHARGE PIPE DO NOT...

Page 11: ...ts and flammable vapors IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors Please review the following checklist and make any required installation upgrades or chan...

Page 12: ...as 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 off pipes too short Additional cuts can be made later if necessary Disconnect the temperature pressure relief valve drain line When...

Page 13: ...ll the fire department from a neighbor s home Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished Fire or Explosion Hazard WARNING Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Improper use may result in fire or explosion Maintain required clearances to combustibles Keep combustibles such as boxes magazines clothes etc away from the water...

Page 14: ...ferential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting off its water supply Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore products The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce ...

Page 15: ...and state codes the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 current edition Tables 1 and 2 on the following page provide a sizing reference for commonly used gas pipe materials Consult the National Fuel Gas Code for the recommended gas pipe size of other materials NOTE Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being resistant to the action of petroleum Propane L P gases See Figure 11 1 I...

Page 16: ... gas lines should be purged of air by a qualified technician after installation of the gas piping system While purging the gas piping system of air ensure that the fuel is not spilled in the area of the water heater installation or any source of ignition If the fuel is spilled while purging the piping system of air follow the WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS instructions on the cover of this manual LP ...

Page 17: ...uare footage area required for various BTUH inputs TABLE 3 BTUH Input Minimum Square Feet with 8 Ceiling Typical Room with 8 Ceiling 30 000 188 9 x 21 45 000 281 14 x 20 60 000 375 15 x 25 75 000 469 15 x 31 90 000 563 20 x 28 105 000 657 20 x 33 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY VENTILATION TABLE 3 120 000 750 25 x 30 135 000 844 28 x 30 IMPORTANT The area must be open and be able to provide the proper air r...

Page 18: ... square inch per 1 000 BTUH of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined area but not less than 100 square inches Figure 13 CONFINED SPACE PERMANENT OPENINGS 1 SQUARE INCH 1000 BTUH MINIMUM 100 SQ IN FIGURE 13 All Air from Outdoors Outdoor fresh air can be provided to a confined area either directly or by the use of vertical and horizontal ducts The fresh air can be t...

Page 19: ...lation SHEET METAL SCREWS FOUR PROVIDED DRAFT HOOD LEGS LEGS SLOT SLOT JACKET TOP INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD WITH THE FOUR SCREWS PROVIDED FIGURE 18 Align the legs of the draft hood with the slots provided Insert the legs and secure the draft hood to the water heater s top with the four screws provided as shown in Figure 18 Do not alter the draft hood in any way If you are replacing an existing water ...

Page 20: ...rewall or fire partition It is recommended but not mandatory that a minimum 12 inches of vertical vent pipe be installed on the draft hood prior to any elbow in the vent system IMPORTANT Existing vent systems must be inspected for obstructions corrosion and proper installation Chimney Connection IMPORTANT Before connecting a vent to a chimney make sure the chimney passageway is clear and free of o...

Page 21: ...now the location of this valve and how to shut off the water to the heater 6 A temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked Temperature and Pressure T P Relief Valve on the water heater A discharge line must be added to the opening of the T P Relief Valve Follow the instructions under Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve 7 After piping has been properly connected ...

Page 22: ... insulation and tape must not block the discharge opening or hinder access to the manual relief lever Figure 25 Ensure a discharge pipe is installed into the T P valve discharge opening per the instructions in this manual 4 Locate the hot water outlet cold water inlet pipes to the water heater 5 Locate the slit running the length of a section of pipe insulation 6 Spread the slit open and slip the ...

Page 23: ...Not Light 1 Wait 10 minutes before another lighting attempt If the pilot does not light the Igniter may not be sparking or the unit may not be getting gas or on a new installation there may still be air in the gas line Each time the Igniter button is clicked you should be able to see the spark by looking through the sight glass you may have to darken the room lights to see the spark You do not hav...

Page 24: ...ckwise to the OFF setting 3 Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you do not smell gas go to the next step 4 Turn the gas control temperature knob clockwise to PILOT See Figure B 5 Press the gas control temperature knob all the way in and hold it in The knob should travel in about 1 4 inch 6 35 mm if it is set ...

Page 25: ...r at the point of use such as bathtubs showers sink etc 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 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...

Page 26: ...stat FIGURE 29 Water Temperature Adjustment The water temperature setting can be adjusted from 55 F to 155 F Turn the Gas Control Temperature Knob to the desired setting temperature NOTE Some models are certified for 180 F outlet temperatures See the Data Plate on the front of the water heater for the maximum outlet temperature NOTE The temperatures indicated are approximates The actual temperatur...

Page 27: ...s 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 dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Contact a Sears Service Cen...

Page 28: ...igh water conductivity and should be checked and or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your water heater Inspection should be conducted by calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor The anode rod should be inspected after a maximum of three years and annually thereafter until the condition of...

Page 29: ...f the water to drain from the tank Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment 6 Close the drain valve refill the tank and restart the heater as directed in this manual If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended period the drain valve should be left open IMPORTANT Condensation may occur when refilling the tank and should not be confused with a tank leak Service Before ...

Page 30: ...Lead Wire White Wire Right Side VAC FIGURE 33 4 Remove the outer door 5 Disconnect the pilot tube 7 16 wrench the igniter wire from the igniter lead wire and manifold tube 3 4 wrench at the gas control valve thermostat Figure 33 NOTE L P Gas systems use reverse left hand threads on the manifold tube MANIFOLD SCREW 2 MANIFOLD COMPONENT BLOCK MANIFOLD DOOR THERMAL SWITCH PILOT TUBE MANIFOLD TUBE VIE...

Page 31: ...anifold Burner Assembly as a bending template for the new pilot assembly Note the placement order of the wires in the manifold component block Thermopile Connector Manifold Component Block Pilot Tube Igniter Wire Burner and other fittings not show for clarity Manifold Door White Wire Red Wire Retainer Clip Pilot Thermopile Assembly Screw FIGURE 36 5 Lift the pilot thermopile assembly including the...

Page 32: ...iewport if glass is missing or damaged Replace manifold component block if missing or removed Replace door gasket if damaged Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire WARNING 1 Check the door gasket for damage or imbedded debris prior to installation 2 Inspect the view port for damage and replace as required 3 Insert the manifold burner assembly into the burner com...

Page 33: ...stat IMPORTANT The gas control valve thermostat is a standard valve with wire leads that connect to a thermal switch Removing the Gas Control Valve Thermostat 1 Turn the gas control temperature knob to the OFF position See the Lighting Instructions on the front of the water heater or in this manual 2 Turn off the gas at the manual shut off valve on the gas supply pipe Figure 11 3 Drain the water h...

Page 34: ...1020 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 Table 6 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 2 5 5 5 Needed 70psi 2 2 5 5 5 80psi 2 5 5 5 5 Highest recorded inlet water pressure in a 24 hour period or regulated water pressure NOTE Expansion t...

Page 35: ...on 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 concerning this chlorination treatment and an anode replacement kit 9001453 For short heaters use anode replacement kit 9006299 Anode replacem...

Page 36: ...until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken Leakage from other appliances water lines or ground seepage should also be checked To check where threaded portion enters tank insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting If cotton is wet follow draining instructions in the Draining and Flushing section and then remove fitting Put pipe dope...

Page 37: ...nctioning thermopile 13 Air for combustion obstructed 14 FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint dust 15 Flammable vapors incident FVIR function actuated 16 Base Ring Filter blocked with lint dust 1 Replace igniter pilot assembly 2 See Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart section 3 Remove and reconnect the wire leads at thermal switch confirm connections are tight and not loose 4 Finger tighten the...

Page 38: ...n filter See Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor section SMOKING AND CARBON FORMATION SOOTING 1 Insufficient combustion air 2 Low gas pressure 3 Water heater flue or vent system blocked 4 Thermostat not functioning properly 5 Heater installed in a confined area 6 Burner flame yellow lazy 7 Base Ring Filter blocked with lint dust 8 FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint dust 1 Provide...

Page 39: ...operating but has stopped and will not re light check the flame arrestor for signs of high temperature blue or black discoloration indicating a flammable vapor incident If you suspect a flammable vapor incident has occurred do not use this appliance Immediately call a qualified technician to inspect the appliance Water heaters subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will require replacement of th...

Page 40: ...nued to produce electric power This condition can occur if the thermopile does not cool down as quickly as expected when the unit is shut off This condition can also occur if the gas control temperature knob has been turned off and the pilot continues to operate because the pilot valve is stuck in the open position Make sure that the gas control valve thermostat knob is set to OFF Wait one minute ...

Page 41: ...ee Checking the Draft section in this manual Contact a Heating and Air Conditioning service technician to relocate the return air duct The water heater s pilot can be extinguished when the heating or cooling system is turned on if the return air duct is in the same location Correct size of openings to allow sufficient air NO YES YES NO Section C Pilot light will not remain lit Complete this sectio...

Page 42: ...03721 9001829 2 Anode Rod Secondary 9003934 9003934 3 Base Ring Filter 9006616 9006660 4 Burner Head 9006136 9006136 5 Burner Orifice 9006698 9006698 6 Draft Hood 9006647 9006647 7 Drain Valve 9000058 9000058 8 Gas Control Valve Thermostat 9007885 9007885 9 Inlet Tube w Gasket 9003473 9006653 10 Inner Door Gasket 9006141 9006141 11 Instruction Manual 320391 000 320391 000 12 Manifold Door Assembly...

Page 43: ...43 NOTES ...

Page 44: ...d owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts R...

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