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Use & Care Guide

Model No.

153.331762

74 Gallon (280 Liter)

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.

P/N 186079-002 (0512)

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 153.331762

Page 1: ... SAFETY An odorant is added to the gas used by this water heater P N 186079 002 0512 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Low Lead Content 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 INSTR...

Page 2: ...ia 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 level exposure to some of the substances i...

Page 3: ...3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

Page 4: ...ombustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces 12 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces 12 Water Piping 14 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 15 Venting 17 Gas Piping 18 Sediment Traps 19 Temperature Regulation 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 22 Vent System Inspection 22 Burner Inspection 22 Burner Cleaning 22 Housekeeping 23 Anode Rod Inspect...

Page 5: ...rs of dependable 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 jus...

Page 6: ...ctions and the local code authority having jurisdiction In the absence of local codes installations should comply with the current edition of 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 re...

Page 7: ...6 660 mm 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 Cutters or Hacksaw Propane Torch Soft Solder Solder Flux Emery ...

Page 8: ...door M UntemperedHotWaterOutlet optional N Inlet Water Shut off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate S Flue Baffle s T Gas Control Valve Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner W Flue X Metal Drain Pan V PILOT MAIN BURNER ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS To vent termination on roof PREFERRED METHOD T THERMOSTAT CLOSED...

Page 9: ...onnect the temperature pressure 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 completely disconnected and ready to be removed FIGURE 6 If you have galvanized pipes to the water heater loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each line Also disconnect the piping remaining to t...

Page 10: ...age can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut off device used in conjunction with a piped metal drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in various ways Sensors mounted in the metal drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected Sensors mo...

Page 11: ... cleaning establishments or self service laundries with dry cleaning equipment it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be taken from outside these areas Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds cleaners chlorine based chemicals refrigerants etc in addition to being highly flammable in many cases will also change to cor...

Page 12: ...ed a part of the unconfined space In unconfined spaces in buildings infiltration may be adequate to provide air for combustion ventilation and dilution of flue gases However in buildings of tight construction for example weather stripping heavily insulated caulked vapor barrier etc additional air may need to be provided using the methods described in Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances L...

Page 13: ...s to which they connect The minimum short side dimension of rectangular air ducts should not be less than 3 inches 76 2 mm see Figure 14 FIGURE 14 Louvers and Grilles In calculating free area consideration should be given to the blocking effect of louvers grilles or screens protecting openings Screens used should not be smaller than 1 4 inch 6 4 mm mesh If the free area through a design of louver ...

Page 14: ...r 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 other measures are taken the devices cause 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 T...

Page 15: ...ve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 CSA 4 4 and the code requirements of ASME If replaced the valve must meet the requirements of local codes but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief...

Page 16: ...utlet of the Temperature Pressure Relief Valve discharge line and 2 the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot 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 in this manual and re...

Page 17: ...ystem which terminates to the outdoors Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of improper operation explosion or asphyxiation For proper draft hood attachment the draft hood legs may be angled slightly inward Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of the water heater The legs will snap in the holes to give ...

Page 18: ...g gas control valve A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shut off valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water heater Use a soapy water solution not a match or open flame Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry The minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the rating plate is that which will permit f...

Page 19: ...result in fire or explosion Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the inside To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply line a sediment trap must be incorporated in the piping The sediment trap must be readily accessible Install in accordance with the Gas Piping section Refer to the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 A sedime...

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Page 21: ...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 chil...

Page 22: ...e 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 Center to replace a flooded water heater Do not attempt to repair the unit It must be replaced At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and pilot burner see Figure 2...

Page 23: ...ter 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 thereaf ter until the condition of the anode rod dictates its replacement NOTE artificially softened water requires the anode rod to be inspected annually Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature ...

Page 24: ...eshooting Guide of this manual If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater let the Sears Service Center check it out Contact Sears Service Center at 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Draining It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed every 6 months to remove sediment which may build up during operation The water heater should be drained if being s...

Page 25: ...Figure 26 and Figure 26 A FIGURE 26 FIGURE 26A Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Tank Dimensions Pipe Model Capacity in Inches Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331051 5 11 279 mm 14 3 4 375 mm 3 4 Male NOTE Expansion tanks are pre charged with a 40 psi air charge If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi the expansion tank s air pressure must be adjusted to match t...

Page 26: ...result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to develop a concentration of sulfate in the supply water little or no dissolved oxygen in the water a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater 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 r...

Page 27: ... pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting F 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 tank Droplets form and drip onto the burner or run on the floor This is common at the time of start up after installation and...

Page 28: ...Replace pilot assembly and or thermocouple Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame Insert thermocouple correctly Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Heater not lit or thermostat not on Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Thermostat set too low Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION Heater undersized Reduce hot water use Low gas pressure Contact your gas supplier Incoming water is unusually c...

Page 29: ...3 331762 74 U S Gal 280 Liters PARTS ORDER LIST Key No Part Description Model Number 153 331762 1 Anode Rod 9001829 2 Burner Head 9006200 3 Burner Orifice 9003732 21 4 Burner Tube 9006199 6 Dip Tube with inlet nipple 9006214 7 Draft Hood 9003737 8 Draft Hood Bracket 9003738 9 Drain Valve 9000058 10 Drain Valve Washer 9001584 11 Flue Baffle 9003736 12 Gas Control Valve 9003739 13 Inner Door 9003735...

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Page 32: ...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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