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Page 1: ...R O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informaci6n en las etiquetas o en el manual instructivo No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria resultar en la MUERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES WARNING if the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammabl...

Page 2: ...WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided coumd resumt in death or injury CAUTmON indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may resumt in minor or moderate injury CAUT ON used without the safety amert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages will generally tell y...

Page 3: ...he vicinity of this or any other appliance Fire Hazard For continued protection against riskof fire Do not install water heater on carpeted floor Do not operate water heater if flood damaged Explosion Hazard o Overheated water can cause water tankexplosion o Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Breathing Hazard Carbon Mono ide Gas Instal vent s...

Page 4: ...ief Valve 13 14 Filling the Water Heater 14 Venting 15 16 Gas Piping 16 17 Sediment Trap 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 21 Burner Cleaning 21 Housekeeping 21 Anode Rod inspection 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 22 Draining...

Page 5: ...authority having jurisdiction In the absence of local codes installatlons shall comply with the following tn 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 manu...

Page 6: ...TERS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER Basic Too_s You may or may not need alI these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears Store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 356 ram Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler _ Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DR_LL SLOToHEAD SCREWDRIVER PHILUPS SCREWDRIVER T_N SN_PS ROLL OF TEFLO...

Page 7: ...Drain Vamve V PHotand Main Burner W Flue X Drain Pan INSTALL INACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF w INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM T THERMOSTAT GAS CONTROL KNOB O 0 WATER TENPEP ATURE ADJUSTnNG DmAL OFF PILOT ON POSITION POSITION POSITION J TOP VmEW V P_LOT MA_N BURNER THERMOCOU...

Page 8: ...r In 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 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 Figur...

Page 9: ...an that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan Water supply shut off devices that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater Devices that will ...

Page 10: ...AiR OPENING O FRONT VIEW OF DOOR AIR DUCT RGUREg If this water heater will be used in beauty shops barber shops cleaning establishments or self service laundries with dry cleaning equipment it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be insta led so that combustion and ventilation air be taken from outside these areas Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds cleaners chlori...

Page 11: ...50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m 3 per kW of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space A ALL AIR FROM iNSIDE BUILDINGS See Figure 9 and Figure 10 The confined space shall be provided with two permanent openings communicating directly with an additional room s of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all spaces meets the criteria for an unconfined spa...

Page 12: ...he infirm or physicaHHy mentaHHy handicapped Hfanyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a HocaH code or state Hawrequiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take speciaH precautions Hn addition to using the Howest possibHe temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a mixing MHXHNG HOT WATER VALVE OUTL...

Page 13: ...e NPT threaded nipple Connect the Explosion Hazard Temperature pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI A21 22 and ASME code_ Properly sized temperatureorelief valve must be installed in opening provided Can result in overheating and excessive tank pressure Can cause serious injury or death 13 This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature pressure relief valve by the...

Page 14: ...t to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one Filling the Water Heater Property Damage Hazard Avoid water heater damage o Fill tank with water before operating Water Damage Hazard Temperature pressure relief valve discharge pipe must terminate at adequate drain The Discharge Pipe Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet ...

Page 15: ...on of the water heater Consult your gas supplier if any such changes are planned For proper venting in certain installations a larger diameter vent pipe may be necessary Consult your local Sears Service Center or gas supplier to aid you in determining the proper venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the current edition of the National FueI Gas Code ANSi Z223 1 NFPA 54 Periodically ...

Page 16: ...for natural gas The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the rating plate is for the purpose of input adjustment if the gas control valve is subjected to pressures exceeding 1 2 pound per square inch 3 SkPa the damage to the gas control valve could result in a fire or explosion from leaking gas if the main gas line shut off serving eli gas appliances is used also turn OFF the gas at each appliance...

Page 17: ... may result in fire or explosion Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe ls clean on the inside To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply Ilne a drip leg sometimes called a sediment trap must be incorporated in the piping The drip leg must be readily accesslbb install in accordance with the Gas Piping section Refer to the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code A...

Page 18: ...abel Set the thermostat to lowest setting by turning thermostat dia fully clockwise t _ until it stops Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise f_ to OFF Figure A NOTE Gas control knob CANNOT be turned from PILOT to OFF unless it is pushed down slightly Do not force Remove the inner and outer doors located below and behind the gas control unit Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any...

Page 19: ...e the risk of scald iniury The mark A indicative of approximately 120 F 49 C is preferred starting point Some states have a requirement for a lower setting Turn the water temperature dial clockwise t _ to decrease the temperature or counterclockwise _ to increase the temperature Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance HOTTE...

Page 20: ...ccur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors Spray can propellants cleaning solvents refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants swimming pool chemicals calcium and sodium chloride waxes bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive 7 install the cbanout plate Be sure to tighten the screws securely and s ightIy compress the gasket to avoid leak...

Page 21: ...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 At a minimum the anode s should be checked annually after the warranty period Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year...

Page 22: ...cessary 1 Turn the gas control knob to the OFF position 2 3 CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain 5 OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining 6 7 8 NOTE ff the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended per...

Page 23: ... NOTE Expansion tanks are pre charged with a 40 psi air charge Jfthe inBet water pressure is higher than 40 psi the expansion taRk s air pressure must be adjusted to match that pressure but must Rot be higher than 80 psi It is recommended that any devices installed which could create a closed system have a by pass and or the system have an expansion tank or device to relieve the pressure built by ...

Page 24: ...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 suIfate 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 reduced in ...

Page 25: ... from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermaI 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 ...

Page 26: ...sembly and or thermocouple STAY LIT Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Dirty pilot burner Clean pilot assembly PILOT OUTAGE Thermocouple malfunction Replace pilot assembly and or thermocouple Thermocouple tipisnot incontact with pilot flame insert thermocouple correctly Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Heater not litorthermostat not on Refer toLIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Thermostat set t...

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Page 28: ...ction Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert Service by our 12 000 professional repair specialist Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on a l covered repairs No4emon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more ...

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