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Summary of Contents for POWER MISER 12 153.330401

Page 1: ... and liq uids in the vicinity of _is or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electr cal switch do not use any phone in your building i Immediately call your I_as supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas suppher s mstructlons If you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department Inst_ lation and service must be performed...

Page 2: ...s for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor 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 less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water Supply Sy...

Page 3: ... AWARNING VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it is operat ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper drafting of the water heater Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas fired water heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80 may roduce a relatively low flue gas temperature Such tem _atures may not be high enough to properly open ther _ally operated vent dampers This ...

Page 4: ...ngth and width of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain The pan must not restrict combustion air flow Under no circumstances is the man ufactureror Sears to be held liable for water damage m connectionwith this water heater anY WARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogen gascan be producedin a hot water system that hasnot been usedfor a long period of ...

Page 5: ...3 Venting 13 14 Gas Piping 14 15 Installation Checklist 16 Operatin_ Instructions 17 19 _ Eighting 17 18 I n 19 Temperature Regulat o Service and Adjustment 20 22 Tank Sediment Cleaning 20 Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 Burner Cleaning 20 Draining 7 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 21 Housekeeping 21 Service 21 Troubleshooting Guid...

Page 6: ...ter and your safety Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE 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 i...

Page 7: ...ETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAME WATER HEATER HEAT TER 18 OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT 28 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS LOSS DUE TO THERMAL HAVING A DIAMETER 26 OR LESS SYPHONING 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 Tin Snips 6 Foot Tap...

Page 8: ... the water heater the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately 4 away from where they connect to the water heater This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short Additional cuts can be made later if necessary Disconnect 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 hea...

Page 9: ... beingignited gasoline andotherflammablesubstances shouldneverbe storedor usedinthe sameroom or area con taininga gaswater heateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc ingappliance NOTF_ Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnby air currentsfrom o_er areasofthe structure to the appliance AWARNING Propellantsof aerosolspraysand volatilecompounds clean ers chlorinebasedchemicals refrigerants etc in additionto beinghigh...

Page 10: ...of the top and one commenc ng within 12 from the bottom of the endosure The openings shall communicate directly or by ducts with the outdoors or spaces crawl or attic that freely communi care with the outdoors Figure 3 10 1 When directly communicating with the outdoors each open in shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BI u per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the...

Page 11: ...E To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fitdngs_ it is strongly recommended that all elec tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe The iUustration shows the attachment of the water _iping to the water heater The water heater is equipped with 3A water con nections NOTE If using copper tubing solder tubing to an adapter before att...

Page 12: ...sto be placedbetweenthe relief valveand the tank Do notconnecttubingdirectlyto discharge dralhunless a 6 air gapisprovided Topreventbodilyinlury haz ardto life or propertydamage the raliefvalvemustbe allowed to discharge water inquantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipeisnot connected to a drain or other suitable means the waterflowmaycause propertydamage The Discharge Pip_ Must...

Page 13: ... spillage of flue gases and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying with the latest edition of American National Standard ANSI Z21 68 ANSI Z21 66 67 respectively cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers Before installation of any vent damper consult your localSears Service Center or the gas utility for further information A...

Page 14: ...lr_ hazard I A WARNING I I Besurevantplpob properly connectod to pr_mt escape ofI den_rous_ gesos witch ould camedeadty asphyxiatio_ A WARNING i Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may occurif air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvapors Spray canpropellantgcleaningsolvents refrigerator andair conditioner refrigerants swimmingpool chemicals calcium and sodiumchloride waxes blea...

Page 15: ...allation The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nip ple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effec tive sediment trap If a tee fitting is used it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installation shown below Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown AW...

Page 16: ... that the water heater will operate properly See Combustion Air and Ventilation in the Facts to Consider About the Location section s the draft hood vent piping properly secured See Venting mstrucuons in the Installation Instruct ons section Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything that might catch on fire See Venting instructions in the Installation Instructions section Is the...

Page 17: ...n leevethe premise_ Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water hearer above or to one side of the gas control valve _ WARNING AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to lightanyappliance Do not touch anyelectricalswitch donot useany phonein yourbuilding Immediatelyadl your gassupplierfrom a neighbor s phone Fol...

Page 18: ...n the safetyinformation aboveon this label If youdon t smell gas go to the nextstep 6 Remove or open innerdoor located below the gas controlunit 7 Findpilot follow metaltubefromgas control Thepilot is locatedontherighthandsideof the burner PILOTBURNER _ _ _ THERMOCOUPLE 8 if youdon tsmellgas turnknobongascontrolcounter clockwise_ to PILOT position Figure7 page17 9 Push in control knob all the way ...

Page 19: ...ttingthat satisfies your hotvam_ needs a meanssuchas a mixingvalve should be usedatthe 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 q emperuture Regulation section inthis manual PILOT LIGHTING Set here ...

Page 20: ... Spray can propellants deaning solvents refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants swimming pool chemicals calcium and sodium chloride wa _ bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive _ WARNING Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present a serious health risk or asphyxiation I AWARNING I Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent I esc...

Page 21: ...ation The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year TEMPERATURE PRESSURE REL VALVE Turn OFF gas supply to water heater Follow Draining instructions Turning counter clockwise remove the hex cap below the screw handle Remove the washer and put the new one in place Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten ruing a wrench DO NOT OV...

Page 22: ...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 pressure relief valve is reached the valve will relieve the excess pressure The tempera ture pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion This is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected I...

Page 23: ...Contact Sears Service for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit 9001453 and this Chlorination Treatment lfthe smelly water persists afterthe anode replacement and chlo rination treatment we can only suggest that continuous chlori nation and filtering conditioning equipment be cor_sidered to eliminate the water problem Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected By doing ...

Page 24: ...ust be replaced Contact the Sears Service Center The gas control knob must be turned to the ON position The temperature adjustment dial may be set too low See the Temperature RegulatioN section The gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct An underfired water heater will not heat water as quickly Look for leaking or open hot water faucets Make sure all are dosed The cold water in...

Page 25: ...leaking O Small amounts of water from the temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area o The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting O Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened slightly O The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting O Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense ...

Page 26: ...ist POWER MISERTM 12 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 330401 153 330451 153 330501 153 330551 153 330701 153 330751 40 Gal High Altitude 40 Gal 50 Gal High Altitude 50 Gal 75 Gal High Altitude 75 Gal 2O _ 2 18 26 ...

Page 27: ...9000278 9000278 0230141 0230120 36 HA 33 9002617 9002617 9002411 9002411 9002494 9002494 9000281 9000281 F145 1277 F145 1277 F145 1280 F145 1280 9001208 9001208 9002443 9002443 9000945 9000945 9000273 9000273 9001792 9001792 0002915830 23600 9001584 0270118 9000284 4233900 9000278 0230160 31 HA 9002621 9002411 9002494 9000281 F145 1277 F145 1280 9000297 9002444 9001452 9000274 9000071 9000734 9000...

Page 28: ...furnish a replacement free of charge You witl be charged for labor If the water heater is subjected to commercial institutional industrial or use in residences of two families or more the above warranty coverage for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase and the above parts warranty is effective for 1 year from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLY CALL...

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