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Summary of Contents for THE ECONOMIZER 153.33316 HA

Page 1: ...r el ingles y necesita el manual instructive y o etiquetas en espaRol puede obtenerlos Ilamando al t 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informaci6n en las etiquetas oen el manual instructivo No hacer caeo de esta advertencia podrla resultar en la MUERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed ex...

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

Page 3: ...g 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 i i Explosion Hazard Overheated water can cause water tank explosion Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas...

Page 4: ...14 Filling the Water Heater 14 Venting 14 16 Gas Piping 16 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 Burner Cleaning 20 Housekeeping 20 21 Anode Rod Inspection 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 Draining 21 22 Drain Valve ...

Page 5: ... 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 manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions call the Sears Service Center Car...

Page 6: ...SION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS 7 6 LITERS AND 5 GALLONS 18 9 LITERS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER 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 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose Drill ...

Page 7: ...re Pressure Relief Valve Z Piezolgniter I Ground Joint Union R Rating Plate AA Air lntake Screen INSTALLIN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF V S W INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM Q T THERMOSTAT GAS CONTROL KNOB WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING DIAL OFF PILOT ON POSITION POSITION POSI...

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 O lf 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...

Page 9: ... heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance Also the water heater must be located and or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle _ Fire Hazard For continued protection against risk of fire Do not install water heater on carpeted floor Do not operate water heater if flood damaged This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting Carpeting must ...

Page 10: ... blanket unnecessary Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas _ _ Do not obstruct water heater air _ _ _ intake with insulating blanket i_ i_i Gas and carbon monoxide _11 _ _ detectors are available Install water heater in accordance _ ii i_ with the instruction manual Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction manual _ WARNING Should you choose to...

Page 11: ... a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 Btu per hour 5 5 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure see Figure 12 When communicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BTU per hour 5 5 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure see Figure 12 VENTILATION LOUVERS _EACH END OF ...

Page 12: ...se used for boiler treatment shah not be introduced into this system Water supply systems may because of such events as high line pressure frequent cut offs or the effects of water hammer 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 ot...

Page 13: ...aintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems 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 indicated in the abov...

Page 14: ...re injury ordeath Children the elderly and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury Fee water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water To prevent damage to the tank the tank must be filled with water Water must flow from...

Page 15: ...per 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 a tight fit Secure two legs to top with sheet metal screws Place the vent pipe over the draft hood With the vent pipe in position drill a small hole through both the vent pipe and draft hood Secure them t...

Page 16: ... of the burner orifice in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Contact your local Sears Service Center or local gas supplier for further information Failure to replace the standard orifice with a high altitude orifice when installed at elevations above 3 300 feet 1 006 m or above 5 500 feet 1 676 m for high altitude model could result in improper and inefficient operation of ...

Page 17: ...ccessible 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 sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effecti...

Page 18: ... PILOT to OFF unless it is pushed down slightly Do not force 4 Remove the outer burner door located below the gas control 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas _ STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label if you don t smell gas goto next step 6 This unitis equipped with a push button pilot igniter which is used to light the pilot Locate the igniter on th...

Page 19: ...tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a mixing valve shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores Follow manufacturer s instructions for installation of the valves Before changing t...

Page 20: ...east once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system You should look for Obstructions which could cause improper venting The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products Rusted flakes around top of water heater Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent esca...

Page 21: ...igure 24 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE DISCHARGE PIPE FIGURE 24 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 and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one If the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically...

Page 22: ...structions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater Drain Valve Washer Replacement See Figure 25 1 Turn OFF gas supply to water heater 2 Follow Draining instructions 3 Turning counter clockwise _ remove the hex cap below the screw handle 4 Remove the washer and put the new one in place 6 Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section 7 Check for leaks 8 Follow the lighting ...

Page 23: ...rvice Centers Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations see Figure 26 Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Tank Dimensions Pipe Model Capacity in Inches Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331020 2 8 203 ram 12 3 4 323 ram 3 4 Male 153 331050 5 11 279 mm 14 3 4 375 ram 3 4 Male Expansion Tan...

Page 24: ... heads If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlorination treatment we can only suggest that chlorination or aeration of the water supply be considered to eliminate the water problem Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected By doing so all warranty on the water heater tank is voided AIR In Hot Water Faucets Explosion Hazard Flammable hydrogen gases may be present...

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

Page 26: ...or Replace Piezo Igniter generator malfunctions Thermocouple TCO malfunction Replace pilot assembly High ambient room temperature Contact Sears Service to determine cause BURNER WILL NOT Dirty or clo_l ged air intake screen Clean and reinstall air intake screen STAY LIT Flame arrestor openings blocked Contact Sears Service to determine cause Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Dirty pilot bu...

Page 27: ...r Door Gasket Model Numbers 153 333416 HA 9O03406 9O03487 9003565 9003385 9003508 39 9003391 9O03446 9O03448 9001584 9003511 NA F145 1278 9003514 9003981 9003392 9003401 184230 000 23600 9003916 9003545 9003410 9003542 9003484 F145 1280 9003414 153 333446 9OO34O6 9003487 9003504 9003385 9003457 37 9003391 9003446 9003448 9001584 9003511 NA F145 1278 9003514 9003981 9003392 9003401 184230 000 23600...

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