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Use & Care Guide

Model No.
153.330250   40 Gallon Tall
153.330270   50 Gallon Tall
 

 

Kenmore

®

Gas Water Heater

For potable water heating only.

Not suitable for space heating.

Not for use in mobile homes.

INSTALLER: A

  x 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 319589-002 (1010) 

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

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Содержание 153.330250

Страница 1: ... 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 319589 002 1010 Sears B...

Страница 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 ...

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Страница 4: ...on 20 Operating the Temperature Control System 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 22 27 Venting System Inspection 22 Burner Inspection 22 Removing the Burner Door Assembly 23 Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner 23 Replacing the Pilot Thermopile Assembly 23 External Inspection Cleaning of the Flame Trap 24 Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Trap 24 Replacing the Burner Door Assembly 25 Piezoelectric Ign...

Страница 5: ...eration But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement 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 cove...

Страница 6: ...al code authority having jurisdiction In the absence of local codes installations shall 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 reading this manual y...

Страница 7: ... DIAMETER 22 559 mm OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28 711 mm DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 660 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 TOO...

Страница 8: ... P Inlet Dip Tube Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate S Flue Baffle T Gas Control Valve Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Burner DoorAssemblies W Flue X Metal Drain Pan A B C D E F G H I J X W V U T Q P F M N O S K L R 6 MAXIMUM AIR GAP DISCHARGE PIPE Do not cap or plug VACUUM RELIEF VALVE INSTALL PER LOCAL CODES INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CL...

Страница 9: ...e 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 the water heater is drained disconnect the hose from the drain valve Close the drain val...

Страница 10: ...junction 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 mounted in the metal drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when wat...

Страница 11: ...ce from the top of the jacket is 8 inches 203 mm on most models Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on some models Refer to the label attached adjacent to the gas control valve on the water heater FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion See Figure 9 Do not install in a confined area such as a closet unless you provide ai...

Страница 12: ...pace The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed in the combined space shall be considered in making this determination Each opening shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 1 000 Btu per hour 22 cm2 kW of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space but not less than 100 square inches 645 cm2 One opening shall commence within 12 inches ...

Страница 13: ...e or at the water heater Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores See Figure 14 Valves for reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are also available Follow manufacturer s instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual FIGURE 14 Louvers and Grill...

Страница 14: ... ends of the 3 4 NPT threaded nipple Using flexible connectors connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet on the water heater Look at the top of the water heater The cold water inlet is marked COLD Put two or three turns of Teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded to sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3 4 NPT threaded nipple Using flexible connectors connect the cold wat...

Страница 15: ...ent as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves 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 above paragraph The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostatic worki...

Страница 16: ...idence of certification as complying with the current edition of the 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 local Sears Service Center or the local gas supplier for further information To ensure proper venting of this gas fired water heater the correct vent pipe...

Страница 17: ... chloride waxes bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive Gas Piping Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 inch water column 3 5kPa for natural and propane gas L P gas The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the rating plate is for the purpose of input adjustment If the gas co...

Страница 18: ...ing any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 pound per square inch 3 5 kPa Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown in Figures 19 and 20 TEFLON is a registered trademark of E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company Sediment Traps Contaminants in the gas lines may ca...

Страница 19: ...ng property damage personal injury or loss of life TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn the gas control temperature knob counterclockwise to the OFF setting The status light will stop blinking and stay on for a short time after the water heater is turned off LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 STOP It is imperative that you read all safety warnings before lighting the pilot 2 Turn the gas control temperature...

Страница 20: ...s 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 the factory setting on the thermostat see Figures 21 and 22 Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or to draw their own bath water Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtu...

Страница 21: ...temperature that prevents the water in the water heater from freezing while still conserving energy Status Light Codes Normal Flashes 0 Flashes Indicates Control Off Pilot Out 1 Flash Indicates Normal Operation Continuous Light indicates the gas control valve thermostat is shutting down Diagnostic Flashes If the water heater is not working look for the following diagnostic flashes after lighting t...

Страница 22: ...ical compounds which are potentially corrosive If when inspecting the vent system you find sooting or deterioration something is wrong Call the local gas 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...

Страница 23: ...IRE RED WIRE LEFT SIDE PILOT TUBE MANIFOLD TUBE IGNITER BUTTON IGNITER LEAD WIRE WHITE WIRE RIGHT SIDE VAC SENSOR WIRES FIGURE 25 Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged The burner may be cleaned with soft paint brush Figure 26 Do not use a wire brush or any tool that may damage the burner screen Important Do not use the burner if the burner screen is dam...

Страница 24: ...res through the top opening of the manifold component block Figure 27 Be sure that the igniter wire is positioned through the middle opening of the manifold component block Position the pilot tube through the bottom opening of the manifold component block 11 See Replacing the Burner Door Assembly External Inspection Cleaning of the Flame Trap Although not likely to occur if debris collects on the ...

Страница 25: ...ection Check for leaks by brushing on an approved noncorrosive 9 leak detection solution Bubbles forming indicate a leak Correct any leak found IMPORTANT All leaks must be fixed immediately Replace the outer door 10 DOOR GASKET BRACKET FLAME TRAP FIGURE 30 Piezoelectric Igniter System The piezoelectric igniter system consists of the igniter button electrode and wire The pilot is ignited by an elec...

Страница 26: ...screws into tank Be sure to remove the pilot ferrule nut from the new gas control valve thermostat Turn the gas supply on and check for leaks Test the water heater by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution Bubbles forming indicate a leak Correct any leak found Be sure tank is completely filled with water before lighting and activating the water heater Follow the Lighting Inst...

Страница 27: ...ained if being shut down during freezing temperatures To drain the tank perform the following steps Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas 1 shut off valve Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot 2 Close the cold water inlet valve 3 Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an 4 adequate drain or external to the building Open the water heater dra...

Страница 28: ...art Expansion Tank Capacity Needed Inlet Water Pressure Water Heater Capacity Gallons 30 40 50 66 82 40 psi 2 2 2 5 5 50 psi 2 2 2 5 5 60 psi 2 2 2 5 5 70 psi 2 2 5 5 5 80 psi 2 5 5 5 5 Highest recorded inlet water pressure in a 24 hour period or regulated water pressure NOTE Expansion tanks are pre charged with a 40 psi air charge If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi the expansion ta...

Страница 29: ... 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 an Anode Replacement Kit 9001453 and this Chlorination Treatment Anode replacement and chlorination of the tank are not covered by th...

Страница 30: ...ances 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 section and then remove fitting Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace When you are finished follow the steps in Filling the Water Heater in the Installation Instru...

Страница 31: ...nd correct 9 ECO switch open 10 Pilot line or orifice clogged 11 Non functioning thermopile 12 Air for combustion obstructed 13 Flammable vapors incident FVIR function utilized 9 Replace gas control valve thermostat 10 Clean locate source and correct 11 Replace thermopile 12 See maintenance section for inspection and cleaning of flame trap 13 Eliminate flammable vapor source s Call 1 800 4 MY HOME...

Страница 32: ... pressure 3 Flue clogged 4 Thermostat not functioning properly 5 Heater installed in a confined area 6 Burner flame yellow lazy 1 Provide ventilation to water heater Check flue way flue baffle burner 2 Check with gas utility company 3 Clean locate source and correct 4 Replace thermostat 5 Provide fresh air ventilation 6 See Burner Flame Yellow Lazy CONDENSATION 1 Temperature setting too low 1 Incr...

Страница 33: ... the outer door Look through the sight glass for a pilot flame If a pilot flame is observed with the gas control valve thermostat knob set to the OFF position the pilot valve is stuck open Turn the main gas supply OFF Replace the gas control valve thermostat If you feel uncomfortable with this procedure contact a qualified technician If the pilot flame is not observed when the gas control valve th...

Страница 34: ...ng Refrigeration authorized service provider to correct the combustion air supply ventilation issue Correct size of openings to allow sufficient air NO YES YES YES NO Check the vent system for restrictions obstructions and check the vent termination height Refer to the Installation Instructions section of this manual for specific requirements NO Section C Pilot light will not remain lit Contact Se...

Страница 35: ...ap Hot Some Models 9003915 9003915 4 Cold Water Dip Tube 9002432 9002432 5 Anode Rod 9003892 9003892 6 T P Relief Valve Located Top Or Side 9000071 9000071 7 Drain Valve 9000254 9000254 8 Gas Control Valve Thermostat 9007631 9007631 9 Outer Door 700795 018 700795 018 10 Pilot Thermopile Assembly Natural Gas 9007633 9007633 11 Burner Door Assembly Natural Gas Low Nox 9007656 9007657 12 Manifold Com...

Страница 36: ...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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