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Owner's
Manual
THE ECONOMIZERrM
6
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL
NO.
153.333347
153,333447
153.333547
30 Gallon
40 Gallon
50 Galton
Safety hstructions
mnstaHation
Operation
Care and
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Parts List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT
C3 Technology _*Gas Water Heaters meet
the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals
with the
accidental
or unintended
of flammable
vapors,
emitted by gasoline.
such
ignition
as
IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
WARNING:
if the information
in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion
may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
those
--Do
not store or use gasoline
or other
flammable
vapors
and liquids
in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Read and understand
instruction
manual and safety messages
before instaNing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow
safety messages
death or serious
instructions
• Do not try to Hght any appliance.
and
could result in
injury'.
Instruction manual
with water heater.
must remain
Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual instructivo
y/o etiquetas
en espa_ol
puede
obtenerlos
Ilamando
al
1-800-821-2017.
NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE
CALENTADOR DEAGUAsi no entiende la informacion en las etiquetas
o en el manual instructivo. No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria
resultar en la MU ERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES.
Sears,
PRINTED
iN THE
USA
0705
Roebuck
-- WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:
and Co., Hoffman
_ww,seaPs,co[n
o Do not touch
any electrical
switch;
do
not use any phone in your building.
• immediately
call your
gas supplier
from a neighbor's
phone. Follow
the
gas suppHer's instructions,
o if you cannot reach your
call the fire department.
--Installation
and
service
gas supplier,
must
be
performed
by a qualified
installer,
service agency orthe gas supplier.
Estates,
_L 60179 U.S.A
PART
NO
184230-001
Your
safety
and the safety
of others
is extremely
important
in the
installation,
use and servicing
of this
water
heater.
Many safetyoreLated
messages
and instructions
have been provided
in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and
others of a potential
injury hazard.
Read and obey all safety messages
and instructions
throughout
this manuaL,
mt is very
important
that the meaning
of each safety message
is understood
by you and others who instalm, use or service this water heater.
This is the safety amert symbol,
ff is used to alert you
to potential
personal
injury hazards.
Obey aH safety
messages
that
injury or death.
follow
DANGER
hazardous
could
result
this
symbol
to avoid
possible
indicates
an
imminently
situation
which, if not avoided,
in death
or injury.
WARNmNG indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
CAUTmON indicates a potentially
situation
which, if not avoided,
in minor or moderate
injury.
hazardous
may result
CAUTLON
used without
the
symbo{ indicates
a potentially
situation which, if not avoided,
in property
damage.
safety
aJert
hazardous
could result
AH safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and
how to avoid the risk of injury.
IMPORTANT DEF_NIT_ONS
Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning
appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of
gas piping up to and including the natural gas meter or propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also
offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.
© Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co,
Readandunderstand
instruction
manual
andsafetymessages
before
installing,
operating
or
servicing
thiswaterheater
Failure
tofollowinstructions
and
safetymessages
couldresult
in
deathorserious
injury,
Instruction
manual
mustremain
withwaterheater
Fire Hazard
mtinued protection against
riskof fire:
,Do
ot install water heater on
carl: .tted floor
,Do
ot operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death_
Explosion
o Overheated
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest r[skfor scald injury.
Feel water
showering
before
bathing
Temperature
available.
limiting valves
Hazard
water
can cause
water tankexplosion,
-Properly
sized
temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be
installed
in opening
provided.
or
are
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
Breathing
Fire or Explosion
Hazard - Carbon
• Install vent system
codes,
Hazard
• Do not operate
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Avoid all ignition
sources
if you smell LP gas_
, Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
, Use only gas shown on rating plate
, Maintain
required
clearances
to combustibles_
, Keep
ignition
sources
away from faucets
after
,, extended period of nen-use.
manual
(}as
in accordance
water
heater
with
it flood
damaged.
• High altitude or[flee must be installed for
operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m)
, Do not operate [f soot buildup.
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater.
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available
J
Read instruction
Monoxide
before
installing, using or sewucmg
water heater.
improper
,
o
o
•
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death, Always read and understand instruction manual
installation
and use may result
in property damage.
Do not operate water heater if flood damaged
Inspect and replace anode.
Install in location with drainage,
Fill tank with water before operation.
Be alert for thermal expansion
Refer to instruction
manual
for installation
and service.
ThankYouforpurchasing
a Kenmore
waterheater.
Properly
installed
andmaintained,
it shouldgiveyouyearsoftrouble
freeservice.
If youshould
decidethatyouwantthenewwater
heater
professionally
installed
bySears
call1-800-4-MY-HOME
®.
Theywill arrangefor prompt,qualityinstallation
by Sears
authorized
contractors.
The
Abbreviations
FoundInThisInstruction
Manual:
Rd, Cleveland
must
conform
the local code authority
installation
having
local
codes,
In the
installations
United
CSA- Canadian
Standards
Association
ANSI- American
National
Standards
Institute
NFPA-National
FireProtection
Association
ASME
-American
Society
ofMechanical
Engineers
GAMA
- Gas Appliance
Manufacturers
Association
If after reading
Standard
(current
heater.
water
heater
is design
certified
by CSA
under American
National
Standard/CSA
for Gas
Water
Heaters
ANSI
Z21.10.1
• CSA
could cause DEATH,
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
heater
SERIOUS
will not operate
BODILY
properly.
INJURY
manual
operation,
contains
and
also contains
warnings
read and be aware
essential
to the
instructions
maintenance
through
the
It
AND/OR
For California
anchored,
very
operation
of the
water
or do not
call the
Sears
vent
monoxide
action,
and
vent
pipe
death
from
fires.
See
in preventing
poisoning
and
the water heater complies
the Location
section in this
installation
See
this water
to avoid
instructions
Instructions
may
heater
falling
for
must
be braced,
or moving
correct
be obtained
during
an
installation
from
your
local
of the
are
Massachusetts
Code
installed in accordance
to be
2.00:
and
State
heater.
heater
Fire Protection
MA 02269.
dealer,
wholesaler,
public utilities or California
Office
State Architect,
400 P Street, Sacramento,
CA 95814.
It
that you must
and all instructions
ANSI
you are going to put the water
important
or strapped
earthquake.
installation,
water
out the manual
of. All warnings
proper
for
of the gas-fired
Code
manual.
procedures.
This
Gas
instructions,
Examine
the location
to ensure
with the Facts to Consider About
the water
of
4.1
edition).
rules,
Fuel
you have any questions
of the
combustion,
are
and
the following:
or The Nationa!
plan the place where
Correct
instructions
In the absence
with
Park, Quincy,
this manual
possible
carbon
Figure 1.
Read the "Safety Precautions"
section, page 3 of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully.
If you don't follow
the safety
44131,
understand
any portion
Service Center.
Carefully
comply
National
1 Batterymarch
installation
This gas-fired
INTERNATIONAL
The
these
This publication
is available
from the
Association,
8501 East Pleasant
Valley
Ohio
Association,
shall
States:
Z223.1/NFPA
54.
Canadian
Standards
with
jurisdiction.
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.
Plumbing
Complies
with
equivalent
NOx
Code
requires
this water
heater
with Massachusetts
248-CMR
and
SCAQMD
248-CMR
rule
#1121
5.00.
and
districts
having
requirements.
RECOVERY
MINIMUM
TANK
CAPACITY
TYPE
OF
INPUT
RATE
RATE GALS,
PERHOUR
VENT PIPE
INCHES
DIAMETER
INCHES
IN INCHES (ram}
HEIGHTTO
DIMENSIONS
MODELNUMBER
IN GALS (LTRS}
GAS
(Btu/hr)
@90°F RISE
(ram}
(ram}
JACKET TOP
153.333347
30 (114)
NATURAL
35,500
34.9
3" (76)
16" (406)
57 1/2" (1,461)
153.333447
40 (! 51 )
NATURAL
32,000
31.5
3" (76)
18 1/2" (470)
53 1/4" (! ,353)
153.333547
50 (! 89)
NATURAL
32,000
31.5
3" (76)
20" (506)
55 1/2" (! ,410)
Materials
Needed
To simplify
the installation
depending
on your type
Sears
has available
the installation
parts shown
below.
You may
or may not need
al! of these
materials,
of installation.
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_,_ I
_'_il I_
DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE iN 20"
(508 ram) DIAMETER FOR
WATER HEATERS HAVING A
EXPANSION TANKS FOR
THERMAL EXPANSION
CONDITIONS AVAILABLE
IN 2 GALLONS
(7=5 LITERS) AND
5 GALLONS (18.8 LITERS)
CAPACITY NROUGN
LOCAL SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTER.
Basic
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH
FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS
FOR 8/4"
(19.05 ram) OR 1/2" (12.7 ram) THREADED OR
COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE WATER
HEATER GAS CONNECTOR W_TH FITTINGS.
Too_s
You may
DIAMETER 18" (457 ram) OR
LESS, 24" (510ram) DIAMETER
FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING
A DIAMETER 22" (559 ram) OR
LESS AND AVAILABLE iN 28"
(711 ram) DIAMETER FOR
WATER HEATERS HAVING A
DIAMETER
LESS.
Additionam
or may
type of installation,
Sears Store,
Pipe Wrenches
Screwdriver
not need
These
all these
tools
tools,
depending
can be purchased
on your
at your
(2) 14" (356 ram)
Too_s Needed
When Sweat
Tubing Cutters
Propane
Tank
Soft Solder
Solder Fmux
So_dering
or Hacksaw
Emery C_oth
Wire Brushes
Tin Snips
6' (1.82 m) Tape or Fo_ding Ru_er
Garden Hose
DriH
Pipe Dope or Teflon
local
Tape
DRILL
TUBING
SLOT-HEAD
PROPANE
TORCH
CUTTER
SCREWDRIVER
TIN
PHILLIPS
25" (550 ram) OR
SNIPS
SCREWDRIVER
HACKSAW
PIPE
ROLL OF TEFLON
TAPE (USE ONLY ON
WATER CONNECTIONS)
ROLL OF
EMERYCLOTH
DOPE
(SQUEEZE
TUBE)
USE FOR WATER AND
GAS
CONNECTIONS
8/4" (19 ram) WiRE BRUSH
ROLL OF LEAD-FREE
GARDEN HOSE
5 FOOT TAPE
PIPE WRENCH
1/2" (13 ram) WIRE BRUSH
SOFT SOLDER
SOLDER
FLUX
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER
A
B
Vent Pipe
Draft Hood
J
K
Drip Leg (Sediment
BnnerDoor
C
D
Anode
Hot Water
L
M
Outer
Union
E
F
Outlet
Flexible
N
O
Bnmet Water
Cold Water
G
GasSupply
P
hmet Dip Tube
H
ManuamGasShut-offVa[ve
Q
Temperature-Pressure
R
Rating
Outlet
Water
m Ground
Joint
Connections
Union
HEATER
o GAS MODELS
Trap)
door
Shut-off
mnlet
Valve
S
T
F[ueBaff[e
Thermostat
U
V
Drain Valve
Pilot and Main
W
X
Relief
Valve
Plate
Burner
Pan
Y
Thermostat
Z
Piezo[gaiter
AA
* tNSTALL JN ACCORDANCE
WiTH LOCAL CODES.
Flue
Drain
Shiemd (optional)
AirlntakeScreen
(T) THERMOSTAT
GAS CONTROL KNOB
* DRmP LEG AS REQUIRED
BY LOCAL CODES.
TO VENT TERMiNATiON
ON ROOF
E
INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION
TANKOR DEVICE IF WATER
HEATERIS UNSTALLEDUNA
CLOSEDWATER SYSTEM
WATER TE_,_PERATURE
(ADJUSTING DIAL)
"OFF ....
POSITUON
PILOT ....
POSITION
ON"
POSITION
TOP ViEW
YJ
THERMOSTAT
COVER
(V) PILOT
& MAIN
BURNER
(OPTIONAL)
BURNER TUBE
W
V
UGNmTER ROD
PULOT TUBmNG
X
J
AA
*ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE
SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS.
/
TNERMOCOUPLE
TCO
Removing
the O_d Water Heater
C)
Attach
drain
a hose to the water
valve
in a floor
heater
and put the other
drain
or outdoors.
end
Open
the water heater drain valve. Open
a nearby hot water faucet which wil!
relieve
pressure
heater
and
in
speed
the
water
draining.
The
water passing out of the drain valve
may be extremely
hot. To avoid
being
scalded,
sure
al!
are tight
and that
the
is directed
away
connections
water
flow
any person,
®
make
see
Figures
FIGURE 5.
Disconnect
the vent pipe from the draft hood where it connects
to the water heater.
In most installations
the vent pipe can
be lifted
off after
removed.
any screw
Dispose
has a draft hood
®
from
2 and 5.
or other
attached
of the draft hood.
which
If you have copper
devices
The new water
must be used for proper
piping
to the water
heater,
are
heater
operation.
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
Additional
6. This
cuts
wil! avoid
can be made
the temperature-pressure
water heater is drained,
valve.
Close the drain
completely
cutting
later
off
pipes
if necessary.
too
short.
Disconnect
relief valve drain line. When the
disconnect
the hose from the drain
valve.
The water
heater
is now
disconnected
and
ready
to be removed.
F_GURE2.
Q
Turn "OFF" the gas supply
water heater.
to the
If the main gas line shut-off valve
serving
all gas appliances
is
used,
also shut
each
appliance.
appliances
shut
water
heater
completed,
see
"OFF"
the
Leave
gas at
al! gas
"OFF"
until
installation
Figures
the
is
FmGURE&
RGURE 3.
2 and 3.
If you have galvanized
Q
to the water
two galvanized
line. Also disconnect
the piping
valve
Some
see Figure
pieces
installations
require that the water
be turned off to the entire house,
be needed
Disconnect
or water
see Figures
Q
pipes
Turn "OFF" the water supply to the
water heater at the water shut-off
meter.
2 and 4.
FIGURE4.
Check again
water heater.
to make . sure the
Then disconnect
from the gas
control
gas supply is "OFF" to the
the gas supply
connection
valve.
pipes with a pipe wrench
7. These
remaining
should
when
reconnecting
the temperature-pressure
When the water
the drain valve.
heater
Close
to the water
be saved
the
loosen
the
heater,
since they may
new water
heater.
relief valve drain line.
is drained,
disconnect
the hose from
the drain valve.
The water heater is
now completely
disconnected
and ready to be removed.
Mineral buildup or sediment
may have accumulated
in the
old water heater.
This causes the water heater to be much
heavier
cause
than
normal
and
this
residue,
staining.
Burn hazard
• Hotwater
heater,
at the union in each
discharge.
o Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.
FmGURE7.
if spilled
out,
could
Facts to Consider
About
• Devices
while
the Location
Carefully
choose
because
the
the safety
economical
an indoor
placement
location
is a very
for the
new water
important
use in manufactured
(mobile)
homes
Fire or Explosion
installation.
a location
indoors
vent or chimney
connected,
as close
to which
the water
and as centralized
as practical
heater
to the gas
vent is going to be
with the water
piping
system
as possible.
Selected
location
servicing
must
and proper
provide
operation
adequate
clearances
of the water
heater
supply.
Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
, Avoid all ignition sources
if you smell LP gas
Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
• Use only gas shown on rating plate.
, Maintain
required
clearances
to combustibles
, Keep ignition
sources
away from faucets after
,, extended period of non-use
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater
in a new location, the following
critical points must be observed:
Select
to a gas water
off its water
for
and for the most
heater is not for
or outdoor
time shutting
heater,
consideration
of the occupants
in the building
use of the appliance_
This water
that will turn off the gas supply
at the same
for
heater.
Read instruction
manual
before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
Property
Damage
, All water heaters
Hazard
eventually
leak
, Do not install without adequate
drainage.
INSTALLATIONS
IN AREAS
(VAPORS)
ARE
LIKELY
(GARAGES,
Flammable
STORAGE
AND
UTILITY
AREAS,
ETC.):
liquids (such as gasoline,
solvents, propane
[LP or
butane,
emit
Installation
of the water
heater
must be accomplished
in such
a
manner that if the tank or any connections
should leak, the flow
will not cause damage to the structure.
For this reason, it is not
advisable
When
to install
such
should
the water
locations
be installed
available
at your
heater
cannot
under
local
in an attic
be avoided,
the water
Sears
pan must have a minimum
or upper
a suitable
beaten
or hardware
Drain
store.
floor.
drain
pan
pans
are
Such
a drain
length and width of at least 2 inches
(51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions
piped
to an adequate
drain.
The pan must
combustion
air flow.
and must be
not restrict
etc.]
and
flammable
other
WHERE
TO
BE
FLAMMABLE
PRESENT
substances
vapors
which
can
such
LIQUIDS
OR
STORED
as adhesives,
be ignited
etc.)
by a gas water
heater's pilot light or main burner.
The resulting
flashback
and
fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone
in the area.
Even
though
resistant
this
water
water
heater
heater
and
of flammable
vapors
flammable
substances
is a flammable
is designed
being
should
the water
not subject
heater
a gas water
appliance.
must be located
to physical
ignition
the chances
ignited,
gasoline
and
never be stored or used
same vicinity or area containing
open flame or spark producing
Also,
vapors
to reduce
damage
heater
and/or
or other
protected
by a moving
other
in the
so it is
vehicle.
Water heater life depends
upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment
in which the water heater is installed.
Water
heaters
leakage
drain
are
may result
pan
piped
can be reduced
sometimes
installed
in property
to a drain.
damage,
in locations
However,
unanticipated
by a leak
detector
or prevented
where
even with the use of a
Fire Hazard
damage
or water
For continued
risk of fire:
shut°
off device
used in conjunction
with a piped drain pan. These
devices are available
from some plumbing
supply wholesalers
and retailers,
and detect
and react
to leakage
in various
,Do not install water
carpeted
floor.
ways:
, Do not operate
flood damaged.
• Sensors mounted
in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn
off the incoming
water to the water heater when leakage
is
detected.
This water
Sensors
mounted
to the entire
in the drain pan that turn off the water supply
home
when
water
is detected
in the drain
pan.
Carpeting
supply
pressure
pipes
shutooff
differential
connected
devices
between
to the water
that activate
the
cold
heater.
based
water
on the water
and
hot water
heater
must
the appliance
appliance
Water
protection
must
not
be installed
be protected
extending
by at least
by metal
beyond
3 inches
directly
the full width
(7&2mm)
the appliance
is installed in an alcove
must be covered by the panel. Failure
result in a fire hazard.
heater
water
or wood
against
on
heater
if
on carpeting.
panel
beneath
and depth
in any direction,
or closet, the entire
to heed this warning
of the
or if
floor
may
.aLl2" MAx. (30 crn)
7
Fire or Expmosion
Read
use may result
, Maintain
required
combustibles.
clearances
construction
4 inches
between
are
0
may
clearances
adjacent
to
FRONT VIEW
OF DOOR
the water
inch
at
heater
the
8. Clearance
on some
and
rear,
the
from the top of the jacketis
12
RGURE9.
Note that a lesser dimension
models,
to the gas control
and combustible
sides
(153 ram) from
(305 mm) on most models.
be allowed
AmR DUCT
in fire or
(102 ram) at the front, and 6 inches
vent pipe, see Figure
inches
VENTnLATION
instruction
manual before instaNing,
using or servicing water heater.
• Improper
explosion.
Minimum
Hazard
refer
to the labe!
If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops,
cleaning
establishments,
or self=service
laundries
with dry
attached
valve on the water heater.
cleaning
equipment,
it is imperative
that the water heater or
water heaters
be installed
so that combustion
and ventilation
air be taken
TOP V_EW
OF CLOSET
WITHOUT DOOR
TOP VmEW
OF CLOSET
WITH DOOR
Propellants
(cleaners,
addition
directly
(direct
of aerosol
sprays
and
chlorine
based
chemicals,
to being
change
from outdoors
highly
to corrosive
flammable
vent).
volatile
compounds,
refrigerants,
etc.)
in many
hydrochloric
acid
combustion
products
of the water
heater.
hazardous,
and also
cause
Insulation
product
cases,
when
will
in
also
exposed
to the
The results
can be
failure.
Blankets
o" MINN.
Insulation
blankets
use on gas
FIGURE8.
products.
standby
available
water
heaters
The purpose
to the genera!
are not
of an insulation
heat loss encountered
Kenmore
Energy
water heater
and standby
blanket
with storage
meets or exceeds
Conservation
public
necessary
Act standards
loss requirements,
for external
with
Kenmore
is to reduce
tank heaters.
the National
with
respect
making
the
Your
Appliance
to insulation
an insulation
blanket
unnecessary.
Breathing
Hazard - Carbon
Monoxide
Gas
Install water heater in accordance
with the instruction manual
and
NFRA 54.
Breathing
To avoid
ventilation
outdoors
injury, combustion
air must be taken
Do not
emitting
heater,
place chemical
products
near
amount
confined
heater
cannot
operate
of air for combustion,
in the Locating
The New
the flow of ventilation
air.
al!, call your gas supplier.
of combustion
air can
death,
bodily
serious
properly
unless
Water
Heater
9.
without
Failure
injury,
Gas
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available
vapor
water
you provide
section.
to provide
in a
air as shown
Never
the proper
Should
obstruct
or questions
in a fire or explosion
or property
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death, Always read and understand instructionmanual.
the correct
Do not install
If you have any doubts
result
Monoxide
o Install water heater in accordance
with the instruction manual
see Figure
area such as a closet,
- Carbon
• Do not obstruct water heater air
intake with insulating blanket.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand
instruction
manual
A gas water
Hazard
and
from
you
at
you choose
should
identification
amount
these
and cause
damage.
personal
10
these
of components
instructions
combustion,
to apply an insulation
follow
can
potentially
injury
or death.
blanket
instructions
mentioned
restrict
resulting
(see
below).
the air flow
in fire,
to this heater,
Figure
Failure
required
asphyxiation,
1 for
to follow
for proper
serious
commence
within12inches(30cm)of thetop andone
commencing
within12inches(30cm)of thebottomofthe
enclosures.
Donotapplyinsulation
tothetopofthewaterheater,
asthis
willinterfere
withsafeoperation
ofthedrafthood.
Donotcovertheouterdoor,thermostat
ortemperature
&
pressure
reliefvalve.
Donotallowinsulation
tocomewithin2"(50_8
mm)ofthe
floortoprevent
blockage
ofcombustion
airflowtotheburner.
Donotcovertheinstruction
manualKeepitonthesideof
thewaterheater
ornearby
forfuturereference.
Doobtainnewwarning
andinstruction
labelsfromSears
forplacement
ontheblanket
directly
overtheexisting
labels.
Doinspect
theinsulation
blanket
frequently
tomakecertain
it doesnotsag,thereby
obstructing
combustion
airflow.
Combustion
Air and Ventilation
Appmiances
UNCONFINED
50 cubic feet
aggregate
Located
input
rating
to provide
gases.
in Unconfined
of all appliances
are considered
In unconfined
FIGURE1O.
Spaces
B. ALL AIR FROM
SPACE is space whose volume is not less than
per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m 3 per kW) of the
Rooms
communicating
appliances
are installed,
doors,
for
in that space_
a part of the unconfined
spaces
in buildings,
air for combustion,
However,
installed
infiltration
ventilation
in buildings
9, 11,12 and 13)
be provided
with two permanent
within
12 inches (30 cm) of the
top and
within
one
commencing
12 inches
(30 cm) from
of the enclosure.
The openings
shall
or by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces
that freely
space.
(See Figures
The confined
space shall
openings,
one commencing
bottom
directly,
directly
with the space in which the
through openings
not furnished
with
OUTDOORS:
communicate
the
communicate
(craw! or attic)
with the outdoors.
may be adequate
and
dilution
of tight construction
of flue
(for example,
weather stripping,
heavily insulated, caulked, vapor barrier, etc.),
additional
air may need to be provided
using the methods
described
in Combustion
Located
in Confined
Combustion
Air
and
Ventilation
Air and Ventilation
Appliances
for Appfiances
Spaces.
Located
for
in Confined
Spaces
CONFINED
SPACE
is a space whose
volume
is less than
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.
ALT. INLETAIR
A. ALL AIR FROM INSmDE BUILDINGS:
(See
The
Figure
confined
openings
al! gas
space
volume
the criteria
utilization
per 1,000
with
with
equipment
two
volume
space.
installed
FmGURE11,
permanent
an additional
so that the combined
combined
inches
in the
(845
cm2).
space,
One
but not
opening
with the outdoors,
free area of 1 square
each opening
inch per 4,000 Btu
per hour (5.5 cm_/kW) of total input rating of all equipment
enclosure, see Figure 12.
of
in the
space
of the total input rating
confined
directly communicating
shall have a minimum
of all spaces
The total input
in the
When
room(s)
in making
this determination.
Each
a minimum
free area of one square inch
equipment
square
10 below)
be provided
directly
Btu per hour (22 cm2/kW)
gas utilization
100
9 and Figure
for an unconfined
shall be considered
opening shal! have
than
shall
communicating
of sufficient
meets
9 on page
VENTULATUON LOUVERS
ofal!
When
communicating
ducts,
each
1 square
less
input
Figure
shal!
11
opening
with
shall
inch per 4,000
rating
12.
of
all
the
have
BTU
equipment
outdoors
through
a minimum
free
per hour (5_5 cm_/kW)
in the
enclosure,
vertical
area
of
of total
see
Water Piping
VENTILATION
LOUVERS
(EACH END OF ATTIC)
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children,
eldedy,
and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury,
Fee[ water
showering.
before
bathing
or
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting
FIGURE 12.
When
communicating
with
the outdoors
through
horizontal
HOTTER
ducts, each opening
shall have a minimum
free area of
1 square inch per 2,000 BTU per hour (11 cm_/kW) of total
input
rating
Figure
13.
of
all
equipment
in
the
enclosure,
(76.2
ram), see
Figure
CAN SCALD:
are intended
to produce
hot water.
VVater heated
to a temperature
which will satisfy
space heating,
washing,
dish washing,
cleaning
and other sanitizing
can scald and permanently
injure you upon contact.
see
people
When ducts are used, they shall be of the same crosssectional
area as the free area of the openings
to which
they connect.
The minimum
short
rectangular
air ducts
shall
not be
WATER
Water heaters
are more
likely
to be permanently
injured
clothes
needs
Some
by hot water
than others.
These include the elderly, children,
the infirm, or
physically/mentally
handicapped.
Ifanyone
using hotwaterin
side dimension
of
less than 3 inches
your home fits into one of these groups
or if there is a local
code or state law requiring
a certain temperature
water at the
13.
hot water tap, then you must take
addition to using the lowest possible
special
precautions.
temperature
setting
In
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
supply or hardware
stores, see Figure 14. Valves
OUTLET
NR DUCT
at plumbing
for reducing
point of use temperature
by mixing
available.
Follow
manufacturer's
cold and hot water are also
instructions
for installation
of the valves.
Before changing
thermostat,
read the Temperature
manual.
the factory
Regulation
setting
section
INLET AiR DUCT
FIGURE13.
Louvers
and Grilles:
In calculating
free area,
consideration
shall be given to the blocking
effect of louvers, grilles or
screens
protecting
openings.
Screens
used shall not be
smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 ram) mesh. If the free area through
a design of louver or grille is known,
calculating
the size opening
required
area specified.
If the design
may be assumed
that wood
*MIXING
VALVE
it should be used in
to provide the free
automatically
FIGURE14.
during
equipment
operation.
Special Conditions
Created
by Mechanical
Exhausting
or
Fireplaces:
operation
of exhaust fans, ventilation
systems,
clothes
special
gas
Toxic
dryers or fireplaces
may create conditions
requiring
attention to avoid unsatisfactory
operation of installed
utilization
WATERHEATER
and free area is not known, it
louvers will be 20-25 percent
free area and metal louvers
and grilles
will have 60-75
percent free area.
Louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the
open position or interlocked
with the equipment
so that they
are opened
NOT WATER
OUTLET ON
WATER HEATER
. Do not connect
equipment.
12
Chemicam Hazard
to non-potable
water system.
on the
in this
Thiswaterheater
shallnotbeconnected
toanyheating
systems
or component(s)
usedwitha non-potable
waterheating
appliance.
Allpiping
components
connected
tothisunitforspaceheating
applications
shallbesuitable
forusewithpotable
water.
Lookatthetopofthewaterheater.
Thecoldwaterinletis
marked
'COLD".
Puttwoorthreeturnsofteflontapearound
thethreaded
endof thethreaded-to-sweat
couplingand
aroundbothendsofthe3/4"NPTthreaded
nipple.Using
flexibleconnectors,
connect
thecoldwaterpipetothecold
waterinletofthewaterheater.
Toxicchemicals,
suchasthoseusedforboilertreatment
shall
notbeintroduced
intothissystem.
NOTE: This water heater
heat loss from the tank.
Watersupplysystems
may,because
ofsucheventsashigh
linepressure,
frequent
cut-offs
ortheeffects
ofwaterhammer
amongothers,haveinstalleddevicessuchas pressure
reducing
valves,checkvalves,backflowpreventers,
etc.to
control
thesetypesofproblems.
Whenthesedevices
arenot
equipped
withaninternal
by-pass,
andnoothermeasures
are
taken,thedevices
causethewatersystem
to beclosed.As
wateris heated,
it expands
(thermal
expansion)
andclosed
systems
donotallowfortheexpansion
ofheated
water.
can be accomplished
from the water heater.
NOTE:
To protect
against
untimely
by insuhting
the
INSTALLATION COMPLETED
INSTALLATION KIT
to minimize
in heat loss
hot water
lines
USING
FLEXIBLE
WATER
CONRSGTORS
HOT WATER
OUTLET
t
Thewaterwithinthewaterheater
tankexpands
asitisheated
andincreases
thepressure
ofthewatersystem.Iftherelieving
pointofthewaterheater's
temperature-pressure
reliefvalveis
reached,thevalvewill relievetheexcesspressure.The
temperature-pressure
reliefvalveis notintendedfor the
constant
reliefofthermal
expansion.
Thisisanunacceptable
condition
andmustbecorrected.
It is recommended
thatany
devices
installed
whichcouldcreatea dosedsystem
havea
by-pass
and/or
thesystem
haveanexpansion
tanktorelieve
thepressure
builtbythermal
expansion
inthewatersystem.
RefertotheTheTma! Expat_sion section under Troubleshooting
Guide or contact local plumbing authority
Center on how to control this situation.
is super insuhted
Further
reduction
THREADED
VALVE
SHUTOFF
l
TO
THREADED
DRAFT
TO
HOOD
TEMPERATURS_
_PRESSURE
REUEF VALVE
or local Sears Service
corrosion
of hot and cold
water fittings,
it is strongly
recommended
that dioelectric
unions
or couplings
be installed
on this water heater when
connected
DISCHARGE
to copper pipe.
PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
A_R
GAP
Property
o Avoid water
heater
• Install thermal
, Do not apply
, Contact
Damage
Hazard
FLOOR
FIGURE 15.
damage.
expansion
tank if necessary.
T & P Valve
and Pipe Insuhtion
heat to cold water inlet
qualified
installer
or Sears
Service
Remove
carton.
Center.
insulation
for T & P valve
PiPE
INSULATION
Figure
15 shows
the typical
the water heater.
water connections.
NOTE:
before
DRAIN
attachment
The water
heater
of the water
is equipped
piping
with
and pipe connections
from
FLUE PmPE
to
3/4" NPT
[f using copper
tubing,
solder tubing
to an adapter
attaching
the adapter
to the cold
water
inlet
connection.
to the cold
the tank.
Do not somder the cold water
water
inlet.
It will
Look at the top cover
marked
"HOT".
the threaded
around
both
harm
of the water
Put two
or three
suppmy Hne directly
the dip tube
heater.
turns
The water
of teflon
end
of the
threadedoto-sweat
ends
of the
3/4" NPT
and damage
threaded
flexible
connectors,
connect
the hot water
water outlet on the water heater.
outlet is
FIGURE 15A.
tape around
coupling
nipple.
pipe
and
Fit pipe insulation
Using
to the
water
cover
hot
13
over the incoming
line. Make sure
of the heater.
that
the
cold water
insulation
line and the hot
is against
the
top
FitT &Pvalveinsulation
overvalve.
Makesurethattheinsulation
doesnotinterfere
withtheleveroftheT&Pvalve.
HOT
WATER
Secure
al!insulation
usingtape.
Temperature-Pressure
Relief Valve
DRAFT
Expmosion
VALVE
HOOD
SHOWN}
NOT
Hazard
Temperature-pressure
relief valve
must comply w_h ANSI Z21,22
and ASME code,
Properly
pressure
sized
temperaturerelief valve must be
insLalled in opening provided,
DUSCHARGE
DO
Can result in overheating
excessive tank pressure
NOT
CAP
PmPE
OR
PLUG)
and
VALVE
Can cause serious injury or death.
FLOOR
DRAmN
FIGURE1&
This
heater
is provided
temperature
- pressure
The valve is certified
that
with
maintains
equipment
Automatic
the
valve
codes,
not
less
must
than
relief
valve
The valve
must be marked
the marked
meet
certified
hydrostatic
heater
the
of
listed
Water
as
input
its designated
The temperature-pressure
into the fitting of the water
above
set pressure
rate as shown
heater,
and
in the
pressure
The
and
the relief valve
not less
rating
no contact
discharge
is made
opening
with
must
not
any
live
tubing
so that
and reduce
No valve
the discharge
or other
valve and the tank.
capacity
obstruction
electrical
be blocked
under any circumstances.
Excessive
(9.14 m), or use of more than four elbows
part.
or reduced
between
directly
allowed
circumstances
to
discharge
demand.
to a drain or other
property
damage.
water
in
If the discharge
suitable
means,
quantities
flow
listed
for hot water
distribution.
Shall be installed so as to allow complete
drainage
of both
the temperature-pressure
relief valve, and the discharge
pipe.
terminate
at an adequate
Shall not have any valve
between
drain.
the relief valve and tank.
Children, the elderly, and the
physicaNy or mentally disabled
are at highest risk for scald injury.
the relief
to discharge
should
pipe is not connected
the water
or blocked.
Water temperature
over 125°F
(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death,
The
in size
drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provide&
To prevent
bodily
injury, hazard to life, or property damage,
the relief valve must
be
be of material
.
any
of the valve.
tubing
* Shall
* Shall
length,
over 30 feet
can cause restriction
is to be placed
Do not connect
not be plugged
.
must not
discharge
will exit only within 6 inches (153 mm) above, or at
any distance below the structural floor, see Figure 16. Be certain
that
* Shall
nor plugged.
provide
Pipe:
of the water
capacity
relief valve must be installed directly
heater designed
for the relief valve.
downward
Discharge
* Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings
or other restrictions.
not to
on the model
opening
Hazard
of local
temperature
indicated
Damage
, Temperatureopressure relief valve discharge
pipe must terminate at adequate drain.
requirements
working
be removed
the valve
laboratory
of ASME.
and a discharge
of the water
from
testing
production
with a maximum
For safe operation
Position
of
a combination
(150 psi = 1,035kPa)
than the water
plate.
combination
the requirements
for Relief Valves and
Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,
pressure
paragraph.
heater
recognized
inspection
and the code requirements
If replaced,
exceed
certified
by the manufacturer.
by a nationally
as meeting
Gas Shut-off
but
relief valve
periodic
ANSI Z21.22
a properly
Feel water
showering.
before
bathing
Temperature
available
limiting
valves
or
are
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
may cause
14
Thetemperature-pressure
reliefvalvemustbe manually
operated
at leastoncea year. Caution
shouldbetakento
ensure
that(1)nooneisinfrontoforaround
theoutletofthe
temperature-pressure
reliefvalvedischarge
line,and(2)the
watermanually
discharged
willnotcauseanybodilyinjuryor
property
damage
because
thewatermaybeextremely
hot.
Ifaftermanually
operating
thevalve,itfailstocompletely
reset
andcontinues
to release
water,immediately
closethecold
waterinlettothewaterheater,
followthedraining
instructions,
andreplace
thetemperature-pressure
reliefvalvewitha new
one.
and
mechanically
actuated
of any vent damper,
the
consult
local gas supplier
Breathing
Before
your local Sears
Service
for further
Do not
outdoors
Hazard
damage
• Fill tank with water
before
or
Gas
install
proper
without
venting
Do not install without drafthood.
If common
vented
install
accordance with NFPA 54.
•
. Avoid water heater
Monoxide
Vent damper must permit
drafting of water heater
Install properlysizedventing.
•
Damage
Center
Vent dampers
must be certified
in accordance with ANSI Z21.68.
the Water Heater
Property
installation
information.
Hazard - Carbon
•
Filling
vent dampers).
operating.
in
Be alert for obstructed
or deterio-
rated
vent
to
serious
injury or death.
system
avoid
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand
instruction manual.
Never
use this water
To prevent
water.
heater
damage
Water
unless
to the tank,
heater.
To fill the water
with water:
Close
heater
the water
heater
the right (clockwise).
the water heater.
Open
must
the
cold
full of water.
be filled
before
with
turning
To insure
drain
valve
by turning
the handle
is on the lower
to
planned.
existing
front of
and
complete
supply
filling
valve
to the
valve must
of the
tank,
water
heater.
be [eft open
heater
and the
Check all water
as needed.
allow
air to exit
and
connections
for leaks.
by
drafting
The combustion
Repair
- Any
Operated
low flue
dampers.
This
cause
Vent dampers
with
the
damper,
whether
Dampers:
Gas-fired
in excess
of 80%
gas temperature.
to properly
would
carbon
cause
monoxide
edition
(ANSI
Z21.66
of the
Such
proper
water
may
venting
open
thermally
of the
operated
flue
gases
a
and ventilation
must
of certification
& 67, respectively,
be replaced.
with draft
of obstruction
air flow must not be obstructed.
hood
installed
must be connected
or listed vent pipe system,
which terminates
to
Never operate the water heater unless it is vented
For proper
draft
be angled
slightly
tight fit. Secure
may
to avoid
risks of
hood
attachment,
the draft hood
legs may
inward.
two
legs to top with sheet
metal
screws.
vent
Place the vent pipe over the draft hoe& With the vent pipe in
position,
drill a small hole through
both the vent pipe and
and
poisoning.
American
of the water
changes
are
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
heaters
produce
temperatures
spillage
must bear evidence
current
ANSI Z21.68
Vent
the
it is operated
if its use inhibits
heater.
efficiency
not be high enough
may
vent
or othePcvise must be removed
of the water
heater,
where using prefor obstructions
to the outdoors
and has adequate
air supply
improper
operation,
explosion
or asphyxiation.
thermal
relatively
heater installations
must be inspected
is present,
heater
to a chimney
the outdoors.
Thermally
having
water
or gas supplier
to aid you in determining
the proper
for your water heater from the vent tables in the current
of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54.
The water
DAMPERS
thermally
gas-fired
Periodically
check the venting system for signs
or deterioration
and replace if needed.
Venting
VENT
For replacement
venting,
venting
if deterioration
Center
venting
edition
piping.
piping
of this
For proper venting
in certain installations,
a larger diameter
vent pipe may be necessary.
Consult your local Sears Service
when
opening the nearest
hot water faucet.
Allow water to run
until a constant
flow is obtained.
This will let air out of the
water
venting
water heater may adversely
affect the operation
heater.
Consult
your gas supplier
if any such
The drain valve
water
proper
correct vent pipe diameter
must be utilized.
Any additions
or
deletions
of other gas appliances
on a common
vent with this
NOTE: The cold water supply
the water heater is in use.
To insure
tank
must flow from the hot water faucet
"ON" gas to the water
•
it is completely
the
draft hood.
Secure
see
17.
Figure
them together
with a sheet
metal screw,
as complying
National
Standard
Obstructed
cover electrically
health
15
or deteriorated
risk or asphyxiation.
vent
systems
may
present
serious
Be sure vent
dangerous
Chemical
occur
Spray
pipe is properly
flue gases
vapor
and
could
corrosion
to prevent
cause
of the
flue
deadly
and
escape
refrigerants,
sodium
are typical
chloride,
swimming
waxes,
compounds
pool
bleach
vent
system
which
calcium
process
are potentially
may
vapors.
and air
chemicals,
and
of
asphyxiation.
if air for combustion
contains
certain chemical
can propellants,
cleaning
solvents,
refrigerator
conditioner
DRAFT HOOD
connected
which
chemicals
corrosive.
Gas Piping
FIGURE17.
The vent pipe from the water heater must be no less than the
diameter
of the draft hood outlet on the water heater and must
slope
upward
see Figure
Fire and Explosion
at least 1/4 inch per linear foot (21 mm per meter),
Hazard
Do not use water heater with
any gas other than the gas
shown on the rating plate.
18.
TO
Excessive
pressure
to gas
control valve can cause serious
injury or death
CHIMNEY
Turn
off
installation
gas
lines
Contact qualified
service agency.
during
installer
or
RGURE 18.
All vent gases
must be completely
structure
(dwelling).
the new water heater
vented
to the outdoors
Install only the draft hood
and no other draft hood.
provided
of the
Make
sure
with
model
rating
14 inch
the gas
water
(L.P.) gas.
Vent
pipes
must
be secured
at each
joint
with
sheet
metal
plate
screws.
There
between
must
be a minimum
single
wall vent
of 6 inches
pipe
and
mm)
clearance
any combustible
(153
material.
plate.
supplied
is the
The
gas
column
inlet
(3.5kPa)
The minimum
type
is for the purpose
listed
must
for natural
and
inlet gas pressure
propane
listed
of input adjustment.
on the
not exceed
gas
on the rating
If the gas control
valve is subjected to pressures exceeding
1/2 pound per square
inch (3.5kPa), the damage to the gas control valve could result
in a fire
or explosion
from
leaking
Fill and seal any clearance
between
single wal! vent pipe and
combustible
material
with mortar
mix, cement,
or other
noncombustible
substance.
For other than single wall, follow
If the main gas line Shut-off
turn
"OFF"
vent pipe manufacturer's
clearance
a tight fit of the vent pipe in a brick
appliances
complete.
shut
vent pipe with mortar
same
pressure
also
specifications.
To insure
chimney,
seal around the
the
serving
gas
"OFF"
gas.
all gas appliances
at each
until
appliance.
the water
is used,
Leave
heater
all gas
installation
is
mix cement.
A gas line of sufficient
size must be run to the water heater.
Consult the current edition of National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA
There
• Flue gases may escape if vent
pipe is not connected,
, Do not store corrosive chemicals
*
in vicinity of water heater,
, Chemical corrosion of flue and
*
54 and your gas supplier
A readily
accessible
prevent
gas control
A flexible
dirt
piping
trap)
and
flame.
The
and
Rinse
minimum
that which
16
ahead
foreign
gas connector
heater.
in the gas supply
and
of the gas control
materials
from
valve
entering
to
the
valve.
Be sure to check
water
shut off valve
heater,
shut off valve and control
Breathing carbon monsxide can cause brain damage
or death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
Failure to have required clearances
between
vent
combustible
material will result in a fire hazard.
manual
the water
A drip leg (sediment
help
*
pipe size.
must be:
line serving
vent system can cause serious
injury or death
- Contact a qualified instalbr or
sen/ice agency,
concerning
or a ground
a!! the gas piping
Use a soapy
off soapy
water
solution
inlet gas pressure
will permit
firing
joint
valve to permit
union between
servicing
for leaks before
solution,
and wipe
shown
at the rated
the
of the unit.
lighting
the
not a match or open
dry.
on the rating
input.
plate
is
Sediment
Breathing
Hazard - Carbon
o High altitude
operation
•
Monoxide
Traps
Gas
orifice must be installed
for
above 7,700 feet (2,347 m).
Contact
a qualified
installer
or service
Fire and Explosion
Hazard
" Contaminants
in gas
cause fire or explosion
lines
can
agency
• Clean
all
installation.
BreatMng carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death, Always read and understand
instruction manual.
Water
heaters
approved
above
covered
in this
for installation
sea
the water
percent
level.
manual
at elevations
For installation
heater's
1,000
feet
(305
m) above
local
Failure
altitude
gas supplier
feet
m)
(2,347m),
at the rate of 4
sea
level
m) could
the appliance,
safe
Contact
result
which
orifice in accordance
with
Z223.1/NFPA
54. Contact
limits.
your
This
local
may be required
and inefficient
carbon
could
result
gas supplier
in your
monoxide
gas
in serious
operation
of
in excess
of
injury
for any specific
attaching
inside.
supply
line,
The
nipple
sediment
in the
that
before
(sometimes
in the piping.
trap shall
bottom
called
material
in the gas
a sediment
be either
outlet
or other
a tee fitting
device
with a capped
recognized
-
operating
Disconnect
gas
piping
and
shut=off valve before pressure
testing system
CAP
Use
pipe
joint
resistant
The
compound
to the action
appliance
before
The
pressure
its
the
valve
system
piping
during
individual
supply
system
Connecting
the gas piping
heater
can
be
shown
in Figures
must
Shut-off
piping
FIGURE 19. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE
gases.
be leak
CONNECTOR.
tested
valve
system
shall
any
in excess
its individual
testing
be
during
it shall be isolated
by closing
pressure
at test pressures
inch (3.5 kPa).
as being
[LR])
at test pressures
inch (3.5 kPa).
per square
marked
in operation.
gas
any
tape
(Propane
connection
of that system
per square
the gas supply
Shut-off
and
from
testing
1/2 pound
its gas
the appliance
appliance
disconnected
piping
and
placing
or teflon
of petroleum
of the
of
from
manual
gas supply
equal to or less than
1/2 pound
CAP
to the gas control
accomplished
by either
valve
of the
of the water
two
trap)
The drip leg must be readily
19 and 20.
GROUND JOINT
UNION
(OPTIONAL)
Hazard
compound
or tape
with propane
, Leak
test
heater.
any dirt or foreign
leg
as an
effective sediment trap. If a tee fitting is used, it shall be installed
in conformance
with one of the methods of installation,
shown
in Figures
, Use ioint
compatible
a drip
A sediment
trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the
water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation.
area.
Fire and Explosion
the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean
To trap
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.
or death.
changes
Before
on the
must be incorporated
information.
in improper
producing
before
Contaminants
in the gas lines may cause improper operation
of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion.
and
to replace
the standard
orifice with the proper
high
orifice when installed at elevations
above 7,700 feet
(2,347
the
for further
tested
piping
• instal! dnp leg in accordance with
NFPA 54
feet (2,347
7,700
be reduced
requires
replacement
of the burner
the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI
your
been
up to 7,700
above
Btu input should
for each
have
gas
FIGURE 20. GAS PIPING WiTH ALL
methods
BLACK
19 and 20.
17
IRON PIPE TO GAS CONTROL.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE UGHTING
WARNING:
explosion
BEFORE OPERATING:
If you do not follow
may result causing
these
property
damage,
exactly,
personal
a fire or
injury
or loss of life.
ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED W}TH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo electric
gas ignition system. Do not open the inner door of the
appliance and try to light the pilot by hand.
If you cannot
department.
C.
B. BEFORE UGHTING smell all around the applianoe area
for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL
instructions
GAS:
FmGURE "A"
your gas supplier,
call the fire
Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
UGHTING
reach
D.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or service
agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt
to repair the unit! It must be replaced!
iNSTRUCTiONS
HGURE
"g"
HGURE
"C"
MAI_
8U_NER
/
"OFF POSITION
"PILOT"
POSITION
"ON" POSITRON
TOPKNOB
GAS CONTROL
1,
FIGURr: "D"
STOPI Read the safety information
above on this label.
9.
2.
Set the thermostat
3.
Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise t_
until it stops.
Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise
Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob all the
way down. Immediately press the pilot igniter button rapidly
(4) to (5) times. If the pilot will not light, repeat step (3)
to lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING).
10.
f_ to"OFF", SEE FIGURE 'W'.
NOTE: Knob CANNOT be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
4,
5.
unless it is pushed down slightly. Do not force.
Remove the outer burner door located below the gas
control.
Wait five (5) minutes
to clear out any gas.
°
If you then
°
smell gas, @
STOPI Follow"B"
in the safety information
through (9).
Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about one
(!) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas control knob
and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out,
repeat step (3) through (9). It may take several minutes for
air to clear the lines before the pilot will light.
If knob does not pop up when released,
stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.
If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas
control knob clockwise f_ to "OFF" and call your service
technician or gas supplier. SEE FIGURE "A".
above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to next step.
This unit is equipped with a push button pilot igniter, which
is used to light the pilot. Locate the igniter on the gas
control.
11.
Once the pilot flame is established
door.
12.
At
13.
counterclockwise ('_ to "ON". SEE FIGURE "C".
Set thermostat to desired setting.
_'_ to "PILOT",
arms
length
7,
Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
SEE FIGURE "B".
8.
The pilot is located on the right side of the burner. It can be
located by looking through the glass view port while
pressing the piezo igniter button several times. Look for a
DANGER:
spark at the pilot location,
before
scald
FIGURE "D'.
_to
18
"OFF".
away,
Hotter
injury.
turn
water
Consuk
changing
replace the outer burner
gas
control
increases
the risk
the instruction
temperature.
Do not force. SEE FIGURE "A".
knob
of
manual
Temperature
Regulation
Due
of the typical
to the nature
temperature
higher
in certain
THE
WATER
WHERE
gas water
situations
heater,
the
or lower at the point of use such
as, bathtubs,
C °)
TAMPERING.
Suitable
Service Center.
showers,
sink, etc.
Never
Any water heater's
intended
water is needed for cleansing,
dishes,
clothing).
hazard.
purpose
cleaning,
Untempered
Depending
involved (adults, children,
at different
temperatures.
is to heat water.
Hot
and sanitizing
(bodies,
hot water
on the
time
elderly,
can present
element,
and
BE LOCATED
PUBLIC
DOES
IN AN AREA
NOT HAVE ACCESS.
allow
small
covers
children
are available
through
to use a hot water
the Sears
tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped
unattended
in a bathtub or shower.
person
a scald
the
infirm, etc.)scalding
SHOULD
GENERAL
IF ASUITABLEAREA
IS NOTAVAILABLE,A
COVER SHOULD BE
INSTALLED
OVER
THE THERMOSTAT
TO PREVENT
water
may vary up to 30F ° (16.7
HEATER
THE
people
NOTE:
may occur
before
bathing
Temperature
available_
limiting
valves
The thermostat
of this water
heater
lowest
(PILOT
position
injury.
(49°C)
Turn
the water
Should
starting
setting
point.
to reduce
set at its
and must
the risk of
of approximately
Some
states
120°F
have
dial
clockwise
or counterclockwise
occur
( _
(_
) to decrease
) to increase
WATER
CAN SCALD:
Water
heaters
are intended
valve
to the appliance.
to
produce
hot water.
Water heated to a temperature
which wil!
satisfy
space heating,
clothes
washing,
dish washing,
and
other
sanitizing
upon
contacL
injured
the
than
infirm,
and
permanently
are more
others.
likely
These
or physically/mentally
injure
water
at the
precautions.
temperature
means such
hot water
In addition
include
the
tap,
to using
then
you
FIGURE 21,
If
of these
a certain
must
the lowest
take
-E
possible
VERY HOT= approx.160°F (71°C)
setting
that satisfies
your hot water needs,
a
as a mixing valve, shall be used at the hot water
or at the water
are available
manufacturer's
supply or hardware
stores.
for installation
of the valves.
Temperature
21 and 22.
elderly,
handicapped.
taps used by these people
changing
you
to be permanently
using hot water in your home fits into one
or if there is a local code or state law requiring
temperature
special
can scald
people
by hot water
children,
anyone
groups
needs
Some
the
at plumbing
instructions
factory
Regulation
setting
section
on
heater.
the
thermostat,
in this
manual,
Mixing valves
read
see
About 1-1/2 seconds
B = approx. 140°F (60°C)
Less than 5 seconds
A
the
= approx. 120°F (49°C)
LOW = approx.
Figures
80°F (27°C)
RGURE 22.
19
About 1/2 second
C = approx. 150°F (66°C)
A = approx. 130°F (54'>C)
Follow
Before
the
or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn
gas control
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting,
HOTTER
a
setting.
temperature
overheating
off the manual
It is adjustable
(,&) indicative
for a lower
the temperature,
temperature.
are
temperature
(49°C-60°C)
manufacturers.
has been factory
LIGHTING).
The mark
is preferred
requirement
or
of 120°Fo140°F
dishwasher
scald
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest fiskforscald
injury,
range
by most
be reset to the desired
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death
Fed water
showering,
A water temperature
is recommended
About 30 seconds
More than 5 minutes
Tank (Sediment)
C_eaning
Burner
Inspection
Sediment
build-up
on the tank bottom
may create
varying
amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent
Flood
tank failure.
all sediment
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
In some water areas, you may not be able to drain
deposits
by simply draining
the tank.
In these
cases Mag-Erad
(part no. 23600) can be used to help remove
the sediment
deposits.
This may be ordered from the Sears
Service
section.
Center.
For ordering,
refer
to the
Parts
Order
damage
to a water
immediately
water
List
detectable.
heater.
Do
_nspection
and
You
check
should
proper
to repair
a period
the
unit!
visible
or
of time
a
It must
be
inspection
pilot burner,
see
for sooting.
should
Figure
Soot
be made
of the
23.
is not
normal
and
will
indicates
a problem
that requires
use.
Turn 'OFF"
gas to water
correction
heater
and
leave off until repairs are made, because
failure to correct the
cause of the sooting can result in a fire causing death, serious
and Fire Hazard
Flue gases may escape
is not connected.
over
combustion.
Soot build-up
before
further
Monoxide
attempt
a year a visual
main burner
impair
Carbon
may not be readily
replaced!
At least once
Vent System
not
heater
However,
if vent pipe
injury,
or property
damage.
o Be alert for obstructed,
sooted or
deteriorated
vent system to avoid
serious injury or death.
Do not store
in vicinity
Chemical
system
death
corrosive
chemicals
of water heater.
corrosion
of flue and vent
can cause
serious
injury or
FIGURE23.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death Ak_ays read and understand instruction manual
At least
once a year a visual
inspection
venting
system.
look for:
You should
Obstructions
combustion
Damage
which could
and ventilation
or leakage
Rusted
flakes
Be sure the vent piping
of
dangerous
which
could
of combustion
around
be made of the
Fire or Explosion
gasses
cause
improper
heater.
connected
which
to prevent
escape
cause
deadly
could
Read instruction
serious
Chemical
occur
deteriorated
vapor
corrosion
propellants,
refrigerants,
sodium
are typical
If when
inspecting
to correct
before
chloride,
systems
resuming
flue
contains
and
may
which
the
bleach
and
process
vent
system
and clean
of the water
and air
calcium
you
find
In the event
instructions:
your
burner
If inspection
of the burner
the gas control knob
depressing
slightly.
needs
shows
clockwise
cleaning,
following
that cleaning
( r'_
these
is required,
) to the 'OFF"
turn
position,
chemicals
corrosive.
Call the local
or replace
may
vapors.
refrigerator
chemicals,
before
present
system
chemical
are potentially
is wrong_
operation
vent
certain
cleaning
solvents,
swimming
poo!
something
the problem
of the
waxes,
compounds
deterioration,
vent
risk or asphyxiation.
if air for combustion
Spray can
conditioner
and
and
health
manual
installing, using or serwcmg
water heater,
asphyxiation.
Obstructions
Hazard
Failure to properly reseal the combustion
chamber will
disable the flammable
vapor ignition resistance
feature
of this water heater, which could result in death or serious
injury
Contact
your
local
Sears
Service
Center
for assistance
products.
top of water
is properly
flue
C_eaning
cause improper
venting.
The
air flow must not be obstructed.
or deterioration
venting
should
Burner
sooting
NOTE:
The knob
unless
knob
cannot
is depressed
be turned
siightmy.
from
"PmLOT"
to "OFF"
DO NOT FORCE.
or
gas supplier
The burner needs to be removed
for cleaning.
Cal! the Sears
Service Center to remove and clean the burner and correct the
the flue and venting
heater.
problem
2O
that
required
the burner
to be cleaned.
Housekeeping
Vacuum
around
regular
basis.
Temperature-Pressure
base of water
heater
for dust, dirt, and lint on a
The
Relief Valve Operation
temperature-pressure
operated
at bast
relief
valve
must
be manually
once a year.
, Burn hazard
Fire and Explosion
\
Hazard
, Hot water discharge.
° Do not obstruct combustion
air
openings
at the bottom of the
water heater.
° Keep dear of relief valve
discharge outlet.
Do not use or store flammable
vapor products such as gasoline,
solvents
or adhesives
in the
sarne room or area near water
heater or other appliance
When
checking
the temperature-pressure
relief valve operation,
- Visibly inspect air intake screen
at least once every six months
and clean if accumulated
lint.
make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of
the temperature-pressure
relief valve discharge
line, and
, Can cause
death
as the water
serious
(2) that the water discharge
in}ury or
will not cause
may be extremely
any property
hot, see Figure
damage,
24.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
INSTALLED
IN SUITABLE
AREA:
and combustion
air supply,
heater must be maintained.
Location
section.
cleaning
materials,
Combustible
sufficient
materials
or flammable
placed against or adjacent
could catch on fire.
Anode
To insure
ventilation
proper clearances
from
See Facts to Consider
such
liquids,
to the water
DISCHARGE PiPE
the water
About the
HGURE 24.
as clothing,
etc.
must
heater
not
because
be
If after manually operating
and continues
to release
they
water
inlet to the water
and replace
one.
Rod _nspection
the valve, it fails to completely
reset
water, immediately
close the cold
heater,
If the temperature-pressure
or
follow
the temperature-pressure
discharges
the draining
relief
instructions,
valve
with
relief valve on the appliance
periodically,
this
may
be
due
a new
weeps
to
thermal
expansion.
You may have a check valve installed in the water
line or a water meter with a check valve.
Consult the Sears
Property
° Avoid
Damage
water heater
, Inspection
rod is used to protect
hot
tanks
are
Service
Center
for
temperature-pressure
further
information.
relief valve.
equipped
of anode
be maintained
the tank from corrosion.
with
an
anode
Most
rod.
to keep the tank
high water
conductivity
more
than
or replaced
intact.
often
Replacement
in operating
the
the warranty
period.
the
and should
an anode
of a depleted
anode
appears
anode(s)
should
be
annually
of drain
and/
to be
rod can extend
checked
o Keep hands dear
valve discharge.
not
rod
be checked
rod that
o Hotwater discharge.
condition.
life of your water heater. Inspection
should be conducted
calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized
contractor.
a minimum,
plug
Burn hazard
The
Anode
deterioration
depends
on water
conductivity,
necessarily
water condition_
A corroded
or pitted anode
indicates
not
Draining
rod required.
submerged
rod deteriorates
to protect
the tank.
Instead
of
corroding
the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode
rod. This does not affect the water's
taste or color.
The rod
must
Do
damage.
and replacement
The anode
water
Hazard
The water
the
by
At
heater
should
be drained
if being shut down
freezing
sediment
temperatures.
Also periodic draining
from the tank may be necessary.
1. Turn
the gas control
after
21
knob to the "OFF"
during
and cleaning
position.
of
2. CLOSE
thecoldwaterinletvalvetothewaterheater.
5. Screw
the
valve
and
TIGHTEN.
3. OPEN
anearby
hotwaterfaucetandleaveopentoallowfor
draining.
handle
and
retighten
cap
assembly
using
6. Follow
instructions
4. Connecta hoseto thedrainvalveandterminate
to an
adequate
drain.
7. Check
for leaks.
5. OPEN
thewaterheater
drainvalvetoallowfortankdraining.
8. Follow
restart
the lighting
instructions
the water heater.
8. Follow
restart
the lighting
instructions
the water heater.
The Water
in the
heater
Lighting
in the
into the
DO
in the FiihtTg The Water
NOTE:If thewaterheaterisgoingto beshutdownand
drained
foranextended
period,thedrainvalveshouldbe
leftopenwithhoseconnected
allowing
watertoterminate
toanadequate
drain.
6. Closethedrainvalve.
7. Followinstructions
intheFilling
back
a wrench.
NOT
Heater
Lighting
drain
OVER
section.
section
to
_HANDLEAND
CAP
ASSEMBLY
%
WASHER
section.
section
to
FIGURE 25.
Drain Valve Washer
(See
Figure
Repmacement
Service
25)
Before
1. Turn "OFF"
2. Follow
gas supply
"Draining"
to water
calling
and Operational
of this manual.
for repair
service,
Conditions
found
read the
Start
Up Conditions
in the Troubleshooting
Guide
instructions.
3. Turning counter clockwise
the screw handle.
4. Remove
heater.
the washer
(_
), remove
and put the new
If a condition
persists or you are uncertain
about the operation
of the water heater, let the Sears Service Center check it out.
the hex cap below
Contact
Sears
Service
Center
at:
1-800o4-MyoHOME _'_(1o800o469o4663),
one in place.
22
Start Up Conditions
NOTE:
Expansion
tanks
are preocharged
with
Thermal Expansion
that
pressure,
but must
not be higher
than
Property
Damage
heater
damage.
tank or device
• Contact
or service
Water
supply
system
(3)
Hazard
o Install therm'nal expansion
qualified
air
40 psi, the
to match
80 psi.
WATER HEATER
- Avoid water
a 40 psi
charge,
mfthe intact water pressure
is higher than
expansion
tank's
air pressure
must be adjusted
installer
may, because
if necessary.
agency.
of such
events
as high line
pressure,
frequent
cut-offs,
and the effects of water hammer
have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check
valves,
back
problems.
internal
cause
flow
preventers,
When
by-pass,
these
etc.,
devices
and no other
the water
system
expands
(thermal
for the expansion
to control
are
these
not equipped
measures
are taken,
to be closed.
of
with
an
(VERTICAL
is heated,
systems
it
do not allow
WATER
COLD
HEATER
WATER
INLET
The water
within
the water
heater
tank expands
the
valve
will
temperature-pressure
constant
condition
relief
relief
the
excess
valve
is not
relief of thermal
expansion,
and must be corrected.
HTTING
FLOOR,
CEILING
If the relieving
relief valve is
pressure.
intended
HOT
a closed
system
expansion
have
a by-pass
tank or device
expansion.
stores
that any devices
The
for
(3)
PRESSURE
the
REDUCING
This is an unacceptable
VALVE WITH
BY-PASS
/"
(1_
Thermal
and
through
local plumbing
Service
Center
see Figure
installed
and/or
which
the
could create
system
to relieve the pressure
have
:_
TANK
an
t
built by thermal
expansion
tanks
are available
the Sears
Service
Centers.
inspector,
water supplier
for assistance
in controlling
ETC,
COLD
EXPANSION
It is recommended
JOBST,
as it is heated
and increases the pressure of the water system.
point of water
heater's
temperature-pressure
reached,
MOUNTING)
the devices
As water
expansion)
and closed
of heated water.
types
INLETCOLD
WATER SHUT=OFF
from Sears
Contact
and/or
these
the
ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION
(HORIZONTAL MOUNTING)
the Sears
situations,
26.
Therma! Expansion
Tank Specifications
F_GURE2&
Tank
Dimensions
Length
Pipe
Fitting
On Tank
153.331020
2
8 (203 ram)
12-3/4 (323 mm)
3/4" Mate
153.331050
5
11 (279 mm)
14-3/4 (375 mm)
3/4" Mate
Mode_
Capacity
Number
iln Gallons
in Inches
Diameter
Strange Sounds
Possible
metal
Expansion
h[et*
represent
Tank Sizing Chart
Capacity
Capacity
Needed
60psi
70psi
40
50
66
80
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
5
Draft Hood Operation
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
depressurization
80psi
recorded
inlet
regulated
water
pressure.
water
pressure
in a 24 hour period
considered
Check
normal,
draft
hood
see
popping
periods
Condensation
operation
of the
contraction
and
23
bathroom
fans,
draft hood
of the water
a match
flame
heater
do
not
With
should
the burner
should
be
section.
a worst
all doors
closed, and with all air handling
equipment
operating
such as furnaces,
clothes dryers,
or
within
and
by performing
building.
of some
cool-down
conditions.
sizzling and
and cooling
30
50psi
*Highest
causes
heating
and
of heat-up
or dangerous
Heater
Pressure
40psi
to expansion
periods
harmful
Condensation
area during
(Gallons)
due
during
Water
Water
Expansion
Tank
noises
parts
and exhaust fans
range hoods and
still be drawn
with its burner
case
and windows
firing.
into the
If the flame
is notdrawntoward
thedrafthood,shutoffwaterheater
and
makenecessary
airsupplychanges
tocorrect.
from hydrogen
sulfide gas dissolved
in the waten The smell is
the result of four factors which must al! be present for the odor
to develop:
Condensation
a concentration
Whenever
the
water
heater
condensate
wil! form
may appear
to be leaking
This
•
usually
happens
A new water
Burning
gas
cooler
water,
some
is on. A water
cold
heater
in fact the water
little or no dissolved
the
onto the burner
bacteria
bacteria
is non4oxic
is filled with cold water for the first time.
an excess of active hydrogen
in the tank. This is caused
the corrosion
protective
action of the anode.
vapor
models
In water
where
heaters,
products
and
or other
of combustion
form
drops
time and the
condense
of water
hot surfaces
on
which
to produce
running
condensation
down
can cause
the flue
tube
onto
pilot
outage
the main
the
if the smelly
chlorination
or
aerate
doing
and putting
out the pilot.
Because
of
remove
supply
to eliminate
the anode
leaving
so, all warranty
the
suddenness
water
and
amount
may be diagnosed
of
as a 'tank
the problem.
the tank
on the water
unprotected,
heater
tank
By
is voided.
water,
in the tank warms
up (about
1-2 hours),
•
the condition
)
disappear.
not
been
by
replacement
and
to chlorinate
or
Explosion
Do
(This
leak'L After
'}.
should
heater.
"AIR" In Hot Water Faucets
condensation
the water
water persists after the anode
treatment,
it may be necessary
your water
Do not
due to water
burner
the water
to humans.)
concerning
an Anode
Replacement
Kit #9001453
and this
Chlorination
Treatment.
Anode replacement
and chlorination
of the tank are not covered by the water heater's limited warranty.
may fall
a "sizzling"
within
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 al!
hot water lines. Contact Sears Service
for further information
flue temperatures
noise.
Excessive
in the water.
reducing
of hot water are used in a short
surfaces
oxygen
harmless
water
is condensation.
in the tank is very cold.
from
'frying"
with
burner
water.
a sulfate
produces
amounts
tank
when
high efficiency
refill water
Moisture
is filled
the
in the supply
when:
heater
particularly
are lower.
Large
while
of sulfate
assume
enough
the
water
heater
time for the water
An undersized
water
heater
will
heater
demands
machines
for hot water
including
and shower
heads.
Excessive
condensation
months
Good venting
properly
be sized
cause
The water
early spring
their lowest.
must
is leaking
more
properly
is essential
incoming
during
water
away
, Flammable
hydrogen
gases may be present.
Keep all ignition sources
away from faucet when
turning on hot water
the family's
washing
the winter
temperatures
products
has
up.
dishwashers,
for a gas fired water
as well as to carry
there
condensation.
to meet
may be noticed
when
until
in the tank to warm
heater
and
are at
to operate
of combustion
and
HYDROGEN
GAS:
water
that has not been
system
two
weeks
flammable
and
explosive.
these
located
farthest
system
uncommon
and odor during
oil from
metal
Operational
Smelly
to experience
the initial
parts,
and
start-up.
a small
amount
of smoke
This is due to burning
will disappear
in a short
off of
while.
similar
is opened,
near the faucet
This
Odor
water
heater
there
is installed
at least
one anode
water
There
through
of injury
hot water
faucet,
minutes
before
for several
will
is extremely
possibility
the
are connected
there
must
gas
to the hot water
or washing
probably
machine).
be an unusual
the pipe as the hot water
be no smoking
or open
flame
it is open.
Shut Off System
is equipped
system
Turn
the
as a dishwasher
at the time
heater
This
are present.
rod
which
to air escaping
Hig h Temperature
Conditions
of time
Hydrogen
recommend
gas is present,
sound
in a hot
be opened
are used (such
system.
In each
away,
faucet
can be produced
used for a long period
To prevent
we
appliances
if hydrogen
gas
or more).
conditions,
any electrical
Smoke / Odor
Hydrogen
(generally
under
water vapor.
It is not
Hazard
with
works
'OFF"
an automatic
when
the
high
entire
gas
water
supply
gas
Shutooff
temperatures
to the water
(see parts section) for corrosion protection
of the tank. Certain
water conditions
will cause a reaction
between
this rod and
heater.
The high temperature
Shutooff is built into the gas control
valve.
It is nomresettable.
If the
the waten
activates,
anode
The
most
common
rod is one of a 'rotten
complaint
associated
egg smell".
This odor
with
the
is derived
the gas control
gas supplier.
24
high
temperature
valve must be replaced.
Shutooff
Contact
your
Operational
Conditions
(Continued)
Read
this manual
make
sure the gas supply
first. Then
turn the gas 'ON"
Leakage Checkpoints
Never
before
use this water
water.
To prevent
with water.
Water
turning
A
before
checking
has been
turned
the tank is completely
heater
unless
anode
D. Small
valve
E. *The
with
rod fitting
has condensed
This is caused
by a problem
on pipes
in humid
weather
or
may be leaking.
of water
may
due
be
27.
may be leaking.
amounts
pressure
filled
the gas utility.
may be seen
pipe connections
see Figure
vapor which
products.
Contact
B. *Condensation
C. *The
never
full of water.
it is completely
heater,
at the draft hood is water
out of the combustion
in the vent.
heater
and
damage
to the tank, the tank must be filled
must flow from the hot water faucet before
"ON" gas to the water
Water
the water
'OFF",
in your
to
from
temperatureopressure
thermal
expansion
relief
or high
water
area.
temperature-pressure
relief
valve
may
be leaking
at
the tank fitting.
R Water
from
slightly
G. *The
m_
a drain
valve
drain
valve
Combustion
condense
products
on the cooler
at the time of start-up
water is cold.
Water
in the water
water
vapor
which
can
Droplets
form
or run on the floor. This is common
after installation
heater
bottom
the water
incoming
or on the floor may be from
connections,
sources
and when
heater
is made
or the
relief
valve.
until a full inspection
and
necessary
of all
corrective
taken.
Leakage
from other
also
To check
where
swab
between
fo!low
'Draining"
Instruction
Manual
with water heater
on the threads
section
Heater
section.
appliances,
water
lines, or ground
seepage
be checked.
Failure to follow instructions
and
safety' messages
could result in
death or serious injury
25
water
of the tank.
DO NOT replace
steps
must remain
contain
loose
should
being
at the tank fitting.
surfaces
condensation,
possible
Read and understand
instruction
manual
and safety
messages
before
installing,
operating
or
sewicing this water heater,
be due to the valve
may be leaking
and drip onto the burner
FIGURE27.
may
opened.
threaded
jacket
portion
opening
instructions
and then remove
and
instructions
in the
fitting.
replace.
enters
and fitting.
tank,
insert
If cotton
Periodic
cotton
is wet,
Maintenance
Put pipe dope or teflon tape
Then
follow
Fifling
in the instah'ing the New
the Water
Water
Heater
These
guidelines
should
beused
byaqualified
service
agent.
CallSears
Service
at1-800o4oMYoHOME
_)(!o800-469-4663)
forassistance,
inform
theassociate
thatthisisa"Flammable
Vapor
ignition
Resistant"
Product.
Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection,
WATER
LEAKS
relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat
Leakage from other appliances
Condensation
LEAKING
T&PVALVE
Thermal
or water lines.
of flue products.
expansion
Tighten threaded
connections.
threads.
in closed water system.
Improperly seated valve.
Inspect other appliances near water heater.
Refer to CONDENSATION.
install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve).
Check relief valve for proper operation
(DO NOT plug T&P valve).
SMELLY
ODORS
High sulfate or mineral content in water supply.
Drain and flush heater thoroughly,
Bacteria
Chlorinate or aerate water supply.
Refer to LIGHTING iNSTRUCTIONS.
in water suppty.
Gas controt knob not positioned
correctly.
Main gas suppty off.
Turn on main gas Shut-off valve.
Igniter tip more than 1/8" from pilot hood.
Adjust igniter tip.
Thermocouple
malfunction.
Replace pilot assembly.
Thermocouple
TCO malfunction.
Reptace pilot assembly.
Contact Sears Service to determine cause.
Melted insulation on igniter wire or shorting
PILOT WILL NOT L_GHT
then refill.
of igniter wire.
High ambient room temperature.
Contact Sears Service to determine cause.
Wire disconnected from spark igniter.
Broken electrode or electrical wire.
Reconnect wire connector
Piezo tgniter generator fails to operate or
malfunctions.
Replace Piezo Igniter generator.
Thermocouple
Reptace pilot assembly.
Contact Sears Service to
to spark igniter.
Replace pilot assembly.
TCO malfunction.
High ambient room temperature.
determine cause.
BURNER WILL NOT
STAY UT
Ctean and reinstall air intake screen.
Dirty or ctogged air intake screen.
Flame arrestor openings blocked.
Contact Sears Service to
determine cause.
Defective
Gas Control.
Dirty or clogged air intake screen.
Replace Gas Control.
Clean pilot assembly.
Clean and reinstall air intake screen.
Thermocouple
tip is not in contact with pilot flame.
Insert thermocoupte
Thermocouple
malfunction.
Replace pitot assembly.
Dirty pilot burner.
PILOT OUTAGE
Thermocouple TCO malfunction.
Defective Gas Control.
Heater not tit or thermostat
Thermostat
NOT ENOUGH
HOT WATE R
correctly.
Replace pilot assembly.
Replace Gas Control.
Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
not on.
set too low.
Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATtON.
Heater undersized.
Reduce hot water use.
Low gas pressure.
Contact your gas supplier.
Allow more time for heater to re-heat.
Incoming water is unusually cold.
Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures.
High temperature
Have plumber check and repair leaks.
Contact Sears Service to
limit switch activated.
determine cause.
WATER TOO HOT
WATER HEATER SOUNDS
StZZLING o RUMBLBNG
Thermostat
Refer to TEMPER_,TURE REGULATION.
set too high.
Condensation dripping on burner.
Sediment or calcium in bottom of heater tank.
Refer to CONDENSATION.
Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINtNG
instructions
SOOTING
Improper combustion.
in Maintenance
section of manual.
No adjustment available. Contact Sears Service
to determine cause.
Lack of supply air.
VENTGASODORS
Contact Sears Service to determine cause.
Improperly installed vent piping.
Downdraft.
Poor combustion.
26
THE ECONOMIZER
TM
6 GAS WATER HEATER
153.333347
30 Gallon
153.333447
40
153.333547
50 Gallon
[ ....
i......
7
Gallon
BURNERASSEMBLY
Model
Numbers
Part Description
153.333347
153.333447
153.333547
1
2
Air Intake Screen
Anode Rod
9003406
9003889
9003406
9003889
9003406
9003972
3
4
BurnerAssembly
Burner Head**
9003442
9003504
9003506
9003385
9003385
9003385
5
6
Burner Orifice**
Burner Tube w/Rubber
9003443 (#86)
9003390
9003457 (#37)
9003391
9003457 (#37)
9003389
7
Draft Hood
9003446
9003446
9003446
8
Drain Valve
9002402
9002402
9002402
9
Drain Valve Washer
9001584
9001584
9001554
10
Flue Baffle
9003969
9003511
9003512
11
12
Flue Restrictor
Gas Control Valve
9000275
F145-1278
NA
F145-1278
NA
F145-1278
13
InletTube
9003514
9003514
9003534
Inlet Tube Gasket
9003981
9003981
9003981
15
16
Inner Door**
Inner Door Gasket
9003399
9003401
9003400
9003401
9003398
9003401
"17
Instruction Manual
184230-001
184230-001
184230-001
"18
Ma_-Erad
23600
23600
23600
Nipple w/Heat traps
Outer Door
9003719
9003719
9003719
9003545
9003545
9003545
21
Piezo Igniter w/Bracket
22
23
Pilot Assembly w/Grommet**
T & P Relief Valve
9003410
9003542
9003410
9003542
9003410
9003488
Key No.
"14
19
20
24
25
* Not Shown.
Temperature Adiustment
Viewport Assembly
Boot**
Knob
9000071
9000071
9000071
F145-1280
F145-1280
F145-1280
9003414
9003414
9003414
** Includes Inner Door Gasket.
MODELNUMBER
Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need
ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service
Center or call 1-8004-MY_HOME _ (1-800-469o4663). Be sure to provide
all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
SERIALNUMBER
TYPE GAS-NATURALOR
PROPANE(LR)
PARTDESCRIPTION
WHEN ORDERING
INFORMATION:
REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING
THINSIS A REPAmR PARTS UST, NOT A PACKmNG LIST.
27
6 YEAR
LIMITED
WARRANTY
ON WATER
HEATER
For six years from date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the
owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will supply a free water heater for one that develops
a leak.
For the second through sixth year from purchase date, you must pay the labor cost for installation of water heater.
For commercial, institutional, industrial, or residential use by two or more families, the above limited warranty is only for two years.
During the second year you must pay the labor cost for water heater installation.
1 YEAR
EXCLUSIVE
KENMORE
LABOR
WARRANTY
For the first year from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, supply and install new water heater parts for defective
ones or a new water heater for one that develops a leak.
WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
United States.
This warranty
_ (!-800-469-4663).
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 817 WA, HOFFMAN
The price of your water
warrants the installation.
heater
does
not include
a free checkup
service
ESTATES, IL 60179
call. On water heater
installations
arranged
by Sears,
Sears
A charge will be made on service calls due to poor or incomplete installation. These include:
a. Adjusting thermostat
b. Leaks in pipes or fittings
c. Condensation
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For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door
openers, water heaters and other major home items, in the U.S.A., call
1-800-4-M%HOME "_.
For in-home major brand repair service
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (U.S.A. and Canada)
IoS00o4oMYoHOME ®
(1-800=469-4663)
www.sears.com
The model number of your water heater is found on the model rating plate on the front of the water heater
Sears,
on
repair scheduling.
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60t79
U.S.A.
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