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Owner's

Manual

POWER MISERTM 6
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING,
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

MODEL

NO.

153,336466

30
40
30
40

153,336566

50 Gallon

153,336762

30 Gallon Propane (L.R)
40 Gallon Propane (L.R)
50 Gallon Propane (L.P,)

153,336162
153.336262
153,336362

153,336862
153.336962

Gallon Short
GaHon Short
Gallon
Gallon

* Safety mnstructions
* mnstaHation
* Operation
* Care and

Maintenance

* Troubleshooting
* Parts List

For Your Safety
AN ODORANT

WARNING:
if the information
in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion
may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.

C3 Technology s* 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 BYTHIS WATER HEATER.

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

-- WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:

manual and safety messages
before instaNing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow
safety messages
death or serious

• Do not try to light any appliance.
o Do not touch

instructions and
could result in
injury'.

Instruction manual
with water heater.

,, mfyou cannot reach your
camm
the fire department.
--Installation

CALENTADOR DEAGUAsi no entiende la infom_aci6n 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 U.S.A

0705

Roebuck

,, mmmediatemy caml your
gas suppmier
from a neighbor's
phone. Fommow the
gas eupplier'e
instructions,

must remain

Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual instructivo
y/o etiquetas
en espaSol
puede
obtenerlos
Ilamando
al
1=800=821=2017. NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE

any emectricam switch;

not use any phone in your buimding.

and Co., Hoffman
V',_nC_,'v,seat'S,CO_rn

and

service

gas suppmier,

must

performed
by a qualified
installer,
service agency orthe gas supplier.

Estates,

_L 60179 U.S.A
PART NO

184231-001

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.

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.

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

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

Water

Heaters

ANSI

Z21.10.1

• CSA

possible
figure 1.

could cause DEATH,
PROPERTY DAMAGE.

heater

SERIOUS

will not operate
BODILY

properly.

INJURY

For California

anchored,

manual

operation,

contains

and

also contains

warnings

read and be aware
essential

to the

instructions

maintenance

through

the

AND/OR

operation

of the

water

NUMBER

N GALS

(LTRS

TYPE
OF

iNPUT
RATE

GAS

(Btu/hr)

action,

and

vent

pipe

death

from

fires.

See

in preventing
poisoning

and

the water heater complies
the Location
section in this

See

this water
to avoid

instructions

Instructions

heater

falling
for

may

must

be braced,

or moving
correct

be obtained

during

installation
from

your

local

Massachusetts
Code
installed in accordance

to be
2.00:

and

State

RATE
PER

Plumbing

Code

Complies

with

equivalent

NOx

RECOVERY
TANK
CAPACITY

Sears

are

heater.

heater

or do not

call the

of the

that you must

and all instructions

Fire Protection
MA 02269.

dealer,
wholesaler,
public utilities or California
Office
State Architect,
400 P Street, Sacramento,
CA 95814.

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.

MODEL

vent

monoxide

installation

earthquake.

installation,

water

out the manual

of+ All warnings

proper

for

of the gas-fired

ANSI

you are going to put the water

important

or strapped

procedures.
This

Code

manual.

Read the "Safety Precautions"
section, page 3 of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully+ If you don't follow
the water

Gas

instructions,

Examine
the location
to ensure
with the Facts to Consider About

rules,

Fuel

4.1

edition).

the safety

very

carbon

and

the following:

you have any questions
of the

combustion,

are

with

Park, Quincy,

this manual

Correct

instructions
In the absence

or The Nationa!

plan the place where

heater.

water
heater
is design
certified
by CSA
under American
National
Standard/CSA

for Gas

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.

GALS
HOUR

@ 9G°F

RISl

requires
this water
heater
with Massachusetts
248-CMR
and

SCAQMD

248-CMR
rule

5.00.

#1121

and

districts

having

requirements.

MiNiMUM
VENT PiPE
iNCHES

DIMENSIONS
DIAMETER
iNCHES

(ram)

iN iNCHES
HEIGHT
JACKET

(rein}
TO
TOP

153.336162

30 (114)

NATURAL

32,000

30.6

3" (76) or 4" (!02)

18 1/2" (470)

43 3/4" (1,!11)

153.336262

40 (! 51 )

NATURAL

35,500

35.4

3" (76) or 4" (102)

20" (508)

47 1/4" (1,200)

153.336362

30 (114)

NATURAL

35,500

34.9

3" (76)

16" (406)

57 1/2" (I ,461 )

153.336466

40 (! 51 )

NATURAL

35,500

35.4

3" (76)

18 1/2" (470)

55 1/2" (1,41 O)

153.336566

50 (! 89)

NATURAL

35,500

35.4

3" (76)

20" (508)

56 1/2" (! ,435)

153.336762

30 (114)

PROPANE

35,500

34.9

3" (76)

16" (406)

57 1/2" (! ,461 )

153.336862

40 (!51)

PROPANE

35,500

35.4

3" (76)

18 1/2" (470)

55 1/2" (! ,410)

153.336962

50 (! 89)

PROPANE

35,500

35.4

3" (76)

20" (508)

56 1/2" (! ,435)

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.

_'"'.
...........i!1I_

_,_ 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

GasSupply

hmet Dip Tube

ManuamGasShut-offVa[ve

Temperature-Pressure

Rating

m Ground

Outlet
Water

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

Thermostat

Piezo[gaiter

* 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
WATER TE_,_PERATURE
(ADJUSTING DIAL)

"OFF ....
POSITUON

PILOT ....
POSITION

ON"
POSITION

TOP ViEW

THERMOSTAT
COVER

(V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER

{OPTIONAL)
BURNER

TUBE

w
V
U

UGNmTER ROD
PULOTTUBmNG
/
THERMOCOUPLE
TCO

Removing

the O_d Water Heater

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

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

FmGURE6.
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

pipes

Turn "OFF" the water supply to the
water heater at the water shut off

Check again
water heater.

meter.

2 and 4.

FIGURE4.

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
because

choose an indoor location for the
the placement
is a very important

the safety

of the

occupants

replacing

in the building

an old water heater

in a new location,

the following

and

for the

or putting the water

critical

most

and as centralized

Selected

location

servicing

must

and proper

points

heater

must be observed:

with the water

provide

operation

heater

supply.

piping

adequate

system

clearances

of the water

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.

as possible.
*

to a gas water

off its water

Fire or Explosion

Select a location
indoors as close as practical
to the gas
vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going to be
connected,

time shutting

new water heater,
consideration
for

economical
use of the appliance.
This water heater is not for
use in manufactured
(mobile)
homes or outdoor
installation.
Whether

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

INSTALLATIONS

IN AREAS

(VAPORS)

ARE

LIKELY

(GARAGES,
Flammable

STORAGE
AND
UTILITY
AREAS,
ETC.):
liquids (such as gasoline,
solvents, propane
[LP or

butane,

drainage.

emit

etc.]

heater's
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

and

flammable
pilot

other

death

FLAMMABLE
PRESENT

such

can

or serious

STORED

as adhesives,

be ignited

etc.)

by a gas water

The resulting
burns

LIQUIDS

flashback

to anyone

and

in the area.

Even though this water heater is a flammable
vapors
ignition
resistant
water heater and is designed
to reduce the chances

should be installed
under the water heater.
Drain pans are
available
at your local Sears or hardware
store.
Such a drain

same

length and width of at bast

which

light or main burner.

fire can cause

of flammable
vapors
flammable
substances

(51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions
piped
to an adequate
drain.
The pan must
combustion
air flow.

substances

vapors

advisable
to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor.
When such locations
cannot be avoided,
a suitable drain pan

pan must have a minimum

WHERE
TO

vicinity

being
should

or area

open

flame

or spark

Also,

the water

ignited,
gasoline
and
never be stored or used

containing
producing

a gas water

heater

other
in the

or other

appliance.

2 inches

and must be
not restrict

not subject

heater

must be located

to physical

damage

and/or

protected

by a moving

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

sometimes

may result

pan

piped

to a drain.

can be reduced

or prevented

off device

in conjunction

devices

used

are available

and retailers,
• Sensors

installed

in property

from

and detect

mounted

damage,

in locations

However,

unanticipated

by a leak

detector

with

some

a piped

plumbing

and react

water

to the

drain

to leakage

water

Fire Hazard

heater

damage

or water

supply

in the drain pan that trigger

off the incoming
detected.

where

even with the use of a

pan.

These
ways:

an alarm

or turn

leakage

Do not operate
flood damaged.

mounted

to the entire

in the drain pan that turn off the water supply

home

when

water

is detected

in the drain

pan.

Carpeting

pipes

connected

devices
between

to the water

that activate based on the water
the cold water and hot water
heater.

heater
must

the appliance
appliance

* Water supply shut-off
pressure
differential

against

heater

water

heater

is
This water

* Sensors

protection

,Do not install water
carpeted
floor.

wholesalers

in various

when

For continued
risk of fire:

shut-

must

extending

by at least

the appliance

not

be protected

by metal

beyond

3 inches

is installed

be installed

the full width
(76.2

in an alcove

must be covered by the panel.
result in a fire hazard.

directly
or wood

Failure

on carpeting.
panel

beneath

and depth

ram) in any direction,
or closet,

of the
or if

the entire

floor

to heed this warning

may

,L12 '' MAX. {30 era}

7
Fire or Explosion
Read

use may

result

• Maintain
required
combustibles.
clearances

construction
4 inches

inch

heater

the

and

rear,

(153 ram) from

the

RGURE&

from the top of the jacket is 12
Note that a lesser dimension

models,

to the gas control

and combustible

sides

(102 ram) at the front, and 6 inches

on some

AmR DUCT

FRONT vmEw
OF DOOR

be_,,veen the water

are

be allowed

adjacent

in fire

clearances

vent pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance
inches (305 ram) on most models.
may

VEN'R LATION

instruction
manual before installing,
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 VIEW
OF CLOSET
WiTH DOOR

Propellants
(cleaners,
addition

O" BVIIN.

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

also

exposed

to the

The results

can be

failure.

B_ankets

O" M|N.

Insulation

blankets

use on gas

FIGURE&

products.
standby

available

water

heaters

The purpose

to the general
are not

of an insulation

heat loss encountered

Kenmore
Energy

water heater

and standby

with storage

Act standards

loss requirements,

for external

with

blanket

meets or exceeds

Conservation

public

necessary

Kenmore

is to reduce

tank heaters.

the National

with

respect

making

the
Your

Appliance

to insulation

an insulation

blanket

unnecessary.

Breathing

Hazard = Carbon

Monoxide

Install water heater
with the instruction
NFPA 54.

Gas

in accordance
manual
and

Breathing

To avoid injury, combustion and
venNation air must be taken from
outdoors
Do not
emitting
heater.

place
chemical
products
near

. Do

amount
confined

heater

cannot

operate

of air for combustion,

in the Locating

The New

the flow of ventilation

air.

all, call your gas supplien
of combustion

air can

death,

bodily

serious

properly

unless

Water

Heater

without

. Gas and carbon
are available

vapor
water

Failure

injury,

water

heater

air

blanket.

monoxide

detectors

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 instruction manual,

the correct

Do not install

If you have any doubts

result

obstruct

Gas

Install water heater in accordance
with the instruction manual,

see Figure

area such as a closet,

not

Monoxide

intake with insulating

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death, Always read and understand instruction manual,

A gas water

Hazard - Carbon

you

you choose

should

identification

amount

these

and cause

damage.

personal

these

of components

instructions

combustion,

to apply an insulation

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

Located

UNCONFINED
50 cubic

SPACE

feet

aggregate

per

input

rating

doors,

are considered

In unconfined
to provide

in buildings,

air

described

in Combustion

may

need

in Confined

Combustion

in that space_

infiltration

ventilation

be provided
with two permanent
within
12 inches (30 cm) of the

top and

within

one

commencing

that freely

dilution

be provided

Air

Located

and

using

Ventilation

communicate

The

confined

openings

whose

Btu per hour

the

VENT&ATUON LOUVERS
END OF ATTIC_

methods

for
Spaces

volume

is less

(4.8 m _ per kW)

of all appliances

meets

volume

utilization
be

opening

installed

in that

than
of the

space.

shall

100

with

equipment

installed

in making
a minimum

equipment
inches

in the
(645

permanent

combined

of the total input rating

of al!

cm2).

One

but not

opening

enclosure,

Each
inch

space,

with the outdoors,

each opening

see

Figure

12.

space

square

confined

of one

directly communicating

shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4,000 Btu
per hour (5.5 cm_/kW) of total input rating of all equipment in the

of all spaces

determination.
area

When

room(s)

The total input

in the

this
free

two

volume

space.

VENTULATUON LOUVERS

FmGURE11,

an additional

so that the combined

have

square

10 below)

be provided
directly

Btu per hour (22 cm2/kW)

gas utilization

ALT. INLETAIR

9 and Figure

for an unconfined

considered
shall

per 1,000
than

space

the criteria

al! gas
shall

9 on page

communicating

of sufficient

the

communicate
(craw! or attic)

with the outdoors.

of flue

A. ALL AIR FROM INSmDE BUmLDgNGS:
Figure

(30 cm) from

for Appfiances

in Confined

is a space

per 1,000

input rating

(See

12 inches

of the enclosure.
The openings
shall
or by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces

may be adequate
and

9, 11,12 and 13)

The confined
space shall
openings,
one commencing
bottom
directly,

space.

(See Figures

Spaces.

SPACE

aggregate

installed

Air and Ventimation

Appliances
feet

is not less than

OUTDOORS:

in buildings of tight construction
(for example,
heavily insulated, caulked, vapor barrier, etc.),

additional

50 cubic

volume

B. ALL AIR FROM

(4.8 m 3 per kW) of the

a part of the unconfined

spaces

CONFINED

Spaces

directly
with the space in which the
through openings
not furnished
with

air for combustion,

gases. However,
weather stripping,

Located

whose

Btu per hour

of all appliances

Rooms
communicating
appliances
are installed,

FIGURE1&

in Unconfined

is space

1,000

for

When

communicating

with

the

outdoors

through

vertical

ducts, each opening
shall have a minimum
free area of
1 square inch per 4,000 BTU per hour (5.5 cm_/kW) of total

less
shal!

input

rating

Figure

12.

all

equipment

in the

enclosure,

see

Water Piping

Water temperature over 125°F
(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children,
elderly,
and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water
showering

before

bathing

Temperature
available.

limiting valves

or
are

Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting

FIGURE
12.
Whencommunicating
withtheoutdoors
throughhorizontal
ducts,eachopening
shallhavea minimum
freeareaof 1
squareinchper2,000BTUperhour(11cm2/kW)
oftotal
inputratingof all equipmentin the enclosure,see
Figure13.
Whenductsareused,theyshallbeofthesamecrosssectional
areaasthefreeareaoftheopenings
to which
theyconnect.The minimumshortsidedimensionof
rectangular
air ductsshallnot be lessthan3 inches
(76.2ram),seeFigure13.

HOTTER

WATER

VVater heaters

CAN SCALD:

are intended

to produce

hot water.

Water

to a temperature
which will satisfy
space heating,
washing,
dish washing,
cleaning
and other sanitizing
can scald and permanently
injure you upon contact.
people

are more

likely

to be permanently

injured

heated
clothes
needs
Some

by hot water

than others.
These include the elderly, children,
the infirm, or
physically/mentally
handicapped.
Ifanyone
using hotwaterin
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

hot water tap, then you must take special
precautions.
In
addition to using the lowest possible temperature
setting that
satisfies
your hot water needs,
a means such as a *mixing
valve, shall be used at the hot water

taps used by these people

or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available
at plumbing
supply or hardware
stores, see Figure 14 below. Valves for
reducing
are also
OUTLET

HNLET

cold and hot water
instructions
for

installation
of the valves.
Before changing
the factory setting
on the thermostat,
read the Temperature
Regulation
section in
this manual.

AURDUCT

AiR

point of use temperature
by mixing
available.
Follow
manufacturer's

DUCT

FIGURE 13.
Louvers
shall

and Grilles:

be given

In calculating

to the blocking

free area,

effect

consideration

of louvers,

grilles

screens
protecting
openings.
Screens
used shall not be
smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) 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
free area and metal louvers
percent free area.
Louvers
open position or interlocked
are opened
Special

automatically

Conditions

Created

*MIXING
VALVE

it should be used in
to provide the free

and free area is not known,

WATER

NOT _JATER

HEATER

OUTLET ON
WATERNEATER

louvers will be 20-25 percent
and grilles
will have 60-75

FIGURE14.

and grilles shall be fixed in the
with the equipment
so that they
during

equipment

by Mechanical

operation.
Exhausting

Fireplaces:
operation
of exhaust fans, ventilation
clothes dryers or fireplaces
may create conditions
special attention to avoid unsatisfactory
gas utilization
equipment.

operation

Toxic

Chemical

Hazard

systems,
requiring
* Do not connect

of installed

to non-potable

water system.

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 insulating

INSTALLATION COMPLETED
INSTALLATION KIT

the

to minimize
in heat loss

hot water

lines

USING

FLEXIBLE
WATER
CONRSGTORS
HOT WATER
OUTLET

COLD WATER
mNLET

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 closedsystem
havea
by-pass
and/or
thesystem
haveanexpansion
tanktorelieve
thepressure
builtbythermal
expansion
inthewatersystem.
RefertotheTheTma! Expansion section under Troubleshooting
Guide or contact local plumbing authority
Center on how to control this situation.

is super insulated
Further
reduction

THREADED

VALVE
SHUTOFF

THREADED

DRAFT

HOOD

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

to copper pipe.

Property
o Avoid water

heater

• Install thermal
, Do not apply
, Contact

Figure

NOTE:
before

FIGURE 15.

damage.

expansion

tank if necessary.

installer

the typical

the water heater.
water connections.

Hazard

T & P Valve

and Pipe Insumation

heat to cold water inlet

qualified

15 shows

Damage

or Sears

attachment

The water

heater

Service

of the water

is equipped

Remove
carton.

Center.

piping

with

insulation

for T & P valve

PmPE
INSULATmON

and pipe connections

from

FLUE PUPE

3/4" NPT

If 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

tape around
coupling
nipple.

pipe

FIGURE 15A.

and
Using

to the

Fit pipe insulation

hot

water
cover
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
does not interfere
Secure

HOT WATER

with the lever of the T & P valve.

al! insulation

using

OUTLET

tape.

Temperature-Pressure

Relief Valve
REUEF
(OPTIONAL
DRAFT

Explosion

VALVE

HOOD

VALVE

TOP T & P RELIEF
NOT SHOWN)

Hazard

o Temperature-pressure
relief valve
must comply w_th ANSI Z21.22
and ASME code.
• Properly
pressure

sized
temperature°
relief valve must be

installed in opening provided.

DISHCARGEPUPE
_--'(DO

• Can result in overheating
excessive tank pressure

NOT CAP OR PLUG)

and

o Can cause serious injury or death.

FIGURE1&
This heater
temperature

is provided
- pressure

with a properly
certified combination
relief valve by the manufacturer.

The valve
is certified
by a nationally
recognized
testing
laboratory
that maintains
periodic
inspection
of production
of
listed equipment
as meeting the requirements
for Relief Valves
and Automatic
Systems, ANSI

Water Damage

Gas Shut-off
Devices
for Hot Water Supply
Z21.22 and the code requirements
of ASME.

, Temperature=pressure
pipe must terminate

If replaced,
the
codes,
but not
pressure
relief

valve
must meet the requirements
of local
less than a combination
temperature
and
valve
certified
as indicated
in the above

The

paragraph.

relief valve discharge
at adequate

drain.

Pipe:

* Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings
or other restrictions.

The valve must be marked with a maximum
set pressure not to
exceed the marked
hydrostatic
working
pressure
of the water
heater (150 psi = 1,035kPa)
than the water heater input

Discharge

Hazard

and a discharge
capacity not less
rate as shown on the mode! rating

Shall

not be plugged

Shall

be of material

or blocked.
listed

for hot water

distribution.

plate.
For safe operation
be removed
from

Shall be installed so as to allow complete
drainage
of both
the temperature-pressure
relief valve, and the discharge
pipe.

of the water heater, the relief valve must not
its designated
opening
nor plugged.

The temperature-pressure
into the fitting of the water

relief valve must be installed directly
heater designed
for the relief valve.

not

be blocked
or reduced
Excessive
length,
over

(9.14 m), or use of more than four elbows can cause
and reduce the discharge
capacity of the valve.

at an adequate

Shall not have any valve

Position
the valve downward
and provide tubing so that any
discharge
will exit only within 6 inches (153 mm) above, or at
any distance below the structural floor, see Figure 16. Be certain
that no contact
is made with any live electrica!
part.
The
discharge
opening
must
under any circumstances.

Shah terminate

between

drain.
the relief valve and tank.

Water temperature
over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death

in size
30 feet
restriction

Children, the elderly, and the
physicaNy or mentaNy disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.

No valve or other obstruction
is to be placed between
the relief
valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provide&
To prevent
bodily
injury, hazard to life, or property damage,
the relief valve must
be allowed
to discharge
water
in quantities
should
circumstances
demand.
If the discharge
pipe is not connected
to a drain or other suitable
means, the water flow may cause
property
damage.

Feel water
showering,

before

bathing

Temperature
available.

limiting

valves

or
are

Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
14

Thetemperatureopressure
reliefvalvemustbe manually
operated
at leastoncea year. Caution
shouldbetakento
ensure
that(1)nooneisinfrontoforaround
theoutletofthe
temperatureopressure
reliefvalvedischarge
line,and(2)the
watermanually
discharged
willnotcauseanybodilyiniuryor
property
damage
because
thewatermaybeextremely
hot.
Ifaftermanually
operating
thevalve,itfailstocompletely
reset
andcontinues
to release
water,immediately
closethecold
waterinlettothewaterheater,
followthedraining
instructions,
andreplace
thetemperatureopressure
reliefvalvewitha new

and mechanically
actuated vent dampers).
Before installation
of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or
the

local gas supplier

Breathing

for further

Hazard - Carbon

Monoxide

Gas

Vent dampers
must be certified
in accordance with ANSI Z21.68.

•

Vent damper must permit
drafting of water heater

Install propedysizedventing
Do not install
without
outdoors

one,

Filling

information.

the Water Heater

proper

venting

o Do not install without drafthood.
If common
vented
install

Property

Damage

Hazard

- Avoid water heater

damage_

- Fill tank with water

before

accordance with NFPA 54,
Be alert for obstructed
or deteriorated
serious

vent
system
injury or death.

avoid

operating.
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:

heater

the water

heater

the right (clockwise).
the water heater.

Open

must

the

cold

drain

water

complete

before

with

turning

water heater may adversely
affect the operation
heater.
Consult
your gas supplier
if any such

valve

supply

filling

full of water.
be filled

To insure
proper venting
of this gasofired
water heater, the
correct vent pipe diameter
must be utilized.
Any additions
or
deletions
of other gas appliances
on a common
vent with this

by turning

The drain valve

valve

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

front of

to the

heater.

vaJve must

of the

the handle

is on the lower

tank,

water

be left open

allow

planned. For replacement
heater installations
existing
venting,
venting must be inspected
and if deterioration
is present, venting must
For proper

heater

and the

piping

and

connections

for leaks.

Repair

The water

drafting

of the water
Operated
thermal

relatively

o Any

or otherwise

low flue

dampers.
may

This

cause

Vent dampers
with

the

damper,

Vent

with draft

hood

installed

must be connected

or listed vent pipe system,
which terminates
to
Never operate the water heater unless it is vented

Gasofired

in excess

of 80%

cause

monoxide

proper

Z21.66

of the

water
may

produce

spillage

of the

operated
flue

gases

& 67, respectively,

draft

be angled

slightly

hood

attachment,

the draft hood

legs may

inward.
holes on the top of

vent

Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe in
position,
drill a small hole through
both the vent pipe and

and

Secure
17.

them together

with a sheet

metal screw,

as complying

National

may

draft hood.
see Figure

of certification

risks of

the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give
tight fit. Secure two legs to top with sheet metal screws.

poisoning.

American

For proper

Place the draft hood legs in the receiving

heaters

temperatures

thermally

must bear evidence
edition

Such

open

to avoid

it is operated

if its use inhibits

Dampers:

to properly

would

(ANSI

whether

heater.

gas temperature.

carbon

current

ANSI Z21.68

vent

must be removed

efficiency

not be high enough

of obstruction

air flow must not be obstructed.

to the outdoors
and has adequate
air supply
improper
operation,
explosion
or asphyxiation.

Thermally
having

and ventilation

heater

to a chimney
the outdoors.

DAMPERS

thermally

diameter

piping.

Venting
VENT

a larger

Periodically
check the venting system for signs
or deterioration
and replace if needed.
The combustion

Check all water
as needed.

installations,

opening the nearest
hot water faucet
Allow water to run
until a constant
flow is obtained.
This will let air out of the
water

in certain

where using preo
for obstructions
be replaced.

vent pipe may be necessary.
Consult your local Sears Service
Center or gas supplier
to aid you in determining
the proper
venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the current
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54.

when

air to exit

venting

of the water
changes
are

Standard

Obstructed
or deteriorated
health risk or asphyxiation.

cover electrically
15

vent

systems

may

present

serious

Be sure vent
dangerous
Chemical
occur
Spray

vapor

and

HOOD

connected

which

could

corrosion

to prevent

cause

of the

flue

deadly

and

escape

refrigerants,

sodium

chloride,

are typical

swimming
waxes,

compounds

pool

bleach

vent

system

which

calcium

process

are potentially

may

vapors.
and air

chemicals,

and

asphyxiation.

if air for combustion
contains
certain chemical
can propellants,
cleaning
solvents,
refrigerator

conditioner

VENT TO OUTDOORS
OR. OHOMH'_Y
DRAFT

pipe is properly

flue gases

chemicals

corrosive.

Piping

Gas

FIGURE 17.
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 Expmosion

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
CHmMNEY

Excessive
pressure
to gas
control valve can cause serious
injury or death
Turn
off
installation

gas

lines

Contact
qualified
service agency

during

installer

FIGURE18.
All vent gases must be completely
vented to the outdoors of the
structure
(dwelling).
Install only the draft hood provided
with
the new water heater and no other draft hood.

Make

sure

model

rating

14 inch

pipes

must

be secured

at each

joint

with

sheet

metal

SCreWS.

There

must

be a minimum

of 6 inches

(153

mm)

The

is subjected

also

vent pipe manufacturer's
clearance
a tight fit of the vent pipe in a brick
vent pipe with mortar

single

wall,

column

is for the purpose

noncombustible

than

gas

plate

in a fire

For other

is the

The

minimum

inch (3.5kPa),

clearance

supplied

valve

between
single wall vent pipe and any combustible
material.
Fill and sea! any clearance
between
single wal! vent pipe and
combustible
material
with mortar
mix, cement,
or other
substance.

plate.

water

(L.R).
Vent

the gas

inlet

(3.5kPa)

for natural

inlet

pressure

gas

the damage
from

specifications.
To insure
chimney,
seal around the

turn

"OFF"

the

appliances

shut

and

"OFF"

gas
rating

If the gas control

1/2 pound
valve

per square
could

all gas appliances

at each
until

on the

result

gas.

serving

gas

on the

not exceed
propane

listed

exceeding

leaking

listed

must

to the gas control

If the main gas line shut-off

type

of input adjustment.

to pressures

or explosion

same
pressure

appliance.

the water

is used,

Leave

heater

all gas

installation

complete.

mix cement.
A gas line of sufficient
Consult

the current

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

Failure to have required clearances
between
vent
combustible
material will result in a fire hazard.

piping

A readily

54 and your

gas supplier

accessible

manual

the water

A drip leg (sediment
prevent

gas control
A flexible

dirt

flame.
The

and

trap)
and

concerning

heater.

Code

ANSI

pipe size.

Rinse
minimum

in the gas supply

and

ahead

foreign

gas connector

heater.

that which
16

Gas

of the gas control

materials

from

valve

entering

to
the

valve.

Be sure to check
water

Fuel

shut off valve

heater,

shut off valve and control

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage
or death. Always read and understand instruction manual.

be run to the water

must be:

help

must

of National

line serving

vent system can cause serious
injury or death
- Contact a qualified instalbr or
service agency.

size

edition

or a ground

al! 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

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

agency

heaters

approved
above

covered

in this

for installation

sea

the water
percent

level.

manual

at elevations

For installation

heater's
for each

local

have

been

up to 7,700

above

7,700

Btu input should

be reduced

1,000

m) above

feet

(305

requires
replacement
of the burner
the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI
your

gas supplier

(2,347

for further

tested

feet (2,347
feet

Contaminants

and

of the gas

(2,347m),

at the rate of 4
sea

level

which

orifice in accordance
with
Z22&1/NFPA
54. Contact

in the gas lines
control

Before

attaching

on the

inside.

supply

line,

valve

the appliance,
the

safe

Contact

result

accessible.

information.

in improper

Refer

producing

limits.
your

This

local

may be required

and inefficient

carbon

could

gas supplier

in your

monoxide

result

gas

in serious

a drip

Install

to the

improper
in fire

operation

or explosion.

any dirt or foreign

leg

(sometimes

called

in the piping.
in accordance

current

edition

material

in the gas

a sediment

trap)

The drip leg must be readily
with the Gas Piping

of the

National

Fuel

section.

Gas

The
nipple

that

sediment
in the

trap shall
bottom

be either

outlet

or other

a tee fitting
device

with a capped

recognized

Hazard

19 and 20.

GROUND JOINT
UNION
(OPTIONAL)

operating

, Disconnect
gas
piping
and
shut-off valve before pressure
testi ng syste m.
CAP

Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being
resistant to the action of petroleum (Propane [LR]) gases,
appliance

before
The

pressure

valve
system

its

the

connection

piping
during

individual
gas

supply

system

inch (3.5 kPa).

Connecting

the gas piping

heater

can

shown

in Figures

shut-off
piping

valve
system

CONNECTOR.

tested

shall

any

in excess

its individual

testing

during

It shall be isolated

by closing

pressure

at test pressures

per square

be leak

at test pressures

inch (3.5 kPa).
any

must

FIGURE 19. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE

in operation.

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

equal to or less than

from

manual

of the gas

supply

1/2 pound
CAP

to the gas control

accomplished

by either

valve

of the

of the water
two

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

, Use joint compound or tape
corn patible with propane,

The

Code,

54.

or death.

changes

before

result

in excess

Explosion

Leak
test
heater.

may cause
may

A sediment
trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the
water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation.

in Figures

and

that

area.

Firs

before

operation

injury

for any specific

piping

can

the gas line be sure that al! gas pipe is clean
To trap

must be incorporated

to replace
the standard
orifice with the proper
high
orifice when installed at elevations
above 7,700 feet
m) could

lines

• InstaN drip leg in accordance with
NFPA 54

ANSI Z223.1INFPA
Failure
altitude

Hazard

" Contaminants
in gas
cause fire or explosion

• Clean all gas
installation.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and L4nderstand instruction manual

Water

Fire and Explosion

methods

FIGURE 20. GAS PIPING WITH ALL

19 and 20.

BLACK
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

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.

Set the thermostat

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,

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.

13.

counterclockwise ('_ to "ON". SEE FIGURE "C".
Set thermostat to desired setting.

_'_ to "PILOT",

arms

length

Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
SEE FIGURE "B".

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

"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

manual

Temperature
Due

Regulation

to the nature

temperature
higher

THE

of the typical

in certain

gas water

situations

heater,

the

water

may vary up to 30F ° (16.7

or lower at the point of use such

as, bathtubs,

HEATER

THE

SHOULD

GENERAL

showers,

TAMPERING.
Suitable
Service Center.

Any water heater's
intended
water is needed for cleansing,
clothing).

hazard.

purpose
cleaning,

Untempered

Depending

on the

involved (adults, children,
at different
temperatures.

is to heat water.
Hot
and sanitizing
(bodies,

hot water
time

elderly,

can present

element,

and

Never

Temperature
available_

limiting

allow

small

covers

children

are available

through

to use a hot water

NOTE: A water temperature
is recommended
by most

the Sears

tap, or to draw
person

bathing

range of 120°F-140°F
(49°C-60°C)
dishwasher
manufacturers.

The thermostat

of this water

lowest

(PILOT

position

(49°C)

injury.

requirement

temperature

The mark

is preferred

heater

has been factory

LIGHTING).

be reset to the desired
scald

Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest fiskforscald
injury,
before

IN AN AREA

NOT HAVE ACCESS.

people

may occur

Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death

Fed water
showering,

DOES

their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped
unattended
in a bathtub or shower.

a scald

the

infirm, etc.)scalding

BE LOCATED

PUBLIC

IF ASUITABLEAREA
IS NOTAVAtLABLE,A
COVER SHOULD BE
INSTALLED
OVER
THE THERMOSTAT
TO PREVENT

C °)

sink, etc.

dishes,

WATER

WHERE

(A)

setting

indicative

starting

for a lower

It is adjustable

point.

to reduce

set at its
and must
the risk of

of approximately
Some

states

120°F
have

Turn the water temperature
dial clockwise
(G
) to decrease
the temperature,
or counterclockwise
( _
) to increase
the

temperature.

valves

are

Should

overheating

off the manual

occur

or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn

gas control

valve

to the appliance.

Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting,

HOTTER

WATER

produce

hot water.

satisfy

space

other

sanitizing

upon

contact.

injured

the

anyone

using

heating,

or if there

are intended

and

likely

These

in your

at the

precautions.
setting

In addition
that

as a mixing

to using

valve,

your

shall

include

the

into one

then

you

the lowest
hot

water

supply or hardware
stores.
for installation
of the valves.

Temperature

factory
Regulation

setting
section

FIGURE 21,

take

possible
needs,

VERY HOT= approx.160°F (71°C)

be used at the hot water

are available
manufacturer's
the

a certain
must

or at the water

changing

elderly,
of these

taps used by these people
at plumbing
instructions

you

to be permanently

fits

tap,

satisfies

and

injure

handicapped.

home

hot water

will

washing,

permanently

are more
others.

dish

which

is a local code or state law requiring

water

such

washing,

or physically/mentally

hot water

temperature
means

than

heaters

to a temperature

can scald
people

infirm,

Water

heated

clothes

needs
Some

temperature
special

Water

by hot water

children,
groups

CAN SCALD:

setting.

heater.

the

thermostat,

in this

manual,

Mixing valves
Follow
Before
read
see

C = approx. 150°F (66°C)
B = approx. 140°F (60°C)

Less than 5 seconds

A = approx. 130°F (54'>C)

About 30 seconds

the

= approx. 120°F (49°C)

LOW = approx.

Figures

21 and 22.

80°F (27°C)
FIGURE 22.

About 1/2 second
About 1-1/2 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.

main burner

_nspection

You should
proper

Monoxide

to repair

a period

the

unit!

visible

of time

It must

a year a visual

inspection

should

pilot burner,

see

Figure

check

for sooting.

Soot is not normal

be made

of the

23.
and will impair

combustion.
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.

attempt

over

and

Soot build-up
before
further

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.

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 temperature-pressure
relief valve discharge

, Can cause
death

as the water

serious

that

in}ury or

the water

discharge

will not cause

may be extremely

the outlet of
line, and (2)

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

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

the temperature-pressure

discharges

the draining
relief

instructions,

valve

with

relief valve on the appliance

periodically,

this

may

due

a new

weeps

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

anode

Most

rod.

to keep the tank

high water

conductivity

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

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

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.

2. CLOSE
thecoldwaterinletvalvetothewaterheater,

5. Screw

the

valve
and
TIGHTEN.

3. OPEN
anearby
hotwaterfaucetandleaveopentoallowfor
draining.

handle

and

retighten

cap

assembly

using

6. Forlow

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

in the FiihtTg The Water

NOTE:ff thewaterheaterisgoingto beshutdownand
drained
foranextended
period,thedrainvalveshoumd
be
leftopenwithhoseconnected
allowing
watertoterminate
toanadequate
drain.
6. CLOSE
thedrainvalve.
7. Followinstructions
intheFifling

back

a wrench.

NOT

Heater

Lighting

drain
OVER

section.

section

_HAHDLEAND
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.

Start Up Conditions

NOTE:

Expansion

tanks

are preocharged

Thermal Expansion

that

pressure,

but must

not be higher

WATER

Property
- Avoid water

• Contact

Water

supply

Damage

heater

o Install thermal

with

a 40 psi

charge,
mfthe intact water pressure
is higher than
expansion
tank's
air pressure
must be adjusted

system

80 psi.

HEATER

(3)

Hazard

damage.

expansion

qualified

than

air

40 psi, the
to match

tank or device

installer

or service

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.

with

(VERTICAL

is heated,

systems

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
J

(1_

Thermal

and

through

local plumbing
Service
Center
see Figure

installed
and/or

to relieve

which
the

could create

system

the pressure

have

TANK

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

8 (203 ram)

12-3/4 (323 mm)

3/4" Mate

153.331050

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

2
2

5
5

Draft Hood Operation

2
2
2

2
2
5

5
5
5

depressurization

70psi
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

bathroom

fans,

draft hood

of the water

a match

flame

heater

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

50psi

*Highest

causes
heating

and

of heat-up

or dangerous

Heater

Pressure
40psi

to expansion

periods

harmful

Condensation
area during

(Gallons)

due

during

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
*
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

is nomtoxic

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

which

to produce

running

condensation
down

can cause

the flue

tube

onto

pilot

outage

the main

the

if the smelly
chlorination

aerate

doing

and putting

out the pilot.
Because

remove

supply

to eliminate

the anode

leaving

so, all warranty

the

suddenness

water

and

amount

may be diagnosed

as a 'tank

the problem.
the tank

on the water

unprotected,

heater

tank

is voided.

water,

in the tank warms

up (about

1-2 hours),

•

the condition

)

disappear.

not

been

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

water.

harmless

water

is condensation.

in the tank is very cold.

from

'frying"

with

burner

in the supply

a sulfate

produces

amounts

tank

when

high efficiency

refill water
Moisture

is filled
the

of sulfate

when:

heater

particularly
are lower.

Large

while

a concentration

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

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

and odor during
oil from

metal

Operational
Smelly
In each

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

is opened.

Conditions

there

is installed

at least

one anode

at the time

system
Turn

faucet,

minutes

before

to the hot water

or washing
probably

machine).

be an unusual

the pipe as the hot water

be no smoking

or open

flame

System

works

'OFF"

of injury

hot water

it is open.

is equipped

heater
This

will

is extremely

possibility

the

for several

through

must

This

are present.

rod

There

gas

are connected

there

Shut-Off

water

the

as a dishwasher

High Temperature

system.
heater

which

to air escaping

near the faucet

while.

Odor
water

similar

of time

Hydrogen

recommend

gas is present,

sound

in a hot

be opened

are used (such

faucet

can be produced

used for a long period

To prevent
we

appliances

if hydrogen
uncommon

away,

gas

or more).

conditions,

any electrical

Smoke Odor

Hydrogen

(generally
under

water vapor.

It is not

Hazard

the

with
when
entire

an automatic
high
gas

water
supply

gas

shutoff

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

shutoff

is built into the gas contro!

valve.

It is nomresettable.

If the

high

the waten

activates,

anode

The

most

common

rod is one of a 'rotten

complaint
egg smell".

associated
This odor

with

the

the gas control

gas supplier.

is derived
24

temperature

valve must be replaced.

shutoff

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

may be leaking.

of water

may

due

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

from

temperatureopressure

thermal

expansion

relief

or high

water

area.

temperature-pressure

relief

valve

may

be leaking

the tank fitting.
R Water

from

slightly
G. *The

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

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

Fifling

in the instah'ing the New

the Water

Water

Heater

These
guidelines
should
beused
byaqualified
service
agent.
CallSears
Service
at1-800o4oMYoHOME
'_;
(Io800-469-4663)
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 supply off.

Turn on main gas shutoff 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

BURNER WILL NOT
STAY UT

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.

to spark igniter.

Replace pilot assembly.

TCO malfunction.

High ambient room temperature.

Contact a service agency to
determine cause.

Dirty or ctogged air intake screen.
Flame arrestor openings blocked.

Ctean and reinstall air intake screen.
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 thermocoupIe

Thermocouple

malfunction.

Replace pilot 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.

POWER

MISER TM6 GAS WATER

153.336162

30 Gallon

Short

153,336262

40 Gallon

Short

153.336362

30 Gallon

HEATER

BURNERASSEMBLY

Key No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
"14
15
16
"17
"18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Model Numbers
153.336262

153,336162

Part Description
Air Intake Screen

153.336362

9003406

Anode Rod

9003888

9003889

BumerAssembly
Burner Head**

9003477
9003385

9003485
9003385

9003442
9003385

9003478 (#38)
9003391

9003457 (#37)
9003891

Draft Hood
Drain Valve

9003405
9000058

9003405
9002402

Drain Valve Washer

9001584

Flue Baffle

9003999

9003480

9003969

Flue Restrictor

9003445

9000275

Gas Control VaNe

F145-1278

InletTube
Inlet Tube Gasket

9003500
9003981

9003463
9003981

Inner Door**

9003400

9003398

9003399

Inner Door Gasket

9003401

Instruction Manual

18423!_001
23600

184231o001
23600

184231-00!
23600

Nipple w/Heat Trap
Outer Door

9003719

9003545

Piezo Igniter w/Bracket

9003410

Pilot Assembly w/Grommet**
T & P Relief VaNe

9003542

9003488

9003542

9000071
F145-1280

9003414

Burner Orifice**
Burner Tube w/Rubber

Boot**

MagoErad

Temperature Adjustment
Viewport Assembly

Knob

9003443(#36)
9003890

Not Shown. ** Includes Inner Door Gasket
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=800=4=MY=HOME '_;(!o800-469o4663). Be sure to provide
all pertinent facts when you carl or visit.

MODELNUMBER
SERIALNUMBER
TYPE GAS-NATURALORPROPANE(LR)
PARTDESCRIPTION

WHEN ORDERING
INFORMATION:

REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING
THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS UST, NOT A PACKING
29

UST.

POWER

M_SER

6 GAS WATER HEATER

153.336466

40 Gallon

153.336566

50 Gallon

BURNERASSEMBLY

Model
Key No.
1

Part Description
Air intake Screen

Anode Rod

3
4

Burner Assembly
Burner Head**

Burner Orifice**

Burner Tube w/Rubber

7
8
9

Numbers

153.336466

153.336566

9003406

9003972
9003458

9003891
9003467

9003385

9003443 (#36)
9003391

9003443 (#36)
9003389

Draft Hood
Drain Valve

9003405
9002402

9003405
9003482

Boot**

Drain Valve Washer

9001584

Flue Baffle

9003970

9003989

Flue Restrictor

9000275

12
13

Gas Control Valve
lnletTube

F145-1278
9003463

F145=1278
9003473

"14
15

Inlet Tube gasket
inner Door**

9003981

9003400

9003398

Inner Door Gasket

9003401

"17

instruction Manual

"18

Mag-Erad

184231o001
23600

184231=00!
23600

19
20

Nipple w/Heat trap
Outer Door

9003719

9003545

Piezo Igniter w/Bracket

9003410

22
23

Pilot Assembly w/Grommet**
T & P Relief Valve

9003531
9000071

9003488
9000071

24
25

Temperature Adjustment Knob
Viewport Assembly

F145-!280

F145=1280

9003414

* Not Shown. ** Includes Inner Door Gasket

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 I-800-4oMY-HOME
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