Power miser 6 series 30/40/50 gallon 30/40 gallon short 30/40/50 gallon high altitude 30/40/50 gallon propane (lp.) 40/50 gallon propane (l.p.) high altitude (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Kenmore KENMORE POWER MISER 153.336331
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DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY this manual for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ENTIRE MANUAL BEFOREINSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER. Save this Manual for Future Reference.
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Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores.
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2 inches greater than the water heater dimensionsand must Me piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is the manufactur- er or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connec- tion with this water heater. WARNING WARNING and.
Drain Valve Washer Replacement Service ... :... " eakage Checkpoints ... Repair Parts ... warranty ... About Your W_rran_ Sears Installation Policy ... Sears Installation Warranty Located in Unconfined Spaces ... Located in Confined Spaces .._ ...
If you shoufd decide that you want the new water heater professionally insta]led, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviations Found in This Instruction Manual A.G.A.
VENT EXTENSION Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools, depending your type of installation. These tools can be purchased your local Sears store. Pipe Wrenches (2) 14" Screwdriver Tin Snips 6Foot 1-ape of Folding Rule Garden Hose ...
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Leave ® Mineral in the old water heater. This causes the water heater make sure to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining. the vent pipe from the draft hood ®...
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Drain pans are available at your local Sears store. Such a ]_an s]lould be nogreater 1½ inches deep, have a minimum length and-width least two inches greater than the water heater dimen- sions and must be piped to an adequate drain.
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces -UnconfinedSpaceis a space whose volume is not lessthan 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregateinput rating of all appliances installed in that space. Roomscommunicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space in unconfined spacesin buildings, infiltration may be adequate...
If the water heater is installed using a check valve in tff water line or a water meter with a check valve, contac the local uti]ity or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation. and around both ends of the ¾"...
Jeletions of otl_er gas appliances on a common _ventwith this water heater may adver-selyaffect the operation of the water heater. Consult the local Sears Service Center or gas utility if any such changesare planned. For proper venting in certain installations, vent pipe may be necessary.
5,500 feet, the input rat- ing must be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level. Contact your local Sears Service Center or gas utility for further information. The appliance and its gas connection must be leak test- WARNING ed before placing the appliance in operation.
"Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section. 3. Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instruc- tions in the "Installing the New Water Heater" sec- tion. 4. Is the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling the "Water Heater"...
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Before attempting to light or relight the water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolute- ly sure there is no accumulated gas in the area. Search...
iiii i FOR YOUR SAFETY If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliancehasa pilot whichmust be lightedby hand.Whenlighting the pilot,follow theseinstructions exactly. B.
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Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. This means that when the temperature set at the mark approximating 120 °...
7. Look for leaking or open hot water faucets. Make all are closed. 8. The cold water inlet temperature the winter and seem like less hot water. 9. If you cannot find what is wrong, call the Sears Ser Center. WATER IS TOO gas shut I.
If the burner needs to be removed for additional cleaning, call the Sears Service Center to remove and clean the burner and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain. 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down...
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"ON" gas to the water heater. Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has condensed out of the combustion products. This is caused by a problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center. Condensation weather *The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
Manual Searswill: 1. Repairdefects in material or workmanship in this water heater,free of charge. 2. Furnish and install a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality, free of charge, if a leak occurs in the tank.