Kenmore  POWER MISER 153.336331 Owner's Manual
Kenmore  POWER MISER 153.336331 Owner's Manual

Kenmore POWER MISER 153.336331 Owner's Manual

Sears water heater user manual

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Gas Water Heater
Owners Manual
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HOMES
MODEL
NUMBERS:
153.336331
30 Gal.
153.336332
30 Gal.
153.336431
40 Gal.
153.336432
40 Gal.
153.336631
30 Gal.
153.336701
30 Gal. High Altitude
153.336801
40 Gal. High Altitude
153.336901
30 Gal. High Altitude
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Repair Parts
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FOR YOUR
SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Do not try to light any appliance.
2. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
3. Immedia!ely
call your gas supplier from a
neighbor s phone. Follow the gas supplier s
instructions.
4. If you can not reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable
vapors
and liquids
in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance. _
Flammable vapors may be drawn by air
currents from
other areas of the struc-
ture to this appliance.
WARNING:
Improper
installation,
adjustment,
alteration,
service or maintenance
can cause DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY
OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Refer to
this manual
for assistance
or consult your local Sears Service Center
or gas Utility
for further
information.
WARNING
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READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING
ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS !
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFOREINSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.
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for Future Reference.
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 .._ ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed

    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 ...
  • Page 7 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 ®...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances Located In Unconfined Spaces

    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...
  • Page 10: Water Piping

    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"...
  • Page 11: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

    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.
  • Page 12: Gas Piping

    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.
  • Page 13: Installation Checklist

    "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"...
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15: Li_Htin

    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.
  • Page 16 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 °...
  • Page 17: Start Up Conditions

    Expansion tanks are available Center. Contact the local water supplier and!or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling tions. STRANGE...
  • Page 18: Air"In Hot Water Faucets

    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.
  • Page 19: Venting System Inspection

    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.
  • Page 20: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

    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...
  • Page 21 "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.
  • Page 22: L Eakage Checkpoints

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  • Page 24: Warranty

    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.

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