Kenmore POWER MISER 153.335803 Owner's Manual

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Model

No.

153.335803 40 Gal. High Altitude

-153.335814

40 Gal.

-153.335815

40 Gal.

153.335844 40 Gal. High Altitude LP.

153.335861

40 Gal. L.R

153.335903

50GaL High Altitude

_153.335914

50 Gal.

--.153.335915 50 GaL

153.335941

50 Gal. High Altitude LR

153.335961

50 Gal. L.R

Caution:

Read and

All Safety Rules and

Operating

Instructions

Before

First Use of

This Product.

Savethis Manualfor Future Reference.

KENMORE

POWER

MISER

POWER

VENT

GAS WATER

HEATER

• Safety Instructions

• Care and Maintenance

• Installation

• Troubleshooting

• Operation

• Parts

List

For Your Safety

ODORANT

IS ADDED

TO THE

GAS

USED

BY THIS

WATER

HEATER

WARNING:

If the information

in these instructions are not fol- I

lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result,

causing property

damage, personal injury or death.

-Do not store or use gas. o line or other flammable vapors and liq-

uids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT

TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

: Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical

switch; do not use any phone in your

building.

Immediately

call your

gas suppher

from

a neighbor's

phone.

i Follow the gas supplier'sinstructions.

If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

-Installation

and service must

be performed

by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

_,WARNING

Improper

installation,

adjus_on,

service or maintenance

can cause DEATH,

SERIOUS

BODILY

INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAM- I

AGE. Refer to this.manual

for assistance or consult the local Sears I

Serv ce Center

or gas utility for further information.

AWARNING

Flammable

vapors may be drawn

by air currents

from other

areas

i of the structure

to this appliance.

_,WARNING

READ THE

GENERAL

SAFETY

SECTION

BEGINNING

INSIDE

COVER AND

THEN

THIS

ENTIRE

MANUAL

BEFORE

INSTALLING

OR OPERATING

THIS WATER HEATER.

Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179

U.S.A.

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Page 1 Improper installation, adjus_on, can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY AGE. Refer to this.manual for assistance or consult the local Sears I Serv ce Center or gas utility for further information. AWARNING Flammable vapors may be drawn i of the structure to this appliance.
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Imp,roper installation, ad|ustment, alteratlon, service or I maintenance can cause death, serious bodily injury, property damage. Refer to this manual for assistanceor I consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. AWARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type gas only.
Page 3 Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufac- turers instructions for installation of the valves.
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Drain pans are aval- able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than I I/2 inches deep, have a minimum...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ... Materials Needed ... Basic Tools ... Installation Instructions ... Removing the Old Water Heater ... Locating the New Water Heater ... Combustion Air and Ventilation ... Venting Clearances ... Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances jn Unconfined Spaces ...
Page 6: Customer L_Esponslt_Lllues
If you should decide that you want the new water heater profes- sionally installed by Sears call the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation _larts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- s, depending on your type of installation. Water Heater Installation EXPANSION...
Page 8: Installation Instructions
® dis- Mineral buildupor sediment may have accumulated in the } old water heater. This causesthe water heater to be much I heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could causestaining. the vent pipe from the draft hood where to the water heater.
Page 9: Locating The New Water Heater
1. The location selected should be indoors as dose as practical to the vent termination point, and as centralized water piping system as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.
Page 10: Combustion Air And Ventilation
AWARNING If this water heater will be used in beauty shops,barber shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry deaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustion and vent_latlou air be taken from outside these area_ Refer to the "Locating...
Page 11: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances Jn Unconfined Spaces
Installation Instructions Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appli- ances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances areinstalled, through openings not fur- nished with doors, areconsidered a part of the unconfined space.
Page 12: Water Piping
Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet or it will harm the dip tube. 1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The hot water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the...
Page 13: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
RELIEFVALVEOPENING At the time of manufacture, this water heater was provided with a cornbinadontern- perature-pressure relief valve listedas complyingwith the standardfor relief valves and automatic gas shut-off devices for hot water supply systems, ANSI Z21.22. For safe operation of the water heater,the relief valvemust not be removed from its designated point of installationor plugged.
Page 14: Filling The Water Heater
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to con- nect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a com- petent electrician or contact your local electric utility.
Page 15: Venting
SgflT_4 S_T_H The vent pipe from the water heater must be 3 diameter I PVC schedule 40 pipe and must slope upward I/4 inch per near foot. All vent gases must be completely structure (dwelling).
Page 16 3" PVC SCHEDULE 40 VENT PIPING Supplied in the carton with the water heater 1. A 3" PVC Schedule 40-45 ° vent cap with wire screen. 2. A 3" PVC Schedule 40-90 ° street ell; used to connect...
Page 17 Installation Instructions VENTING SYSTEM EXAMPLE INSTALLATIONS FOR ALL MODELS (cont'd) 2. Horizontal runs require a minimum ¼" rise per foot. 35' Max. 16" MIN. 13" MIN. I1" MIN. 3. A vertical run can be no more than 20'. 4. The total vertical and horizontal run cannot exceed 35'. One Elbow Ma_ 20' TOTAL VERTICAL AND...
Page 18: Venting
40 gal.-60" 50 Gal.- 59½" The Y' PVC Schedule 40 vent pipe can be run from the water heater through the wall or from the wall to the water heater, whichever is most convenient. The vent pipe must extend minimum of 1½"...
Page 19: Gas Piping
5,500 feet, the input 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 AWARNING beforeplacingthe appliance in operation.
Page 20: Installation Checklist
• Will a water leak damage anything? New Water Heater sectmn. Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any- thing that might catch fire? See the "Locating the New water Heater section. Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operate properly? See ' Combust'on A'r and Vent'lation"...
Page 21: Uperatmg Instructions
This water heater is equipped with an electrically operated vent- ing system and a standing pilot. For the burner to come on, the water heater thermostat must call for heat. Then the system will begin sequencing, each section proving itself before gas is allowed to flow to the burner.
Page 22: Eighting
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve. AWARNING AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
Page 23 Operating Instructions Lighting label on the water FOR YOUR 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 appfiancehas a pilot which mustbe lightedby hand.Whenlighting the pilot,followtheseinstructions exactly.
Page 24: Temperature Remalation
Operating Instructions Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- _oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher wen at the point of use such as, bathtubs, This means that when the temperature the mark approximating 120 °...
Page 25: Service And Adjustment
In these cases Mag Erad (part no. 3515) can be used to help remove the sediment deposits. This may be order_ from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the "Repair Parts section. Venting System Inspection At least once a year a visual inspection venting system.
Page 26: L.p.gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information
• OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the drain valve should left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain.
Page 27: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Check for leaks. Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to restart the water heater. Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Combustible materials such as clothing, flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to the water heater.
Page 28: "Lrout)Jestiootmg Guide
Excessive condensation may be noticed early spring months when incoming water temperatures are at their lowest. Good venting is essential for a gas fired water heater to operate properly as well as to carry away products water vapor. AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto ,reducehot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill...
Page 29: Smelly Water
• The cold water inlet temperature ter months. It will take longer to heat the water and seem like less hot water. • If you cannot find what is wrong, call the Sears Service Center. WATER 1. The temperature "Temperature Adjustment"...
Page 30: Leakage Checkpoints
"ON" heater. Water out of the combustion products. This is caused by a densed problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center. *Condensation pipe connections O'The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres- ®...
Page 31 Notes...
Page 32: Parts Order List
7247). Be sure to provide pertinent facts when you call or visit. All parts listed may be ordered from any SEARS Service Center, most SEARS stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7247). If the parts you need are not stocked local- ly, your order will be electronically transmitted Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.
Page 33 Manifold Connector 24 Volt Gas Valve 9001967 9001968 Tubing w/Fitting • These parts are also available at most SEARS retail stores. ** Also available at most hardware stores. ÷ Replaced only on return of damaged plate. # Not illustrated. Model Numbers 153.335814...
Page 34 SEARS Service Center or call 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473- 7247). Be sure to provide pertinent facts when you call or visit. All parts listed may be ordered from any SEARS Service Center, most SEARS stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7247). If the parts you need arenot stocked local- ly, your order will be electronically transmitted to a SEARS RepairParts Distribution Center for handling.
Page 35 0270118 Temperature Adjustment Knob F145-0697 Manual Mag-Erad * These parts are also available at most SEARS retail stores. ** Also available at most hardware stores. + Replaced only on return of damaged plate. # Not illustrated. Model Numbers 153.335814 153.335815 153.335844...
Page 36 After one year and through 8 years from the date of purchase, ira leak occurs in the tank, Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of closnst available capacity and quality. You will be charged for installation.

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