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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT
FOR USE IN
MOBILE
HOMES
Model
No.
153.336152
30 Gal. Short
153.336252
40 Gal. Short
153.336313
30 Gal. High Altitude
153.336352
30 Gal.
153.336413
40 Gal. High Altitude
153.336452
40 Gal.
153.336513
50 Gal. High Altitude
!53.336552
50 Gal.
153.336752
30 Gal. Propane (L.P)
153.336813
40 Gal. Propane (L.R)
High Altitude
153.336852
40 Gal. Propane (LR)
153.336913
50 Gal. Propane (L.R)
High Altitude
153.336952
50 Gal. Propane (L.R)
POWER
MISERTM6
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
For Your Safety
AN
ODORANT
IS ADDED
TO THE
GAS
USED
BY THIS
WATER
HEATER
WARNING:
If the information
in these
instructions
are not
fol-
lowed
exactly,
a fire or explosion
may result,
causing property
damage,
personal injury or death.
-Do
not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids
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 supplier
from
a neighbor's
phone.
Follow the gas supplier'sinstructions.
If you can not reach your gas suppher, call the fire department.
nstallation
and service must
be performed
by a qualified
installer,
service agency or the gas suppher.
Caution:
Read and Follow
Safety Rules and
/
All
Operating
InstructionA
Before
First Use of
This Product.
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
_,WARNING
I
_proper
installation,
adjustment,
alteration,
service
or
maintenance
can I
use DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Refer to I
s manual
for assistance
or consult
the
local Sears
Service
Center
or gas util-
for further
information.
AWARNING
other
areas of the
I_ammable
vapors
may
be drawn
by air currents
from
_iructure
to this appliance.
_,WARNING
I
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING
ON INSIDE COVER I
AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERAT-
ING THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING POWER MISERTM6 FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES WATER HEATER Model 153.336152 30 Gal. Short • Care and Maintenance • Safety Instructions 153.336252 40 Gal. Short • Installation • Troubleshooting 153.336313 30 Gal.
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Page 2: ,_,_,A,,._Y Precautions
Safety Precautions AWARNING _,WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or | At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro* BODILY / maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS vialed with a combination temperature-pressures relief INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- / valve certified by a nationally recognized testing labora-... - Page 3 Safety Precautions _WARNING A, WARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the This water heater must not be installed directly on car- correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a peting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full shown in the "Locating...
- Page 4 Safety Precautions • , CAUTION AWARNING The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop- J WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the_ that if the tank or any connections shouldleak, the flow outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents <€,_,_,_,a,,._y Precautions ....................Table of Contents ....................Customer lZesponslblhtles ......................Product bpecmcanons ..................Materials and Basic Tools Needed ..............Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Installation Instructions ..................8-16 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................... Facts to Consider About the Location ............................Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ................... -
Page 6: Customer Lzesponslblhtles
Customer Responsibilities Thank You This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera- for purchasinga Sears water heater tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also Properly maintained, give installed it should you years of contains warnings through out the manual that you must read trouble free service. -
Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x I 8" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater ODisconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other AWARNING attached devices are removed. -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new • The location selection must provide adec_uateclearances for ser- water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- vicing and proper operation of the waterneater. eration for the safety of the occupants in the building... -
Page 10: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances In Unconfined Spaces
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 1. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each open- cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating ing shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4,000... -
Page 11: Water Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping A WARNING • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersare intended to inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling... -
Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided The temperaturo-pressure relief valve must be manually with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certi- operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main- ensure that (|) no one is in front of or around the outlet of... -
Page 13: Filling The Water Heater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent A CAUTION pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations, Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with J unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the water heater, you mus water. -
Page 14: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) Gas Piping All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the AWARNING structure (dwelling). Installonly the draft hood provided with Make sure the gas suppliedis the same type listed on the the new water heater and no other draft hood. model rating plate. -
Page 15: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR he appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested _b T _, WARNING efore placing the appliance in operation. GAS SUPPLY PIPING FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR _,WARNING GROUNDIO'NT • The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon- nected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of _/2 pound per square inch (3.5kPa). -
Page 16: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING PILOT: • Check the gas lines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and VENT PIPE TO fittings. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Lighting _WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]:Propane (LR) gasis heavierthan air.Shouldthere be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements,crawl spaces, s kirted areasunder mobile homes (evenwhenventilated), c losets and areasbelowground levelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attemptingto lightor relight the water heater's pilot or turning on a nearbyelectrical l ightswitch,be absolutely surethere isno accumulated gasin the area. - Page 18 Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A.
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Page 19: Temperature Regulation
Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- Turn the water temperature dial clockwise_f"_) to decrease roerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (_'f -"0 to increase the wer at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. -
Page 20: Service And Adlustment
Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying AWARNING amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature Soot build-upindicates a problem that requires correction [ tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain beforefurther use.Turn "OFF"... -
Page 21: Draining
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during AWARNING freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve opera. sediment from the tank may be necessary. tlon, make sure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF"... -
Page 22: '_ "" - "Lroubleshootmg Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERHAL EXPANSION WATER HEATER COlD - COLD WATER PRESSURE INLET FITTING REDUCING W_.rer supply systems may, because of high line pressure, fre- VALVEWITH quent cut_offs, the effects of water hammer and others, have BY-PASS installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves,... -
Page 23: Condensation
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) CONDENSATION SMOKE/ODOR Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain It _s not to experience tnlcommon a small amount of smoke amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A odor during the initial start-up. This is due to burning off of oil from metal parts, and will disappear in a short while. -
Page 24: High Temperature Shut Offsysrem
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT SYSTEM AWARNING Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys- water temperature in certain situations may be hotter tem. -
Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water ACAUTION can be found and corrected. Read this manual first. Then before checking the water I heater make sure the... - Page 26 Notes...
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Page 28: Parts Order List
Parts Order List POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 30 Gal. Short 153.336152 40 Gal. Short 153.336252 153.336313 30 Gal. High Altitude 30 Gal. 153.336352 153.336413 40 Gal. High Altitude 40 Gal. 153.336452 t,..... , _ 20... - Page 29 Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336152 3OG_. Short 153.336252 4OGM. Short 153.336313 30 G_. High Altitude 153.336352 3OG_. 153.336413 40 GM. High Altitude 153.336452 4OGM. Model Numbers 153.336152 153.336313 153.336352 153.336252 153.336413 153.336452 PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS 9000071...
- Page 30 Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 5OGaLHighAldtude 153.336513 50Gal. 153.336552 30Gal. Propane (L.R) 153.336752 153.336813 40Gal. Propane (L.E) HighAldtud¢ 153.336852 40Gal. Propane(L.R) 153.336913 50Gal. Propane (L.R) HighAlfitude 50Gal. Propane (L.R) 153.336952...
- Page 31 Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336513 50 Gal. High Altitude 50 Gal. 153.336552 30 Gal. Propane (L.P.) 153.336752 40 Gal. Propane (L.P.) High Altitude 153.336813 153.336852 40 Gal. Propane (L.P.) 153.336913 50 Gal. Propane (L.R) High Altitude 153.336952 50 Gal.
- Page 32 LIMITED WARRANTYON PARTS After one year and through 6 years from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is used in a single-family residence and is installed and operated in accordance with the information in this manual, ira part fails due to a materials or workmanship, Sears will furnish a replacement free of charge.