Furl Conversion Instructions - Kenmore 153.333944 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
"Fuel" Conversion Instruc-
tions From Natural Gas To
Propane (L.P.) Gas
AWARNING
This water heater has been factory equipped to
operate with the type gas indicated in the
"EQUIPPED FOR" area of the model rating plate
located near the gas control valve. The indicated
gas may be either Natural or Propane (L.R). By fol-
lowing the conversion instructions in this manual or
the instructions near the gas control valve, the
water heater must be converted if it is to be used
with the opposite gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER
HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE
ONE LISTED ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.
Failure to use the correct gas can cause problems
which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any
questions or doubts consult your gas supplier or gas
company.
Step 9.
Step 10.
Step 11.
Step 12.
Set the thermostat to lowest setting
by turning the water temperature dial
clockwise, (#"-_) to its lowest tem-
perature setting (with arrow on dial)
as shown.
Turn gas control knob clockwise
_}to "OFF" position. Knob
cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob
is depressed slightly. DO NOT FORCE•
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. lfyou then
smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information
on "For Your Safety" label, lfyou don't smell gas, go to
the next step.
Find pilot-follow metal tube from gas control. The pilot
is located in front of the burner. (See Figure 4, page 17)
PILOT BURNER
Read and follow detailed conversion instructions located on the
water heater and also in this manual in their entirety befbre starting
the conversion•
Conversion kit with necessary parts are in a bag attached to the
drain valve.
Step 1. "Ihrn gas control knob "A" to "PILOT"• Depress and turn
"OFF". (See Figure 1, page 17).
Step 2. Remove outer and inner access doors from water heater.
Step 3. Remove burner assembly from water heater and control by
loosening _ nut H holding burner assembly to control.
(See Figure 2, page 17). Loosen pilot tube nut "J" and
rhermocouple nut "K" at control.
Step 4. Remove screws "D" disengaging manifold from burner.
(See Figure 3, page 17)
Step 5. Remove orifice E (See Figure 3, page 17) using
wrench• Install orifice marked L.I. found in the bag
into manifold. Tighten securely. Secure burner to mani-
fold with screws "D".
Step 6. Loosen pilot tube nut "F" (See Figure 4, page 17). Re-
move orifice "G" and replace with red colored orifice
found in bag. Reinstall nut "F" and tighten securely.
Step 7. Make sure all connections are tightened securel> and rein-
stall burner assembly into water heater. Position end of the
manifold inside bracket as shown in Figure 3 on page 17.
Reinstall manifold into control and tighten }4"nut ("H")
securely•Recheck to see that end of manifold is still inside
bracket as shown in Figure 3 on page 17. Reinstall pilot
tubing and thermocouple into control• (See Figure 2,
page 17)
Step 8. Place screwdriver in slot "B". (See Figure 1, page 17). De-
press and turn counter-clockwise (_'-_) to stop. Con-
trol screw must be in "IN" position for propane (L.E) gas
and m OU'I posluon for natural gas. S'IOI. Read label
"For Your Safety" located on your water heater.
Step 13.
Step 14.
Step 15.
Step 16.
Step 17.
Step 18.
Step 19.
If you don't smell gas, turn knob on gas control
counter-clockwise I__= to "PILOT" position.
Push in control knob all the way madhold down. Imme-
diately light thepilot with a match. Continue to hold
control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot
is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should
remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 10 through 14.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call the Sears Service Center or gas
supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, depress
and turn the gas control knob clockwise_/to
"OFF" and call the Sears Service Center or _ _
gas supplier•
Check for gas leaks with only pilot flame burning using
a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame.
Check for gas leaks at fittings "F"and "G" (See Figure 4,
page 17) and at fitting "J" (See Figure 2, page 17).
Make sure temperature adjustment dial is turned clock-
wise (f'-_) in its lowest position (See Figure 1,
page 17).
Replace inner and outer doors.
At arms length away turn gas control knob to the full
"ON" position. WARNING: Do not use gas control
knob to regulate gas flow. "lhrn temperature adjust-
ment dial counter-clockwise (_-'_) until gas flows to
main burner and ignites•
With a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame, check for gas leaks at gas connection "H". (See
Figure 2, page 17). If gas leak occurs, turn off"
immediatelyby shutting off" gas cock at inlet to
control,or by turning gas control knob / _ to
PILOT pushing down and turning to
"OFF". Repair gas leak as necessary, and repeat steps 9
through 19.
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