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Owners
Manual
FOP, POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOP,
SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HOMES
Model No.
153.330401
40 Gal. High Altitude
153.330451
40 Gal.
153.330501
50 Gal. High Altitude
153.330551
50 Gal.
153.330701
75 Gal. High Altitude
153.330751
75 Gal
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Savethis Manual for Future Reference.
POWER
MISER
TM
12
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• Safety
Instructions
• Care
and Maintenance
•
Installation
• Troubleshooting
• Operation
• 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 foi-
l lowed exactly
a .fire or explosion may result,
causing property
damage, personal mlury or death.
-Do
not store or use _. oline or other fl .am. m able 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.
.
.
i Immediately
call your gas suppher
from a netghbor's phone.
•
Follow the gas supplier's]nstructions.
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.
_t,WARNING.
.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteratton, service or m_antenance
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE: Refer to this manual for assistance or consult the local Sears
Servtce Center or gas utthty for further reformation.
AWARNING
Flammable
vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas
of the structure
to this appliance.
AWARNING
I
READ THE GENERAL SAF_N
BEGINNING
ON 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 Owners Manual FOP, POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOP, SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. POWER MISER 153.330401 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.330451 40 Gal. WATER HEATER 153.330501 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.330551 50 Gal. •...
- Page 2 Safety Precautions _,WARNING _WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid- Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY ed with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- Page 3 Safety Precautions AWARNING AWARNING 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 "Facts to Consider About the Location"...
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions ACAUTION AWARNING WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of The water heater with droft hood Installed must be prop- I the water bea_.er must be accompl_-d in such a manner erty vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the that if the tank or any connections shouldleak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ..................... Table of Contents ......................Customer Responsibilities ..................... Product Specincations "_ ....................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 Responsibilities
Customer Responsibilities Thank You • This manual contains instructionsfor the installation, opera- for purchasing a Sears water heater. tion, and maintenance of the gas-firedwater heater. It also Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of contains warnings through out the manualthat you must read trouble free service. -
Page 7: Materials 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 tbese materi- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"xl 8"... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater QTurn _OFF" the gassupply to the water heater. ODisconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after ally screw or other 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 adequate dearances for ser- water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- vicing and proper operation of the waterbeater. eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. -
Page 10: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances In Unconfined Spaces
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 1. Wt_en 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 areaof 1 square inch per 4,000 of all appliances installed in that space. -
Page 11: Water Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water AWARNING inlet is markedcold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:. Waterheaters areintended to around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling produce hot vr&ter. -
Page 12: Temp_Lture-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING A, WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided The temperaturo-prossuro relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to with a combinationtomperature-pressures relief valve certified ensuro that (I) nu one is in front of or around the outfet of by a nationally recognizedtesting laboratory that maintains periodic inspectionof productionof listed equipment or mate-... -
Page 13: Filling Th_ Water Hater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater For proper venting in certain installations, a largerdiametervent A CAUTION pipe may be necessary. Due to great variancesin installations, Never use thiswater heater unlessit is completely filled with [ unforeseeable by the manufacturer o f the waterheater, you must water. -
Page 14: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping Venting (cont'd) All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the AWARNING structure (dwelling). Instalfonly the draft hood provided with Make surethe gassuppliedisthe same type listedon the the new water heater and no other draft hood. model ra_ng plate. - Page 15 Installation Instructions (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH AWARNING FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR . The appiianceand its individualshutoffvalve must be distort- nected from the gas supplypipingsystem duringany pressure testing of the gas system at test pressuresin excess of LOOP , poundper squareinch03kPa). The q=piiancemust be Isulatedfrom the gassuppiypipingsys- GROUND 3ONTROL tern by dosing its individualmanual shutoff raise during any...
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Page 16: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: • Check the gas lines for leaks. _. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks usin_a match or open flame. VENT PIPE TO h. Brush the soapy water solution on all gaspipes, joints and OUTDOORS fittings. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Lighting _WARNING BEFOREUGHTING PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATER_ Propane (I_R) gasis hearier than eir. Sheuld there be a ieak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), dosotsand areas below ground levelwill serve as pocketsfor the accumulationof this gas. - Page 18 Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion WARNING may resu t caus ng property damage, personal Injury or loss of life. This appliance has a pilotwhichmustbe lightedby •...
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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 dockwise ._"_) to decrease Soeraturein certain situations may va_ up to 30OF higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (4"... -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying "t WARNING amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain Do not usethisapplianceif anypert of it has beenundorwator. -
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 of When checkingthe tomperatuce-pressure relief vaive opera- sediment from the tank may benecessary. tion, nwke sure tha_ (I) no one is in front o¢or aroued the outlet of the tomperature-pressure relief wdve d'_lle line, Turn the gas control knob to the _OFF"... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION SMOKEIODOR Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A odor duringthe initial stazt-up, This is due to burning off of oil from metal parts, and will disappear in a short while. -
Page 23: Strange Sounds
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER WATER HEATSR COLD COLD WATER PRESSURE iNLET FITTING REDUCING In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one VALVE W ITH anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the BY-PASS tank. -
Page 24: High Temperature Shut Off System
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM WATER IS TOO This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys- • The temperature adjustment dial may be set too high, See the tern. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control UTemperature Adjustment _ section. -
Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a _Leaking _ water heater.Many" s uspect- A CAUTION ed "Leakcrs"are not leakingtanks. O_en the source of the water can be found and corrected. Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make... -
Page 26: Parts Order List
Parts Order List POWER MISER 12 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.330401 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.330451 40 Gal. 153.330501 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.330551 50 GaL 153.330701 75 GaL High Altitude 153.330751 75 Gal "1 i" .." .... - Page 27 Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER 12 GASWATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.330401 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.330451 40 Gal. 153.330501 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.330551 50 Gal. 153.330701 75 Gal. High Altitude 153.330751 75 Gal Model Numbers 153.330501 ] 153.330551 153.330401 ] 153.330451 153.330701 ] 153.330751...
- Page 28 Warranty About Your Warranty a. Adjustingthermostat. b. Lighting pilot. c. Leaks in pipesor fittings. THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE d.Impropervenung A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations €. Condematlot,. Arranged BySears, Searswarrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED This manualis in non-technical l anguage.