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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT FOR USE IIX[,
MOBILE HOMES
Hodel
No.
153.334290
40 Gal. Short
153.334390
30 Gal.
IS3.334490
40 Gal.
153.334S90
S0 Gal.
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Savethis Manual for Future Reference.
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
'IENERGY
EFFICIENTT"5
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• 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 ,nlury 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.
i Immediately
call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone.
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.
AWARNING
I
•
.
.
.
.
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration,
service or m_ntenance I
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or consult the local Sears
Serv ce Center or gas utility for further information.
AWARNING
Flammable
vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas
of the structure to this appliance.
AWARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION
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 FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING NOT FOR USE IIX[, MOBILE HOMES 'IENERGY EFFICIENTT"5 Hodel WATER HEATER 153.334290 40 Gal. Short 153.334390 30 Gal. IS3.334490 40 Gal. • Care and Maintenance • Safety Instructions 153.334S90 S0 Gal.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions AWARNING AWARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid- or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I ed with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this mauu- I certified by _nationally recognized testing laboratory... - 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 A CAUTION AWARNING WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop. I the water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the I that if the tank or any connections should leak, 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 Specifications ......................Materials and Basic Tools Needed ................Materials Needed ..................................B_sic 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 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 installed and maintained, it should give 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 parrs shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x18" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater water Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where Turn "OFF" the supply heater. they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe canhe Liftedoff 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 adequate dearances for ser- water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- vicing and proper operation of the waterheater. 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 1. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each open- Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 ing shall have a minimum free area of I square inch per 4,000 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the 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 WATER CAN SCALD:. W ater heatersare intendedto around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling producehot water. -
Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually with a combinationtemperature-pressures relief valve certified operated at least once a year. Caution should be 'mlconto by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains ensure that (I) on one is in front of or around the outlet of periodic inspectionof productionof listed equipment or mate-... -
Page 13: Filling The Water Heater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater A CAUTION For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent pipe may he necessary. Due to great variances in installations, Never usethis water heater unlessit is completely filled with unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the water heater, 7ou must 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 &WARNING structure (dwelling). Installonly the draft hood provided with Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the the new water heater and no other draE hood. -
Page 15: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH AWARNING FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR • The appliance and its individualshutoff valve must be discon- ne_edfnxnthe tm sup_y p_ngsystem during a nypr_u_ testing of the gas system at test pressures in excessof V, FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR poundper squareinch(3.Sl#a). -
Page 16: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: VENT PIPE TO • Check the gas lines for leaks. OUTDOORS a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks OR CHIMNEY SHUTOFF VALVE usinga match or open flame. b. -
Page 17: O Eratin Instructions
Operating Instructions Lighting AWARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATERS]:Propane (LR) gasis heavierthan air.Should them be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements,crawl spaces, s kirted areasunder mobile homes (evenwhenventilated), c losets and_ below ground _ will serve as pockets for the accumulatmn of 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, e fire or explosion WARNING 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 gaswater heater, the water tem- Turn the water temperature dial clockwise_("-"x_) to decrease _oeraturein certain situations may var_ up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (€"- _"_) to increase the wet at the point of use such as, bathtuns, showers, sink, etc. -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
Service and Adjustment Burner Inspection 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 Do not usethisq_0_mce if_y pertof It hasbeenunder vr_er. tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain Immediatelycall a SearsServiceTechnician to inspect t he all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. -
Page 21: Draining
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Draining Replacement The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of NOTE: For replacement, use a l_,, x 'Ya"• _" thick washer sediment from the tank may be necessary. available at your nearest hardwarestore. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION THERMAL EXPANSION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain Water suppl,_, systems may, because of high line pressure, fre- amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A quent cut-orrs, the effects of water hammer and others, have water heater may appear to be leaklngwhen in fact the water is... -
Page 23: Strange Sounds
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER PRESSURE I INLET FITTING REDUCING In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one VALVE WITH 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 "Temperature Adjustment"... -
Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints • Use this _ulde to check a Leaking water heater•Many suspec ACAUTION _Lcakers are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water Read this manual first. Then before checking the water can be found and corrected. heater make sure the gas supply has been turned "OFF",... -
Page 26: Parts
3. A gasor waterleakisdue to loosepipeor connections. FULL ONE YEARWARRANTY ON WATER HEATER Forone year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a single-family residencein accordancewith the instructions in this manual, Searswill: 1.