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Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING COMMERCIAL FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES WATER HEATER Model • Care and Maintenance • Safety Instructions • Installation 153.337001 100 Gal. • Troubleshooting 153.337071 73 Gal. • Parts List •...
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Safety Precautions _,WARNING _,WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro- maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY vided with a combination temperature-pressures relief INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- valve certified by a nationally recognized...
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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...
Safety Precautions A CAUTION AWARNING The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop- I WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of i outdoors and has adequate...
Customer Responsibilities Thank ['or purchasing a Sears water heater. contains warnings through out the manual that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety.
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Seats has available the installation )arts shown below. You may i)[ illay IlOt need all of these materi ills, depending on your type o['insta[[atiotl. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x 18" USE WITH WATER HEATERS...
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater @Disconnect 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 _,WARNING attached devices are removed.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Typical Installation VACUUM RELIEF REQUIRED BY SOME CODES WATER (REFER TO LOCAL CODES) OUTLET TO CHIMNEY OR GAS -K-- COLD WATER INLET VENT HOT SUPPLY TO ---_ SPACE HEATER --'_€--COLD RETURN FROM SPACE HEATER wTTEMRPoE RuEDL E T _ MIXING VALVE SUPPLY...
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About Location an indoor should carct:ully choose location tllc • IJle tocacion selection illllst provide adequate clearances for ser- vicing and proper openttion ofthe water heater. water heater, because the placement is a very ilnportant consid- f_+,...
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Combustion Air and Location (cont'd) Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per l,O00 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces (cont'd) CHlUNEY O_ GAS VENT 5, louvers l:ree area, co[lside,ation and (;rillcs: In calctilatin_ ef(_'ct of louvers, grilles or shall he given to the blocking V_NTILATION LOUVERS (each end of a_,c) screens m3te,_tin_ openings.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _, WARNING _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided The temperature-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 (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of tains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or...
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater AWARNING ACAUTION Never use this water h_ completely filled with To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or with water.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) There must be a mininmln of 6" clearance between single wall AWARNING vent pipe and any combustible material. Fill and seal ;iny clcaI- Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- ancc between single wall vent pipe and combustible material bustible construction are I"...
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping (cont'd) PIPING WITH CORRECT GAS PIPE SIZE FOR FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR WATER HEATERS OPERATING ON NATURAL Based on InletGasPressures of 0.5 psigor Lessand a Pressure Drop of 0.3 inchesWater Column. (Based bn a 0.60SpecificGravityGas) GAS SUPPLY PIPING TOTAL INPUT*...
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. VENT PIPE TO b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and OUTDOORS t]ttings.
Operating Instructions Lighting &WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.R) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closetsand areas below groued level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas.
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Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR 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. This appliancehas a pilot which must be lighted by •...
Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, tbe water tern÷ Turn the water temperature dial c/ockwlse _"'€3 to decrease perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (_'_"--_) m increase the lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying AWARNING 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 use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the...
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 checking the temperature-pressure relief valve opera- sediment from the ta_k may be i_ecessary. tion, 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 m the "OFF"...
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION WATER HEATER COLD COLD WATER INLET FITTING PRESSURE REDUCING Water supply systems may, because of high line pressure, fre- VALVE WITH quent cut-offs, the of water hammer and others, have effects BY-PASS installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, hack flow preventers, etc.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Start Up Conditions (cont'd) CONDENSATION SMOKE/ODOR Whenever'the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain It is not LlnCOlllnlon to experlcnce snlail anloLtnt of smoke and amoui_t of condensation \viii form while the i_urner is o_. A odor during the initial start-up.
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 tern.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater Many suspect- A CAUTION ed ' Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source o(the water can be found and corrected. Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned...
Parts Order List KENMORECOMMERCIALGASWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337001 100GM. 153.337071 73GM. (_)2 e'°...
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Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORECOMMERCIALGASWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337001 100GM. 153.337071 73GM. Model Numbem 153.337001 153.337071 PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS Flue Baffle 9002680 9002652 Draft Hood 9000274 9000274 9002679 9002683 Dip Tube Primary Anode Rod 9001672 9000734 9000728 9000071 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Cleanout Bolt (each)
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3. A gas or water leak is due to loose pipe or connections. FULL ONE YEARWARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in accor- dance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1.