Power vented gas models with hot surface ignition, for potable water heating only, not suitable for space heating, not for use in mobile homes, 40/50 gallon natural (36 pages)
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Follow Sears Brands Management Corporation, gas supplier's instructions. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www. kenmore.com • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, www.sears.com call the fire department. m lnstallation service must performed qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard.
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Fire Hazard Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages For continued protection against before installing, operating or riskof fire: servicing this water heater. • Do not install water heater on Failure to follow instructions and carpeted floor. safety messages could result in death or serious injury.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ....................SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................... PRODUCT WARRANTY ..........................CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..........................IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER ..............Installation Checklist ..............................INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................12-15 Removing the Old Water Heater ..........................
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OPERATING YOURWATERHEATER ....................23-26 Lighting Instructions ............................23-24 Checking t he Draft ............................BurnerFlames .............................. Emergency S hutDown ........................... Water T emperature Regulation ......................... 25-26 Operating t heTemperature Control S ystem ......................SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT ....................... 27-29 VentSystem Inspection ..........................BurnerInspection ............................
Adjusting thermostat b. Condensation c. Leaks in pipes or fittings Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® • $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage product is designed and manufactured for years...
Thank You forpurchasing aKenmore water heater. Properly installed Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in and maintained, itshould g ive youyears o ftrouble f ree service. If accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing you should decide that y ou want the new water heater professionally Code and 248-CMR 5.00.
MATERIALS NEEDED To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. METAL DRAIN PANS EXPANSION TANKS FOR AVAILABLE 20" THERMAL EXPANSION DIAMETER FOR WATER CONDITIONS...
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Inner Door Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Vent Pipe Draft Hood Outer Door Drain Valve Union Anode (Not Shown) Manifold/Burner Assembly Hot Water Outlet Inlet Water Shut-off Valve Flue Insulation Cold Water Inlet Metal Drain Pan Gas Supply Piping Inlet Dip Tube...
This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors. Please review the following checklist and make any required installation upgrades or changes. Questions? Contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663).
Attach a hose to the water heater Removing the Old Water Heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. (See Figures 2 and 5.) Open the water heater drain valve. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot.
area of the water heater, leave the area immediately and call Location Requirements the fire department from a neighbor's home. Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not install in a mobile home.
Property Damage Hazard standby heat toss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance • All water heaters eventually leak. Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to insulation • Do not installwithout adequate drainage.
Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. II _VENT NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. BACK SIDES To ensure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet.
Gas Pressure the fuel is not spilled in the area of the water heater installation, or any source of ignition. If the fuel is spilled while purging the piping system of air follow the "WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS"...
TABLE 3 120,000 25 x 30 Carbon Monoxide Warning 135,000 28 x 30 Follow all the local and state codes or, in the absence of IMPORTANT: local and state codes, the "National Fuel Gas Code", The area must be open and be able to provide the proper ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54)- current edition to properly air requirements to the water heater.
gas utilization equipment in the area. If you are unsure that the TABLE 4 structure meets this requirement, contact your local gas utility Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation company or other qualified agency for a safety inspection. and Combustion Air Supply - All Air from Outdoors Only.
using the manufacturer's instructions and local codes, rules, or regulations. 2000 BTUH IMPORTANT: If you tack the necessary skills required properly install this venting system, you should not proceed, but get help from a qualified technician. CONFINED Draft Hood Installation SPACE L SCREWS (FOUR PROVIDED)
inspection, and replacement. (Figures 20 and 21). Vent connectors cannot pass through any ceiling, floor, IMPORTANT: This gas vent must be terminated in a vertical firewall, or fire partition. position to facilitate the removal of the burnt gases. It is recommended (but not mandatory) that a minimum 12 An unused chimney flue or masonry enclosure may be used as a inches of vertical vent pipe be installed on the draft hood...
Piping Installation In a closed system use a thermal expansion tank Water Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the to Fixtures installation drawing (Figure 22). If the indoor installation area Hot Water is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be L_Pressure reducin_...
For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, Closed System/Thermal Expansion a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked "T & P RELIEF VALVE." (See Figure 24). This valve must be design certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of the production of listed equipment or materials as meeting the requirements...
Lighting Instructions Explosion Hazard Read understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port Replace view port if glass is missing is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 34.) Make sure the or damaged.
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BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES A. This appliance has.a .pi.Iot which is lit.by a piezo- *If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire elec_ncsparKgas j,gnluonsystem, uo n_.g.o_ qpen department.
Checking the Draft Water Temperature Regulation Ir!II,7_,I d :| Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause servere burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Burn Hazard Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury. Do not touch vent.
Water Temperature Adjustment The water temperature setting can be adjusted from 55°F to 120°F 155°F. Turn the Gas Control/Temperature Knob to the desired Gas Control/Temperature Knob setting/temperature. Status Mark NOTE: Some models are certified for 180°F outlet temperatures. See the Data Plate on the front of the water heater for the maximum outlet temperature.
At least once a year, a visual inspection should be made of the Vent System Inspection main burner and pilot burner. See Figure 30. You should check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair proper combustion. Carbon Monoxide and Fire Hazard Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction before further use.
indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and/or Housekeeping replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on your water heater.
operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform period, the drain valve should be left open. the following steps: IMPORTANT: Condensation may occur when refilling the tank...
Replacement Parts CONTROL VALVE/THERMOSTAT THERMOPILE CONNECTIONS CONTROL/ IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for TEMPERATURE the FVIR System components and should be performed by a PIEZOIGNITER BUTTON qualified technician. PILOT TUBE -MANIFOLD TUBE Replacement parts may be ordered from Sears Parts and VIEWPORT Service Centers or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-...
asa bending template forthenewpilot a ssembly. Note Using the pilot/thermopite assembly screw removed earlier theplacement/order ofthe wires inthemanifold component reattach the new pitot/thermopite assembly. Reattach the block. bumer to the manifold using the screws removed earlier. NOTE: make sure the burner scoop is oriented to the pilot Thermopile side of the manifold tube (Figure 35).
Follow the lighting instructions on the front of the water Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly heater. With the main burner lit, check for leaks the manifold and pilot connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution, mixture of hand dish washing soap and water (one part soap to 15 parts water) or childrens soap bubble solution.
Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat IMPORTANT: The gas control valve/thermostat is a standard • Be sure to remove the pilot ferrule nut from the new gas valve with wire leads that connect to a thermal switch. control valve/thermostat. Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat: •...
NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air Start Up Conditions charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank's air pressure must be adjusted to match Thermal Expansion that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. WATER HEATER INLET FITTING REDUCING...
Condensation hot water lines. Contact Sears Service for further information concerning this chlorination treatment and an anode replacement Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some kit #9001453. (For short heaters, use anode replacement condensate will form while the burner is on. Awater heater may kit #9006299.) Anode replacement and chlorination of the tank appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation.
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appliance. Immediately call a qualified technician to inspect Read this manual first. Then, before checking the water heater, the appliance. Water heaters subjected to a flammable vapors make sure the gas supply has been turned "OFF", and never ignition will require replacement of the entire water heater. turn the gas "ON"...
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE Pilot not tit Light pilot Thermostat set too tow Turn temp. dial to desired temperature Main burner line clogged Clean, locate source and correct Non-functioning thermostat Check status light codes reference "Status Light Diagnostic...
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PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SLOW HOT WATER insufficient combustion air Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue RECOVERY way, flue baffle, and burner Water heater flue vent system Clean flue, locate source and correct blocked Low gas pressure Check with gas utility company Improper calibration Replace thermostat Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust...
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LED STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Turn Gas Control Valve/Thermostat knob to OFF. 0 FLASHES (LED NOT LIT) Pilot light is not lit or Thermopite reached normal Wait 10 minutes, then attempt to relight Pilot by operating temperature. following the lighting instructions on the water heater's...
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LED STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION 4 FLASHES Control Valve's Relight pliot and verify 4 flashes. If 4 flashes observed turn Gas Control Valve/Thermostat knob temperature sensor has detected that the water temperature was too to OFF. Turn Main Gas Supply OFF. Replace the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat.
Section A: Pilot light will not light (new installation). Section C: Pilot light wilt not remain lit. Complete this section after completing Section B. Is the manual gas shut-off valve, klTurn the manual gas shut-off valve to l Check for insufficient combustion air. I located in the supply line to the I_ NO _ the on position and follow the lighting...
KENMORE 3 YEAR GAS WATER HEATER (Z)-. 153.332421 40 Gallon Tall (Natural) Model Numbers 153.332421 Key No. Part Description Anode Rod 9003944 9006616 Base-Ring Filter Burner Head 9006136 Burner Orifice 9006699 Draft Hood 9006647 Drain Valve 9002402 Gas Control Valve/Thermostat...
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