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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
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.
Save this Manualfor Future Reference.
POWER
MISER
12
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
For Your Safety
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
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 mlury or death.
-Do not store or use gasoline 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 electr,cal sw,tch; do not use any phone in your
building.
.
.
Immediately
call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
i Follow
gas supplier_]nstructions.
the
If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Insta..llation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
serv,ce agency or the gas suppl,er.
*WARNING
.
I
Improper
installation,
adjus_on,
service or maintenance |
can cause DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAM- I
AGE. Refer to this manual for ass,stance or consult the local Sears I
i Service Center or gas utility for further information.
I
_o F
AWARNING
lammable
vapors may bed--_wn
_y _rr currents
from
other
areas
f the structure
to this appliance.
I
&WARNING
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 SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM- I Operating Instructions AGE. Refer to this manual for ass,stance or consult the local Sears I Before First Use of i Service Center or gas utility for further information. This Product. _o F AWARNING...
- Page 2 INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- I al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Center for further nformat on.
- Page 3 Before installationof any vent damper, consult satisfies your hot water needs, a means suchas a mixing your local Sears Service Center or the gas utility for fur- valve, shouldbe usedat the hot water taps used by these ther information.
- Page 4 I improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. be installed under the water heater. Drain pans am wail. able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than I_ inches deep, have a minimum length _,WARNING...
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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 ..................s-16 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................... Facts to Consider About the Locadon............................ -
Page 6: Customer Responsibilities
Sears call the local Sears to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. -
Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
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 these 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 Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where Turn _OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. th_ connect to the water heater. In most instalhtiom the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed. -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Locadon
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 clearances 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 buildin_and 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 Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 1. When direcdy 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 a_'ea of I square inch per 4,000 of all appliances installed in that space. -
Page 11: Water Piping
SWEAT COUPLING meter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; means shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation. 3_"THREADED NOTE: Toprotect against untimely corrosion of hot and 314"THREADED... -
Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided ThE temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually with a combination temperature-pressures reliefvalvecertified operated at leastonce a year. Caution shouldbe taken to by a nationallyrecognized testinglaboratory that maintains ensureth=e(I) no one is in front of or aroundthe ontle'd: of mriodic inspection of production of listedequipmentor mate- the temperature-pressure relief valvedischarge line, and (2) -
Page 13: Filling The Water Heater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent ACAUTION pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations, Never usethlswater henterunlassit iscompintelyfilledwith unforeseeable by the manufacturerof the water beater, you must I water. -
Page 14: Venting
5,500 feet, the input rating must be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level. Contact your local Sears Service Center or gas utility for forther information. AWARNING The apphance and its.. g as connection must be lear tested... -
Page 15: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) PIPING WITH AWARNING FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR • The appliance and its individual shutoffvalvemustbe discon- nectedfromthe gassupply piping system duringanypressure testing of the gas systemat test pressures in excessof LOOP •poundper square inch(3._ld_ GROUND tern byclosingitsindividual m anualshutx_ valvedunngan1 VALVE pressure testingof the gassupply piping _ at test pres-... -
Page 16: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: • Check the gas lines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks usinga match or open flame. VENT PIPE TO b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and OUTDOORS OR CHIMNEY c. -
Page 17: Uperatlng Instructions
Operating Instructions Lighting _,WARNING BEFOREUGHTING PROPANE (L.R) GASWATERHEATERS: Propane (I-P.) gasis heavierthan air.Should there be a leakin the system,the.gas will settle near the ground.Basements, crawl spaces, s kirted areasunder mobile homes(evenwhen ventilated),closetsand areasbelowgroundlevelwill serveas for the accumulation of this ga_ Beforeattemptingto lightor relight_ water beater_ pilot or turningon a nearby electrical l ightswitch,be absolutely sumthere is no accumulet. - Page 18 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. A.
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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 clockwise.Lff"_) to decrease >oeraturein certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (€... -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
If the burner needs to be removed before resuming operation of the water heater. for additional cleaning, call the Sears Service Center to remove and dean the burner and correct the problem that required the... -
Page 21: Draining
Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual. If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out. Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
Expansion tanks are available for ordering through the Sears Service Center. Contact the local plumbing An undersized water heater will cause more condensation. -
Page 23: Strange Sounds
Smellywater may be diminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode(s) with one of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines. Contact Sears Service for Furtherinformation concerning FLOOR, C EIUNG WATER HEATER... -
Page 24: Safety Precautions
• The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the winter months. It will take longer to heat the water and seem like lesshot water. • If you cannot find what is wrong, call the Sears Service Center. -
Page 25: Leakagecheckpoints
Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has condensed out of the combustion products. This is caused by a problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. -
Page 26: Parts Order List
Parts Order List POWER MISER 12 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.330401 40 Gal. High Altitude 40 Gal. 153.330451 153.330501 50 Gal. High Altitude 50 Gal. 153.330551 153.330701 75 Gal. High Altitude 75 Gal 153.330751 17_ 2In... - Page 27 ** Also available at most hardware stores. °fReplaced only on return of damaged plate. Now that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any SEARS Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-4694663).
- Page 28 Sears Installation Warranty Sears Installation Policy In additionto any warranty extendedto you on the Searsmerchandise All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed in a neat, involved,whichwarranty becomeseffectivethe datethe merchandise is workmanlike m annerin accordancewith generally acceptedtrade prac- installed should the workmanship of any Sears arranged installation tices.