Kenmore The economizer 5 Gas water heater 153.333831 Owner's Manual
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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING.
FOR USE ONLY
IN
MOBILE
HONES
Model
No.
MODEL NUMBERS:
153.333831 30 Gal.
153.333931 40 Gal.
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
THE
ECONOMIZERS5
MOBILE
HOM
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
_Emage, personal mlury 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.
-__6/HAT
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.
• Immediately
call your
gas supplier
from
a neighbor's
phone.
Follow the gas sup lier'sinstructions.
• If you can not reac_ your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Installation
and service must be performed
by a qualified installer,
i
service agency or the gas supplier.
AWARNING
Improper
installation,
adjustment,
alteration,
service or maintenance
can cause DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAM-
AGE.
Refer to this manual
for assistance or consult the local Sears
Service Center or gas utility for further
information.
AWARNING
J
Flammable
vapors
may be drawn
by air currents
from other
areas
of the structure
to this appliance.
_,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 Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLEFOR SPACEHEATING. FOR USE ONLY ECONOMIZERS5 MOBILE HONES Model MOBILE MODEL NUMBERS: WATER HEATER 153.333831 30 Gal. 153.333931 40 Gal. • Care and Maintenance • Safety Instructions • Installation • Troubleshooting • Parts List •...
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Page 2: Q¢="'_,A,_Y Precautions
Safety Precautions AWARNING AWARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY with a combination temperatore-pressures reliefvalvecertified INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manualfur by a nationally recognized testinglaboratory that maintains assistanceor consult your local Sears Service Center fur periodic inspec_on of production of listedequipment or mate- rials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and... - Page 3 Safety Precautions AWARNING AWARNING Thiswater heater must not be installed directlyon carpeting. A gaswater heater cannotoperate properlywithout the cor- rect amount of air for combustion. Do not installin a confined Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the applianceextendingbeyondthe full width and areasucha doset,unless you provide air asshownin the "Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location"sectior_Never obstructthe...
- Page 4 Safety Precautions A CAUTION AWARNING WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the The water heater with_stailed must be properlyI water beater must be accomplished in sucha manner that if ventedto a chimneywhichterminatesoutdoor_ Never oper-I the tank or anyconnections should leak, the flow ofwater will acethe waterheater unless it isventedto the outdoors andhasI tbe u.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents q¢="'_,a,_y Precautions ....................Table of Contents ....................Customer Kesponslbllltles ......................Product Specifications ............ i............Materials and Basic Tools Needed ................. Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Installation Instructions ....................8-18 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................... Facts to Consider About the Location ..........................9-10 Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall .......................... -
Page 6: Customer Kesponslbllltles
Customer Responsibilities Thank You This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera- for purchasing a 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 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 parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type ofinstaUation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"xl 8" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED... -
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. they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off 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 Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water INSTALLATION METHOD B: An optional enclosure heater in a new location, the following criti.c,71 points must be incorporating a solid exterior access door, when a 5 or 8" diame- observed. -
Page 10: Facts To Consider About The Location
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location (cont'd) AWARNING AWARNING Minimum clearances between the water beater and com- Toxicchemicals such_ent of boilersor non- bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the potablewater heatingappliances s hallneverbe inmxlucedinto front,and 6"from thevent pipe.Clearance from the top of the a potable water heating system. -
Page 11: Securing Water Heater To Floor And Wall
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall AWARNING HOTTERWATER CAN SCALD:. Water heaters are intended to The water heater must be secured to the floor and to the wall _roducehot water. Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill of the enclosure with the three mounting brackets and screws sa_fy clotheswashing, dishwashing, and othersanitizing needs packaged in the carton with the water beater. -
Page 12: Water Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping (cont'd) WATER PIPING PRESSURE TEST • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the This _ection is only for the mobile home manufacturer installing threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around the water heater when the installation is to comply with H.U.D. -
Page 13: Temperature-Pressure Raelief Valve
installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _WARNING AWARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided The temperature-pressure relief valve-must be manually with a combination temperature-pressuresreliefvalvecertified operated at least once a year. Caution shouldbe taken to by a nationallyrecbgnized testing laboratory that maintains ensurethat (I) no one is in front of or aroundthe outlet of periodicinspection of production of listedequipmentor mate- the temperature-pressure relief valvedischarge line, and (2) -
Page 14: Filling The Water Heater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater AWARNING CAUTION Never usethis water heater unless it iscompletelyfilled To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the water. To prevontdamageto the tank, the tank must befilled _ correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or deletions of other gas appliances on a common vent with this with water.. -
Page 15: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) &WARNING The appliance and its,._ must be leak tested Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system AWARNING may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical beforeplacing the appliance in operation. vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigera- tor and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming... - Page 16 Installation Instructions (cont'd) "Fuel" Conversion Instruc- Step 9. Set the thermostat to lowest setting tions From Natural Gas To by turning the water temperature dial dockwise, _"-"_) to its lowest Propane (L.P.) Gas temperature setting (with arrowon dial) as shown. DO NOT FORCE. A, WARNING This water heater has been factory equipped to operate with the type gasindicated in the "EQUIPPED FOR"...
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Page 17: Fuel Conversion Instructions
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Step 20. At arm's length away,set the thermostat to desired set- "A"( KNOB ting. The mark (V) HOT indicative of approx. 120°F is preferred starting point. If hotter water is desired see the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual. _WARNING. -
Page 18: 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 VENT PIPE TO UL usinga match or open flame. LISTED ROOF JACK b. -
Page 19: Uperatmg Instructions
Operating Instructions Lighting _WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]:Propane (LR) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthem be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements,crawl spaces, s kirt_l areas under mobile homes (evenwhenventilated), c losets and areasbelowgroundlevel w ill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. - Page 20 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 result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A.
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Page 21: 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_.f'-_) to decrease roerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (€"- -'x0 to increase the wer at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. -
Page 22: Service And Alljustment
Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying At least once ayear a visual inspection should be made of the amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature main burner and pilot burner. The drawing is for your reference. tank failure. -
Page 23: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation Replacement The temperature-preasure relief valve must be manually operated NOTE: For replacement, use a l_t_,, x J_/." x _" thick washer at least once a year. available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace- ment washers, refer to the "Parts Order IAs_' section. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION COLD WATERHEATER COLDWATER PRESSURE Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line INLETFITTING REDUCING pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer kmong VALVE WITH others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, B_tPASS check valves, back flowpreventers, etc._to control these types of problems. -
Page 25: Condensation
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Start Up Conditions (cont'd) SMOKE/ODOR CONDENSATION 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 during the initial start-up. -
Page 26: High Temperature Shut Offsysrem
Troubleshooting Guide (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 27: Leakage Checkpoints
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 of 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[ "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON"... -
Page 28: Parts Order List
Parts Order List ECONOMIZER 5 MOBILE HOME GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.333831 30 Gal. 153.333931 40 Gal. - Page 29 Parts Order List (cont'd) ECONOMIZER 5 MOBILE HOME GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.333831 30 Gal. 153.333931 40 Gal. Model Numbers 153.333831 153.333931 PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS "1 Temperature-PressureRelief Valve* 9000071 9000071 Primary Anode Rod. 9000279 9000279 •3 Model Rating Plaret 0270118 .0270118 Drain Valve...
- Page 30 Notes...
- Page 31 Notes...
- Page 32 Warranty About Your Warranty a.Adjusting thermostat. b. Lightingpilot. c. Leaks in pipes orfittings. THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE d. Improper venting A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Instalations e. Condensation Arranged BySears,Searswarrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED This manual is in non-technical language.