Kenmore POWER MISER 9 153.339432 Owner's Manual
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POWER MISER™ 9
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153.339432
40 Gallon Short
153.339473
40 Gallon
153.339482
40 Gallon (LP)
153.339572
50 Gallon
This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-
current edition regarding the accidental or
unintended ignition of fl ammable vapors, such
as those emitted by gasoline.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0608
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
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For Your Safety
PART NO. 186497-000
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Page 1: For Your Safety
Owner’s Manual POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153.339432 40 Gallon Short • Safety Instructions • Installation 153.339473 40 Gallon • Operation 153.339482 40 Gallon (LP) •... -
Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE 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. - Page 3 Fire or Explosion Harzard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas. Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ....................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................... 2-3 PRODUCT WARRANTY ..........................6 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................... 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................8 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................9 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..........................10 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER ..............11 Installation Checklist ..............................11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................... - Page 5 OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER ....................23-25 Lighting Instructions ..............................23 Checking the Draft ..............................24 Burner Flames ................................ 24 Emergency Shut Down ............................24 Water Temperature Regulation .......................... 24-25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ....................... 26-28 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ............................26 Vent System Inspection ............................26 Burner Inspection ..............................
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Page 6: Product Warranty
During the second year you must pay the labor cost for parts or water heater installation. 1 - YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY For the fi rst year from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, supply and install new water heater parts for defective ones or a new water heater for one that develops a leak. -
Page 7: Customer Responsibilities
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally Code and 248-CMR 5.00. -
Page 8: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL TANK CAPACITY TYPE INPUT RECOVERY MINIMUM DIAMETER DIMENSIONS NUMBER IN GALS (LTRS) RATE RATE GALS. VENT PIPE INCHES INCHES (mm) (Btu/hr) PER HOUR DIA. INCHES (mm) HEIGHT TO @ 90°F RISE (mm) JACKET TOP 153.339432 40 (151) Natural 40,000 40.94... -
Page 9: 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 materials, depending on your type of installation. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN EXPANSION TANKS FOR 20”... -
Page 10: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe J Inner Door S Thermostat B Draft Hood K Outer Door T Drain Valve C Anode (Not Shown) L Union U Pilot and Main Burner D Hot Water Outlet M Inlet Water Shut-off Valve V Flue E Insulation... -
Page 11: Important Information About This Water Heater
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER 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. -
Page 12: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a fl oor drain or outdoors. (See Figures 2 and 5.) Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. -
Page 13: Location Requirements
Location Requirements area of the water heater, leave the area immediately and call the fire department from a neighbor’s home. Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished. WARNING WARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not install in a mobile home. -
Page 14: Insulation Blankets
Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements, making an insulation blanket unnecessary. -
Page 15: Filling The Water Heater
• Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. VENT NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open BACK when the water heater is in use. SIDES CEILING • To ensure complete fi lling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. -
Page 16: Gas Supply
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”... -
Page 17: Combustion Air Supply & Ventilation
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION WARNING 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”, •... -
Page 18: All Air From Outdoors
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. -
Page 19: Vent Pipe System
using the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes, rules, or regulations. 1 SQ. INCH PER 2000 BTUH IMPORTANT: If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this venting system, you should not proceed, but get help from a qualified technician. OUTLET CONFINED Draft Hood Installation... -
Page 20: Vent Connectors
• The vent connector must be accessible for cleaning, separation, and maintain clearances to combustible materials 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. -
Page 21: Water System Piping
WATER SYSTEM PIPING Piping Installation IN A CLOSED SYSTEM USE A THERMAL EXPANSION TANK COLD WATER SUPPLY TO FIXTURES Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE installation drawing (Figure 22). If the indoor installation area WITH BYPASS is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be HOT WATER... -
Page 22: Closed System/Thermal Expansion
Closed System/Thermal Expansion For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, 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 for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22. -
Page 23: Operating Your Water Heater
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Lighting Instructions WARNING Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port Explosion Hazard is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 32.) Make sure the Replace view port if glass is missing tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. -
Page 24: Checking The Draft
Checking the Draft Water Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause servere burns instantly Burn harzard resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the Hot water discharge. physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury. Keep clear of relief valve Feel water before bathing or discharge outlet. - Page 25 WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE Temperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd GAS CONTROL KNOB Settings Degree Burns on Adult Skin (OFF-PILOT-ON) VERY HOT= approx. 160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second C = approx. 150°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds 160°F B = approx. 140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds 150°F INDEX BAR...
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Page 26: Service And Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent tank failure. In some immediately detectable. -
Page 27: Housekeeping
Housekeeping Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on operated at least once a year. a regular basis. Burn harzard Fire and Explosion Harzard Do not obstruct combustion air Hot water discharge. -
Page 28: Service
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 Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut- and should not be confused with a tank leak. -
Page 29: Maintenance Of Your Water Heater
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Replacement Parts GAS CONTROL VALVE/ THERMOSTAT PIEZO IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for IGNITER BUTTON the FVIR System components and should be performed by a MANIFOLD TUBE PILOT qualified technician. TUBE THERMOCOUPLE Replacement parts may be ordered from Sears Parts and Service THERMAL VIEW PORT SWITCH... -
Page 30: Replacing The Pilot/ Pilot Tube Assembly
Position the new thermocouple through the bottom opening Route the new pilot tube, thermocouple, and igniter wire of the two piece wire connector (Figure 34). Be sure igniter through the manifold/burner door opening. (Figure 34) wire is positioned through the small opening of the two Re-attach the pilot assembly to the pilot bracket and secure piece wire connector. -
Page 31: Replacing The Manifold/Burner Assembly
Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly control valve/thermostat. Finally, start the thermocouple nut and turn it all the way in by hand. An additional quarter turn with a 3/8” open-end wrench will then be sufficient to seat WARNING the lockwasher. When you are finished, connect the two wire leads that go to the thermal switch. -
Page 32: Testing The Igniter System
Testing the Igniter System tape or pipe compound only on the threaded TEFLON ® section of the gas control valve/thermostat that screws into Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off the tank. valve. Watch the electrode tip while activating the igniter. A Reconnect the gas piping to the gas control valve/ visible spark should jump from the electrode. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air 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. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). -
Page 34: Operational Conditions
drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to necessary air supply changes to correct. develop: • a concentration of sulfate in the supply water. Condensation •... -
Page 35: Leakage Checkpoints
if the flame is absent. This unit is also equipped with a thermal switch, designed to shut off the gas supply in the event the water heater has been exposed to flammable vapors (e.g., spilled gasoline), poor combustion caused by a blocked vent or insufficient combustion air. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE Pilot not lit Light pilot Thermostat set too low Turn temp. dial to desired temperature No gas Check with gas utility company Dirt in the gas lines Notify utility-install trap in gas line Pilot line clogged Clean, locate source and correct Main burner line clogged... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION THERMOSTAT FAILS TO Thermostat not functioning properly Replace thermostat SHUT-OFF Improper calibration Replace thermostat COMBUSTION ODORS Insufficient secondary air Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, flue baffle, and burner Water heater flue or vent system Clean, locate source and correct blocked Heater installed in a confined area... -
Page 38: Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart
PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART Check Draft. (See “Checking the Does pilot light go out when Draft” section of this manual.) button is released? Test the thermocouple using the following procedure: Disconnect the thermocouple from the Are the wires from the gas Has the thermal switch Secure connections gas control valve/thermostat. -
Page 39: Parts Order List
PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBERS 153.339432 40 Gallon Short (Natural) 153.339473 40 Gallon Tall (Natural) 153.339482 40 Gallon Tall (LP) 153.339572 50 Gallon Tall (Natural) Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.339432 153.339473 153.339482 153.339572 Anode Rod 9003721... - Page 40 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.