Kenmore 153.332620 Use & Care Manual

Gas water heater 40 & 50 gallon tall

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Page 1 Use & Care Guide http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-install-gas-water-heater.html Model No. 153.332620 40 Gallon Tall 153.332640 50 Gallon Tall Electronic control display Power anode rod for longer life Troubleshoot and temperature adjustment Kenmore Elite ® Gas Water Heater For potable water heating only. Not suitable for space heating.
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 Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas Install vent system in accordance with Fire or Explosion Hazard codes. Do not operate water heater if flood Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and damaged liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Heater should not be installed for High Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ....................2 Important Definitions ..............................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................... 2-3 Table of Contents ..............................4-5 PRODUCT WARRANTY ..........................6 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................... 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................8 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................9 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..........................
Page 5 ELECTRICAL ............................... 24 Electrical Connections ............................24 Solar Installation ..............................24 Wiring Diagram ............................... 24 OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER ....................25-30 Lighting Instructions ..............................25 Water Heater Operation ............................26 Checking the Draft ..............................26 Burner Flames ................................ 27 Emergency Shut Down ............................27 Water Temperature Regulation ..........................
Page 6: Product Warranty
PRODUCT WARRANTY 12 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For twelve years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmanship.
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
RATE RATE GALS. VENT PIPE INCHES JACKET TOP (Btu/hr) PER HOUR DIA. INCHES (mm) INCHES (mm) @ 90°F RISE (mm) 153.332620 40 (151) Natural 40,000 42.6 3 (76) or 4 (102) 20 (508) 58 (1473) 153.332640 50 (189) Natural 40,000 42.6...
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. METAL DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE EXPANSION TANKS FOR IN 20”...
Page 10: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe K Outer door U Main Burner B Draft hood Union Flue C Anode (Not Shown) M Inlet Water Shut-off Valve W Suitable Metal Drain Pan D Hot Water Outlet N Cold Water Inlet Control Display 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. MANUAL GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE GROUND JOINT...
Page 13: Location Requirements
Location Requirements If flammable liquids or vapors have spilled or leaked in the 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...
Page 14: Clearances And Accessibility
EXHAUST FAN IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where REVERSE FLOW leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the OF GASES area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. Due to the normal corrosive action of water, the tank will eventually FIGURE 10.
Page 15: Gas Supply
GAS SUPPLY WARNING Manual Gas Shut-Off Valve Ground Joint Union Install a readily acces- sible manual shut-off Discharge Pipe valve in the gas supply (Do Not plug or cap) line as recommended by the local utility. Explosion Hazard Check with local utility for minimum height.
Page 16: Gas Pipe Capacity Table
Gas Pipe Capacity Table WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Explosion Hazard • Gas leaks can not always be detected by smell. • Use a new CSA approved gas supply line. • Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas • Install a shut-off valve. detector approved by UL or CSA.
Page 17: Combustion Air Supply & Ventilation
COMBUSTION AIR & VENTILATION TABLE 3 WARNING Minimum Square Typical Room BTUH Input Carbon Monoxide Warning Feet with with 8’ Ceiling 8’ Ceiling Water heater must be vented to outdoors. 30,000 9 x 21 Vent must be installed by a qualified technician using the installation instructions.
Page 18: All Air From Outdoors
free area of the opening to which they connect. The minimum dimension of rectangular air ducts cannot be less than three inches. 12” Max. The size of each of the two openings is determined by the method in which the air is to be provided. Refer to Table 4 to calculate the minimum free area for each opening.
Page 19: Vent Pipe System
Gable Vent Alternative to Outdoor Opening Install Above Location Insulation Confined Space 1 sq. in. per Confined 3000 BTUH Space Outlet Air to the Attic 1 sq. in. per 4000 BTUH Inlet Air from the Crawl Space Alternative Air Inlet All Air From Outdoors - Using A Single Permanent Opening Open 1 sq.
Page 20: Vent Pipe Size
40 Gal. Water Heater: Align the reducer flue over top of baffle as Z223.1(NFPA 54)-current edition. shown in Figure 19 (NOTE: reducer flue must be installed on 40 • The connector must be installed above the extreme bottom gal. water heater above elevation 5,400 Ft. (1,646 m) from sea of the chimney to prevent potentially blocking the flue gases.
Page 21: Water System Piping
2 FT. Minimum Above WATER SYSTEM PIPING Any Object Within 10 FT. Horizontally 3 FT. Minimum Piping Installation Support Strap Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the Type B Double Maintain installation drawing (Figure 23). If the indoor installation area Wall Vent Pipe Clearance* is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be...
Page 22: Closed System/Thermal Expansion
Closed System/Thermal Expansion In a closed system use a thermal expansion tank Cold Water Pressure Reducing Inlet Valve Valve with Bypass Hot Water Outlet Cold Water Supply to Fixture Main Water Supply Temperature and Pressure (T&P) Relief Valve (Optional Top T&P Relief Valve Not Shown) Massachusetts: Install a vacuum relief...
Page 23: T&P Relief Valve And Pipe Insulation
For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, Locate the hot water (outlet) & cold water (inlet) pipes to the a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the water heater. opening marked “T & P RELIEF VALVE” (see Figure 25). This Locate the slit running the length of a section of pipe insulation.
Page 24: Electrical
ELECTRICAL Electrical Connections IMPORTANT: Do not use an extension cord to connect the water heater to an electrical outlet. • The water heater and the outlet are properly grounded. Before plugging in the water heater, always make sure: • Installed in accordance with prevailing provisions of •...
Page 25: Operating Your Water Heater
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Operating Instructions WARNING Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to operate the water heater. Make sure the view port Explosion Hazard is not missing or damaged (See Figure 36). Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before operating the water heater. Replace view port if glass is missing The gas control valve/thermostat has a “On/Off Switch”...
Page 26: Water Heater Operation
Water Heater Operation Checking the Draft Figure 29 below shows the water heater’s sequence of operation when a call for heat is initiated. The ignition control module will WARNING attempt to light the burner three times. If the ignition control does not detect ignition it will enter lockout mode, indicated by display flashing status code (see status code 3 page 38 and/or status Burn Hazard...
Page 27: Burner Flames
Burner Flames should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare supply or hardware stores, see Figure 24. Follow manufacturer’s them to the drawings in Figure 31.
Page 28: Powered Anode Rod Operation
may satisfy your normal hot water needs. If hot water use is Disconnect the electric connection by unplugging the water expected to be more than normal, a higher thermostat setting may heater from the wall outlet. be required to meet the increased demand. When leaving your Shut off the incoming water supply to the water heater and home for extended periods (vacations, etc.) Set the electronic open a nearby hot water faucet to depressurize the water...
Page 29: Service And Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Draining and Flushing Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Harzard • Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI Z21.22-CSA 4.4 and ASME code. • Properly sized temperature- pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed every 6 months to remove sediment which may build up during operation.
Page 30: Maintenance Of Your Water Heater
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Removing the Burner from the Manifold/ Replacement Parts Burner Assembly IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for the FVIR System components and should be performed by a Natural Gas Burner qualified technician. Take off the burner by removing the two (2) screws located Replacement parts may be ordered from Sears Parts and Service underneath the burner.
Page 31: External Inspection & Cleaning Of The Air Intake Chamber Screen
Reposition the manifold component block in the mani-fold Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly door opening and secure it with the retainer clip. See Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly. WARNING External Inspection & Cleaning of the Air Intake Chamber Screen At least twice annually inspect the air intake chamber screen (Figure 38) for any dust or debris that may have accumulated on the louvers.
Page 32: Removing And Replacing The Gas Control Valve/Thermostat
10. Replace the outer door (see item K page 10). Reconnect the gas piping to the gas control valve/ thermostat. NOTE: Use an approved Teflon tape or pipe compound on the gas piping connections. Reconnect the manifold tube, flame sense/hot surface igniter Door Gasket Burner wire, power supply transformer, pressure switch/fan and...
Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air Thermal Expansion charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank’s air pressure must be adjusted to match that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion).
Page 34: Operational Conditions
Operational Conditions Condensation Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some “AIR” In Hot Water Faucet condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: •...
Page 35: Leakage Checkpoints
Leakage Checkpoints B. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. C. *The anode rod fitting may be leaking. D. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area.
Page 36: Pressurized Combustion Chamber System Operational Checklist
Pressurized Combustion Chamber System Operational Checklist Manifold gasket properly sealed. No leaks at manifold connection. Manifold door screws securely tightened. Viewport not damaged or cracked. Combustion chamber free of debris and undamaged. Manifold component block properly installed. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION 1.
Page 37 continued: PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply 1. Tighten threaded connections. connections, relief valve, drain valve or thermostat threads. WATER LEAKS 2. Leakage from other appliances or 2. Inspect other appliances near water heater. water lines.
Page 38: Electronic Control Display Troubleshooting
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DISPLAY TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC CONTROL DISPLAY Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service person. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read the supplied by the water heater manufacturer. CONTROL DISPLAY STATUS PROBLEM SOLUTION 1.
Page 39 CONTROL DISPLAY STATUS PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Clean the screen on the combustion air “P-SW”, “OPEN”, and “CLEAN SCREEN” Flashing The air pressure switch contacts intake chamber. Turn the power “OFF” for 10 to 20 seconds then “ON” again to clear remain open longer than 11 the error code.
Page 40 CONTROL DISPLAY STATUS PROBLEM SOLUTION 4. System must be manually reset by entering a “FV-SENSE” Flashing special FVS reset sequence into the Electronic (Continued from previous page) Control Display. See Electronic Control Display - FV - Sense Reset Sequence in the Kenmore PCC Water Heater Service Handbook.
Page 41: Troubleshooting Flowchart
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART APPLY POWER TO APPLIANCE REQUEST FOR HEAT PRESENT? 3 MINUTE AUTOMATIC RESET TIME DELAY WAIT FOR PRESSURE PRESSURE SWITCH SWITCH TO OPEN PROVEN OPEN WITHIN DISPLAY ERROR SECONDS? NUMBER COMBUSTION FAN ON WAIT FOR PRESSURE PRESSURE SWITCH SWITCH TO OPEN PROVEN OPEN WITHIN DISPLAY ERROR SECONDS?
Page 42: Parts Order List
PARTS ORDER LIST ® KENMORE ELITE HIGH EFFICIENCY PCC (Pressurized Combustion Chamber) NATURAL GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153.332620 40 Gallon Tall (Natural) 153.332640 50 Gallon Tall (Natural) Parts Description 153.332620 153.332640 Draft Hood 9007362005 9007362005 Flue Baffle 9007363005 9007363005...
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