Kenmore 153.337113 Owner's Manual

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Owners
Manual
153.337113
153.337162
153.337213
153.337262
153.337362
153.337413
153.337462
153.337513
153.337562
153.337613
153.337662
153.337762
153.337862
153.337960
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HOMES
Model No.
50 Gal. Short High Altitude
50 Gal. Short
40 Gal. Short High Altitude,
40 Gal. Short
30 Gal.
40 Gal. High Altitude
40 Gal.
50 Gal. High Altitude
50 Gal.
65 Gal, High Altitude
65 Gal.
50 Gal. High Recovery
65 Gal. High Recovery
40 Ga!.(LP.)
CauUon:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Savethis Manual for Future Reference.
POWER
MISERTM9
GAS
WATER
H EATER
• Safety
Instructions
• Care
and Maintenance
• Installation
• Troubleshooting
• Operation
• Parts
List
For Your Safety
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 ,nlury or death.
-Do
not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-
uids in the vicinity of t_is or any other appliance.
-WHAT
TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electr,'cal switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
.
.
Immediately
call your I_as supp.her from a ne,ghbor's phone.
i Follow
gas suppliers instructions.
the
If you can not reach your gas suppl,er, call the fire department.
-Installation
and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
AWARNING
]
.
Improper installatmn, adlus_on
, service or maintenance I
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM- I
AGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or consult the local Sears I
Service Center or gas
utility
for further
reformation.
J
&WARNING
t
Flammable
vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas
of the structure to this appliance.
AWARNING
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 SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 153.337113 50 Gal. Short High Altitude 153.337162 50 Gal. Short 153.337213 40 Gal. Short High Altitude, 153.337262 40 Gal. Short 153.337362 30 Gal.
  • Page 2 Compliance with such local requirements solvents, fied by the installer or end user of the water heater with a locally prescribed temperature-pressure installed in the designated opening in the water heater in place of the factory furnished valve.
  • Page 3 A, WARNING Soot build-up Indicates a problem that requires correc- tion before further use, Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave "OFF" until repairs are made, because failure to correct the cause of the sooting can result in s fire or Iexplosion causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 4 6 from the vent pipe. Clearence from the top of the jacket is 18" on most models. Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on some models. Refer to the label on the water heater adjacent to the gas control valve for all clearances. &WARNING...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Materials Needed ... Basic Tools ... Installation Instructions ... Removing the Old Water Heater ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ... Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Confined Spaces ...
  • Page 6: Customer

    Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. • Read the _Safety Precautions" section, pages 2 through 4 of this,manual first and then the entire manual carefiflly. If you dont follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed

    Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation _lsarts s hown below.You may or maynot need all of these materi- , depending-on your type of installation. WATER HEATER TRAPS HELP REDUCE NEAT LOSS DUE TO THERMAL SYPHONING...
  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causesthe water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could causestaining. a. If you have copper piping to the water...
  • Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location

    • The location selected should be indoors as close as practical to the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going to be connected, and as centralized with the water pip- in._ system as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters will eventually leak.
  • Page 10: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances In Unconfined Spaces

    Installation Instructions Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Spac¢ is a space whosevolume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances instalhd in that space. Roomscommunicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considereda part of the unconfined space...
  • Page 11: Water Piping

    It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank. • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water oudet is markedhot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling a-,xdaround both ends of the _A"threaded nipple.
  • Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

    The valve must be made:d with a maximum set presserenot to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressureof the water heater (I 50 IbsJsq. i n.) and a discharge capacitynot less than the water heater input rate as,shownon the model rating plate.
  • Page 13: Filling The Water Heater

    AWARNING heaithrisk or _. • Place the draf_ hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give a tight fit. • Phce the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe in position, drill a small hole through both the vent pipe and draft hood.
  • Page 14: Gas Piping

    ] If the maingaslineshutoff s erving all gasappliances is used, ] I also tom "off" the ges et each appliance. Leaveall gas appii- J A gas line of su_cient size must be tun to the water heater. Consult the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referredto as NFPA54 and the gascompany concern-...
  • Page 15: Gas Piping

    TRAP A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fittingwith a capped nip- ple in the bottom oudet or other device recognized as an effec- five sediment trap.
  • Page 16: Installation Checklist

    • Are the cold and hot water lines connected heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions _lnstallation Instructions _ section. • Is the water heater completdy filled with water? See "Filling" instructions in the Installation Instructions • Will a water leak damage anything? Consider About the Location"...
  • Page 17: " "T)Peratmg Instructions

    "For YourSafety" on the coverpageof this manualthen leavethe premises. Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve. _,WARNING AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Lighting label on the water FOR YOUR If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may resu t caus ng property damage, personal injury or oss of I re. A. Thisappliance has a pilot whichmustbe lightedby hand.
  • Page 19: Temperature Regulation

    Operating Instructions Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- _oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wet at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
  • Page 20: Service And Actlustment

    Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by care- fully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted through the access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be removed fo_ additional cleaning, call the Sears Service Center to remove and clean the burner and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned.
  • Page 21: Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information

    • OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the dra_ valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate...
  • Page 22: Drain Valve Washer Replacement

    Check for leaks. Follow the lighting instructions in the *Lighting" section to restartthe water heater. Housekeeping Vacuumaround base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regularbasis. AWARNING INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure suffi- cient ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water heater must be main- tained.
  • Page 23: "Lroubleshootlng -" - Guide

    The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving point of...
  • Page 24: Operational Conditions

    This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is fdled with cold water for the first time. • When gas burns and water vapor is produced in water heaters, particularly high efficiencymodels where flue tem- peratures are lower.
  • Page 25: High Temperature Shut Off System

    This water heater is equipped with an automaticgas shut offsys- tern. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners when high water temperatures are present. It is non- resertable.If the high temperature shut offactivates,the gascon-...
  • Page 26: Leakage Checkpoints

    This is common at the time ofstartup after installation and when incoming water is cold. Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection...
  • Page 27 Notes...
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  • Page 30: Parts Order List

    Parts Order List POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337113 50 Gal. Short High Altitude 153.337162 50 Gal. Short 153.337213 40 Gal. Short High Altitude 153.337262 40 Gal. Short 153.337362 30 Gal. 153.337413 40 Gal. High Altitude...
  • Page 31 Manual Mag-Erad Now thatyou have purchased your Gas Water Heater, shoulda need ever exist for repair parts or service,simplycontact any SEARS Service Center orcall 1-800.4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to providepertinent factswhen you call or visit. All parts listedmay be orderedfrom any SEARSServiceCenter, mostSEARSstores and by calling 1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7247). If the partsyou need are not stockedlocally,your orderwill be electronicallytransmitted to a SEARSRepairPartsDistribution Center for handling.
  • Page 32 Parts Order POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337462 40 Gal. 153.337513 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.337562 50 Gal. 153.337613 65 Gal. High Altitude List (cont'd)
  • Page 33 Manual Mag-Erad 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 (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide pertinent facts when you call or visit.
  • Page 34 Parts Order POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337662 65 Gal. 153.337762 50 Gal. Higfi Recovery 153.337862 65 Gal. Higtt Recovery 153.337960 40 Gal. (L.P.) List (cont'd)
  • Page 35 ** Also available at most hardware stores. tReplaced only on return of damaged plate. # Not Illustrated 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 (1-800-469-4663).
  • Page 36 3. A charge will be madeon servicecallsdue to poor or incomplete installation. T heseindude: For one year from the dateof purchase, when your Sears Kenmore waterheateris installedand operatedin a single-family nmidencein accordance with the instructions in this manual,Searswill: 1. Repairdefectsin material orworkmanship in this water heater, freeof charge, 2.

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