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Kenmore 153.338003 Owner's Manual

Kenmore 153.338003 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
COMMERCIAL
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES
MODEL NO.
153.338073
153.338003

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
ADVERTENCIA
Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual instructivo
y/o etiquetas en español puede obtenerlos llamando al
1-800-821-2017. NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE
CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la información en las etiquetas
o en el manual instructivo. No hacer caso de esta advertencia podría
resultar en la MUERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 1206
CAPACITY
74 Gallon (280 Liter)
98 Gallon (371 Liter)
www.sears.com
• Safety Instruction
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
1
197675-000

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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES MODEL NO. CAPACITY 153.338073 74 Gallon (280 Liter) 153.338003 98 Gallon (371 Liter) For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. ADVERTENCIA Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual instructivo...

  • Page 2: 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: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Material Needed ... 6 Basic Tools ... 6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ... 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 8-17 Removing the Old Water Heater ... 8 Facts to Consider About the Location ... 9,10 Insulation Blankets ... 10,11 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ...

  • Page 5: Customer Responsibilities

    Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call 1-800-4-MY-HOME will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.

  • Page 6: 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. FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS Basic Tools You may or may not need all these tools, depending on your type of installation.

  • Page 7: Typical Installation

    GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve * INSTALL A C C O R D A N C E WITH LOCAL CODES.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Dispose of the draft hood. The new water heater has a draft hood which must be used for proper operation. 6. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater, see Figure 6.

  • Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location

    • Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting off its water supply. INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.):...

  • Page 10: Insulation Blankets

    Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your...

  • Page 11: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances Located In Unconfined Spaces

    • Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference. • Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels.

  • Page 12: Water Piping

    *mixing valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores, see Figure 14 below.

  • Page 13: Temperature Pressure Relief Valve

    It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank. • 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 exposed end of the NPT threaded nipple.

  • Page 14: Filling The Water Heater

    Filling the Water Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON”...

  • Page 15: Venting

    • Place the draft 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. Secure the legs of the draft hood with the supplied draft hood brackets.

  • Page 16: Gas Piping

    “OFF” until the water heater installation is complete. A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater. Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and your gas supplier concerning pipe size.

  • Page 17: Sediment Trap

    ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. 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 fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap.

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately contact a qualified installer or service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced! TOP VIEW information 9.

  • Page 19: Temperature Regulation

    Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7° C) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Any water heater’s intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleansing, cleaning, and sanitizing (bodies, dishes, clothing).

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustment

    Burner Inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  • Page 21: Burner Cleaning

    Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by carefully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted through the access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be removed for 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 22: Draining

    4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain. 5. 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 drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    If the flame is not drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make necessary air supply changes to correct.

  • Page 24: Smoke/Odor

    • A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. • Burning gas produces water vapor in water heaters, particularly high efficiency models where flue temperatures are lower. • Large amounts of hot water are used in a short time and the refill water in the tank is very cold.

  • Page 25: Operational Conditions

    I. Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections, or the relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Items

    1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Cause Solution Tighten threaded connections. Inspect other appliances near water heater. Refer to CONDENSATION. Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve). Check relief valve for proper operation (DO NOT plug T&P valve). Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill.

  • Page 27: Parts Order List

    Thermocouple * Not Shown. ** Pilot tubing is an integral part of pilot assembly. 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 28: Warranty

    For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge.

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153.338073

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