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Owner's Manual
POWER
MISER TM 12
GAS WATER
HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153.331413
HA
153.331443
153.331514
HA
153.331543
40 Gallon High Altitude
40 Gallon
50 Gallon High Altitude
50 Gallon
• Safety Instruction
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO TH E GAS USED BY THIS WATER H EATER.
C3 Technology
TM
Gas Water Heaters meet
the new AN SI Z21.10.1 standard that deals
with the accidental or unintended
ignition
of flammable
vapors,
such
as those
emitted by gasoline.
Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain
with water heater.
Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual instructive
y/o
etiquetas
eo espaSol
puede
obtenerlos
IIamando
aI
1-800-821-2017.
NO TRATE
DE INSTALAR
O OPERAR
ESTE
CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informacibn en las etiquetas
o en el manual instructive. No hacer case de esta adver[eecia podria
resultar en la MU ERTE O GRAVES LESION ES CORPORALES.
WARNING:
If the
information
in these
instructions
is not followed
exactly, a fire
or explosion
may result
causing
property
damage, personal
injury or death.
-- Do not store
or use gasoline
or other
flammable
vapors
and
liquids
in the
vicinity of this orany other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do nottryto
light anyappliance,
• 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 supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot
reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
--Installation
and
service
must
be
performed
by
a qualified
installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A
PART NO. 184233-000
PRINTED
IN THE U.S.A
0204
www.sears.com
SUPERSEDES
PART NO. 184484-000
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- Page 1 Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Instruction manual must remain with water heater.
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Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas. Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure. Use only gas shown on rati ng plate. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Material Needed ... Basic Tools ... TYPICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Insulation Jackets ... Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ... Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Confined 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 ®. They will arrange... -
Page 6: Material Needed
SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (USE ONLY ON WATER HEATER USE FOR WATER AND GAS CONNECTIONS) GARDENHOSE 6 FOOTTAPE FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS WATER HEATER HEAT TRAPSHELPREDUCE HEATLOSSDUETO THERMALSIPHONING Additional When Sweat Soldering Tubing Propane... -
Page 7: Typical Installation
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Vent Pipe Draft Hood Anode Hot Water Outlet Outlet Flexible Water Connections Gas Supply Manual Gas Shut-off Valve Ground Joint Union * INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Close completely disconnected RGURE3, If you have galvanized pipes to the water heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each line. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater, see Figure 7. These pieces should be saved since they may... -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
Select a location 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 piping system as possible. -
Page 10: Insulation Jackets
Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater, as this will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood. Do not cover the outer door, thermostat or temperature pressure relief valve. - Page 11 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances Located in Confined CONFINED SPACE is a space whose volume 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kW) aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space• A. ALL AIR FROM INSIDE BUILDINGS: (See Figure 9 on page 9 and Figure 10 below) The confined space shall be provided...
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Page 12: Water Piping
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 threaded around both ends of the 3/4"... -
Page 13: Temperature Pressure Relief Valve
FLOOR DRAIN heater (150 psi = 1,035 kPa) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate. For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not... -
Page 14: Filling The Water Heater
(DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) DRAIN VALVE FLOOR DRAIN 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 two legs to top with sheet metal screws. -
Page 16: Gas Piping
"OFF" until the water heater installation 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
Refer to the current edition of the National 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
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING= ,f you de not fo"ow t hese =nstruct ons explosion may result BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. -
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 3OF° (16.7 C°) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Any water heater's... -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
Burner Inspection may create varying Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions the tank. -
Page 21: Housekeeping
Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire and Explosion • Do not obstruct combustion air openings at the bosom of the water heater. • Do not use or store flammable... -
Page 22: Draining
Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting of this manual. If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, let the Sears Service Center check it out. Contact Sears Service Center at: 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
If the flame with a 40 psi air WATER HEATER... -
Page 24: Condensation
A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. Burning gas produces water... -
Page 25: Air In Hot Water Faucets
This is common at the time of start-up 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 of all possible water sources is made and necessary steps taken. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
Vapor Ignition Resistant" Product, 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
Assembly * Not Shown ** Includes Inner Door Gasket 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 1-8OO-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). all pertinent facts when you call or visit. -
Page 28: Warranty
For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated residence in accordance with the instructions 1 Repair defects in material or workmanship 2.Furnish and install a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality, free of charge, if a leak occurs in the tank.