Kenmore POWER MISER 6 153.336262 Owner's Manual

Kenmore POWER MISER 6 153.336262 Owner's Manual

Kenmore water heater user manual
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Owner's
Manual
POWER
MISERTM
6
GAS
WATER
HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING,
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL
NO.
153,336162
153.336262
153,336362
153,336466
153,336566
153,336762
153,336862
153.336962
30 Gallon Short
40 GaHon Short
30 Gallon
40 Gallon
50 Gallon
30 Gallon Propane (L.R)
40 Gallon Propane (L.R)
50 Gallon Propane (L.P,)
* Safety
mnstructions
* mnstaHation
* Operation
* Care and
Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
* Parts
List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BYTHIS WATER HEATER.
C3 Technology
s* Gas Water
Heaters
meet
the new ANSI 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 instaNing, 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 instructivo
y/o etiquetas
en espaSol
puede
obtenerlos
Ilamando
al
1=800=821=2017.
NO TRATE DE INSTALAR
O OPERAR
ESTE
CALENTADOR DEAGUAsi
no entiende la infom_aci6n en las etiquetas
o en el manual instructivo. No hacer caso de esta advertencia
podria
resultar en la MU ERTE O GRAVES LESIONES 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 or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
o Do not touch
any emectricam switch;
do
not use any phone in your buimding.
,, mmmediatemy
caml your
gas
suppmier
from
a neighbor's
phone.
Fommow the
gas eupplier'e
instructions,
,, mfyou cannot
reach
your
gas suppmier,
camm the fire department.
--Installation
and
service
must
be
performed
by
a
qualified
installer,
service
agency orthe
gas supplier.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
_L 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED
IN THE U.S.A
0705
V',_nC_,'v,seat'S,CO_rn
PART NO 184231-001

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  • Page 1 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0705 * Safety * mnstaHation * Operation * Care and * Troubleshooting * Parts AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BYTHIS WATER HEATER. WARNING: instructions Heaters meet standard that deals or explosion or unintended...
  • Page 2 Your safety and the safety of others is extremely Many safetyoreLated messages and instructions others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey important that the meaning of each safety AH 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 Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Do not expose water heater control to excessive pressure. Use only gas shown on rating plate Maintain required clearances Keep ignition sources...
  • Page 5 Thank Youforpurchasing a Kenmore waterheater. Properly installed a ndmaintained, it should giveyouyears oftrouble freeservice. If youshould d ecide thatyouwant t henew water heater professionally installed bySears c all 1 -800-4+MY-HOME Theywill arrange for prompt, quality installation b y Sears authorized contractors.
  • Page 6 GARDEN HOSE 5 FOOT TAPE the installation parts shown below. _'"'..i !1I_ _,_ I _'_il WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 8/4" (19.05 ram) OR 1/2" (12.7 ram) THREADED COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS CONNECTOR W_TH FITTINGS.
  • Page 7 GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER Vent Pipe Draft Hood Anode Hot Water Outlet Outlet Flexible Water Connections GasSupply ManuamGasShut-offVa[ve m Ground Joint Union * tNSTALL JN ACCORDANCE WiTH LOCAL CODES. * DRmP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. TO VENT TERMiNATiON ON ROOF HEATER o GAS MODELS Drip...
  • Page 8 Burn hazard * Hotwater o Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge, Attach a hose to the water drain valve in a floor the water heater drain valve. a nearby relieve heater and speed water passing be extremely being scalded,...
  • Page 9 Do not store vapors and liquids in the vicinity heater appliance_ • Avoid Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas as practical to the gas pressure. Use only gas shown on rating plate. Maintain piping system •...
  • Page 10 Insulation O" M|N. Insulation use on gas products. standby heat loss encountered Kenmore Energy Conservation and standby unnecessary. Monoxide heater in accordance manual Breathing chemical vapor near water Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or...
  • Page 11 Donotapply insulation tothe topofthe water h eater, asthis willinterfere withsafe operation ofthedrafthood. Donotcover t heouter d oor, t hermostat ortemperature pressure r elief v alve. Donotallow insulation tocome within 2"(50_8 m m) o fthe floor t oprevent blockage ofcombustion Donotcover t heinstruction manual Keep itonthesideof thewater h eater ornearby forfuture reference.
  • Page 12 FIGURE When communicating withtheoutdoors through h orizontal ducts, e ach opening s hall h ave a minimum freeareaof 1 square inchper2,000 BTUperhour ( 11cm2/kW) oftotal inputratingof all equipment i n the enclosure, s ee Figure 13. When ducts areused, t heyshall b eofthesamecross- sectional areaasthefreeareaoftheopenings to which theyconnect.
  • Page 13 This water h eater shall not b econnected toany heating systems or component(s) usedwitha non-potable waterheating appliance. Allpiping c omponents connected tothisunit f orspace heating applications shall b esuitable f orusewithpotable w ater. Toxic chemicals, such asthose used forboiler treatment shall notbeintroduced intothissystem.
  • Page 14 Fit T &Pvalve insulation over v alve. Make sure that t he insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve. Secure al! insulation using tape. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Explosion o Temperature-pressure must comply and ASME code. •...
  • Page 15 Filling the Water Heater Property Damage Hazard - Avoid water heater damage_ - Fill tank with water before operating. Never use this water heater unless it is completely...
  • Page 16 • Flue gases may escape if vent pipe is not connected - Do not store corrosive chemicals in vicinity of water heater. • Chemical corrosion vent system can cause serious injury or death - Contact a qualified instalbr service agency.
  • Page 17 Gas Piping edition of the National Fuel trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the as practical at the time of water heater trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped outlet or other device recognized trap.
  • Page 18 Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion. Do not use this appliance 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! UGHTING iNSTRUCTiONS HGURE "g"...
  • Page 19 Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F ° (16.7 C °) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, sink, etc. Any water heater's intended purpose water...
  • Page 20 Burner should be made of the venting. not be obstructed. Failure disable cause improper of this water heater, which could result in death or serious injury for assistance to prevent escape could cause deadly systems present In the event...
  • Page 21 Anode Rod _nspection Property Damage Hazard ° Avoid water heater damage. , Inspection and replacement of anode The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. water tanks equipped...
  • Page 22 6. CLOSE t hedrain valve. 7. Follow instructions inthe Fifling The Water heater 8. Follow lighting instructions in the Lighting restart the water...
  • Page 23 Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion Property Damage Hazard - Avoid water heater damage. o Install thermal expansion tank or device • Contact qualified installer or service Water supply system may, because of such events pressure, frequent cut-offs, and the effects have installed devices such as pressure...
  • Page 24 Contact Sears Service for further an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 Treatment. Anode replacement and chlorination by the water heater's limited warranty. water persists after the anode replacement treatment, it may be necessary to chlorinate supply to eliminate the problem.
  • Page 25 Operational Conditions (Continued) Leakage Checkpoints FIGURE27. Read and understand manual before installing, sewicing this water heater, Failure to follow instructions safety' messages death or serious Instruction Manual with water heater Read this manual make sure the gas supply turn the gas 'ON"...
  • Page 26 Incoming water is unusually cold. Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures. High temperature WATER TOO HOT Thermostat set too high. WATER HEATER SOUNDS Condensation Sediment or calcium in bottom of heater tank. StZZLING o RUMBLBNG Improper combustion. SOOTING Lack of supply air.
  • Page 29 Viewport Assembly Not Shown. ** Includes Inner Door Gasket Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1=800=4=MY=HOME '_;(!o800-469o4663). all pertinent facts when you carl or visit.
  • Page 30 Viewport 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 I-800-4oMY-HOME <R' (1-800o469-4663).
  • Page 31 Knob Viewport Assembly * Not Shown. ** Includes Inner Door Gasket Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME " (1-800-469o4653). all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
  • Page 32 - phone support from a Sears technician products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. The model number of your water heater is found on the model rating plate on the front of the water heater. Sears, Roebuck 6 -YEAR...

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