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THE
ECONOMIZER
TM 6
GAS
WATER
HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY,
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL
NO.
153.333315
HA
153.333345
153.333415
HA
153.333445
153.333545
30 Gallon High Altitude
30 Gallon
40 Gallon High Altitude
40 Gallon
50 Gallon
• Safety Instruction
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER,
C3 Technology
TM
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 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 ingl6s y necesita el manual instructive
y/o
etiquetas
en espa£_ol
puede
obtenerlos
Ilamando
al
1-800-821-2017.
NO TRATE DE INSTALAR
O OPERAR
ESTE
CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informaci6o eo las etiquetas
o en el manual instructive.
No hacer case de esta advertencia
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 not try to light any appliance
• 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. 184481-000
PRINTED
IN THE U.S.A
0703
www.sears.com
SUPERSEDES
PART NO. 184254-000
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- Page 1 TM 6 HEATER • Safety Instruction • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER, WARNING: instructions or explosion ignition damage, such as those...
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Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater. 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 rating plate. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Matedal 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
(current edition). Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 3 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. -
Page 6: Matedal Needed
ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (USE ONLY ON (SQUEEZE WATER HEATER USE FOR WATER AND GAS CONNECTIONS) GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE ,... FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS ..., _? SIPHONING Additional When Sweat Soldering on your Tubing Propane Soft Solder ;_r_... -
Page 7: Typical Installation
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Vent Pipe Draft Hood Anode Hot Water Outlet Outlet F Flexible Water Connections Gas Supply ManuaIGas Shut-off Valve Ground Joint Union * INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately inches away from where they connect to the water heater, see Figure 6. -
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
The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation and standby loss requirements, unnecessary. - Page 11 CHIMNEY OR GAS VENT VENTILATION (EACH END OF ATTIC) OUTLET AIR WATER HEATER FURNACE INLET AIR DUCT ALT. INLET AIR VENTILATION FIGUNE11. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4,000 Btu...
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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
(150 psi = 1,035kPa) 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
• Avoid water heater damage. • Fill tank with water before operating 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: Gas Piping
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: Sediment Trap
• Aflexible g asconnector ora ground jointunion between the shut offvalve and control valve topermit servicing ofthe unit. Besure tocheck a llthegaspiping f orleaks b efore lighting the water heater. U se a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. -
Page 17: Sediment Trap
FIGURE 19. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR. 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 effective sediment trap. -
Page 18: Operating Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 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 30F ° (16.7 C °) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
Burner Inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately flooded water heater will create dangerous... -
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 bottom of the water heater • Do not use or store flammable... -
Page 22: Draining
Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide 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 tank's air pressure must be adjusted to match... -
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... -
Page 25: Operational Conditions
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 Items
Refer to CONDENSATION. dripping on burner. Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING instructions No adjustment to determine cause. Contact Sears Service to determine connections. near water heater. or aerate water supply. cause. cause. wire connector to spark ignitor. cause. cause. -
Page 27: Parts Order List
Mag-Erad *N_ Shown. **lncludeslnoerDoorGasket 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 all pertinentfacts when you call or visit. -
Page 28: Warranty
1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge. 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. After one year and through 6 years from date of purchase for water heaters used in a single-family residence, if a leak occurs in the tank, Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality.