Kenmore 153.33525 Owner's Manual
Kenmore 153.33525 Owner's Manual

Kenmore 153.33525 Owner's Manual

Sears water heater user manual

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0291319
SE_A/RS
o:
Gas Water Heater
Owners Manual
FOR POTABLE
WATER HEATING
ONLY
NOT
SUITABLE
FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE
HOMES
MODEL NUMBERS:
153.335200
40 Gal. High Altitude
153.335250
40 Gal.
153.335251
40 Gal.
153.335302
30 Gal. High Altitude
153.335350
30 Gal.
153.335351
30 Gal.
153.335400
40 Gal. High Altitude
153.335450
40 Gal.
153.335451
40 Gal.
153.335502
50 Gal. High Altitude
153.335550
50 Gal.
153.335551
50 Gal.
153.335600
65 Gal. High Altitude
153.335650
65 Gal.
153.335651
65 Gal.
153.335750
50 Gal.
153.335751
50 Gal.
Save this Manual
for Future Reference.
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Z
-Do
not store or use gasoline
or other
flammable
vapors
affd liquids
in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT
TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not to°uch any electrical
switch; do
not use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately
call your gas supplier
from a neigh_bor's phone.
Follo'w the
gas supplierV's instrui:tions.
• if you can not reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
-Installation
and service
must be per-
formed
by a qualified
installer,
service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING:
If the information
in these
instructions
are not followed
exactly,
a
fire or explosion may result, causing prop-
erty damage, personal injury or dea]l_.
WARNING
READ THE GENERAL
SAFETY SECTION
BEGINNING
ON
INSIDE
COVER
AND
THEN
THIS
ENTIRE
MANUAL
BEFORE
INSTALLING
OR
OPERATING
THIS
WATER HEATER.
WARNING
Flammable
vapors may be drawn
by air
currents
from
other
areas of the struc-
ture to this appliance.
WARNING
Improper
installation,
adjustment,
alter-
ation, service
or maintenance
can cause
DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY,
OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Refer to this manu-
al for assistance or consult the local Sears
Service
Center
or gas utility
for further
information.
153.335850
65 Gal.
153.335851
65 Gal.
153.335951
40 Gal. L.P.
k2
• Installation
• Operation
• Repair Parts
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT,S
ADDED
TO THE C AS
USED BY THIS WATER HEATER

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  • Page 1 USED BY THIS WATER HEATER WARNING in these Improper installation, ation, service or maintenance DEATH, SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE. al for assistance or consult the local Sears or other Service Center or gas utility in the information. WARNING Flammable vapors may be drawn...
  • Page 2 Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROP- ERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistanceor consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. WARNING At the time of manufacture thiswater heater was provided with a...
  • Page 3 2 inchesgreater than the water heater dimensionsand must be .piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combust,on air flow. Under no circum- stances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damagein connectionwith this water heater.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Draining ... Drain Valve Washer Replacement Service ... Leakage Checkpoints ... Repair Parts .._L.. vvarramv ..About Your "!warranty ..Sears Installation Policy ... Sears Installation Warranty _ ... Spaces ... Located in Confined Spaces ... ,...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    If you should decide that you want the new rater heater professionally installed by Sears call the local Sears ;ervice Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, luality installation by Sears authorized contractors. _bbreviations Found In This Instruction A.G.A.
  • Page 6: Materiafs And Basic Tools Needed

    VENT EXTENSION Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store. Pipe Wrenches (2) 14" Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 Foot Tape of Folding Rule...
  • Page 7: Removing The Old Water Heater

    ® ® ® Mineral buildup or ._edlmentmay haye accumulated in the old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause stalnlng. pipe the vent from the draft hood a.
  • Page 8: Locating The New Water Heater

    Drain pans are available at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1'/2 inches deep, have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain.
  • Page 9: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances Located In Unconfinedspaces

    Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in UnconfinedSpaces UnconfinedSpaceis a spacewhose volume is not lessthan 50 cubicfeet. p er 1,000 .B.tu.per hour of theaggregate input rating of all appliancesinstalledin that space.Roomscommunicating directlywith the space in which the appliances are installed, through openingsnot furnished with doors, are considereda part of the unconfined space In unconfinedspaces in buildings, infiltrationmay be adequate...
  • Page 10: Water Piping

    Contact the local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation. NOTE: To protect against untimely...
  • Page 11: Temperature-Pressurerelief Valve

    Compliance with such local requirements must be satisfied by the installer or end user of the water heater with a locally prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve installed in the €leslgnated opening in the water heater in place of the facto- ry furnished valve.
  • Page 12: Filling The Water Heater

    1. 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. 2. Place 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 13: Gas Piping

    SEDIMENT 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 fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap.
  • Page 14: Installing The New Water Heater

    Relief Valve" section. 3. Are the cold and hot water lines water heater correctly? See "Water Piping" in the "Installing the New Water Heater" section. 4. Is the water heater completely filled "Filling" instructions in the "Installing the New Water Heater"...
  • Page 15 "For Your Safety" on the cover page of this manual, then leave the premises. Lightingand operating instructions are located on front of the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve. WARNING • AN ODORANT...
  • Page 16: Lighting

    FOR YOUR SAFETY If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This appliancehas a pilot whichmust be lightedby hand.Whenlightingthepilot,followtheseinstructions exactly. BEFORE LIGHTING smellall aroundtheappliancearea for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because somegasis heavier thanair and willsettleon thefloor.
  • Page 17 Never leave a child or hand- in a bathtub or shower. |_p ed ers0n unattended of this water heater has been factory set at position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is and must be reset to the desired temperature The mark (V) HOT indicative of approximately the preferred starting point.
  • Page 18: Start Up Conditions

    Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a cer- tain amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: a.
  • Page 19: Air" In Hot Water Faucets

    "OFF" the entire gas supply to [_e water heater. Contact the Sears Service Center. WARNING [ihould overheating occur or the gas supply fail to Iishut off, turn "OFF -_' the manual gas control...
  • Page 20: Venting System Inspection

    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 21: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

    . In these cases Mag Erad(part no. 3515) can be used elp remove the sediment deposits. This may be red from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer e "Repair Parts" section. Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures.
  • Page 22: Leakage Checkpoints

    * To checl_ where threaded portion enters tank, insert Q-Tip between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instructions in the "Periodic Maintenance" section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installing the New Water Heater" section. CAUTION Read this manual first.
  • Page 24: Repair Parts

    POWER MISER _ 8 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335200 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.335250 40 Gal. 153.335251 40 Gal. 153.335302 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.335350 30 Gal. 153.335351 30 Gal.
  • Page 25 Pilot Pilot'Clip Pilot Orifice Manual Mag-Erad ese parts are also available at most Sears retail stores. Iso available at most hardware stores. Jaced only on return of damaged plate. _t lllustrated v that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater, _ld a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply act any SearsService Center.
  • Page 26 POWER MISER_ 8 GAS WATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335400 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.335450 40 Gal. 153.335451 40 Gal. 153.335502 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.335550 S0 Gal. 153.335551 S0 Gal.
  • Page 27 10ntactany SearsService Center. Be sure to provide all per- iJhentfacts when you call or vis t _11 parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service _ienterand most Searsstores. MODEL 153.335450...
  • Page 28 • • ¸• POWER MISER_ 8 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335600 65 Gal. High Altitude 153.335650 65 Gal. 153.335651 65 Gal. 153.335750 50 Gal. 153.335751 50 Gal.
  • Page 29 Gas Water a need ever exist for repair parts, or service, simply any Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all per- facts when you call or visit. )arts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service and most Searsstores.
  • Page 30 POWER MISER '-M8 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEl. NUMBERS: 153.335850 65 Gal. 153.335851 65 Gal. 153.335951 40 Gal. L.P.
  • Page 31 Jld a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply act any SearsService Center. Besure to provide all per- it facts when you call or visit. arts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service ier and most Searsstores. MODEL NUMBERS 153.335850...
  • Page 32: Vvarramv

    After one year and through 8 years from the date of purchase, if a leak occurs in the tank, Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality. You will be charged for installation.

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