Power miser 6 series 30/40/50 gallon 30/40 gallon short 30/40/50 gallon high altitude 30/40/50 gallon propane (lp.) 40/50 gallon propane (l.p.) high altitude (32 pages)
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Owner's Manual POWER MISERTM WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING, NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL 153.331444 40 Galmon 153.331544 50 Gallon Safety hstructions mnstaHation Operation * Care and Maintenance * Troubleshooting * Parts List For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BYTHIS WATER HEATER.
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Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safetyoreLated messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury...
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Read and understand instruction Fire Hazard manual and safety m essages mtinued protection against before i nstalling, operating or riskof fire: servicing this water h eater ot install water heater on Failure tofollow instructions carl: .tted floor safety m essages could result in death orserious injury, ot operate water heater if...
SAFE INSTALLATION, USEAND SERVICE ....................SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ........................ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................Material Needed ..............................Basic Tools ................................TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..........................INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 8-16 Removing the Old Water Heater ..........................Facts to Consider About the Location ........................
Thank for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence installed and maintained, it should give years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water...
Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need al! of these materials, depending on your type of installation. _'"'.... i !1I_ _,_ I _'_il DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE iN 20"...
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GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER ° GAS MODELS Vent Pipe Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) F[ueBaff[e Draft Hood hnerDoor Thermostat Anode Outer door Drain Valve Hot Water Outlet Union Pilot Main Burner Outmet Bnmet Water Shut-off Valve Flue F[exib[e Water Connections Co[dWater[n[et Drain...
Attach a hose to the water heater Removing the O_d Water Heater drain valve and put the other end ® in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open ® a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure water...
Facts to Consider About Devices that will turn offthe gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting oft its water supply. the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration...
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M|N. Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore FmGURE8. products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your...
commence w ithin12inches (30cm)of thetop andone Donotapply insulation tothe topofthe water h eater, asthis commencing within 12inches (30cm)of thebottom ofthe willinterfere withsafe operation ofthedrafthood. enclosures. Donotcover t heouter d oor, t hermostat ortemperature & pressure r elief v alve. Donotallow insulation tocome within 2"(50.8 mm) o fthe floor t oprevent blockage ofcombustion airflow totheburner.
Water Piping VENTULAT+ON LOUVERS Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injup] or death. Children, elderly, physically or mentally disabled OUTLET are at highest risk for scald injury. Feel water before bathing showering+ Temperature limiting valves available.
This water h eater shall not b econnected toany heating systems Look atthetopofthewater h eater. Thecold water i nletis or component(s) usedwitha non-potable waterheating marked 'COLD". Put t woorthree turns ofteflon tape around appliance. thethreaded e ndof thethreaded-to-sweat coupling a nd around bothendsofthe3/4"NPT threaded n ipple.
Fit T &Pvalve insulation over v alve. Make sure that t he insulation HOT WATER does notinterfere withthelever o ftheT&Pvalve. OUTLET Secure a l!insulation using tape. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve REUEF VALVE (OPTIONAL TOP T & P RELIEF VALVE NOT SHOWN) DRAFT HOOD Explosion...
Thetemperature-pressure reliefvalvemustbe manually and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation operated a t least o nce a year. Caution s hould betaken to of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center ensure t hat(1)nooneisinfrontoforaround t heoutlet o fthe the local gas supplier for further information.
Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape VENT DRAFT HOOD dangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. DRAFT HOOD Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors.
Sediment Traps Breathing Hazard = Carbon Monoxide High altitude orifice must be installed for Fire Explosion Hazard operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m). • Contaminants in gas lines can Contact a qualified installer or service cause fire or expDsion. agency •...
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE UGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED W}TH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A.
WATER HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA Temperature Regulation WHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS. IF ASUITABLEAREA IS NOTAVAILABLE,A COVER SHOULD Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water INSTALLED OVER THERMOSTAT PREVENT temperature in certain situations...
Tank (Sediment) C_eaning Burner Inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible Sediment build-up on the tank bottom create varying amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent immediately detectable. However, over a period of time tank failure.
Housekeeping Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually regular basis. operated at bast once a year. , Burn hazard Fire and Explosion Hazard , Hot water discharge, °...
2. CLOSE t hecold water i nlet v alve tothewater h eater. 5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve retighten using a wrench. OVER 3. OPEN anearby h ot w ater f aucet and leave open toallow for TIGHTEN.
Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. [f the intact water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank's air pressure must be adjusted to match Thermal Expansion that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi.
is notdrawn toward t hedrafthood, shutoffwater h eater and from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water. The smell make necessary airsupply c hanges tocorrect. the result of four factors which must al! be present for the odor to develop: Condensation a concentration of sulfate...
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater Operationa_ Conditions (Continued) make sure the gas supply has been turned 'OFF", and never turn the gas 'ON" before the tank is completely full of water. Leakage Checkpoints Never use this water heater unless it is completely...
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These guidelines should beused b y aqualified service agent. Call Sears Service at1-800o4oMYoHOME _) ( !o800-469-4663) forassistance, inform the associate that this isa"Flammable Vapor ignition Resistant" Product. Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. WATER LEAKS relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads.
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POWER M_SER TM12 GAS WATER HEATER 153.331444 40 Gallon 153.331544 50 Gallon BURNERASSEMBLY Model Numbers Key No. 153.331444 153.331544 Part Description Air Intake Screen 9003983 9003983 Anode Rod 9001829 9000734 9003515 9003516 BurnerAssembl_! Burner Head** 9003385 9003385 Burner Orifice** 9003493(#33) 9003493 (#33) Burner Tube w/Rubber...
During the second year you must pay the labor cost for water heater installation. 1 YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY For the first year from the date of purchase,...