Power vented gas models with hot surface ignition, for potable water heating only, not suitable for space heating, not for use in mobile homes, 40/50 gallon natural (36 pages)
Power miser 6 series 30/40/55 gal. 50/40 gal. medium 50 gal. short (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Kenmore 33968 - Power Miser 9
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Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISERTM GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL 153.339362 30 Gallon 153.339262 40 Gallon Short 153.339462 40 Gallon • Safety instructions 153.339962 40 Gallon (L.P.) •...
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Your s afety a nd thesafety ofothers i s extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential hazard.
Fire Hazard manual and safety messages For continued protection against before installing, operating or riskef fire: servicing this water heater. -Do not install water heater on Failure to follow instructions and carpeted floor. safety messages could result in death or serious injury. =Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ........................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..............................5 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ........................6 Material Needed ............................... Basic Tools ................................TYPICAL INSTALLATION ................................7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................8-16 Removing the Old Water Heater ..........................
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Thank for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly • The installation must conform with these instructions and the installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes,...
MateriaJs Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. J//J N, NI DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE EXPANSION TANKS 20" (506 ram) DIAMETER TH ERMAL EXPANSION WATER HEATERS...
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GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Flue Baffle Vent Pipe Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) Drafthood Inner Door Thermostat Anode Outer door Drain Valve Hot Water Outlet Pilot and Main Burner Union Outlet Inlet Water Shut=off Valve F!ue Flexible Water Connections...
Old Water Heater Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater speed draining.
Facts to Consider About Location Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting off its water supply. Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the...
WITHOUT DOOR WITH DOOR Insulation blankets available to the general public for external on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters.
• Doobtain n ew warning and instruction labels f rom Sears f or confined space shall be provided with two permanent placement ontheblanket directly o ver t heexisting l abels. openings, one commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top •...
Water Pi_ Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. OUTLET AIR DUCT Children, elderly, physically or mentally disabled IIIII _-=Fl I IIL,uRN, "' are at highest riskfor scald injury. Feel water before bathing showering.
Thiswaterheater s hallnotbe connected t o anyheating Look at the top of the water heater. The cold water inlet is systems orcomponent(s) used with anon-potable water heating marked "COLD". Put two or three turns of Teflon tape around appliance. the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling around...
Fit T &Pvalve insulation over v alve. Make s ure that t he insulation HOT WATER COLD WATER OUTLET does notinterfere with thelever o rblock t hedischarge opening INLET oftheT&Pvalve. SHUTOFF Secure a llinsulation using tape. VALVE Temperature=Pressure Relief Valve TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE...
The temperature-pressure relief valve must bemanually operated and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation atleast o nce a year.Caution s hould betaken toensure t hat of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center (1)nooneisinfront o foraround t heoutlet o fthe temperature- the local gas supplier for further information.
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Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape dangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. o T.ooo vENT 4 Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors.
Sediment Traps Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide High altitude orifice must be installed for Fire and Explosion Hazard operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m). • Contaminants in gas lines • Contact a qualified installer or service cause fire or explosion. agency.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 WiTH WATER AND AiR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A.
Tem_ulation NOTE: Awater temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C) is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F °...
Tank Sediment Cleanin Burner inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom create varying Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible amount of noise and if left in the tank will cause permanent immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a flooded tank failure, in some...
Housekee ipi£g rod, check for any leaks and immediately correct if found. situations where clearance above the water heater is limited may be necessary to bend the anode rod for removal. Flexible Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on anode rods are available...
Ifthe temperature-pressure relief valve o nthe appliance weeps or Drain Valve Washer Replacement discharges periodically, this may bedue tothermal expansion. may have a check valve installed inthe water line orawater meter (See Figure with acheck v alve. Consult theSears S ervice Center forfurther information.
NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air Start Uj_ Conditions charge. If the inlet 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.
Condensation • a concentration of sulfate in the supply water. • little or no dissolved oxygen in the water. Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may •...
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater O_oerational 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...
These g uidelines should b eused b yaqualified service agent. Call S ears S ervice at1-800-4-MY-HOME <R_ (1-800-469-4663) forassistance. Inform the associate that t his 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.
POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATER 153.339362 30 Gallon 153.339262 40 Gallon Short 153.339462 40 Gallon BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Numbers 153.339362 153,339262 153.339462 Key No, Part Description Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 Anode 9003465 9003465 9001829 9003380 9003379 9003381 Burner Assembly Burner Head** 9003385...
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POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATER 153.339962 I 40 Gallon (LP.) l 153.339161 I 50 Gallon Short BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Numbers 153.339962 153,339161 Key No, Part Description Air intake Screen 9003406 9003406 Anode 9001829 9001829 9003384 9003991 Burner Assembly Burner Head** 9003422 9003385 Burner Orifice**...
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POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATER 153.339562 50 Gallon 153.339762 48 Gallon High Recovery 153.339640 65 Gallon 153.339680 65 Gallon High Recovery BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Numbers 153.339762 153.339540 153.339562 153.339580 Key No. Part Description Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 Anode 9003650...
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