Kenmore 33968 - Power Miser 9 Specification
Kenmore 33968 - Power Miser 9 Specification

Kenmore 33968 - Power Miser 9 Specification

Gas water heater

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Owner's
ManuaJ
®
POWER
MISERTM
9
GAS WATER
HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL
NO.
153.339362
30 Gallon
153.339262
40 Gallon
Short
153.339462
40 Gallon
153.339962
40 Gallon
(L.P.)
153.339161
50 Gallon
Short
153.339562
50 Gallon
153.339762
48 Gallon
High
Recovery
153.339640
65 Gallon
153,339580
65 Gallon
High
Recovery
• Safety
instructions
• installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
, Troubleshooting
, Parts
List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT tS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER•
C3 Technology
° 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 ingles
y necesita
el manual
instructivo y/o etiquetas
en espa_ol puede obtenerlos
ttamando al
1-800-821-2017•
NO TRATE
DE INSTALAR
O OPERAR
ESTE
CALENTADOR DEAGUAsi
no entiende la informacidn en las etiquetas
o en el manual instructive. No hacer caso de esta advertencia
podria
resultar en la MUERTE 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 IFYOU 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.
e tf 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
www.seats.com
PRINTED 0607
184232-003

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  • Page 1 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.) •...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ..........................
  • Page 5 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,...
  • Page 6: Customer Responsibilities Product Specifications Materials And Basic Tools Needed

    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...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8: Removing The Old Water Heater

    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.
  • Page 9: Facts To Considerabout The Location

    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...
  • Page 10: Insulation Jackets

    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.
  • Page 11: Combustion Air And Ventilation Appliances

    • 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 •...
  • Page 12: Water Piping

    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.
  • Page 13: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation

    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...
  • Page 14: Filling The Water Heater

    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...
  • Page 15: Venting

    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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Gas Piping

    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.
  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 19: Temperature Regulation

    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 °...
  • Page 20: Service And Adjustment

    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...
  • Page 21: Anode Rod

    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...
  • Page 22: Draining

    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.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 24: Condensation

    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 •...
  • Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints

    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...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Items

    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.
  • Page 27: Parts Order List

    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...
  • Page 28 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**...
  • Page 29 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...
  • Page 30: Notes

    Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore _ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable Power surge...

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