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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLE WAT'LSI_ '
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
NOBILE HONES
Model No.
153.332318 30 Gal. High Altitude
153.332362 30 Gal,
153,332418 40 Gal. High Altitude
153.332462 40 Gal.
153.332562 50 Gal.
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Savethis Planual for Future Reference.
THE
ECONOMIZER
TM
6
GAS
WATER
H EATER
• Safety
Instructions
• Care
and Maintenance
•
Installation
• Troubleshooting
• Operation
• Parts
List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT
IS ADDED
TO THE
GAS USED
BY THIS
WATER
HEATER
WARNING:
If the information
in these instructions
are not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property
damage, personal mlury or death.
-Do
not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-
uids 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 touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
.
.
i Immedlately
call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier'slnstructions.
If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Inst_.. lation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
•
AWARNING
Improper installation, adlustment, alteration,
service or maintenance I
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM-I
AGE: Refer to this manual for assistance or consult the local Sears I
[ Service
Center
or gas uti ity for further
information.
J
AWARNING
Flammable
vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas
of the structure to this appliance.
AWARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION
BEGINNING
ON INSIDE
COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING
THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WAT'LSI_ ' HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN NOBILE HONES Model No. ECONOMIZER 153.332318 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.332362 30 Gal, WATER H EATER 153,332418 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332462 40 Gal. 153.332562 50 Gal.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions _,WARNING AWARNING "-7 Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or I At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid- maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I ed with a combination temperature-pressuras relief valve INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- [ certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service [ that maintains periodic inspecdoo of production of listed... - Page 3 Safety Precautions AWARNING AWARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the This water heater must not be installed directly on car- correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a protectedby peting. Carpeting must be a metal or wood confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full shown in the "Facts to Consider About the Location"...
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions ACAUTION AWARNING The water heater with draft hood installed must be prep- WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the that if the tank or any connections shouldleak, the flow of outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of water will not cause damage to the structure. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ......................Table of Contents ......................Customer Responsibilities .................... Product Specifications ....................Materials and Basic Tools Needed ................Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Installation Instructions ..............i............8-16 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................... Pacts to Consider About the Location ............................Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ................... -
Page 6: Customer Responsibilities
Customer Responsibilities Thank You • This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera- for purchasinga Sears water heater. tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also Properlyinstalled and maintained, it should give you years of contains warnings through out the manual that you must read trouble free service. -
Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below•You may or may not need all of these materi- als,dependingon your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"xI8" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. Disconnect the vent pipe from the dtafr hood where they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted offafier any screw or other AWARNING attached devices are removed. -
Page 9: Pacts To Consider About The Location
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new • The locationsdection mustprovide adequate clearances f or ser- waterheater, because the placement is a very important consid- vidng and proper operationof the water heater. eration for the safety of the occupants in the buildingand for the most economical use of the appliance..Thb waterheater is not for use in mobile homes or outdoor installation. -
Page 10: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances In Unconfined Spaces
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces 1. When directlycommunicating with the outdoors, each open- Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not tess than 50 ing shall have a minimum flee area of I square inch per 4,000 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating BTU per hour of total input ratingof all equipment in the of all appliances installed in that space•... -
Page 11: Water Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is markedcold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:.Water heatersare intendedto aro_md the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupliilg p_luce hot water. -
Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve &WARNING AWARNING rhe temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually At the time of manufacture this w'_or heater was provided operated at least once ayean Caution should be t_en to with a combination temperature-pressures relinfvadve cer'dfied emum thot (I) no one is in froot of or around the out|ot of by a nationally recognizedtesting laboratory that maintains the temperam_... -
Page 13: Filling The Water Heater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent ACAUTION pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations, Never usethis water heater unlessit is completely filledwith J unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the water heater, you must wnter. -
Page 14: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping Venting (cont'd) All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the AWARNING structure (dwelling). Installonly the draft hood provided with Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the the new water heater and no other draf_ hood. -
Page 15: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH A WARNING FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR • The applianceand its individualshutoffvalve must be discon- nectedfrom the gassupplypipingsystemduringany pressure testing of the gas system at test pressuresin excessof '/2 FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR poundper squareinch(3.SkPa). LABELED AS COMPLYING •... -
Page 16: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: • Check the gas lines for leaks. VENT PIPE TO a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks OUTDOORS OR CHIMNEY usinga match or open flame. SHUTOFF VALVE b. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Lighting &WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (LR) gas is heavierthan air. Shouldthere be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basemenl:r,, c rawl spaces,skirted areas under mobile homes (even whanventilated),dosutsand areas bulow groundlevelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. - Page 18 Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion WARNING may resu t caus ng property damage, personal injury or lose of life. A.
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Page 19: Temperature Regulation
Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- Turn the water temperature dial dockwise _.__"_) to decrease _oewrature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (4"- _'_) to increase... -
Page 20: Service And Ad'ustment
Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying &,WARNING amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature Do not usethisappUance If anypart of It hus heanunder wa_. I tank failure. -
Page 21: Draining
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Draining Replacement The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of NOTE: For replacement, use a '_" x ,3/_. • _,, thick washer sediment from the tank may be necessary. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION THERMAL EXPANSION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A pressure, trequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among water heater may appear to be leakingwhen in fact the water is... -
Page 23: Strange Sounds
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER PRESSURE INLETFITTING REDUCING In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one VALVE W ITH anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the BYPASS tank. -
Page 24: High Temperature Shut Offsystem
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM WATER IS TOO This water heater is equipped with an automaticgas shut offsys- • The temperature adjustment dial may be set too high. See the tern. The high temperature shut off is built into the gascontrol "Temperature Adjustment section. -
Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a _Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ACAUTION ed _Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. Read this manual first. Then before checking the water| beater make sure the gas supply has been turned| "OFF",... -
Page 26: Parts Order List
Parts Order List THE ECONOMIZER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332318 30GaL High Altitude 153.332362 30 Gal. 153.332418 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332462 40 GaJ. 153.332562 50 Gal. - Page 27 Parts Order List (cont'd) THE ECONOMIZER 6 GASWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332318 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.332362 30 Gal. 153.332418 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332462 40 Gal. 153.332562 50 Gal. Model Numbers 153.332318 153.332362 153.332.418 153.332462 153.332562 PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS 9000071 9000071 9000071...
- Page 28 Warranty About YourWarranty a. Adjustingthermostat b. Lighting p ilot c. Leaks i n pipesorfittings THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE d. Improperventing A FREECHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations e. Condensation Arranged BySears, Searswarrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED This manual is in non-technical language.