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SPACE OF THE • Troubleshooting MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME. • Parts List MODEL NO. For Your Safety 153.336340 30 Gallon Tall 153.336444 40 Gallon Tall AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. WARNING: If the information...
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 injury hazard.
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Fire Hazard Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages For continued protection against before installing, operating or riskof 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.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ....................SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................... PRODUCT WARRANTY ..........................CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..........................IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER ..............Installation Checklist ..............................INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................12-15 Removing the Old Water Heater ..........................
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SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT ....................... 27-29 VentSystem Inspection ..........................BurnerInspection ............................Burner C leaning ............................Housekeeping ............................... Anode RodInspection ............................ Temperature-Pressure Relief V alve Operation ....................28-29 Draining andFlushing ............................. Service ................................ MAINTENANCE OF YOURWATERHEATER ..................30-33 Replacement Parts............................
Agreements Congratulations making smart purchase. Your • $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage Kenmore ® product designed manufactured years that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered of dependable operation. But like all products, it may...
Thank You forpurchasing aKenmore water heater. Properly installed Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with and maintained, itshould g ive youyears o ftrouble f ree service. If the Installation Instructions section in this manual. you should decide that y ou want the new water heater professionally installed bySears c all1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.They will a rrange for For California...
MATERIALS 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. METAL DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE EXPANSION TANKS FOR IN 20" (508 mm) DIAMETER THERMAL EXPANSION FOR WATER HEATERS...
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Inner Door Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Vent Pipe Draft Hood Outer Door Drain Valve Union Pilot and Main Burner Anode (Not Shown) Hot Water Outlet Inlet Water Shut-off Valve Flue Insulation Cold Water Inlet Metal Drain Pan Gas Supply Piping Inlet Dip Tube (Not Shown)
This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors. Please review the following checklist and make any required installation upgrades or changes. Questions? Contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663).
Attach a hose to the water heater Removing the Old Water Heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. (See Figures 2 and 5.) Open the water ® heater drain valve. The water ® passing out of the drain valve...
the fire department from a neighbor's home. Do not attempt to Location Requirements clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished. Fire or Explosion Hazard • Read instruction manual before installing, using or Do not install this water heater in any occupied space of the servicing water heater.
Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat toss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance METAL DRAIN PIPED TO AN ADEQUATE...
• Doinspect theinsulation blanket frequently tomake Filling the Water Heater certain i tdoes not s ag, t hereby obstructing combustion air flow. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Clearances and Accessibility Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"...
B. If you are converting the gas control valve/thermostat use natural gas, verify that the "NAT" arrow on the fitting is pointing toward the gas control valve/thermostat. • blue band on the fitting should touch the metal boss. See For your safety, the following procedures should Figure 12.
MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE GROU N D------_ JOINT UNION CHECK WITH LOCAL UTILITY MINIMUM HEIGHT Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. 3" MINIMUM DRIP Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P.
LP Gas Only Liquefied petroleum gas is over 50% heavier than air and in the occurrence of a leak in the system, the gas wilt settle at floor level. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas.
U.L. recognized fuel gas and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are recommended in all applications and should be installed using the manufacturer's instructions and local codes, rules, or regulations. Carbon Monoxide Warning IMPORTANT: If you tack the necessary skills required The vent system must be installed according to all properly install this venting system, you should not proceed, but local and state codes or, in the absence of local and get help from a qualified technician.
Enclosure Installation METHOD ROOF JACK OUTSIDE FRESH AIR Air for combustion and ventilation must not be supplied from (NOT INCLUDED) the occupied spaces of the manufactured (mobile) home. IMPORTANT: The openings that provide outside air to your water heater must have a minimum free area of 100 square MAINTAIN MIN.
Piping Installation MASSACHUSETTS: INSTALL WATER LINE SECTION 19 MGL 142. Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the A VACUUM RELIEF IN COLD installation drawing (Figure 18). If the indoor installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be HOT _AAT_ TE LMIPE%AA_LUR_Ap%DoPNRAELS "_UR%(&TP&P)
Water Piping Pressure Test Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve )losion Hazard If the water piping system is to be air pressure tested, the Temperature-pressurereliefvalve water heater must be disconnected from the water piping must complywith ANSI Z21.22- system. Failure to disconnect the water heater during air CSA4.4 and ASME code.
insulation to ensure that it is fully seated around the pipe. Also, T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation (Some Models) ensure that the base of the insulation is flush with the water heater. Once seated, secure the insulation with duct tape, 1.
Lighting Instructions Read understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port is Explosion Hazard not missing or damaged. (See Figure 30.) Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. Check the Replace view port if glass is missing rating plate near the gas control valve/thermostat for the correct...
Checking the Draft Emergency Shut Down IMPORTANT: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails to shut off, turn off the water heater's manual gas control valve and call a qualified technician. Burn Hazard Water Temperature Regulation Do not touch vent. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) IF.'W mT_.l _[d :1;| can cause servere burns instantly...
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preferred starting point. See Figure 25. Some states have a If hot water use is expected to be more than normal, a higher requirement for a lower setting. thermostat setting may be required to meet the increased demand. Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( t'_ ) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise...
You should check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair Vent System Inspection proper combustion. Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave off until repairs are made, because failure to correct the cause of the sooting result in a fire causing death, serious...
At a minimum, the anode(s) should be checked annually after Housekeeping the warranty period. Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Anode Rod Depletion Exposed |p--Support Wire Fire and Explosion Hazard Do not obstruct combustion Pitted ._ "1_ openings...
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut- off valve. and continues to release water, immediately turn off the gas supply and drain the water heater (see Draining and Flushing). Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer Once the water heater is completely...
Replacement Parts CONTROL VALVE/ THERMOSTAT IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for IGNITER BUTTON the FVIR System components and should be performed by a MANIFOLD TUBE PILOT qualified technician. THERMOCOUPLE TUBE Replacement parts may be ordered from Sears Parts and THERMAL VIEW PORT...
Position the new thermocouple through the bottom opening Route the new pilot tube, thermocoupte, and igniter wire of the manifold component block (Figure 32). Be sure through the manifold/burner door opening. (Figure 32) igniter wire is positioned through the small opening of the Connect the new pilot tube and tighten the nut securing it manifold component block.
tube, locate the one provided with your parts kit. Install it in Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly the gas control valve/thermostat at the pilot location, hand tight only. Next, insert the pilot tube into the ferrule nut until it bottoms out. NOTE: Hold the tube in this position. Tighten the ferrule nut with a wrench until the crimp connection seals to the pilot tube.
Disconnect the igniter wire from the igniter, then remove Piezoelectric Igniter System the igniter from the bracket by depressing the front and rear The piezoelectric igniter system consists of the igniter button, holding tabs and lift. Next, remove the igniter bracket from electrode, and wire.
Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air 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. MASSACHUSETTS: INSTALL A VACUUM...
Moisture f romtheproducts o f combustion condense onthe Do not remove the anode, leaving the tank unprotected. cooler t anksurfaces a ndformdrops ofwater w hich may fall doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided. onto theburner orother h otsurfaces toproduce a "sizzling" or "frying"...
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limit s witch or ECO (Energy C utOff)inthetankis used to Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with shutoff theunitif thewatertemperature exceeds 1 95°F water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled (91°C). TheECO is a single-use switch, which, if activated, with water.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE Pilot not tit Light pilot Thermostat set too low Turn temp. dial to desired temperature No gas Check with gas utility company Dirt in the gas lines Notify utility-install trap in gas line Pilot line clogged Clean, locate source and correct Main burner line clogged...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE Excessive waterpressure Use a pressure reducing valve and relief Heater stacking valve Closed water system Lower the thermostat setting See "Closed System/Thermal Expansion" THERMOSTAT FAILS TO Thermostat not functioning properly Replace thermostat SHUT-OFF Improper calibration Replace thermostat...
Does pilot light go out when _/ _l•lCheck Draft. (See "Checking the button is released? I"NO '_Draft" section of this manual.) ",I, Test the thermocouple using the following procedure: Disconnect the thermocouple from the • ISecure connections Has the thermal switch I Are the wires from the gas gas control valve/thermostat.
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