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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Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.336930 30 Gallon Tall 153.336940 40 Gallon Tall LOW LEAD CONTENT I<enmore oGto For potable water heating only. Not suitable for space heating. For use only in mobile homes. This water heater shall not be installed...
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 AND ADJUSTMENT ......................28-30 Vent System Inspection ............................Burner Inspection ..............................Burner Cleaning ..............................Housekeeping ................................. Anode Rod Inspection ............................Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ....................... Draining and Flushing ............................. Service ..................................MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER ..................31-33 Replacement Parts ..............................Removing the Manifold/Burner Assembly .......................
Protection 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,...
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 IN THE FOLLOWING SIZES: EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION •...
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Inner Door Gas Control Valve/Thermostat A Vent Pipe Draft Hood Outer Door Drain Valve Union C Anode (Not Shown) Manifold/Burner Assembly 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 may be extremely...
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 METAL Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance DRAIN PIPED TO AN ADEQUATE DRAIN Energy Conservation...
• 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"...
Figure 12. If "NAT" faces outward, repeat step 2. NATURAL GAS: If you are converting the unit to use natural gas, verify that "NAT" is marked on the exposed • For your safety, the following procedures should be end of the fitting. "NAT" must face outward (toward you.) performed by a qualified technician as it involves...
MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE "_ GROUND_ 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: The vent system must be installed according to all •...
Enclosure Installation Also, if the manufactured home is skirted, an air intake opening with a minimum free area of 32 square inches must be provided Air for combustion and ventilation must not be supplied from in the skirt. Other gas fired appliances in the home may require the occupied spaces of the...
Piping Installation MASSACHUSETTS: INSTALL A VACUUM RELIEF IN COLD WATER LINE SECTION Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the 19 MGL 142. installation drawing (Figure 17). If the indoor installation area TEMPERATURE PRESSURE (T&P) is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be RELIEF VALVE...
Water Piping Pressure Test Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Hazard If the water piping system is to be air pressure tested, the water heater must be disconnected from the water piping Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI system. Failure to disconnect the water heater during air Z21.22-CSA 4.4 and ASME...
• Must becapable ofwithstanding 250°F ( 121°C) without distortion. 6. Spread the slit open and slip the insulation over the cold water • Must b einstalled t oallow complete d rainage o fboththe (inlet) pipe. Apply gentle pressure along the length of the valve and discharge line.
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 29.) 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...
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BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo- C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control electric spark gas ignition system. Do not open knob.
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) can cause servere burns instantly Doing so can result in burns.
IMPORTANT: Adjusting the thermostat past the 120°F mark Operating the Temperature Control System on the temperature dial wilt increase the risk of scald injury. Hot water can produce first degree burns within: Time for Time for 1st Water Permanent Burns Temperature °F Degree Burn...
pilot, follow the instructions in "Maintenance of Your Water Heater." Vent System Inspection You should check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair 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 Ca_on Monoxide and Fire Hazard...
The anode rod should be inspected after a maximum of three Housekeeping years and annually thereafter until the condition of the anode rod dictates its replacement. NOTE: Artificially softened water Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on requires the anode rod to be inspected annually.
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...
GAS CONTROL VALVE/THERMOSTAT THERMOPILE Replacement Parts SWITCH WIRE GAS CONTROL/ CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for the TEMPERATU RE KNOB FVIR System components and should be performed by a qualified PIEZO IGNITER BUTTO technician. PILOT TUBE ___1i ,i:I:!,:\_) _MANIFOLD TUBE Replacement parts may be ordered from Sears Parts and Service...
PILOT / THERMOPILE RED(+)THERMALSWITCH WIRE ASSEMBLY SCREW CONNECTS TO THE GAS CONTROL CONNECTORS VALVE\THERMOSTAT. BURNER OTHER FITTINGS NOT SHOW FOR CLARITY. IGNITER WIRE (-) THERMOPILE WIRE CONNECTS TO THE GAS CONTROL VALVE\THERMOSTAT. MANIFOLD RED THERMAL SWITCH WIRE COMPONENT CONNECTIONS AT MANIFOLD DOOR BLOCK MANIFOLD COMPONENT THERMAL SWITCH (2)
tube engages the slot of the bracket inside the combustion Cleaning the Combustion Chamber chamber (Figure 35). Flame-arrestor Inspect the door gasket make sure there is no fiberglass insulation between gasket Follow procedure outlined in "Removing the Manifold/ combustion chamber (Figure 34). Burner Assembly".
To remove control valve/thermostat, thread Piezoelectric Igniter System a 4" section of gas pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the gas control valve/thermostat (counterclockwise.) Do not The piezoelectric igniter system consists of the igniter use a pipe wrench or equivalent to grip body. Damage may button, 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. A VACUUM RELIEF IN COLD...
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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status lightwillflasha code(4 flashes), indicating anover- temperature condition a ndthemainburner w iltbe shutoff. If a hightemperature condition o ccurs, turnthe maingas supply O FF andhave thewater h eater r epaired b ya qualified Read and understand instruction service technician.Contact S earsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME manual and safety messages...
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE Pilot not tit Light pilot Thermostat set too tow Turn temp. dial to desired temperature Main burner line clogged Clean, locate source and correct Test Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Non-functioning thermostat & Base-Ring Filter blocked with tint/dust Clean...
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PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SLOW HOT WATER Insufficient combustion air Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue RECOVERY way, flue baffle, and burner Water heater flue vent system Clean flue, locate source and correct blocked Low gas pressure Check with gas utility company Improper calibration Replace thermostat Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust...
Section A: Pilot light will not light (new installation). Section C: Pilot light wilt not remain lit. Complete this section after completing Section B. Is the manual gas shut-off valve, JTurn the manual gas shut-off valve to JCheck for insufficient combustion air.
LED STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Turn Gas Control Valve/Thermostat knob to OFF. 0 FLASHES (LED NOT LIT) Pilot light is not lit or Thermopite reached normal Wait 10 minutes, then attempt to relight Pilot by operating temperature. following the lighting instructions on the water heater's...
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LED STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION 4 FLASHES Control Valve's Relight pilot and verify 4 flashes. If 4 flashes are temperature sensor has detected observed, turn Gas Control Valve/Thermostat knob that the water temperature was too to OFF. Turn Main Gas Supply OFF. Replace the high.
KENMORE MOBILE HOME GAS WATER HEATER (9-. 153.336930 30 Gallon Tall 153.336940 40 Gallon Tall Key No. Part Description 153.336930 153.336940 Anode Rod 9003944 9003944 9006616 9006616 Base-Ring Filter Burner Head - Natural Gas 9006136 9006136 Burner Head - LP Gas...
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