Kenmore Gas water heater 153.337000 Owner's Manual
Kenmore Gas water heater 153.337000 Owner's Manual

Kenmore Gas water heater 153.337000 Owner's Manual

73/100 gal. commercial gas water heater

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Owner's
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT
FOR USE IN
MOBILE
HOMES
Hodel
No.
153.337000
I00 Gal.
153.337070
73 GaL
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before
First Use of
This Product.
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
COMMERCIAL
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• 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 ,nlury 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 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.
• Immediately
call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone.
Follow the gas supplier's]nstructions.
• If you can not reach your gassupplier, call the fire department.
-Installat!on and service must be performed l)y a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
.
AWARNING
.
Improper installation, adlustment , alteration, service or maantenance can
cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to
this manual for assistance or consult the local Sears Service Center or gas util-
ty for further information.
Flammable vapors may be
AWARNING
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 OPERAT-
ING THIS WATER HEATER•
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hofl'man
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING COMMERCIAL FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES WATER HEATER • Care and Maintenance Hodel • Safety Instructions • Installation 153.337000 I00 Gal. • Troubleshooting 153.337070 73 GaL • Parts List • Operation For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED...
  • Page 2 Safety Precautions A, WARNING _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro- er installation, adjustment, alteration, service or I vided with a combination temperature-pressures relief nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- I valve certified by a nationally recognized testing labora- ssistance or consult your local Sears Service[ tory that maintains periodic inspection of production of...
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions a, WARNING _E,WARNING 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 peting. Carpeting must be protected by 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 "Locating The New Water Heater"...
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions • , CAUTION •,WARNING WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop- I the water heater must be accomplishedin such a manner erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I that iftbe tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the I outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents oc___oarerv Precautions ..................... Table of Contents ....................Customer Responsibilities ..................Product Specifications ....................Materials and Basic Tools Needed ..............Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Installation Instructions ....................8-17 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................... Typical Installation ................................... Facts to Consider About the Location ..........................
  • Page 6: Customer Responsibilities

    Customer Responsibilities Thank for purchasing a Sears water heater• and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. 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, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x18" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED...
  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater "OFF" the heater. Turn gas supply to water Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other AWARNING attached devices are removed.
  • Page 9: Typical Installation

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Typical Installation WATER VACUUM RELIEF REQUIRED BY SOME CODES OUTLET (REFER TO LOCAL CODES) TO CHIMNEY OR GAS VENT SPACE HEATER SPACE HEATER TEMPERED WATER OUTLET MIXING VALVE TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE SUPPLY RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) -DRAIN VALVE DRAIN PAN...
  • Page 10: Facts 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 location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser- water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- vicing and proper operation of the waterheater. eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.
  • Page 11: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances In Unconfined Spaces

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Facts to Consider About the Location (cont'd) Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.
  • Page 12: Water Piping

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces (cont'd) 5. Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration shall be given to the blocking effect of louvers, grilles or screens protecting openings. Screens used shall not be smaller than ¼...
  • Page 13: Temperamre-Pressure Relief Valve

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING _,WARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided The temperature.pressure relief valve must be manually with a combinationtemperature-pressures relief valvecerti- operated at least once a yea_ Caution shouldbe taken to fied by a nationallyrecognized testinglaboratory that main- ensurethat (I) no one is in front of or aroundthe outlet of teins periodicinspection of productionof listedequipmentor the temperature-pressure relief valvedischarge line, and .(2)
  • Page 14: Filling The Water Heater

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater A WARNING ACAUTION Never usethis water h_ completelyfilled with To insureproper venting of this ges-flred water heater, the water. To preventdamageto the tank, the tank mustbe filled correctvent pipediameter mustbe utilized.Any additions or deletionsof other gasappliances on a commonvent with this with water•...
  • Page 15: Gas Piping

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) There must be a minimum of 6" dearance between single wall AWARNING vent pipe and any combustible material. Fill and seal any clear- Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com- ance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material bustibleconstructionare I"...
  • Page 16: Gas Piping

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH CORRECT GAS PIPE SIZE FOR FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR WATER HEATERS OPERATING ON NATURAL GAS Basedon Inlet Gas Pressuresof 0.5 psigor Lessand a Pressure Drop of 0.3 inchesWater Column. (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas) TOTAL INPUT* DISTANCE TO METER, IN FEET MANUAL...
  • Page 17: Installation Checklist

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: Check the gas fines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution• DO NOT test for gas leaks nsinga match or openflame. VENT PIPE TO Ix Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and OUTDOORS fimngs•...
  • Page 18: -:-Vveratm_ Instructions

    Operating Instructions Lighting AWARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P,) GAS WATER HEATERS].Propane(LR) gasisheavierthan air. Shouldthem be a leak In the system,the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements,cra.w.I s paces,sldrted areas under mobile homes (evenwhenventilated}, € losees a ndm belo)v.._nd levelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. _elore attempting to lightor .r_.ight t he water heater'spilotor turning ,ght absulu y s ure m y ,sno...
  • Page 19 Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, • fire or explosion WARNING may result causing property damage, personal Injury or loss of life. A.
  • Page 20: Temperature Regulation

    Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Turn the water temperature dial dochvise.._i""_) to decrease Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- the temperature, or counterdockwise (4" _'_) to increase the perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or Iower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
  • Page 21: Service And Ad Iustment

    Service and' Adjustment Burner Inspection Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying • AWARNING amounts of noise, end if lef_ in the tank will cause premature Do notuso this a pldianca if a nypart ofit Ires beanunder water. I tank failure.
  • Page 22: Draining

    Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during AWARNING freezing lempetat_ea. Also periodic draining and cleaning of .When _g t_ teml_ramre-pmssu_ rdld,cal_ sediment from the tank may be necessary. Oon, male sum that (I) no mm is in frent of or areund tim outlet oft:he temperatore-pressure reJief ._..
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION COLD WATER HEA'RER PRESSURE INLET FITTING REDUCING Water supply systems may, because of high line pressure, fre- VALVE quent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer and others, have BY-PASS installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc.
  • Page 24: Condensation

    Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Start Up Conditions (cont'd) CONDENSATION SMOKE/ODOR Whenever the water heater is fdled with cold water, a certain It is ndt uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A odor during the initial start-up.
  • Page 25: High Temperature Shut Offsystem

    Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM A WARNING Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the This water heater is equipped with an automatic _s shut offsys- water in certain situations may be hotter temperature tern.
  • Page 26: Leakage Checkpoints

    Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking"water heater. Many suspect- A CAUTION ed %eakers"are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. Read this manual first. Then before checking the water J heater make sure the gas supply has been turnedJ "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON"...
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  • Page 30: Parts Order List

    Parts Order List KENMORE COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337000 100 Gal. 153.337070 73 GaL ........
  • Page 31 Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337000 100 Gal. 153.337070 73 Gal. ModeiNumbers 153.337000 153.337070 PART DESCRIPTION PARTNUMBERS Flue Baffle 9002680 9002652 Draft Hood 9000274 9000274 Dip Tube 9002679 9002683 9001672 9000734 PrimaryAnode Rod 9000728...
  • Page 32 VVarranty About YourWarranty Adjustingthermostat. b. Lightingpilot. c. Leaksin pipes or fittings. THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE d. Improperventing A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL On Water Heater Installations e. Condensation Arranged By Sears,Searswarrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED This manualis in non:technical language.It may help you avoid the CONTRACTORS: cost of a needlessservice call.

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