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POWERMISER™ 12
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES
MODEL NO.
CAPACITY
153.331760
74 Gallon (280 Liter)
153.331770HA
74 Gallon (280 Liter) High Altitude
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED 0707
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• Safety Instruction
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
186079-000
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Page 1: Troubleshooting
GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES MODEL NO. CAPACITY 153.331760 74 Gallon (280 Liter) 153.331770HA 74 Gallon (280 Liter) High Altitude • Safety Instruction • Installation • Operation •... -
Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE 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. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ........................ 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..........................5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 5 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ......................... 6 Material Needed ..............................6 Basic Tools ................................6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................. -
Page 5: Customer Responsibilities
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly • The installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free codes, installations shall comply with the current edition of service. -
Page 6: 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 materials, depending on your type of installation. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20” (508 mm) DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18”... -
Page 7: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve A Vent Pipe I Ground Joint Union R Rating Plate B Draft Hood J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S Flue Baffle(s) C Anode K Inner Door T Thermostat D Hot Water Outlet L Outer door... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater 4. 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 a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
Facts to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. -
Page 10: Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use 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. Your... -
Page 11: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances Located In Unconfined Spaces
• Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of B. ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: (See Figures 9, 11,12 and 13) the water heater or nearby for future reference. The confined space shall be provided with two permanent •... -
Page 12: Water Piping
Water Piping FIGURE 13 HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: • When ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross- Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water sectional area as the free area of the openings to which heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, they connect. -
Page 13: Water Piping
This water heater shall not be connected to any heating TYPICAL INSTALLATION systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance. All piping components connected to this unit for space h e a t i n g a p p l i c a t i o n s s h a l l b e s u i ta b l e f o r u s e w i t h potable water. -
Page 14: Temperature Pressure Relief Valve
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer. FIGURE 17. The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production relief valve and the tank. -
Page 15: Filling The Water Heater
Venting The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot. -
Page 16: Gas Piping
• For proper draft hood attachment, the draft hood legs may be angled slightly inward. • Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give a tight fit. -
Page 17: Sediment Trap
• A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply inch (3.5 kPa). It shall be isolated from the gas supply piping system line serving the water heater, and by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to •... -
Page 19: Temperature Regulation
Temperature Regulation Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower. Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7°... -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Burner Inspection Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent tank failure. immediately detectable. -
Page 21: Housekeeping
Housekeeping Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not necessarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and/ Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be regular basis. -
Page 22: Draining
Draining 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion Water supply system may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, and the effects of water hammer have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc., to control these types of problems. -
Page 24: Smoke/Odor
• A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. • little or no dissolved oxygen in the water. • a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater. (This • Burning gas produces water vapor in water heaters, harmless bacteria is non-toxic to humans.) particularly high efficiency models where flue temperatures are lower. -
Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater Operational 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 filled with water. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Items
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. ® Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. WATER LEAKS relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. Leakage from other appliances or water lines. -
Page 27: Parts Order List
PARTS ORDER LIST GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NO’S 153.331760 74 U.S. Gal. (280 Liters) 153.331770HA 74 U.S. Gal. (280 Liters) High Altitude BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Number Part Description 153.331760 153.331770HA Anode Rod 9001829 9001829 Burner Head 9006200 9006200 Burner Orifice... -
Page 28: Warranty
• Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable fluctuations.