Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

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 ............................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 8-16
Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 8
Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................ 9-10
Insulation Jackets ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances
in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances
in Confined Spaces ........................................................................................................................................... 11-12
Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve .................................................................................................................... 13-14
Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Venting ............................................................................................................................................................. 14-15
Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Sediment Trap .................................................................................................................................................. 16-17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 18-19
Lighting & Operating Label .................................................................................................................................... 18
Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................... 20-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Housekeeping .................................................................................................................................................. 20-21
Anode Rod Inspection ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................ 21
Draining ............................................................................................................................................................ 21-22
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 22
Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................ 23-26
Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................................23-28
Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Draft Hood Operation ................................................................................................................................... 23-24
Condensation ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Smoke/Odor ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................... 24-25
Smelly Odor ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Air in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................. 25
High Temperature Shut-Off System .................................................................................................................. 24
Leakage Checkpoints ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting Items ........................................................................................................................................... 26
NOTES .................................................................................................................................................... 27-28
PARTS ORDER LIST ............................................................................................................................. 29-31
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................ 32