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ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model 153.337002 100 GaL 153.337072 73 Gal. Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Save this Manual for Future Reference.
UTILITY AREAS, Compliance fied by the installer or end user of the water heater with solvents, a locally prescribed installed in the designated opening in the water heater in place of the factory furnished valve.
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)eople or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufac-...
I" at the sides and rear, 4 at the| nt, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the| I jacket is 18 '. Refer to the label on the water heater adjacent to| Ithe gas control valve for all clearances.
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed ... Basic Tools ... Installation Instructions ... Removing the Old Water Heater ... Typical Installation ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ...
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Ib , Read the "Safety Precauuons section, this manual first and then the entire manual don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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. EXPANSION FOR THERMAL EXPANSION TIIQFNS AVAILABLE 2 _-='ALLON AND 5 GALLON...
Mineral buildupor sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causesthe water heater to be much [ heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could [ [ causestaining. Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where they connect to the water heater.
NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, of the valves. Before unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when con- read the nected to copper pipe. (cont'd) RELIEF REQUIRED BY SOME CODES...
• The location selected should be indoors as close as practical to the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going to be connected, and as centralized with the water pip- ing system as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually leak.
WATER HEATER ALCOVE INSTALLATION I Figuro 3 I (ACCEPTABLE) An alcove suitable for the installation of a water heater is a restricted section of a room not separated from the room by a door or partition and which clearances for the specific model below.
This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component(s) appliance. lfa water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; means shall be provided...
Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed. Venting TO CHIMNEY The draft hood supplied with this water heater must be installed as " shown before the heater is operated. If the draft hood is removed for cleaning or replacement it must be replaced in reverseorder as removed.
A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the cor- rect amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined area sucha closet, unlessyou provide air as shownin the "Facts to Consider About the Location"...
*Of all gas appliances A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater. Consult the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54 and the gas company con- ceming pipe size.
• Are the cold and hot water lines connected heater correctly? See "Water Piping" instructions "Installation Instructions" section. • Is the water heater completely filled with water? See "Filling" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section• • Will a water leak damage anything? Consider About the Location"...
(even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation attempting to light or relight the water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutely sure there is no accumulated gas in the area. Search for odor of gasby sniffingat ground level in the vicinity of the appliance.
Operating Instructions Lighting label FOR YOUR If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliancehas a pilot which must be lighted by hand.Whenlightingthe pilot,follow theseinstructions exactly.
_u musttake special p recautions. In addition to usingthe lowest _ossible temperaturesettingthat satisfies y our hot water needs, t meanssuchasa mixingvalve,should be usedat the hot water tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores.Follow man. ufacturers instructionsfor installationof the valves.Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation"...
Loose deposits fully using the hose of a vacuum access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be removed for additional cleaning, and clean the burner and correct the problem burner to be cleaned.
Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Combustible flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to the water heater.
The water within the water heater tank expands and increases the pressure of the water system. point of the water heater's temperature-pressure reached, the valve will relieve the excess pressure. The tempera- ture-pressure relief valve is not intended relief of thermal expansion.
This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut off sys- tem. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners when high water temperatures tesettable.
Troubleshooting Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakets" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. lfyou are not thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes your...
Parts Order KENMORECOMMERCIALGASWATER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337002 100GM. 153.337072 73GM. List HEATERS...
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# Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). All parts listed may be ordered...
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1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge. 2. Furnish and _stall a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality, free of charge, ifa leak occurs in the tank.