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153.337113
153.337162
153.337213
153.337262
153.337362
153.337413
153.337462
153.337513
153.337562
153.337613
153.337662
153.337762
153.337862
153.337960
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING
ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HOMES
Model No.
50 Gal. Short High Altitude
50 Gal. Short
40 Gal. Short High Altitude
40 Gal. Short
30 Gal.
40 Gal. High Altitude
40 Gal.
50 GaL High Altitude
50 Gal.
65 Gal. High Altitude
65 Gal.
50 Gal. High Recovery
65 Gal. High Recovery
40 Gal. (LP.)
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
i
POWER
MISERTM9
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
•
Operation
For Your Safety
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
AM 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 injury or death.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-
uids 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 _as supp.lier from a neighbor s phone.
i Follow the gas suppher's instructions.
If you can not reach your gas suppher, call the fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
&WARNING
Improper
installation,
adjustment,
alteration,
service or maintenance
can cause DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAM-
AGE.
Refer to this manual
for assistance
or consult the local Sear
Service Center
or gas utility for further
information.
&WARNING
Flammable
vapors
may be drawn
by air currents
from
other
areas
of the structure
to this appliance.
&WARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING
ON INSIDE
COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLEFOR SPACEHEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 153.337113 50 Gal. Short High Altitude 153.337162 50 Gal. Short 153.337213 40 Gal. Short High Altitude 153.337262 40 Gal. Short 153.337362 30 Gal. 153.337413 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.337462...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Compliance with such local requirements must be satis- fied by the installer or end user of the water heater with a locally prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve installed in the designated opening in the water heater in place of the factory furnished valve. - Page 3 AWARNING Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correc- tion before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave "OFF" until repairs are made, becausefailure to correct the cause of the sooting can result in a fire or explosion causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Product Specincations ... Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed ... Basic Tools ... "Installation --" Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Confined Water Piping ... -
Page 6: Customer Re.s_Onsibilities
• Read the "Safety Precautions" section, pages 2 through 4 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate PNjroperly.It could cause DEATH, URY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. -
Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
• Solder Flux • Emery • Wire PIPE WRENCH TIN SNIPS TAPE ROLL OF EMERY WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"xl 8" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75 GALLONS... -
Page 8: Installation --" Instructions
In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft hood. The new water heater has the draft hood which must be used for proper operation. dis- IL"... -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
• 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. -
Page 10: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances In Unconfined Spaces
Installation Instructions Combustion Air and 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 pet hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors, ate considered a part of the unconfined space... -
Page 11: Water Piping
It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank. • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water oudet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat both ends of the ¾... -
Page 12: Tempe,_Tu_-Pressure L_Lief Valve
At the time of _ocu_, perature-pressurerelief valvelisted ascomNyfeg with the standa_l for rdiet" valvesand automatic gas shut-off devices for hot war_r supply systems,ANSi Z21.22. For safe operation of the water heater,the _lef valvemust not be removed from its designated ypOouint of instaibtion cr plugged. -
Page 13: Filling The Water Heater
• 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. • Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe in position, draft hood. -
Page 14: Gas Piping
All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structuze (dwelling). Installonly the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. VENT PIPE INSTALLATION There must be a minimum of 6"... - Page 15 TRAP A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nip pie in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effec- tive sediment trap.
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Page 16: Installation Checklist
See Water Plpmg "Installation Instructions" section. • Is the water heater completely fdled with water? See "Filling" instructions in the _Installation Instructions" section. • Will a water leak damage, anything? See the "Facts to Consider About the Location section. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve. _WARNING AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. - Page 18 Operating Instructions Lighting label on the water FOR YOUR If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus ng property damage, persona A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lightedby hand.Whenlightingthe pilot,followthese Instructions exactly.
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Page 19: Temperature Regulation
Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- _oeratute [rt certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wer at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by care- fully using the hose of a vacuum access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be removed for additional cleaning, call the Sears Service Center and clean the burner and correct the problem burner to be cleaned. -
Page 21: Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information
NOTE: If the water heater is gohag 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 22: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
• Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting " section to restart the water heater, "" WASHER Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a basis. &,WARNING INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure suffi-... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving point of the water heater s temperature-pressure relief valve is reached, the valve will relieve the excess pressure. -
Page 24: Smoke/Odor
This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. • When gas burns and water vapor is produced in water heaters, particularly high efficiency models where flue tem- peratures are lower. - Page 25 This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys- tern. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control waive. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners when high water temperatures resettable.
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Page 26: Leakage Checkpoints
® Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections, or the relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken. - Page 27 Notes...
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- Page 30 Parts Order POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337113 50 Gal. Short High Aldtude 50 Gal. Short 153.337162 153.337213 40 Gal. Short High Altitude 40 Gal. Short 153.337262 153.337362 30 Gal. 153.337413 40 Gal. High Altitude 14 0 List __--_---.-_--_------.--.--__.__]...
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Page 31: Parts
Restrictor Ring Manual Mag-Erad Now that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater, should a need ever exist for repair pasts 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 from any SEARS Service Center, most SEARS stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART... - Page 32 Parts Order POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337462 4O Gal. 153.337513 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.337562 50 Gal. 153.337613 65 Gal. High. Altitude List (cont'd)
- Page 33 Manual Mag-Erad 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 from any SEARS Service Center, most SEARS stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electtonica!.ly transmitted...
- Page 34 Parts Order POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337662 65 Gal. 153.337762 50 Gal. High Recovery 153.337862 65 Gal. High R_covery 153.337960 40 Gal. (LP.) List (cont'd)
- Page 35 SEARS RepairParts Distribution Center for handling. The model number of your Gas Water Heater wilt be found on the model rating plate located near the gas control valve,...
- Page 36 Sears will famish a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality. Yo_x will be charged for any installation. After one year and through 9 years from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is used in a single-family residence and is installed and operated in accordance with the information in this manual, if a part fails due to a materials or workmanship, Sears will furnish a replacement free of charge.