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No hacer caso de esta service agency or the gas supplier. and Co., Hoffman Estates, www.sears.com For Your Safety ISADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. If the information in these is not followed exactly, a fire may result causing property personal injury or death.
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Read instruction manual before Improper • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. • Inspect and replace anode. • Install in location with drainage. • Fill tank with water before operation. • Be alert for thermal expansion.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT Installation Checklist ... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater ... Location Requirements ... Site Location ... Insulation Blankets ... Clearances and Accessibility ... Filling the Water Heater ... GAS SUPPLY ... Gas Requirements ...
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OPERATING YOURWATERHEATER ... Lighting Instructions ... Checking t he Draft ..BurnerFlames ... Emergency S hutDown ... Water T emperature Regulation ... SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT ... Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ... VentSystem Inspection ..BurnerInspection ... Burner C leaning ..Housekeeping ...
Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmanship. Supply a free water heater for one that develops a leak. For the second through the twelfth year from the purchase date, you must pay the labor cost for installation of parts or water heater. For commercial, institutional, industrial or residential years.
40 (151) Natural 153.331572 50 (189) Natural installed Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide ®.They will a rrange for poisoning and fires. contractors.
ROLL OF TEFLON USE FOR WATER AND GAS TAPE (USE ONLY ON WATER CONNECTIONS) 6 FOOT TAPE GARDEN HOSE WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" (19.05 ram) OR 1/2" (12.7 mm) THREADED COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS.
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER Vent Pipe Draft Hood Anode (Not Shown) Hot Water Outlet Insulation Gas Supply Piping Manual Gas Shut-off Valve Ground Joint Union Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) * INSTALL INACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES.
This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors. Please review the following checklist and make any required installation upgrades or changes.
OUTER DOOR ® 6" MAXIMUM AIR GAP If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw inches away from where See Figure...
HAZARD of carbon monoxide inside of the dwelling (Figure 8). • If the water heater is located in an area that is subjected to lint and dirt, it may be necessary base-ring filter and flame-arrestor & Cleaning of the Flame-arrestor).
IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. Due to the normal corrosive action of water, the tank wilt eventually leak after an extended period of time.
Filling the Water Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater.
Total pipe length, 80 feet = 3/4" IPS required. Additional tables are available the fuel is not spilled in the area of the water heater installation, or any source of ignition. piping system of air follow the "WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS"...
Combustion and ventilation air requirements are determined by the location of the water heater. The water heater may be located in either an open (unconfined) area or in a confined area or small enclosure such as a closet or small room.
Vertical Ducts Horizontal Single Opening Example: A water heater with an input rating of 50,000 BTUH using horizontal ducts would require each opening to have a minimum free area of 25 square inches. Minimum free area = 50,000 BTUH x 1 sq. in. ! 2000 BTUH = 25 sq.
CAUTION: DO NOT common vent this water heater with any power vented appliance. Figures 19-21 are examples and may or may not be typical for your specific application.
"Temperature (T & P) Relief Valve" on the water heater. A discharge line must be added to the opening of the T&P Relief Valve. Follow the instructions under "Temperature Relief Valve."...
IMPORTANT: Only a new temperature and pressure relief valve expansion). In a closed should be used with your water heater. Do not use an old or existing valve as it may be damaged in water pressure due to working pressure of the new water heater.
Check the rating plate near the gas control valve/thermostat the correct gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other than the one listed on the rating plate. If you have any questions or doubts, consult your gas supplier or gas utility company.
Emergency Shut Down IMPORTANT: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails to shut off, turn off the water heater's manual gas control valve and call a qualified technician. Water Temperature Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water...
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(OFF-PILOT-ON) INDEX BAR_ NOTE: During tow demand periods when hot water is not being used, a lower thermostat setting losses and may satisfy your normal hot water needs. If hot water use is expected to be more than normal, thermostat setting may be required VERY HOT= approx.
At least once a year, a visual inspection burner and pilot burner. See Figure 29. You should proper combustion. Soot build-up further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave off until repairs are made, if vent pipe result in a fire causing sooted...
Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire and Explosion Do not obstruct combustion openings water heater. Do not use or store flammable vapor products such as gasoline, solvents or adhesives same room or area near water heater or other appliance.
To drain the tank, perform the following steps: Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut- off valve. Close the cold water inlet valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate adequate drain.
At least annually, check the base-ring filter (Figure 38) for any dust or debris that may have accumulated screen. NOTE: If the water heater is located in an area that is subjected to tint and dirt, it may be necessary the base-ring filter more frequently.
Position the new thermocoupte through the bottom opening of the two piece wire connector (Figure 34). Be sure igniter wire is positioned through the small opening piece wire connector. Re-attach the burner. Note the orientation (Figure 33.) See "Replacing the Manifold/Burner FERROLE NUT il IGNITER...
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the water heater if the door gasket does not create a seal between the manifold door and the combustion chamber. During the following procedure, apply any thread sealant to any of the fittings listed below.
Testing the Igniter System Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve. Watch the electrode tip while activating the igniter. A visible spark should jump from the electrode. To avoid shock, do not touch the burner or any metal part on the pilot or pilot assembly.
Awater heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. Burning produces...
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This is common at the time of start-up after installation and when incoming water is cold. Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible corrective steps taken.
Repair faucets Advise customer Insulate piping Insulate piping Check with gas utility company Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, flue baffle, and burner Clean flue, locate source and correct Check with gas utility company Replace thermostat Turn temperature...
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CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace thermostat Replace thermostat Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, flue baffle, and burner Clean, locate source and correct Provide fresh air ventilation Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, flue baffle, burner...
| Is there a furnace/air the water heater? Does the return air duct for the furnace/air handler draw its air from a separate location than the water heater? See the "Location Requirements" and "Combustion Supply and Ventilation" sections in this manual.
Temperature Adjustment Thermocouple Two-Piece Wire Connector * Not Shown. Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, Sears Service Center call (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
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