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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT
FOR USE IN
MOBILE
HOMES
Model
No.
153.3304OI
40 Gal. High Altitude
153.330451
40 Gal.
153.330501
S0 Gal. High Altitude
153.330551
50 Gal.
153.330701
75 Gal. High Altitude
153.330751
75 Gal
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before
First Use of
This Product.
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
POWER
MISER'--M 12
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
•
Operation
For Your Safety
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
AN 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 ,nlury or death.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-
uids in the vicinity of _is or any other appliance.
-WHAT
TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
: Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electr,'cal switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
i Immediately
call your I_as supplier from a neighbor's
phone.
Follow the gas suppher's mstructlons.
If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Inst_.. lation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas suppher.
•
.
.
AWARNING
.
.
I
Improper mstallat,on, adlustment , alteration, service or mmntenance I
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BOD!LY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM- I
AGE: Refer to this manual for ass,stance or consult the local Sears
Servtce Center or gas utility for further nformat,on.
&WARNING
t
Flammable
vapors
may
be _
_
currents
from
other
areas
of the structure to this appliance•
AWARNING
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 Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model 153.3304OI 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.330451 40 Gal. 153.330501 S0 Gal. High Altitude 153.330551 50 Gal. 153.330701 75 Gal. High Altitude 153.330751 75 Gal Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and...
- Page 2 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 installed in the designatedopening in the water heater in place of the factory furnished valve.
- Page 3 Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufac-...
- Page 4 Safety Precautions .AWAIRNING The water heater _n.th draft hood installed must be prop- | erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.] Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented .to the | outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of J improper operation, explosionor asphyxiation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Materials Needed ... Basic Tools ... 7 Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ... Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Confined Spaces ... -
Page 6: Customer Responsibilities
All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ... -
Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
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. VENT ELBOW WATER HEATER INSTAL- LATION KIT WITH FLEXI- BLE CONNECTORS 3/4" OR I/2" THREADED... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
® ® • Mineral buddup or sedge old water heater. This causesthe water heater to be much ] heavier than normal and this residue, if spilledout, could] causestaining. heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately 4"... -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
For this mason,it is not advisable to inmdl the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When suchlocationscannotbe avoided, a suitabledrain pan should be installed underthe water heater.Drainpansare avail- able at your local Searsstore.Such a drain pan must be not... -
Page 10: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances In Unconfined Spaces
Installation 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 per hour of the aggregate input ratine: of all appliances installed in that space. Roo--ms-comm'unicatin_ directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a ,partof the unconfined space... -
Page 11: Water Piping
It will harm the dip tube and damage the tanL Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3A threaded nipple. -
Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
HO _T for the reliefvalve. At the time of manufacture,this water heater was provided with a combinationtern- perature-pressure relief valve listed as complying with the standard for relief valves and automatic gas shut-off devicesfor hot water supply systems,ANSI Z21.22. For safeoperation of the water heaten the relief valve must not be removed from its des- ignatedpoint of installationor 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, drill a small hole through both the vent pipe and draft hood. -
Page 14: Gas Piping
"OFF" the ps at eachapld*ance. L eme all gesappli- ancesshut off untilthe water heater installation iscomplete. 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-... -
Page 15: Gas Piping
TRAP A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nip- ple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effec- tive sediment trap. -
Page 16: Installation Checklist
FOR LEAKS Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and gas con- trol knob is still in "PILOT"... -
Page 17: Operatin_ Instructions
.r_..ight the water heater's pilot or toming on a nearby electricallight switch,be absolutely surethere isno accumulat- ed gasin the area. Searchfor odor of gasby miffingat ground levelin the vidnity of the appliance. - 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 causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliancehas a pilot which must be lightedby hand.Whenlightingthe pilot,followthese instructions exactly.
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Page 19: Temperature Regulat'o I N
Instructions Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water rem- perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120°F, the actual water temperature at... -
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 and dean the burner and correct the problem burner to be cleaned. -
Page 21: Draining
Check for leaks. Follow the lighting instructions restart the water heater. Housekeeping listed tempera- from any Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a or pressure. regular basis. Combustible flammable the water heater. To insure sufficient ventilation er clearances times. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. • When gas burns and water vapor heaters, particularly high efficiency models where flue tem- peratures are lower. -
Page 23: Strange Sounds
Guide (cont'd) Operational SMELLY WATER PRESSURE REDUCING In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one VALVE WITH anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection B_PASS tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a rotten egg smell . -
Page 24: High Temperature Shut Off System
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT 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 are present. It is non- reset'table. -
Page 25: 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 26: Parts Order List
Parts Order POWER MISER 12 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.330401 40 Gal. High Altitude 40 Gal. 153.330451 153.330501 50 Gal. High Altitude 50 Gal. 153.330551 153.330701 75 Gal. High Altitude 75 Gal 153.330751 List .---_... - Page 27 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 All parts listed may be ordered from any SEARS Service Center, most SEARS stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART...
- Page 28 Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality. You will be charged for any installation. After one year and through 12 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, ifa part fails due to a materials or workmanship, Sears will furnish a replacement free of charge.