Kenmore 153.339161 Bedienungsanleitung

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A C3 T echnology ® Gas W ater Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of ammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline. Owner ’ s Manual FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING ONL Y . NOT SUIT ABLE FOR SP ACE HEA TING. NOT FOR USE IN MOB[...]

2 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE Y our safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater . Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential hazard. Read and obey all safety messages[...]

3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS ....[...]

5 Thank Y ou for purchasing a Kenmore water heater . Pro perly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® . They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviati[...]

6 MA TERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed T o simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below . Y ou may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. W A TER HEA TER INST ALLA TION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” (19.05 mm) OR 1/2” (12.7 mm) THREADED OR COPPER [...]

7 TYPICAL INST ALLA TION GET TO KNOW YOUR W A TER HEA TER - GAS MODELS A V ent Pipe B Drafthood C Anode D Hot W ater Outlet E Outlet F Flexible W ater Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off V alve I Ground Joint Union * INS T AL L IN ACC OR DA NC E WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. FIGURE 1. J Drip Leg (Sediment T rap[...]

8 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater . If the main gas line shutoff valve serving all gas appliances i s used, also shut “OFF” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut “OFF” until the water heater installation is completed, see Figures 2 and 3. 2. T urn “OFF” the water supply[...]

9 Facts to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater , because the placement is a very important consideration for the saf ety of the oc cup ants in th e build ing and for the most ec ono mic al use of the appliance. Th is wat er hea ter is not fo r u se in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor instal[...]

10 Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear , 4 inches (102 mm) at the front, and 6 inche s (15 3 mm) from the vent pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12 inches (305 mm) on most models. Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on some models, refer to the l[...]

1 1 • Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels. • Do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certain it does not sag, thereby obstructing combustion air ow . Combustion Air and V entilation for AppliancesLocatedinUnconnedSpaces UNCONFINED S[...]

12 FIGURE 13. • Alternatively a single permanent opening may be used when communicating directly with the outdoors, or with spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors. The opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 3,000 BTU per hour (8.3 cm²/kW) of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure. See Figure 14. FIGUR[...]

13 This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance. All piping components connected to this unit for space heating applications shall be suitable for use with potable water . T oxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall not be introduced into this sys[...]

14 Fit T & P valve insu lati on over valve . Mak e sur e that the ins ulat ion does not interfere with the lever or block the discharge opening of the T & P valve. Secure all insulation using tape. T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve This heater is provided with a properly certied combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the ma[...]

15 The temp era tur e-p res sur e reli ef val ve mus t be manu all y oper at ed at least once a year . Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature- pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the w[...]

16 FIGURE 18. The vent pipe from the water heater must be no less than the diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater and must slope upward at least 1/4 inch per linear foot (21 mm per meter). See Figure 19. FIGURE 19. All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Install only the draft hood provid[...]

17 W ater heaters covered in this manual have been tested and approved for installation at elevations up to 7,700 feet (2,347 m) above sea level. For installation above 7,700 feet (2,347m), the wat er hea ter’ s Btu inp ut sho uld be red uce d at the rat e of 4 per cen t for each 1,000 feet (305 m) above sea level which requires replacement of th[...]

18 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the kno[...]

19 NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C) is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position (PILOT LIGHTING). It is adjustable and must be res et to the des ire d tem per atur e settin g to red uce the risk of scal d injury . The mark ( ) indicati[...]

20 T ank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise and if left in the tank will cause permanent tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases Mag-Erad (part no. 23600) can be used to help remove the sediment deposits[...]

21 Housekeeping V acuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. A T LE AS T ONC E EV ER Y SI X MON TH S A VIS UA L IN SPE CT IO N SHOULD BE MADE OF THE AIR INT AKE SCREEN. CLEAN IF LINT ACCUMULA TIONS ARE NOTICED. INST ALLED IN SUIT ABLE AREA: T o insure sufcient ventilation and combustion air supply , proper cle[...]

22 Drain V alve W asher Replacement (See Figure 26) 1. Turn “OFF” gas supply to water heater . 2. Follow “Draining” instructions. 3. Turning counter clockwise ( ), remove the hex cap below the screw handle. 4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place. 5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a[...]

23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion W ater supply system may , because of such events as high line press ure, frequent cut-of fs and the effe cts of water hammer have ins tal led de vice s such as pre ssu re redu cin g valv es, che ck val ves , back ow preventers, etc., to control these types of problems. When these de[...]

24 Condensation Whenever the water heater is lled with cold water , some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensat ion. This usually happens when: • A new water heater is lled with cold water for the rst time. • Burning gas produces water vapor In water heat[...]

25 Operational Conditions (Continued) Leakage Checkpoints FIGURE 28. Read this manual rst. Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water . Never use this water heater unless it is completely lled with water . T o prevent dam[...]

26 These guidelines should be used by a qualied service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable V apor Ignition Resistant” Product. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, T ighten threaded connections. relief valve, drai[...]

27 MODEL NOS. 153.339362 30 Gallon 153.339262 40 Gallon Short 153.339462 40 Gallon 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). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. W H E N O R [...]

28 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). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. W H E N O R D E R I N G R E PA I R PA R T S , A LW AY S G I V E T H E FOLLOWING INFORMA TION[...]

29 * Not Shown. ** Includes Inner Door Gasket Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.339562 153.339762 153.339640 153.339680 1 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 2 Anode Rod 9003650 9003640 9001829 9001829 3 Burner Assembly 9003382 9003383 9006315 9006345 4 Burner Head** 9003385 9003421 9003385 9003421 5 Burner Orice** 9003493[...]

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9 - YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON W A TER HEA TER For nine years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner ’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: • Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workm[...]