Sears 153.336362 30 GALLON Bedienungsanleitung

1 www.sears.com Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A C3 T echnology ® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable 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[...]

2 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE Y our safety and the safety of others is extremely import ant in the inst allation, 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 injury hazard. Read and obey all safety[...]

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 . Properly 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. Abbreviation[...]

6 MA TERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed T o simplify the installation Sears has available the installation p arts 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 T O KNOW YOUR W A TER HEA TER - GAS MODELS A V ent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Flexible Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off V alve I Ground Joint Union * INST ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. FIGURE 1. J Drip Leg (Sediment T rap) K In[...]

8 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater . If the main gas line Shut-off valve serving all gas appliances is 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. Turn “OFF” the water supply [...]

9 • Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting off its water supply . INST ALLA TIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (V APORS) ARE LIKEL Y T O BE PRESENT OR ST ORED (GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or butane, etc.] and othe[...]

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 inches (153 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 lab[...]

11 • Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater , as this will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood. • Do not cover the outer door , thermostat or temperature & pressure relief valve. • Do not allow insulation to come within 2” (50.8 mm) of the floor to prevent blockage of combustion air flow to the burner . • D[...]

12 FIGURE 12. • When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 2,000 BTU per hour (1 1 cm 2 /kW) of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure, see Figure 13. • When ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross- sectional area as the free area of the o[...]

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 insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve. Secure all insulation using tape. T emperature-Pressure Relief Valve This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer . The valve is certified by a[...]

15 The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated 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 water may be ex[...]

16 FIGURE 17. 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 18. FIGURE 18. All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Install only the draft hood provid[...]

17 Sediment T rap s Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion. Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the inside. T o trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply line, a drip leg (sometimes called a sediment trap) must be incorporated[...]

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

19 THE WA TER HEA TER SHOULD BE LOCA TED IN AN AREA WHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOES NOT HA VE ACCESS. IF A SUIT ABLE AREA IS NOT A V AILABLE, A COVER SHOULD BE INST ALLED OVER THE THERMOST A T TO PREVENT T AMPERING . Suitable covers are available through the Sears Service Center . Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their ow[...]

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 deposit[...]

21 Housekeeping V acuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. AT LEAST ONCE EVER AT LEAST ONCE EVER AT LEAST ONCE EVER AT LEAST ONCE EVER AT LEAST ONCE EVER Y SIX MONTHS Y SIX MONTHS Y SIX MONTHS Y SIX MONTHS Y SIX MONTHS A A A A A VISUAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE OF VISUAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE OF VISUAL INSP[...]

22 5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. 6. Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section. 7. Check for leaks. 8. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater . FIGURE 25. Service Before calling for repair service, read [...]

23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion W ater supply system may , because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, and the effects of water hammer have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc., to control these types of problems. When these devices are not e[...]

24 is not drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make necessary air supply changes to correct. Condensation Whenever the water heater is filled 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 condensation. This usually happens when: • A new water[...]

25 Operational Conditions (Continued) Leakage Checkpoints FIGURE 27. Read this manual first. 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 filled with water . T o prevent damag[...]

26 These guidelines should be used by a qualified 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 Resist ant” Product. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. relief valve, drain [...]

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29 Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.336162 153.336262 153.336362 1 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 2 Anode Rod 9003888 9003889 9003889 3 Burner Assembly 9003477 9003485 9003442 4 Burner Head** 9003385 9003385 9003385 5 Burner Orifice** 9003478 (#38) 9003457 (#37) 9003443 (#36) 6 Burner Tube w/Rubber Boot** 9003391 9003391 900339[...]

30 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. WHEN ORDERING REP AIR P A R TS, AL WA YS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMA TION: • MODEL NUMBER ?[...]

31 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. WHEN ORDERING REP AIR P A RTS, AL WA YS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMA TION: • MODEL NUMBER •[...]

32 6 - YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON W A TER HEA TER For six 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: 1 . Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or work[...]