Kenmore 153.330652 manual

Owner's Manual POWER MISERTM 6 ULTRA LOW NOx GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153.330632 30 Gallon 153.330642 40 Gallon 153.330620 40 Gallon (Short) 153.330652 50 Gallon This water heater meets the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or[...]

Your 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 and instructions throughout this manual.[...]

Fire Hazard Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages For continued protection against before installing, operating or riskof fire: servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and • Do not install water heater on safety messages could result in carpeted floor. death or serious injury. • Do not operate water heat[...]

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................[...]

Thank You 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. Abbreviations Fo[...]

Materials Needed To simplify the installation, Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS) CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE [...]

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Drafthood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Flexible Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve I Ground Joint Union J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) K Inner Door L Outer door M Union N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Q Temperature-Pressure Relief [...]

Removing the Old Water Heater ® G FIGURE 2. QTurn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. If the main gas line shutoff 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. FIGURE[...]

Facts to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater. The placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. Whether replacin[...]

Fire or Explosion Hazard Read instruction manual before installing, using or servicing water heater. • Improper use may result in fire or explosion. • Maintain required clearances to combustibles. Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible surfaces are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches (102 mm) at the front, and 6 inches ([...]

• 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 flow. Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces UNCONFINED SPACE is space wh[...]

GAS VENT INLET AIR DUCT 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 [...]

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. Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall not be introduced into this system. [...]

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. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Hazard • Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI Z21.22 and ASME code. • Properly sized temperature- pressure relief valv[...]

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 wilt not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extre[...]

SHEET METAL SCR&WS (_O_t _e/_4d_} tNSIALL THE ORAFT HOOD WITH THE FOUR SCREWS PROVIDED. FIGURE 17. The vent pipe from the water heater must be no tess 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. TO CHIMNEY t FIGURE 18. All vent gases mus[...]

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas • High attiC:uric or;rice must _ nstalled for epera_on above 2,000 feet (610 m), • Ceatact a qualified installer or service agency Breathing car_n monoxide eaa cause brain damage o[ d_ath Always read and understand instruction rna_ual Water heaters covered in this manual have been tested and approved for i[...]

A, B_ FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING I WARNING: Ifyou donot followthe_ instruc_ns exa_ly, a fire or explosion J ! = may resuff causing property damage, personal injury or IDes of life. I _ This a_liance has a pi_t which is lighted _ a C, Use only your hand to push inor turn _e gas control _ezoelectfic _n_r_ Men iighting the pilot, foliowthese[...]

Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F ° (16.7 C °) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. o7:1[el ;t Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury ordeath. Child[...]

Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection 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 sed[...]

Removing the Burner Door Assembly 1, 2. 3, 4. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve (Figure 3). Turn the gas control knob on the combination gas control valve/thermostat clockwise to the "OFF" position (Figure 1 ). NOTE: Depress the dial stop on Robertshaw valve before turning the gas control knob. See Ligh[...]

Replacing the Thermocouple 1. Remove the Burner Door Assembly as directed previously. 2. Remove the retainer clip from the back of the two piece wire connector and remove the two piece wire connector from the assembly (Figure 27). 3. Pull the thermocoupte from the pilot assembly (Figure 31 ). IMPORTANT: Be careful not to bend or alter the position [...]

Replacing the Burner Door Assembly Fire or Explosion Hazard * Tighten _th manifold door screws securely., - Remove any fibe_Iass between gasket and combustion chamber. ,Repiace viewport if giass is missing or damaged, * Replace two piece wire _nnector if missing or removed, , Rep_a_ door gasket if damaged, - FaJiure to foiiow these _nstructJons _ r[...]

Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat IMPORTANT: The gas control valve/thermostat is a standard valve with a right-hand thread thermocouple. Use only factory authorized replacement parts. Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat: 1. Turn the gas control knob on the combination gas control valve/thermostat clockwise to the "O[...]

or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor. At a minimum, the anode(s) should be checked annually after the warranty period. Temperature-Pressure Relie[...]

Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. • Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. • Contact qualified installer or service agency. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of water wilt grow. As the volume of water grows, there wilt be a[...]

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 heater is filled with cold water for the first time. • Burning gas produces water vapor In water heaters, par[...]

PROBLEM BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 1. Pilot not tit 2. Thermostat set too low 3. No gas 4. Dirt in the gas lines 5. Pilot tine clogged 6. Main burner line clogged 7. Non-functioning thermocouple 8. Non-functioning thermostat 9. Heater installed in a confined area CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Light pilot 2. Turn temp. dial to desired temperatu[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE 1. Excessive water pressure 1. Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve 2. Closed water system 2. See "Thermal Expansion" THERMOSTAT FAILS TO 1. Non-functioning thermostat 1. Replace thermostat SHUT OFF 2. Improper calibration 2. Replace thermostat COMBUSTION ODORS 1[...]

Section A: Pilot light will not light. • ICheck the manual gas shut-oft valve to I Dis the gas turned on? I_NO mplsee if it is in the open position, if it is open I YES " Ithen contact the gas utility company. I While repeatedly depressing the igniter button, Have you bled all the air | •l hold down the reset button until the pilot is lit [...]

POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153.330632 30 Gallon 153.330642 40 Gallon 153.330620 40 Gallon (Short) 153.330652 50 Gallon Alternate anode location for tc T&P Anode location for side -.@ Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.330632 153.330642 153.330620 153.330652 1 Draft Hood 185917-001 185917-001 185917-001 185917-001 2 Heat Trap (Col[...]

6 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER 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: Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmanship.[...]