Kenmore 153.335846 manual

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 153.335816 40 Gal. 153.335846 40 Gal. High Altitude L.R 153.335863 40 Gal. L.R 153.335916 50 Gal. 153.335943 50 Gal. High Altitude L.R 153.335963 50 Gal. L.!_ Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use [...]

Safety Precautions J _,WARNING 1 Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service orJ maintenance can cause death, serious bodily injury, orJ property damage. Refer to this manual for assistance orJ consult your local Sears Service Center for furtherJ information. J _,WARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is [...]

Safety Precautions AWARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, ca[...]

Safety Precautions AWARNING The water heater wi_talled must be prop- I erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the I outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of I improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. J AWARNING Minimum clearances between the water heater and co[...]

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Customer Responsibilities _""inanK You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free ser- vice. If you should decide that you want the new water heater profes- sionally installed by Sears call the local Seats Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt,[...]

Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation 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. Gas Water Heater Installation K_t WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR I/2" THREAD- E[...]

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q Turn gas supply to water "OFF" the the heater. _WARNING If the main gas line shutoff 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 comp ete. QTurn water t[...]

Installation Instructions Locating the New Water Heater You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because 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 mobile homes or outdoor install[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) AWARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the cor- rect amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a con- fined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air If you have any doubts[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting Through Roof- Clearances • 0" clearance for 3" (or optional 2") PVC, ABS, or CPVC Schedule 40 piping from combustible surfaces. • The Power Vent outlet terminal shall terminate at least 18" above the roof surface. Figure 5. • The location selection must provide clearances for[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) 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 rating of all appli- ances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the applianc[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heaters are intended to )reduce hot water. Water heated to a temperaturewhich will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, andother sanitizing needs can scald and permanently iniure you uponcontact. Some peo- )le are more likely to be permanently injured by ho[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _-- AWARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodicinspection of production of listed equi.p, ment or mate- rials, as meetin[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater • , CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completelyfilled with water. To prevent damageto 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. You must provide all wiring of the pro[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) USE WITHOUT POWER CORD (cont'd) 3. A standard _" conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection. 4. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires inside the water heater's junction box. 5. The water heater must be electrically "gr[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) AWARNING ] sure vent pipe is properlyconnected to prevent escape of| gerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. ] AWARNING Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spraycan propellants, cleaning s[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) VENTING SYSTEM EXAMPLE INSTALLATIONS FOR ALL MODELS The vent piping cannot under any circumstances be run down- hill. The vent piping can be inst_led as follows: 1. No more than 3 elbows can be used. MAX. MIN. RISE I/4" PER FOOT 2. Horizontal runs require a minimum V,," rise per foot. 13" MIN. [...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) CEMENTING PVC, ABS OR CPVC PIPE AND FITTINGS Read and observe all safety information printed on primer, cleaner, and cement containers. • , DANGER Primer, cleaner, and cements are extremely flammable. They are harmful or fatal if swallowed. The vapors are harmful. They may irritate eye[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) CONNECTING PVC PIPE VENT TO BLOWER I. The manufacturer has supplied a 3" PVC Schedule 40 street elbow for connection to the water heater when turning immeo diately horizontally off the blower. Place the elbow in the required direction on the blower and using 3 sheet metal screws, at[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) ALL MODELS 3" PVC Schedule 40 vent piping: 1. A 3" ABS Schedule 40-45 ° vent cap with wire screen is sup- plied with the water heater. 2. A 5' section of 3" PVC Schedule 40 pipe (more may be required and must be supplied locally). 3. 3" PVC, ABS or CPVC Schedule[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping _,WARNING Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 10.5 in, water column(2.6kPa) for natural gas or 13 in. water column (3.2kPa) for propane (L.R) gas. The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the model rating plate is for [...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: VENT PIPETO OUTDOORS • Check the gas lines for leaks• a. Use a soapy water solution• DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame• b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings. c. Check for bubbling soap. This means [...]

Operating Instructions This water heater is equipped with an electrically operated vent- ing system and a standing pilot. For the burner to come on, the water heater thermostat must call for heat. Then the system will begin sequencing, each section proving itself before gas is allowed to flow to the burner. BLOWER MOTOR BEFORE THE WATER HEATER WILL[...]

Operating Instructions Lighting AWARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATERS]:Propane (LR) gas is heavier than air, Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even whenventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for th[...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may resu t caus ng property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by • I[...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water ten> _oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wer at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (f"-_) to decrease the temperature, or countercl[...]

Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature 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 [...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) L.R Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information Draining Tile water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary. AWARNING I PROPANE (L.R) GAS CONTROL VALVE AN BURNER ASSEMBLY REPLACEME[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement NOTE: For replacement, use a _7A2" x 'g_" x ¼" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace- ment washers, refer to the "Repair Parts" section. Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater. Follow "Draining"[...]

Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc._to control these types of _roblems. When these devices are [...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leakingwhen in Fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. ?[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER AWARNING HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time i (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely I flammable and explosive. To p[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly famibar with your local gas codes your water heater, and safety practices, contact the Sea[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) _WARNING This troubleshooting guide has been supplied for use by quali- fied service personnel who have a complete understanding of beth e ectr c ty and gas. ACAUTION Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction could cause improper and possi[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Diagram for Electrical System Check on pages 37 and 38 ON/OFF SWITCH GAS PRESSURE SWITCH NC 120V GAS SOLE NOiD HI LIMIT SWITCH N/C N O °0RE SWITCH INDICATO_IGHT 120V AIR PRESSURE SWlTC_ (_) WHITE GROUND7 / RI A_K I I WHiT E I 120V GAS SOLENOIO ®..._ O_NUALH, _® LIMIT SWITCH 4) [ o m GASPRESSURE MANIFOLD NATURA[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK (Use diagram on page 36) I ACAUTION ] Label all wiring befo_any wiring; to ensure ] correct reconnection, Failure to follow this instruction ] could cause improper and possible dangerous operation,] resulting in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR] PROPERTY DAMAGE. J No i I I I ! Correct by w[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Check #5 to ground for 110/120 [_._ volts. I- Yes Check #9 for 110/120 volts. .I No Yes Check venting manual reset switch. r ' I Yes _' Yes [ Replace indicator light. ], € . Is ¼" air pressure line secured to air _ pressure switch with opposite end Secure air pressure line. - No "-" se[...]

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Parts Order List POWER MISER TM 9 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335816 40 Gal. 153,335846 40 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335863 40 Gal. L.P. 153.335916 50 Gal. 153.335943 50 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335963 50 Gal. L.P. 3 P 40[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335816 153.335846 153.335863 153.335916 153.335943 153.335963 40 Gal. 40 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 4O Gal. L.P. 5O Gal. 50 Gal. High Altitude L.R 50 Gal. L.R MODEL NUMBERS 153.335816 153.335846 153.335863 153.335916 153.335943 153.335963 KEY NO" PART [...]

Parts Order List POWER MISER TM 9 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335816 40 Gal. 153.335846 40 Gal. High Altitude LR 153.335863 40 Gal. L.P. 153.335916 50 Gal. 153.335943 50 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335963 50 Gal. L.P. f i n 301 5 , Q _12 13 11 42[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335816 40 Gal. 153.335846 40 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335863 40 Gal. L.P. 153.335916 50 Gal. 153.335943 50 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335963 50 Gal. L.P. KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 24. Thermostat Adjustment Knob 25. Gas Thermostat (Nat.) 25. Gas Thermo[...]

Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Sears, Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only. 2. Sears does not warrant the installation. 3. A ch[...]