Kenmore POWER MISER 153.330401 manual

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HONES Model No. 153.330401 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.330451 40 Gal. 153.330501 50 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[...]

Safety Precautions • _W,.ARNING . Impro.per installation, adjustment , alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- I al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service [ Center for further information. AWARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater[...]

? Safety Precautions _,WARNING A gas water beater 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 "Facts to Consider About the Location" sec- tion. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or question[...]

Safety Precautions ._,WARNING I The water heater with draft hood installed must be prep. [ erly vented to a chimney which termm.ates outdoors. I Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the outdoors and has adequate air supply.to avoid risks of improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. AWARNING Minimum clearances between the water[...]

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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasinga Sears 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 the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installat[...]

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. i Water Heater Installation Kit VENT ELBOW _. WATER HEATER INSTAL- LATION KIT WITH FLEXI- f BLE CONNECTORS FOR 314" OR 1[...]

? Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. AWARNING o If the main gas line shutoff serving all _ appliances is used, also shut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installa- t on s comp ete. Turn water t[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration 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 h[...]

Installation InStructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Uncon_qned 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 appliances installed in that space. Rooms comuiunicatin_ directly with the space in which the appliance[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTERWATER CAN SCALD:. Water heaters am intended to produce hot water. Water _ to a temperaturewhich will sat_fy clothes washing, dish washing, andother sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some peo-I pie are more likely to be permanently injured by hot wa[...]

Installation InstruCtions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve A WARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationallyrecognized testing laboratorythat maintains periodic mspec_on of production of listed equipment or mate- rials, as meeting the req[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater ACAUTION I Never use this water heat_' unless it mcompletelyfilledwith I wa_. To _ont dam_e to the tank, the tank must be elk_ I with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water hea_. For proper venting in certain installations,[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) All vent gases must be completdy vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). InstaU only the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. TO CHIMNEY VENT PIPE INSTALLATION Gas Piping AWARN[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) AWARNING • The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon- nected from the gas supply piplng system during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of pound per square inch (3.SkPa). .. • The appiiance must be isulated from the gas suppiy Ixl_ngsys- tem by dosing i[...]

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

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

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

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

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) Draining The 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. Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. • OPEN a nearby hot water[...]

Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions 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 leakin_when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens wnen: • When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first t[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions HOT COLD WATE_ HEAT_ O) COLD WATER pRESSURE INLET FITTING REDUCING VALVE BY-PASS (t) EXPANSION TANK _) PRESSURE GAUGE INLET C WATER SHUTOFF RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION (VERTICAL MOUNTING) SMELLY WATER In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see parts section)[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM WATER IS TOO HOT This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys- 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 temperatu[...]

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 familiar with your local gas codes, your water heater, and safety ptacdces, contact the [...]

Parts Order List POWER MISER TM 10 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.330401 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.330451 40 Gal. 153.330501 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.330551 50 Gal. 153.330701 75 Gal. High Altitude 153.330751 75 Gal 2O 19 18 14 26[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 10 GAS _rATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.330401 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.330451 40 Gal. 153.330501 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.330551 50 Gal. 153.330701 75 Gal. High Altitude 153.330751 75 Gal KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 153.330401 153.330451 153-330701 153-330751 PART DESCRIPTION Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve[...]

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[...]