Sears 153.336431 manual

" r ] Gas Water Heater Owners Manual NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336331 30 Gal. 153.336332 30 Gal. 153.336431 40 Gal. 153.336432 40 Gal. 153.336631 30 Gal. 153.336701 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.336801 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.336901 30 Gal. High Altitude o Installation o Operationo Repair Parts • fety AN ODO.ANT IS AOOED _[...]

WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROP- ERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistanceor consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was equipped with a temperature-pressure relief valve[...]

// WARNING _, gas water heater cannot operate properly without the cor- rect 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, call your gas co[...]

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thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you shoufd decide that you want the new water heater professionally insta]led, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contra[...]

............I I1' Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the instaila- tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. / B WATER HEATER .INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" GALVANIZED OR 1/2"COPPER PLUMBI NG Compression ¢ou_llr_[...]

Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. WARNING If the main gas line shutoff valve sew- ing all gas appliances is used, also shut "OFP' the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is completed. Q Turn "OFF" the to the water supply water heater at t[...]

Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very impor- tant consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appli- ance. This water heater is not for use in mobile homes or outdoor installation. Whether [...]

Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces -Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not lessthan 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not fur[...]

Water Piping WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitiz- ing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon con- tact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured bY hot water than others. These include [...]

WARNING 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 b[...]

Venting (cont'd) WARNING f Be surevent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape of dangerous flue gases which couldcause deadly asphyxia|ion; WARNING Chemicalvapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. S p ra ..can propellants, . cleanin .g. solvents, refri g. erator and. ai[...]

Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: 1. 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 you have a leak. Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary rep[...]

WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near theground; Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. B[...]

I iiii i , I I FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING , WARNING I If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all[...]

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actual water temperature at any hot water tap could be as h[...]

Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a cer- tain amount of condensation 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. When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. b. When gas bu[...]

SMELLY WATER (cont'd) If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlorination treatment, we can only suggest that con- tinuous chlorination and filtering conditioning equipment be considered to eliminate the water problem. Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank[...]

Venting System Inspection At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for: I. Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed. 2. Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products. 3. Rusted f[...]

r!ll,i Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. I TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE DRAIN LINE _" WARNING When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief val[...]

Use this guideto check a "Leaking _' water heater. Many suspected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with gas codes your water heater, and safety practices, contact the Sears Service Center to check the water heater. CAUTION Read this manu[...]

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...................................................................... iiiimll! About Your Warranty Some warranties say that you must drain the tank once a month. •Yourtank will last longer if you do this. Your Sears warranty is good whether you drain the tank often or not. We include a drain valve because: 1. Many plumbing codes require a drain [...]