Kenmore 153.332161 manuale d’uso

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 153.332111 39 Gal. High Altitude 153.332161 39GaL 153.332319 30 GaL High Altitude 153.332363 30 Gal. 153.332419 40 GaL High Altitude 153.332463 40 GaL 153.332563 50 Gal. Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructio[...]

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

Safety Precautions _WARNING 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 "Facts to Consider About the Location" sec- tion. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions a[...]

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

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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a 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 Cemer 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. Gas Water Heater Installation ! Kit llI'l o WATER HEATER INSTAL- LATION KIT WITH FLEXI- f BLE CONNECTORS FOR k 3/4"[...]

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. AWARNING If the main gas line--all gas appliances is used, also shut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installa- tion is complete. QTurn water to water "O[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefidly 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 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 appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to _reduce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some peo- fie are more likely to be permanently injured b[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or mate- rials, as meeting th[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater ACAUTION Never use this water heater unless it Js completelyfilledwith I I water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled I [ with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet J before turning "ON" gas to the water heater. For proper venting in certain ins[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) Gas Piping All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Install 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. RISE PER LINEAR 1 VENT PIPE INSTALLAT[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) ,_ WARNING • The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon- nected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of ½ pound per square inch (3.5kPa). • The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping sys- tem by closi[...]

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&apos[...]

Operating Instructions Lighting IIWARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.R) 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 fo[...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIG WARNING 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 [...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- erature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or ro_wer 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[...]

Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection 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 us[...]

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 fau[...]

Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION THERMAL EXPANSION 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 leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is filled with cold wa[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions HOT COLD WATER HEATER (3) COLD WATER PRESSURE INLET FITTING REDUCING VALVE WITH BY-PASS 0) 1 TANK (z) PRESSURE GAUGE WATER SHUTOFF RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION (VERTICAL MOUNTING) SMELLY WATER In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see parts section) for corr[...]

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- tern. 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 temperat[...]

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 practices, contact the Se[...]

Parts Order List THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332111 39 Gal. High Altitude 153.332161 39 Gal. 153.332319 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.332363 30 Gal. 153.332419 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332463 40 Gal. 153.332563 50 Gal. 17 13 2 16 26[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332111 39 Gal. High Altitude 153.332161 39 Gal. 153.332319 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.332363 30 Gal. 153.332419 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332463 40 Gal. 153.332563 50 Gal. KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 153.332111 153.332161 153.332463 153.332563 PART DESCRIPTION Temp[...]

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[...]