Kenmore 153.33459 manuale d’uso

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 153.334290 40 Gal. Short 153.334390 30 Gal. 153.334490 40 Gal. 153.334590 50 Gal. Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. ENERGY EFFICIENTTM5 GAS WATER HEATER • Safety Ins[...]

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 nformation. AWARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is equip[...]

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 "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 The water heater with draft hood installed must be prep- erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate the water heater unless _t _s vented to the outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of mproper operat on, expos on or asphyxation. &WARNING Minimum clearances between the water he[...]

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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. WATER HEATER INSTAL- LATION KIT WITH FLEXI- BLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR I/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING @ VENT ELBO[...]

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater OTurn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. _,WARNING " [ If the main gas line shutoff serving all g._. appliances is I used, also shut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all [ gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater Installa- tion is €omp [...]

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 Uncomemed 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 SCAI._. Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water _ to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish wathm_ and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some peo- ple are more likely to be permanently injured by hot [...]

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

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater ACAUT,ON I Never use this water heater unless it is completelyfilledwith I water. To prevent damage to the tenk, the tank must be filled [ with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet bofomturnmg _DN gas to the wnter heater. To fill the water heater with water: • Close the [...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelliNg). Installonly 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 s_rews. RISE PER LINEAR . RISE' o NEAR i ! TO CHIMNE[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) AWARNING • 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 pound per square inch (3.51dPa). • The appliance must be isolated frem the gas supply piping sys- tem by dosing it[...]

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 . 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[...]

Operating Instructions Lighting _WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (LP.) 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 when ventilated), closets andareas below _round level will serve as pockets for t[...]

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 hand.[...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tern- .... D - r petature in certain sltuarlons may vary up to 30 F hight 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 1[...]

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 Mug 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 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 leakingwhen in fact the water is condensation, This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is filled with cold wat[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions HOT COLD WATER HEATER (3) • COLD WATER PRESSURE , INLET FITTING REDUCING VALVE WITH BYPASS (I) EXPANSION TANK (3) WATER SHUTOFF RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION O_mnou. _OUN_nNC) SMELLY WATER In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see "parts section) for c[...]

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 suspected "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 Cent[...]

Parts Order List KENMORE ENERGY EFFICIENT m 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.334290 40 Gal. Short 153.334390 30 Gal. 153.334490 40 Gal. 153.334590 50 Gal. 13 ! I 21 I I ! 19 ] ] ...... .._ 9 26[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE ENERGY EFFICIENT TM 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.334290 40 Gal. Short 153.334390 30 Gal. 153.334490 40 Gal. 153.334590 50 Gal. KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2 Primary Anode Rod 3 Dip Tube 4 Drain Valve 5 Drain Valve Washer (tT/,, x 'Y." x _i" thick)** 6 T[...]

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[...]