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    Owner's Manual POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153.336161 153.336261 153.336301 HA 153.336361 153.336401 HA 153.336465 153.336501 HA 153.336565 153,336761 153,336801 HA 153.336861 153,336901 HA 153.336961 30 Gallon Short 40 Gallon Short 30 [...]

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    Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this [...]

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    Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Instruction manual must remain with water heater. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) cancause severe burns instantly resulting in severe[...]

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    SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................[...]

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    Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore 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 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviations Fou[...]

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    Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER _ _ '_ INSTALLATION ...... K,T w,TH PLEX,SLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" (19,05 mm) OR t/2" (12.7 mm) THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING FLEXIBLE W[...]

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    GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Flexible Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve I Ground Joint Union J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) K Inner Door L Outer door M Union N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet DipTube Q Temperature-Pressure Relief [...]

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    Removing the Old Water Heater FIGURE2, Q Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. If the main gas line Shut-off valve 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 completed, see Figures 2 and 3. RGURE3, (_[...]

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    Facts to Consider About the Location 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 manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation, Whether [...]

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    Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas Install water heater in accordance with the instruction manual and NFPA 54. To avoid injury, combustion and ventilation air must be taken from outdoors. Do not place chemical vapor emitting products near water heater. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand instruc[...]

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    Combustion Air and Ventilation for • Appliances Located in Confined Spaces CONFINED SPACE is a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m 3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space• A. ALL AIR FROM INSIDE BUILDINGS: (See Figure 9 on page 9 and Figure 10 below) The confined [...]

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    Special Conditions Created by Mechanical Exhausting or Fireplaces: operation of exhaust fans, ventilation systems, clothes dryers or fireplaces may create conditions requiring special attention to avoid unsatisfactory operation ofinstalled gas utilization equipment. Water Piping Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly[...]

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    Look at the top of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked "COLD". Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded endof thethreaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4" NPT threaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe tothe cold water inlet ofthe water heater. NOTE: This wa[...]

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    HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER SHUTOFF VALVE HOT COLD TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (OPTIONAL TOP T & P RELIEF DRAFT HOOD VALVE NOT SHOWN) DISHCARGE PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) DRAIN VALVE f_ FLOOR DRAIN FIGURE16, Water Damage Hazard • Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge pipe must terminate at adequate drain. The Discharge Pipe: • Sh[...]

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    and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation ofany vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or the local gas supplier for further information. Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas • Vent dampers must be certified in accordance with ANSi Z21.68. • Vent damper must permit proper drafting of water heater. • Install [...]

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    Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape of dangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemica[...]

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    Sediment Traps Contaminants in gas lines can cause fire or explosion. • Clean all gas piping before installation. • Install drip leg in accordance , _ , with NFPA 54. Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion. Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe i[...]

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    FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING I WARNING= ,f you de not fo"ow these =nstruct ons exact=y a f re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lightin[...]

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    Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 3OF ° (16.7 C °) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleansing, cleaning, and sanitizing (bod[...]

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    Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent 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 the se[...]

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    Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire and Explosion Hazard Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. • Do not obstruct combustion air openings at the bosom of the water heater. • Do not use or store[...]

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    2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve tothe water heater. 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open toallow for draining. 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain. 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve toallow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period,[...]

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    Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. • Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. • Contact qualified installer or service agency NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. Ifthe inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank's air press[...]

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    is not drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make necessary air supply changes to correct. Condens_ion Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate 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 new water heat[...]

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    Operational Conditions (Continued) Leakage Checkpoints FIGURE27. Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury Instruction Manual must remain with water heater. Read this manual first. [...]

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    These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent, Call Sears Service at1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) for assistance, Inform the associate that this is a "Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant" Product, Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. Leakage from other applian[...]

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    POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153.336161 153.336261 153.336301 HA 153.336361 30 Gallon Short 40 Gallon Short 30 Gallon High Altitude 30 Gallon 1 BURNERASSEMBLY Key No. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "14 15 16 "17 "18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part Description Air Intake Screen Anode Rod Burner Assembly Burner Head** Burner Orifice** Bu[...]

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    POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153.336401 HA 153.336465 153.336501 HA 153.336565 40 Gallon High Altitude 40 Gallon 50 Gallon High Altitude 50 Gallon J BURNER ASSEMBLY , , ....... r------------- i-:-----_ ..... i J Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.336401 HA 153.336465 153.336501 HA 153.336565 1 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 [...]

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    POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153.336761 153.336801 HA 153.336861 153.336901 HA 153.336961 30 Gallon Propane (L.E) 40 Gallon Propane (L.P.) High Altitude 40 Gallon Propane (L.P.) 50 Gallon Propane (L.P.) High Altitude 50 Gallon Propane (L.P.) 1 BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Numbers Key No, Part Description 153,336761 153.336801 HA 153.336861 153.336901[...]

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    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a single-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge. 2. Furnish and install a new cur[...]