Kenmore 153.33115 manual

Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.331140 40 Gallon 153.331150 50 Gallon I<enmore L-oa of LOW LEAD COMPLIANT For potable water heating only. Not suitable for space heating. Not for use in mobile homes. INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near the water heater. OWNER: Retain these instructions for future reference. FOR YOUR SAFETY: An odora[...]

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 [...]

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. Fire Hazard For continued protection against riskof fire: • Do not install water heate[...]

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT WARRANTY ...................................................[...]

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER ................................................................................................... 23-26 Lighting Instructions ........................................................................................................................................... 23-24 Checking the Draft .............................[...]

12 -YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For twelve years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 2" Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or w[...]

Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years oftrouble 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 Foun[...]

MODEL TANK CAPACITY TYPE INPUT RECOVERY MINIMUM DIAMETER DIMENSIONS NUMBER IN GALS (LTRS) OF RATE RATE GALS. VENT PIPE INCHES INCHES (mm) GAS (Btu/hr) PER HOUR DIA. INCHES (mm) HEIGHT TO @ 90°F RISE (mm) JACKET TOP 153.331140 40 (151) Natural 40,000 40.9 3 (76) or4(102) 20 (508) 58.14 (1477) 153.331150 50 (189) Natural 40,000 40.9 3 (76)or4(102) 2[...]

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. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS) CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE C[...]

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode (Not Shown) D Hot Water Outlet E Insulation F Gas Supply Piping G Manual Gas Shut-off Valve H Ground Joint Union I Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) J Inner Door K Outer Door L Union M Inlet Water Shut-off Valve N Cold Water Inlet O Inlet Dip Tube P Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve[...]

This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors. Please review the following checklist and make any required installation upgrades or changes. Questions? Co[...]

Removing the Old Water Heater C) O MANUAL GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE--_ GROU ND-------_ JOINT UNION CHECK WITH LOCAL UTILITY FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT 3"MINIMUM @ SUITABLE DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) 6" MAXIMUM AIR GAP FIGURE 2. © © ® Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. If the main gas line shutoff valve serving all[...]

Location Requirements I Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not install in a mobile home. Doing so can result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death. area of the water heater, leave the area immediately and call the fire department from a neighbor's home. Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished. The [...]

Property Damage Hazard • All water heaters eventually leak. • Do not install without adequate drainage. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat toss encountered with st[...]

F BACK SIDES TOP -- VIEW l -_ II _VENT S°ESlll" IH FIGURE 10. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. To ensure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is [...]

Gas Pressure Explosion Hazard • Gas leaks can not always be detected by smell. • Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. • For more information, contact your gas supplier. • If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions on the cover of this manual. IMPORTANT: Th[...]

Carbon Monoxide Warning Follow all the local and state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the "National Fuel Gas Code", ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54)- current edition to properly install vent system. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or carbon monoxide poisoning. IMPORTANT: Air for combustion and ventilation must no[...]

gas utilization equipment in the area. If you are unsure that the structure meets this requirement, contact your local gas utility company or other qualified agency for a safety inspection. Each of the two openings shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 1,000 BTUH of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confin[...]

CONFINED SPACE 2000 BTUH 1 SQ. INCH PER 2000 BTUH ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS USING HORIZONTAL DUCTS FIGURE 16. ALTERNATIVE OPENING LOCATION CONFINED SPACE 1SQ. INCH PER3OOOBTUH ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS - USING A SINGLE PERMANENT OPENING FIGURE 17. Vent Pipe System This water heater uses a non-direct, single-pipe vent system to remove exhaust gases created [...]

inspection, and replacement. Vent connectors cannot pass through any ceiling, floor, firewall, or fire partition. It is recommended (but not mandatory) that a minimum 12 inches of vertical vent pipe be installed on the draft hood prior to any elbow in the vent system. IMPORTANT: Existing vent systems must be inspected for obstructions, corrosion, a[...]

Piping Installation Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the installation drawing (Figure 22). If the indoor installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be protected by insulation. The water supply pressure should not exceed 80 psi. If this occurs, a pressure reducing valve with a bypass sho[...]

Closed System/Thermal Expansion Property Damage Hazard • All water heaters eventually leak. • Do not install without adequate drainage. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of water wilt grow. As the volume of water grows, there wilt be a corresponding increase in water pressure due to thermal expan[...]

Lighting Instructions Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 34.) Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. Check the rating plate near the gas control valve/thermostat for the correct type of[...]

BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES A. This appliance has.a .pi.Iot which is lit.by a piezo- elec_ncsparK gas j,gnluon system, uo n_.g.o_ qpen _ne inner aoor of me appliance and _ry _o IIgh_ the pilot by hand. B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell aII around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to t[...]

Checking the Draft Water Temperature Regulation Burn Hazard Do not touch vent. Doing so can result in burns. After successfully lighting the water heater, allow the unit to operate for 15 minutes and check the draft hood relief opening for proper draft (Figure 26). Make sure all other appliances in the area are operating and all doors are closed wh[...]

Gas Control/Temperature Knob 120°F Status Mark W¢ Igniter Temperatures shown are approximates and may vary. IMPORTANT: Adjusting the thermostat past the 120°F bar on the temperature dial wilt increase the risk of scald injury. Hot water can produce first degree burns within: 110 116 116 122 131 140 149 154 (normal shower temp.) (pain threshold) [...]

Vent System Inspection Carbon Monoxide and Fire Hazard , Fiue gases may escape if ,vent pipe is not connected, At least once a year, a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and pilot burner. See Figure 30. . Be alert for obstructed, sooted or deteriorated vent system to avoid serious injury or death. - Do not store corrosive chemicaIs[...]

Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire and Explosion Hazard • Do not obstruct combustion air openings at the bottom of the water heater. • Do not use or store flammable vapor products such as gasoline, solvents or adhesives in the same room or area near water heater or other appliance. [...]

operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps: 1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve. 2. Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot. 3. Close the cold water inlet valve. 4. Connect a hose to the dra[...]

Replacement Parts IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for the FVIR System components and should be performed by a qualified technician. Replacement parts may be ordered from Sears Parts and Service Centers or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469- 4663). When ordering replacement parts, always have the following information ready: 1[...]

as a bending template for the new pilot assembly. Note the placement/order ofthe wires in the manifold component block. Thermopile Connector _e Igniter j_- Wire i%' Mantfot! Component Block _ Pitot/Thermopite Assembly Screw B urneran other :_?_i_ fittings not show _;':_ for clarity. -- Red Wire 5, 6. FIGURE 36. Lift the pitot/thermopite a[...]

Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly 10 Explosion Hazard Tighten both manifold door screws securely. Remove any fiberglass between gasket and combustion chamber. Replace viewport if glass is missing or damaged. Replace manifold component block if missing or removed. • Replace door gasket if damaged. • Failure to follow these instructions can [...]

Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat IMPORTANT: The gas control valve/thermostat is a standard valve with wire leads that connect to a thermal switch. Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat: 1. Turn the gas control/temperature knob to the "OFF" position See the "Lighting Instructions" on the front of the wa[...]

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. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of water wilt grow. As the volume of water grows, there wilt be a[...]

Condensation Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. Awater heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. • Burning gas produces water vapor In water heaters, part[...]

appliance. Immediately call a qualified technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will require replacement of the entire water heater. 3. Reset the thermal switch by depressing the small button in the center of the thermal switch. Follow the Lighting Instructions found on the front of your water hea[...]

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 1. Pilot not tit 2. Thermostat set too tow 3. Main burner line clogged 4. Non-functioning thermostat 5. Base-Ring Filter blocked with tint/dust 6. Heater installed in a confined area 7. FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/ dust. 1. Light pilot 2. Turn temp. dial to desired tempera[...]

PROBLEM SLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY 1, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) insufficient combustion air Water heater flue or vent system blocked Low gas pressure Improper calibration Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, flue baffle, and burner 2. Clean flue, locate source and corr[...]

LED STATUS 0 FLASHES (LED NOT LIT) RED LIGHT ON (SOLID) PROBLEM Pilot light is not lit or Thermopite has not yet reached normal operating temperature. Pilot light was recently extinguished and the Thermopile is cooling down. 1 FLASH (EVERY 3 SECONDS) Normal operation. 2 FLASHES Pilot is tit but the Thermopite is not producing the required output vo[...]

LED STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION 4 FLASHES The Gas Control Valve's temperature sensor has detected that the water temperature was too high. Once this condition occurs, the Main Burner and the Pilot Light wilt be shut off. Since the Pilot light will be off, should this condition occur, this Flash Code will only be displayed immediately afte[...]

Section A: Pilot light will not light (new installation). Is the manual gas shut-off valve, / klTurn the manual gas shut-off valve to I located in the supply line to the I_ NO _ the on position and follow the lighting I water heater, in the on position? 1 " l instructions on the front of the water heater. YES ÷ Have you bled all the air / . I[...]

KENMORE 12 YEAR GAS WATER HEATER 153.331140 153.331150 40 Gallon (Natural) 50 Gallon (Natural) /2_ i ¸_ f--._ Key No. Part Description 1 Anode Rod 2 Anode Rod (Secondary) 3 Base-Ring Filter 4 Burner Head 5 Burner Orifice 6 Draft Hood 7 Drain Valve 8 Gas Control Valve/Thermostat 9 Inlet Tube w/Gasket 10 Inner Door Gasket * 11 Instruction Manual * 1[...]

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