Kenmore 153331472 manual

Owner's Manual POWER MISER TM 12 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153.331472 40 Gallon 153.331572 50 Gallon • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List I=101=1;{_'$i f.,!;] For Your [...]

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 ................................................................................................... 22-24 Lighting Instructions ................................................................................................................................................ 22 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: 1. Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workm[...]

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[...]

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 HROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CE[...]

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 (_ @ MANUALGAS JOINT UNION CHECK WITH LOCAL UTILITY FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT 3" MINIMUM ® ® ® DISCHARGEPIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) IGASCONTROL VALVE/ THERMOSTAT COVERED BY OUTER DOOR IDRAIN VALVE COVERED BY OUTER DOOR 6" MAXIMUM AIR GAP SUITABLE _f DRAIN FIGURE 2. © Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the wate[...]

Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not install in a mobile home. Do ng so can resu t n carbon monox de po son ng 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 FVI[...]

Property Damage Hazard • AJl water heaters eventuafly leak • Do not install without adequate drainage. IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. Due to the normal corrosive action of wat[...]

,_ BACK SIDES TOP -- VIEW l TOP SIDESII f 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 obtained. This [...]

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 [...]

• The vent connector must be accessible for cleaning, 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: Existi[...]

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 may[...]

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

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 32.) 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 gas. Do[...]

Checking the Draft Water Temperature Regulation r:l mT_,l 2 [.=t =1 ;11 • Burn hazard • Hot water discharge. • Keep clear of relief valve discharge outlet. 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 [...]

i INDEX BAR_ (OFF-PILOT-ON) VERY HOT= approx. 160°F (71°C) C = approx. 150°F (66°C) B = approx. 140°F (60°C) A = approx. 130°F (54°C) • = approx. 120°F (49°C) LOW = approx. 80°F (27°C) About 1/2 second About 1-1/2 seconds Less than 5 seconds About 30 seconds More than 5 minutes FIGURE 28. NOTE: During tow demand periods when hot water[...]

Tank (Sediment) Cleaning 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 sediment deposits. [...]

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. ,7,_I =4 / Do not obstruct combustion air openings at the bottom of the water heater. Do not use or s[...]

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. Close the cold water inlet valve. 3. Open a nearby hot water faucet. 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an adequate drain. NOTE: The drain hose should be rated for at [...]

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.[...]

6. Position the new thermocoupte through the bottom opening of the two piece wire connector (Figure 34). Be sure igniter wire is positioned through the small opening of the two piece wire connector. 7. Re-attach the burner. Note the orientation of the burner (Figure 33.) 8. See "Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly." FERROLE NUT il IGNI[...]

Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly 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 two piece wire connector if missing or removed. • Replace door gasket if damaged. • Failure to follow these instructions can res[...]

Testing the Igniter System Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve. Watch the electrode tip while activating the igniter. A visible spark should jump from the electrode. To avoid shock, do not touch the burner or any metal part on the pilot or pilot assembly. If no spark is visible, check the wire connections and make [...]

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[...]

drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make necessary air supply changes to correct. 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 f[...]

if the flame is absent. This unit is also equipped with a thermal switch, designed to shut off the gas supply in the event the water heater has been exposed to flammable vapors (e.g., spilled gasoline), poor combustion caused by a blocked vent or insufficient combustion air. If the thermal switch opens: 1. Check the flame-arrestor for signs of high[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE SMELLY WATER BURNER FLAME YELLOW- LAZY PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT OR REMAIN LIT HIGH OPERATION COSTS INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER SLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE 1. Pilot not tit 2. Thermostat set too low 3. No gas 4. Dirt in the gas lines 5. Pilot line clogged 6. Main burner lin[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION THERMOSTAT FALLS TO Thermostat not functioning properly 1. Replace thermostat SHUT-OFF Improper calibration 2. Replace thermostat COMBUSTION ODORS Insufficient secondary air 1. Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, flue baffle, and burner Water heater flue or vent system 2. Clean, locate so[...]

Does pilot light go out when _/ _l•lCheck Draft. (See "Checking the button is released? I "NO '_Draft" section of this manual.) m l YES ",I, Has the thermal switch | I Are the wires from the gas tripped? INNO m_l_ I control valve/thermostat firmly / --I connected to the switch? YES YES ÷ Are the wires damaged and/or fray[...]

POWER MISER TM 12 GAS WATER HEATER 153.331472 40 Gallon Tall (Natural) 153.331572 50 Gallon Tall (Natural) Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.331472 153.331572 1 Anode Rod (Secondary) 9003934 9003934 2 Anode Rod 9003721 9001829 3 Base-Ring Filter 9006616 9006660 4 Burner Head 9006136 9006136 5 Burner Orifice 9006698 9006698 6 Draft Hood 900[...]

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