Kenmore 153.332.410 manual

1 Use & C ar e Guide Model No. 153.332420 40 Gallon T all K enmor e ® G as W ater He ater For potable w ater heating only . Not suitable for space heating. Not for use in mobile homes. INST ALLER: A ffix these instructions to or near the w ater heater . O WNER: R etain these instructions f or futur e r efer ence. FOR Y OUR SAFETY : An odor ant[...]

2 Fl am m abl e V apor s FLA M MA B LES FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in serious injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance can result in ser[...]

3 Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas. Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure. Use only gas shown on rating plate. Maintain required clearances to combustibles. Keep [...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE ............................................................................................ ..... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................ ............... 2-3 PRODUCT W ARRANTY .........................[...]

5 OPERA TING YOUR W A TER HEA TER ................................................................................................... 23-25 Lighting Instructions ......................................................................................................... ....................................... 23 Checking the Draft ....................[...]

6 3 - YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON W A TER HEA TER For three 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 wo[...]

7 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Thank Y ou 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 authorize[...]

8 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL NUMBER T ANK CAP ACITY IN GALS (L TRS) TYPE OF GAS INPUT RA TE (Btu/hr) RECOVER Y RA TE GALS. PER HOUR @ 90°F RISE MINIMUM VENT PIPE DIA. INCHES (mm) DIAMETER INCHES (mm) DIMENSIONS INCHES (mm) HEIGHT TO JACKET TOP 153.332420 40 (151) Natural 35,500 36.34 3 (76) or 4 (102) 18 (457) 58.14 (1477)[...]

9 MA TERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED MA TERIALS NEEDED T o simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below . Y ou may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. W A TER HEA TER INST ALLA TION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” (19.05 mm) COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE GAS CONNE[...]

10 TYPICAL INST ALLA TION GET TO KNOW YOUR W A TER HEA TER - GAS MODELS A V ent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode (Not Shown) D Hot W ater Outlet E Insulation F Gas Supply Piping G Manual Gas Shut-off V alve H Ground Joint Union I Drip Leg (Sediment T rap) * INST ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. FIGURE 1. J Inner D[...]

11 Installation Checklist W ater Heater Location W ater heater location is important and can affect system performance. Please check the following: □ Installati on area free of co rrosive elements and flammable materials. □ Cent rally l oc ated wi th th e water pipi ng system (For new installat ions) . Loc ated as c lose to t he gas pi ping and[...]

12 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old W ater Heater FIGURE 2. 1. T urn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater . If the main gas line shutoff 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 [...]

13 Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard W ARNING Do not install in a mobile home. Doing so can result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death. The FVIR System is designed to reduce the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. The patented system protects your family by trapping the burning vapors within the water heater combustion ch[...]

14 IMPORT ANT : 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 water , the tank will eventually leak after an extended period of time. Also any external plumbing leak, [...]

15 BACK SIDES TOP VIEW SIDES VENT FRONT 24” MINIMUM FOR SERVICE TOP TO CEILING FIGU RE 10. Filling the W ater Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water . T o prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be fi lled with water . W ater must fl ow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas to the water heater[...]

16 Gas Pressure W ARNING 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. IMPORT[...]

17 Carbon Monoxide W arning Follow all the local and state codes or , in the absence of local and state codes, the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1 (NFP A 54)- current edition to properly install vent system. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or carbon monoxide poisoning. W ARNING IMPORT ANT : Air for combustion and ventilat[...]

18 T ABLE 4 Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for V entilation and Combustion Air Supply - All Air from Outdoors Only . Based on total BTUH input rating for all utilizing equipment within the con fi ned space. Openin g So urce Minimum F ree Area Per O pe ni ng (sq . in .) Refer ence Drawing * D i r e c t t o o u t d o o r s 1 sq. in, pe r 40[...]

19 1 SQ. INCH PER 2000 BTUH CONFINED SPACE 1 SQ. INCH PER 2000 BTUH INLET OUTLET OUTDOOR AIR DUCTS ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS USING HORIZONTAL DUCTS FIGU RE 16. ALTERNATIVE OPENING LOCATION 1 SQ. INCH PER 3000 BTUH CONFINED SPACE AL L AI R FRO M OUTD OORS - U SING A S INGL E PERM ANE NT OP ENIN G FIGU RE 1 7 . V ent Pipe System This water heater uses a [...]

20 separation, and maintain clearances to combustible materials (Figures 20 and 21). IMPORT ANT : This gas vent must be terminated in a vertical position to facilitate the removal of the burnt gases. An unused chimney flue or masonry enclosure may be used as a passageway for the installation of a gas vent (Figure 21). Common (combined) venting is a[...]

21 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 [...]

22 For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked “T & P RELIEF V AL VE.” (See Figure 24). This valve must be design certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of the production of listed equipment or[...]

23 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.[...]

24 Checking the Draft Do not touch vent. Doing so can result in burns. W ARNING Burn Hazard 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 when performing th[...]

25 INDEX BAR 155°F GAS CONTROL KNOB (OFF-PILOT-ON) 150°F 140°F 130°F 120°F TEMPERATURE DIAL PILOT LIGHTING LOW A B C VERY HOT NOTE: During low demand periods when hot water is not being used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy losses and may satisfy your normal hot water needs. If hot water use is expected to be more than normal, a [...]

26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT V ent System Inspection At least once a year , a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. Y ou should look for: • Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed. • Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of com[...]

27 Housekeeping V acuum 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. At [...]

28 operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. T o drain the tank, perform the following steps: 1 . T ur n of f t he gas to t he water he ater at th e manual ga s shu t- o f f valve. 2. O pen a ne ar by hot water fauc et until t he water is n o long er hot. 3. C los e the c old wate r inlet valve. [...]

29 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR W A TER HEA TER Replacement Parts IMPORT ANT : 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, alway[...]

30 8. Connect t he new pi lot tube an d tighte n the nut se cur ing it to the pil ot assem bly . I MP ORT A NT : Keep the pi lot or i f i c e in the pi lot whe n maki ng the c onn ec tio n. Do not op erate t he water heate r with out th e pilot o ri f ic e insta lled. 9. Instal l the th er moc oupl e, makin g sure that it is f ully seate d. 10. Att[...]

31 control valve/thermostat. Finally , start the thermocouple nut and turn it all the way in by hand. An additional quarter turn with a 3/8” open-end wrench will then be sufficient to seat the lockwasher . When you are finished, connect the two wire leads that go to the thermal switch. 7 . Rec onnec t th e igniter w ire. 8. T ur n gas supply o n [...]

32 2. Rec onne ct t he gas p iping to t he gas c ont ro l valve/ ther most at. N OTE: Use an approved T ef lon t ape or pip e co mpoun d on the g as pipin g co nnec tion s. 3. Att ach th e ignite r and brac ket to the new gas c ont rol valve/ ther most at, c lippin g it at the bac k edge of th erm ost at and snapping i t into plac e. NOTE: Do not u[...]

33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion 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 expansion. Thermal expansion can cause premature tank failure (leakage). This typ[...]

34 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. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • A new water heater[...]

35 Read this manual first. Then, before checking the water heater , make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water . Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water . T o prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water . W ater must[...]

36 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1 . Pilot not lit 2. T her mo stat set to o low 3. No gas 4. Dir t in the ga s lines 5. Pi lot line c log ged 6. M ain bur ner line c logg ed 7 . Non-f unctioning ther moc ouple 8. Non -f unctioning thermostat 9. Heate r installe d in a co nf ined ar ea 1 . [...]

37 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION THERMOST A T F AILS TO SHUT -OFF 1 . Ther most at not f uncti oning pr oper ly 2. Impr oper c alibrat ion 1 . Re plac e th er most at 2. Repl ace th er most at COMBUSTION ODORS 1 . Insuf f ici ent se co ndar y air 2. W ater heate r f lue o r vent system blocked 3. H eater inst alled in a c onf in ed ar[...]

38 Has the thermal switch tripped? NO Check for insufficient combustion air . Are there openings for make-up air to enter the room? Are the openings of sufficient size? See “Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation” section in this manual for requirements. Is there a furnace/air handler in the same room as the water heater? Does the return air duc[...]

39 NOTES[...]

40 Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.332420 1 Anode Rod 9003944 2 Base-Ring Filter 9006616 3 Burner Head 9006136 4 Burner Ori fi ce 9006699 5 Draft Hood 9006647 6 Drain V alve 9002402 7 Gas Control V alve/Thermostat F145-1555 8 Inlet T ube w/ Gasket 9006690 9 Inner Door Gasket 9006141 10 Instruction Manual * 319357-000 11 Manifold Door As[...]

41 NOTES[...]

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