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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY, NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153.333315 HA 153.333345 153.333415 HA 153.333445 153.333545 30 Gallon High Altitude 30 Gallon 40 Gallon High Altitude 40 Gallon 50 Gallon • Safety Instruction • Installation • Operati[...]

  • Page 2

    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 [...]

  • Page 3

    Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or sewlcing this water heater Failure tofollow instructions arld safety messages could result in death or serious injury Instruction manual must remain with water heater _._A I For continued protection against _ I riskoffire l_ Jr_., I ,De not install water heat[...]

  • Page 4

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

  • Page 5

    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[...]

  • Page 6

    Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these material, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER , ...... iNSTALLATION ........., _? ] KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 314" (19,05 ram) OR 1/2" (12.7 mm) THREADEDOR COPPER PLUMBING FLEXI[...]

  • Page 7

    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 ManuaIGas 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 Dip Tube Q Temperature-Pressure Relief [...]

  • Page 8

    Removing the Old Water Heater F_URE2. 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. FIGURE3. (_[...]

  • Page 9

    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 [...]

  • Page 10

    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[...]

  • Page 11

    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 space [...]

  • Page 12

    • 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 insta[...]

  • Page 13

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

  • Page 14

    Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) cancause severe burns instantly resulting insevere injury ordeath Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are athighest risk for scald injury. Fee/water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. The temperat[...]

  • Page 15

    To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or deletions of other gas appliances on a common vent with this water heater may adversely affect the operation of the water heater. Consult your gas supplier if any such changes are planned. For proper venting in certain installa[...]

  • Page 16

    Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate. The inlet gaspressure must not exceed 14 inch water column (3.5kPa) for natural andpropane gas (L.R) gas. The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the rating plate is forthe purpose of input adjustment. If the gas control valve is subjected to pressures exceeding 1/2 poun[...]

  • Page 17

    GROUND JOINT ___ UNION GAS CONTROL (OPTIONAL) _ VALVE _)_ DRIP LEG 3" MIN. (76.2 m CAP FIGURE 19. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR. A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bot[...]

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    FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. If you cannot reach your[...]

  • Page 19

    Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F ° (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[...]

  • Page 20

    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[...]

  • Page 21

    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 bottom of the water heater • Do not use or store[...]

  • Page 22

    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 to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to beshut down and drained for an extended period,[...]

  • Page 23

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

  • Page 24

    is not drawn toward the draft hood, shut offwater 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 heat[...]

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    Operational Conditions (Continued) Leakage Checkpoints F_URE27. 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. Th[...]

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    These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent, Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a "Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistent" Product. WATER LEAKS LEAKING T&P VALVE SMELLY ODORS PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT BURNERWILL NOT STAY LIT PILOT OUTAGE Improperly sealed, h[...]

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    THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153,333315 HA 153,333345 153,333415 HA 153,333445 153,333545 30 Gallon High Altitude 30 Gallon 40 Gallon High Altitude 40 Gallon 50 Gallon 1 BURNER ASSEMBLY Key No. Part Description 1 Burner Assembly/Includes items 2-7 t 2 Burner Head** 3 Burner Orifice** 4 Burner Tube w/Rubber Boot** 5 Pilot Assembly w/Grommet*[...]

  • Page 28

    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[...]