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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual POWER MISERTM 6 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING, NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153,336162 153.336262 153,336362 153,336466 153,336566 153,336762 153,336862 153.336962 30 Gallon Short 40 GaHon Short 30 Gallon 40 Gallon 50 Gallon 30 Gallon Propane (L.R) 40 Gallon Propane (L.[...]

  • Page 2

    Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safetyoreLated 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 tofollow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury, Instruction manual must remain with water heater Fire Hazard mtinued protection against riskof fire: ,Do ot install water heater on carl: .t[...]

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

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    Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need al! of these materials, depending on your type of installation. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7=5 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.8 LITERS) CAPACITY NROUGN LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CE[...]

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    GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER o GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S F[ueBaff[e B Draft Hood K BnnerDoor T Thermostat C Anode L Outer door U Drain Valve D Hot Water Outlet M Union V Pilot and Main Burner E Outlet N Bnmet Water Shut-off Valve W Flue F Flexible Water Connections O Cold Water mnlet X Drain Pan G GasSupply P hmet Dip Tub[...]

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    Removing the O_d Water Heater (_ F_GURE2. 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 al! gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is completed, see Figures 2 and 3. RGURE 3[...]

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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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    Fire or Explosion Hazard Read instruction manual before installing, using or servicing water heater ° improper use may result in fire or explosion, • Maintain required clearances to combustibles. Minimum clearances be_,,veen the water heater and combustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches (102 ram) at the front, and 6 inc[...]

  • Page 11

    Do not apply insulation tothe top ofthe water heater, as this will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood. Do not cover the outer door, thermostat or temperature & pressure relief valve. Do not allow insulation tocome within 2" (50_8 mm) of the floor toprevent blockage ofcombustion air flow to the burner. Do not cover the instruct[...]

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    FIGURE 12. When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 2,000 BTU per hour (11cm2/kW) of total input ratingof all equipment in the enclosure, see Figure 13. When ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross- sectional area asthe free area of the openings to which [...]

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    This water heater shall not be connected toany heating systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance. All piping components connected tothis unit forspace heating applications shall be suitable foruse with potable water. Look at the top ofthe water heater. The cold water inlet is marked 'COLD". Put two or three t[...]

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    Fit T &P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation HOT WATER does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve. OUTLET Secure al! insulation using tape. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Hazard o Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply w_th ANSI Z21.22 and ASME code. • Properly sized temperature° press[...]

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    The temperatureopressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front oforaround the outlet of the temperatureopressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily iniury or property damage because the water may be extremel[...]

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    DRAFT HOOD VENT TO OUTDOORS OR. OHOMH'_Y 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 c[...]

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    Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas o High altitude orifice must be installed for operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m). - Contact a qualified installer or service agency Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and L4nderstand instruction manual Sediment Traps Fire and Explosion Hazard " Contaminants in gas lin[...]

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    FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE UGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED W}TH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo electric gas ignition sy[...]

  • 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[...]

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    Tank (Sediment) C_eaning 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. T[...]

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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 bast once a year. ° Do not obstruct combustion air openings at the bottom of the water heater. Do not use or store fl[...]

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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 andterminate to an adequate drain. 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: ff the water heater is going to be shut down and drained foran extended period, [...]

  • Page 23

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

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    is not drawn toward the draft hood, shut offwater heater and make necessary air supply changes tocorrect. Condensation Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate wil! 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 heate[...]

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    Operational Conditions (Continued) Leakage Checkpoints FIGURE27. Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or sewicing 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 fir[...]

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    These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800o4oMYoHOME '_; (Io800-469-4663) for assistance, inform the associate that this is a "Flammable Vapor ignition Resistant" Product. WATER LEAKS LEAKING T&P VALVE SMELLY ODORS PILOT WILL NOT L_GHT BURNER WILL NOT STAY UT PILOT OUTAGE NOT ENOUGH [...]

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    POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153.336162 153,336262 153.336362 30 Gallon Short 40 Gallon Short 30 Gallon BURNERASSEMBLY Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "14 15 16 "17 "18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Not Shown. Part Description Air Intake Screen Anode Rod BumerAssembly Burner Head** Burner Orifice** Burner Tube w/Rubber Boot** Draft[...]

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    POWER M_SER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153.336466 40 Gallon 153.336566 50 Gallon BURNERASSEMBLY Key No. Part Description 1 Air intake Screen 2 Anode Rod 3 Burner Assembly 4 Burner Head** 5 Burner Orifice** 6 Burner Tube w/Rubber Boot** 7 Draft Hood 8 Drain Valve 9 Drain Valve Washer 10 Flue Baffle 11 Flue Restrictor 12 Gas Control Valve 13 lnletTube &qu[...]

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    POWER M_SER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153.336752 153.336852 153.336962 30 Gallon Propane (L.R) 40 Gallon Propane (L.R) 50 Gallon Propane (L.R) BURNERASSEMBLY Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "14 15 15 "17 "18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 * Not Shown. Model Numbers Part Description 153.335762 153.336862 153.336952 Air intake Screen 9003406 9[...]

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    6 -YEAR LmMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For six 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 workmanshi[...]