Kenmore 153.33955 manual

1 This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1- current edition regarding the accidental or unintended ignition of fl ammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline. www .sears.com Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Owner ’ s Manual FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING ONL Y . NOT SUIT ABLE FOR SP ACE HEA TING. NOT FOR USE IN M[...]

2 Fl am m a bl e V apor s FLA MM AB 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 Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas Install vent system in accordance with codes. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged High altitude orifice must be installed for operation above 7,700 feet (2,347m). Do not operate if soot is present. Do not obstruct water heater air intake with insulating jacket. Do not place chemical vapor emitting p[...]

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 9 - YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON W A TER HEA TER For nine 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 work[...]

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 153.339372 30 (1 14) Natural 35,500 36.34 3 (76) OR 4 (102) 16 (406) 58.00 (1473) 153.339432 40 (151) [...]

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) OR 1/2” (12.7 mm) THREADED OR COPPER[...]

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 lo c ated wi th th e water pipi ng system (For new installat ions) . Loc ated as c lo se to the g as pipin g an[...]

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 R E 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 heate[...]

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 Sour ce Minimum F ree Area Per O p eni ng (sq . in .) Refer ence Drawing * D i r e c t t o o u t d o o r s 1 sq. i n, pe r 4[...]

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 R E 16. ALTERNATIVE OPENING LOCATION 1 SQ. INCH PER 3000 BTUH CONFINED SPACE AL L AIR F ROM O UTD OOR S - US ING A S ING LE PE RMA NEN T OP ENI NG FIGU R E 1 7 . V ent Pipe System This water heater use[...]

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 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 higher thermostat setting may be required to meet the increased FIGU R E 28 . demand. When leaving your home for extended period[...]

26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT T ank (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 rem[...]

27 Housekeeping V acuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire and Explosion Harzard 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 urn 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 t[...]

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 7 . Route the n ew pilot tub e, ther mo co uple, and ig niter wi re throu gh the m anifol d/ bur ner do or ope ning. (Figur e 3 4 ) 8. Co nnec t the new p ilot tub e and tig hten the nut s ecur ing i t to the pil ot asse mbly . IM PO RT A NT : Keep the pil ot or if ic e in the pi lot whe n maki ng the c o nnec tio n. Do not o per ate the water h[...]

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 onne ct th e ignite r wire. 8. T u rn gas sup ply on [...]

32 TEFL O N ® t a p e o r p i p e c o m p o u n d o n l y o n t h e t h r e a d e d sec tio n of the g as c ontr ol valve/ the rm ost at that sc rews into the t ank. 2. Re c onnec t th e gas pi ping to t he gas c ont ro l valve/ ther most at. N OTE: Use an approved T efl on tap e or pipe co mpoun d on the g as pipin g co nnec tio ns. 3. Att ach th[...]

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 . Water must [...]

36 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1. Pil ot not lit 2. T her mo stat set to o low 3. No gas 4. Dir t in the gas line s 5. Pi lot line c log ged 6. M ain bur ner line c log ged 7 . Non -func tioning thermo couple 8. Non -f unctioning thermostat 9. Heate r installe d in a c onf ined ar ea 1 . [...]

37 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION THERMOST A T F AILS T O SHUT -OFF 1 . The rm ostat n ot funct ionin g prop erly 2. Impr oper c alibrat ion 1 . Replac e ther mo stat 2. Repl ace th er most at COMBUSTION ODORS 1 . Insu f f ic ient s ec onda r y air 2. W ater h eater f lu e or vent system blocked 3. H eater inst alled in a c onf ined 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 V entilation” section in this manual for requirements. Is there a furnace/air handler in the same room as the water heater? Does the return air du[...]

39 Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.339372 153.339432 153.339473 153.339482 153.339550 153.339572 1 Anode Rod 9003721 9003721 9003721 9003721 9001829 9001829 2 Base-Ring Filter 9006616 9006660 9006616 9006616 9006660 9006660 3 Burner Head 9006136 9006136 9006136 9006603 9006136 9006136 4 Burner Ori fi ce 9006699 9006698 9006698 9006700 1[...]

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