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  • Page 1

    0291319 SE_A/RS o: Gas Water Heater Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335200 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.335250 40 Gal. 153.335251 40 Gal. 153.335302 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.335350 30 Gal. 153.335351 30 Gal. 153.335400 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.335450 40 Gal. 1[...]

  • Page 2

    WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROP- ERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistanceor consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures[...]

  • Page 3

    WARNING ;This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpetin.g must be protected by a metal or woodpanel beneath the appliance extending b.eyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the appliance !s installed inan a!cove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the[...]

  • Page 4

    General Safety ................................................................................................................................. _-_ Table of Contents ............................................... ............................................................ . ............... 4 Introduction ............. . .........................[...]

  • Page 5

    -""/hanK You for purchasing a Sears water heater. _roDerly installed and maintained, it should give you years of rouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new rater heater professionally installed by Sears call the local Sears ;ervice Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, luality installation by Sears [...]

  • Page 6

    Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installa- tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. : i i i WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" GALVANIZED OR 1/2"COPPER PLUMBING COMPRESSION COUPLINGS FOR CONNECTING TO CO[...]

  • Page 7

    Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. WARNING If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is used, also shut "6FF" {he _[as at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut _'OFF" until the water heater installation Q Turn "OFF" the water to the water heater. Some installations require th[...]

  • Page 8

    Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very impor- tant consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appli- ance. This water heater is not for use in mobile homes or outdoor installation. Whether [...]

  • Page 9

    Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a spacewhose volume is not lessthan 50 cubic feet. per 1,000 .B.tu.per hour of theaggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directlywith the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not furn[...]

  • Page 10

    Wate Piping, WARNING HoI"rER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a teml_rature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitiz- ing needscan scaldand permanently injure you upon con- tact. Some l_.ple are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than o!hers. Theseinclu[...]

  • Page 11

    Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certi- fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main- tains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Aut[...]

  • Page 12

    Filling the Water Heater CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater. To fill the water heater with water: 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turn[...]

  • Page 13

    Gas Piping WARNING Make sure the g assuppl!ed is the same type listed on the model rating plate./ne Jme[ gas pressure must not exceed 14 inches water column [I/2 pound per square inch (3.5kPa)]. The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the model rating plate is for the purpose of input adjustment. WARNING If the gas control valve is subjected to pr[...]

  • Page 14

    Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: 1. Check the gas lines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings. c. Check for bubbling soap, This means you have a leak. Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary rep[...]

  • Page 15

    WARNING IEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER _EATERS]: Propane (L.P..) gas is heavier than air. ihould, there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle _ear the_rouna., uasements, crawl spaces, skirted areas unaer mooue nomes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumuFation of this gas.[...]

  • Page 16

    A, B. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING I WARNING I If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the app[...]

  • Page 17

    Due to the nature of the typicalgaswater heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actual water temperature at any hot watertap could be as high[...]

  • Page 18

    Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a cer- tain amount of condensation 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. When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. b. When gas bur[...]

  • Page 19

    "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS WARNING HYDROGEN GAS. Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long peri- od of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen _as is extremely flammable and explosive• To prevent the _ibility of injury under these conditions, we recom- rnend the hot water faucet be opened [...]

  • Page 20

    Burner Inspection WARNING Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the burner system whichhas been underwater. At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and pilot burner. The dr[...]

  • Page 21

    mperature-Pressure Refief lye Operation temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually ated at least once a year. DISCHARGE PIPE WARNING _n checking the temperature-pressure relief valve ration, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or Jnd the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief e discharge line, and (2) that the water manually dis- _g[...]

  • Page 22

    Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks• Often the source ofthe water can be found and corrected• If you arenot thoroughly familiar with gas codes your • ,I water heater, and safety practices, contact the Sears Service Center to check the water heater. ® CAUTION Rea[...]

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  • Page 24

    POWER MISER _ 8 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335200 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.335250 40 Gal. 153.335251 40 Gal. 153.335302 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.335350 30 Gal. 153.335351 30 Gal. 18 14 19 0 17 4 16 1 2 11 6 2O 24[...]

  • Page 25

    dER MISER_ 8 GAS WATER HEATERS )EL NUMBERS: 335200 40 Gal. High Altitude 335250 40 Gal. 335251 40 Gal. 335302 30 Gal. High Altitude 335350 30 Gal. 335351 30 Gal. PART DESCRIPTION Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Primary Anode Rod Model Rating Plate 4- Drain Valve Drain Valve Washer ('¥35" x '3/64" x l/a" thick)** Thermoco[...]

  • Page 26

    POWER MISER _ 8 GAS WATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335400 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.335450 40 Gal. 153.335451 40 Gal. 153.335502 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.335550 S0 Gal. 153.335551 S0 Gal. 18 11 2 2O .26[...]

  • Page 27

    OWER MISER_ 8 GAS WATER HEATERS IODEL NUMBERS: 53.335400 40 Gal. High Altitude 53.335450 40 Gal. 53.335451 40 Gal. 53.335502 50 Gal. High Altitude 53.335550 50 Gal. 53.335551 50 Gal. KEY 153.335400 NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 9000071 I_' 2 Primary Anode Rod 9000734_/4 3 Model Rating Plate i- 0270118 4 Drain Valve 9[...]

  • Page 28

    _ _ • • i ¸• POWER MISER_ 8 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335600 65 Gal. High Altitude 153.335650 65 Gal. 153.335651 65 Gal. 153.335750 50 Gal. 153.335751 50 Gal. 14 19 17 18 16 2 11 2O 28[...]

  • Page 29

    WER MISER_ 8 GAS WATER HEATERS )DEL NUMBERS: 5.335600 65 Gal. High Altitude 3.335650 65 Gal. L335651 65 Gal. 3.335750 50 Gal. 3.335751 50 Gal. KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2 Primary Anode Rod 3 Model Rating Plate ± 4 Drain Valve 5 Drain Valve Washer (1%2" x 13/_,, x Vs" thick)** 6 Thermocouple Clip 7 Therm[...]

  • Page 30

    POWER MISER '-M 8 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEl. NUMBERS: 153.335850 65 Gal. 153.335851 65 Gal. 153.335951 40 Gal. L.P. 19 l, O 18 16 17 2 11 20 6 3O[...]

  • Page 31

    NER MISER _8 GAS WATER HEATERS )DEL NUMBERS: 1.335850 65 Gal. _,335851 65 Gal. i.335951 40 GaI. L._ KEY NO. ! 1 2 3 4 ..... ] 5 PART DESCRIPTION Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ._.. 8 Pilot Tubing w/Fittings ....... , ............. 9 Burner Orifice (See Note "A") '10 Manifol d (See Note "A") 11 . Burner w/P.ilqt 11 Burner[...]

  • Page 32

    About Your Warranty Some warranties say that you must drain the tank once a month. Your tank will last longer if you do this. Your Sears warranty is good whether you drain the tank often or not. We include a drain valve because: 1. Many plumbing codes require a drain valve. 2. Your water heater will continue to heat efficiently, if a small amount o[...]