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    Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 153.335803 40 Gal. High Altitude -153.335814 40 Gal. -153.335815 40 Gal. 153.335844 40 Gal. High Altitude LP. 153.335861 40 Gal. L.R 153.335903 50GaL High Altitude _153.335914 50 Gal. --.153.335915 50 GaL 153.335941 50 Gal. High Altitud[...]

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    Safety Precautions AW,.ARNING . . Imp, roper installation, ad|ustment, alteratlon, service or I maintenance can cause death, serious bodily injury, or I property damage. Refer to this manual for assistanceor I consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. AWARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is[...]

  • Page 3

    Safety Precautions AWARNING A gas water heater .cannotoperate properly without the correct amount of mr for combustion. Do not install in a confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, cal[...]

  • Page 4

    Safety Precautions AWARNING I The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop- J J erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I I Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the J outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of J Jimproper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. AWARNING Minimum clearances between th[...]

  • Page 5

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ............. 2-4 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Customer l_esponslt_lllUes .......................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 6

    Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free ser- vice. If you should decide that you want the new water heater profes- sionally installed by Sears call the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality inst[...]

  • Page 7

    Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation _larts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- s, depending on your type of installation. f Gas Water Heater Installation Kit WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" GALVANIZED OR I/2&quo[...]

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    Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. AWARN,. 1 If the main gas line--all gas appliances isl used, also shut "off" the gas at each appliance. Leave all [ gas appliances shut "off" until the water heater installation I is complete, l OTurn water to water[...]

  • Page 9

    Installation Instructions Locating the New Water Heater You should 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 mobile homes or outdoor install[...]

  • Page 10

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) _,WARNING A gas wnt_ heater cannot operate properly without the cor- rect amount of air for combustion. Do not im_dl in a confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New Water Heater" section.Never obstruct the flowof ventgation air. If you have any doubts or qu[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appli- ances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the applianc[...]

  • Page 12

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCAL_. Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperatu_ which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and pen_anently injure you upon contact, Some peo- de a_e more like/y to be permanently injured by [...]

  • Page 13

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspec_on of production of listed equipment or mate- rials, as meeting the r[...]

  • Page 14

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater ACAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completelyElled with water, To prevent damageto the tank, the tank must be Elled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater, You must provide all wiring of the proper siz[...]

  • Page 15

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) USE WITHOUT POWER CORD (cont'd) 3. A standard ½" conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection. 4. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires "ns'de the water heaters junction box. 5. The water heater must be electrically _gr[...]

  • Page 16

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) AWARNING Be sure vent pipe is p,_porly connected to prevent escape of dangerousflue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation, VENTING SYSTEM EXAMPLE INSTALLATIONS FOR ALL MODELS The vent piping cannot under any circumstances be run down- hill. AWARNING Chemical vapor corrosion of the [...]

  • Page 17

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) VENTING SYSTEM EXAMPLE INSTALLATIONS FOR ALL MODELS (cont'd) 2. Horizontal runs require a minimum ¼" rise per foot. 35' Max. 16" MIN. 13" MIN. Min. rise ¼" I1" MIN. per foot 3. A vertical run can be no more than 20'. 4. The total vertical and horizontal run cannot exc[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) CUTTING OPENING THROUGH AN OUTSIDE WALL AND COLLAR INSTALLATION After reading the manual and you have determined the location of the opening in the wall, (using the drawing below), cut a 3½" hole through an exterior wall. NOTE: When determining location of the opening in the outsid[...]

  • Page 19

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping I AWARNING ] Make sure the gas sure type listed on the I model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 inches water column 'A pound per square inch (3.5kPa)]. I The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the model rating I plate is for the purpose of input adjustment. AWARNING , [...]

  • Page 20

    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: VENT PIPE TO OUTDOORS • Check the gas lines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks usinga 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 ha[...]

  • Page 21

    Operating Instructions - This water heater is equipped with an electrically operated vent- ing system and a standing pilot. For the burner to come on, the water heater thermostat must call for heat. Then the system will begin sequencing, each section proving itself before gas is allowed to flow to the burner. BLOWER MOTOR BEFORE THE WATER HEATER WI[...]

  • Page 22

    Operating Instructions Lighting A, WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (I.R) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground leve_ will serve as pockets f[...]

  • Page 23

    Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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. A. This appfiancehas a pilot which must be lighted by hand[...]

  • Page 24

    Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- _oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wen 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, th[...]

  • Page 25

    Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature 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. 3515) can be used to help remove t[...]

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    Service and Adjustment (cont'd) L.P. Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. _WARNING PROPANE (L.R) GAS CONTROL VALVE AN BURNER ASSEMBLYREPLACEMENT INFORMATION. For Propane(LR) GasModelsOnly:[...]

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    Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement NOTE: For replacement, use a "/_2" • ,3/,, • _,, thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace- to Ic • • merit washers, refer the Repatr Parts" sectmn. • Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater. Follow "Draining&q[...]

  • Page 28

    Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION SMOKE/ODOR Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leakingwhen in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is filled with cold water for [...]

  • Page 29

    Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a[...]

  • Page 30

    Troubleshooting Guide Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakets" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes your water heater, and safety practices, contact the Center to check [...]

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    Notes 31[...]

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    k_ t,o POWER MISER TM 8 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335803 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.335814 40 Gal. 153.335815 40 Gal. 153.335844 40 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335861 40 Gal. L.E 153.335903 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.335914 50 Gal. 153.335915 50 Gal. 153.335941 50 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335961 50 Gal. L.P. Now that you have[...]

  • Page 33

    k_ KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1. Vent Cap w/Screen 2. Wall Collar 3. 5' PVC Schedule 40 Vent Pipe 4. 45 ° PVC Schedule 40 Elbow 5. Vent/Blower Adapter 6. Blower 7. Blower Gasket 8. Venting Manual Reset Switch 9. Draft Hood Assembly 10. Dip Tube 11. Anode Rod 12. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 13. Drain Valve 14. Inner Door 15. Pilot Assembly[...]

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    POWER MISER** 8 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335803 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.335814 40 Gal. 153.335815 40 Gal. 153.335844 40 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335861 40 Gal. L.E 153.335903 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.335914 50 Gal. 153.335915 50 Gal. 153.335941 50 Gal. High Altitude L.E 153.335961 50 Gal. L.P. Now that you have purchase[...]

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    t.#0 kii Model Numbers KEY 153.335803 153.335814 153.335815 153.335844 153.335861 153.335903 153.335914 153.335915 153.335941 153.335961 NO. PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS 26. Thermocouple* 42-9231 42-9231 42-9231 42-9231 42-9231 42-9231 42-9231 42-9231 42-9231 42-9231 27. Lower Manifold 9001987 9001987 9001987 9002143 9002143 9001988 9001988 900198[...]

  • Page 36

    Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater lnstalations Arranged By Sears,Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only. 2. Sears does not warrant the installation. 3. A char[...]