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    I SWARS Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 153.336150 30 Gal. 153.336250 40 Gal. 153,33631 I 30 Gal, High Altitude t53,336350 30 Gal. 153.336411 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.336450 40 Gal. 153.33651 I 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.336550 50 Gal, 153.336750 30 GaL Propane (L.R) [...]

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    Safety recautions _WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, a|teration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. AWARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is equipped fo[...]

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    Safety Precautions AWARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air 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, ca[...]

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

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    Table of Contents _al_y¢_'_" Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................[...]

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    Customer ponsibilities ,-,-I LlnanK You for purchasing a Sears 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 the local Sears Service Center or aW Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality insta[...]

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    ateriais and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation. Water Heater _ i Installation _ i i Kit WATER HEATER INSTAL- LATION KIT WITH FLEXI- BLE CONNECTORS FOR k 314" OR 1/2"[...]

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    Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater, _WARNING If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is used, also shut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installa- tion is complete. Turn "OF[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) --acts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration _br 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 [...]

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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 appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) 'Nater Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to _roduce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which wilt satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some peo- pieare more likely to be permanently inju[...]

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    installation in: :ructions Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve (cont'd) _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 [...]

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    installation instructions :illing the Water Heater (cont'd) I ACAUTION 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: ?[...]

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    Installation Venting (cont'd) instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping MI vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Install only the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. TO _i HIHNEY _===_ RISE PER LINEAR FOO[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) _WARNING J The appilance and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. _WARNING "The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon- nected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of 9 p[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: 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[...]

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

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    Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING l WARNING 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 appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by han[...]

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

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    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) Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also ,periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may De necessary. " Turn the _as control knob to the "OFF" position. • CLOSE me cold water inlet vaJve to the water heater. • OPEN a nearb[...]

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    Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERHAL EXPANSION "_Tater supply systems may, because of high line pressure, fre- quent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer and others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc. to control these types of problems. When these devices are not equi[...]

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    "Froubleshooting Guide (cont'd) CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain amount of condensation 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: • When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first [...]

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    Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEHPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEH This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys- tem. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners when high water temperatures are present, [...]

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    Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspecr_ ed "Leakers" 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 ),our water heater, and safety practices, contact theSe[...]

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    Parts rder List POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336150 153.336250 153.336311 153.336350 153.336411 153.336450 30 Gal. 40 Gal. 30 Gal. High Altitude 30 Gal. 40 Gal. High Altitude 4O Gal. 160 15 14 28[...]

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    Parts rder List POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336150 30 Gal. 153.336250 40 Gal. 153.336311 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.336350 30 Gal. 153.336411 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.336450 40 Gal. (cont'd) KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION i Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2 Primary Anode Rod 3 Model Rating Platet 4 Drain Valve 5 Drain Val[...]

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    Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336511 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.336550 50 Gal. 153.336750 30 Gal. Propane (L.P.) 153.336811 40 Gal. Propane (L.P.) High Altitude 153.336850 40 Gal. Propane (LP.) 160 T I I 2O _O5 15 I4 i I I I IF-- O, // / ( I k x x X 18 oi7 % 11 x 'x / J / / / /[...]

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    Parts Order List (cont'd) _OWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336511 50 Gal. High A!titude 153.336550 50 Gal. 153.336750 30 Gal. Propane (LP.) 153.336811 40 Gal. Propane (L.R) High Altitude 153.336850 40 Gal. Propane (L.R) KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 # # PAI_ DESCRIPTION Temperature-Pressure [...]

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