Kenmore 153.33264 manual

Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.332620 40 Gallon Tall 153.332640 50 Gallon Tall LLC I<enmore E lite I= _I= ;{€_'di,'ll'd: L-oa of For potable water heating only. Not suitable for space heating. Not for use in mobile homes. INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near the water heater. OWNER: Retain these instructions for fu[...]

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related 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 [...]

Fire Hazard Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages For continued protection against before installing, operating or riskof fire: servicing this water heater. Failure to follow instructions and • Do not install water heater on safety messages could result in carpeted floor. death or serious injury. • Do not operate water heat[...]

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2 Important Definitions ................................................................................................................................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................[...]

ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................................... 24 Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Solar Installation ......[...]

12 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For twelve 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: . Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workma[...]

Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years oftrouble 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[...]

MODEL TANK CAPACITY TYPE INPUT RECOVERY MINIMUM DIAMETER HEIGHT TO NUMBER IN GALS (LTRS) OF RATE RATE GALS. VENT PIPE INCHES JACKET TOP GAS (Btu/hr) PER HOUR DIA. INCHES (mm) INCHES (mm) @ 90°F RISE (mm) 153.332620 40 (151) Natural 40,000 42.6 3 (76)or4(102) 20 (508) 58 (1473) 153.332640 50 (189) Natural 40,000 42.6 3(76)or4(102) 22 (559) 57.13 (1[...]

MATERIALS NEEDED To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS) CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE C[...]

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft hood C Anode (Not Shown) D Hot Water Outlet E Insulation F Gas Supply Piping G Manual Gas Shut-off Valve H Ground Joint Union I Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) J Inner Door K Outer door L Union M Inlet Water Shut-offValve N Cold Water Inlet O Inlet Dip Tube P Temperature & Pressure Relief [...]

This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors. Please review the following checklist and make any required installation upgrades or changes. Questions? Co[...]

Removing the Old Water Heater Q MANUALGAS JOINT UNION CHECK WITH LOCAL UTILITY FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT ® ® ® FIGURE 2. Q Turn "OFF" the to supply gas the water heater. PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) 6" MAXIMUM f AIR GAP SUITABLE -_f DRAIN ® ® If the main gas line shutoff valve serving all gas appliances is used, also shut "OFF" [...]

Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not install in a mobile home. Do ng so can resu t n carbon monox de po son ng and death. The FVIR System is designed to reduce the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane, etc,) emit flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water he[...]

Pmpe_y Damage Hazard • AJJ water heaters eventually Jeak • Do not install without adequate drainage, IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections wilt 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[...]

Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA approved gas supply line. • Install a shut-off valve. • Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P. gas supply. • Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater to a natural gas supply. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Gas Requirements I[...]

Gas Pipe Capacity Table Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA approved gas supply line. • Install a shut-off valve. • Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P. gas supply. • Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater to a natural gas supply. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or carbon monoxide poiso[...]

Carbon Monoxide Warning Water heater must be vented to outdoors. Vent must be installed by a qualified technician using the installation instructions. Examples of a qualified technican include: gas technicians, authorized gas company personel, and authorized service persons. Failure to so do can result in death or carbon monoxide poisoning. IMPORTA[...]

Permanent openings to the outside or additional rooms within the building FIGURE 13. All Air from the Building When additional air is to be provided to the confined area from additional room(s) within the building, the total volume of the room(s) must be of sufficient size to properly provide the necessary amount of fresh air to the water heater an[...]

Gable Vent ,/to o t%a,, 'nsulation Conflne l I.. Space ii Outlet Air to the Attic 1 sq. in. per 4000 BTUH Inlet Air from the Alternative Crawl Space Air inlet I 1 sq. in. per / Open 4000 BTUH Foundation___ Vent All Air From Outdoors: Inlet Air From Ventilated Crawl Space/Outlet Air To Ventilated Attic FIGURE 15. Confined Space 1 [ Gable Ven[...]

40 Gal. Water Heater: Align the reducer flue over top of baffle as shown in Figure 19 (NOTE: reducer flue must be installed on 40 gal. water heater above elevation 5,400 Ft. (1,646 m) from sea level). 40 & 50 Gal. Water Heaters: Align the legs of the draft hood with the slots provided. Insert the legs and secure the draft hood to the water heat[...]

3 FT. Minimum Support Strap_ _ Maintain L i1_---_'_ ........... Clearance* f [] _1 Vent Connector Slope Up 1/4 Inch Per Foot Minimum 2 FT. Minimum Above IJ_L _ Any Object Within rizontally , _Type B Double Wall Vent Pipe **Maintain Specified Clearance Venting Gas Vent System With Type B Double Wall Vent Pipe, FIGURE 21. Maintain Manufacturer[...]

In a closed system use a ,/thermal expansion tank _r Cold Water I]Pressure Reducing inlet Valve H Valve with Bypass Hot Water,.._ Outlet =:_ [_ _Cold Water Supply/_ H_H to Fixture SupplyMain_Water Metal Drain-.., Pan 1-3/4" Depth Max. Typical water piping installation FIGURE 23. Unmixed Hot Water Hot Outlet _,_ Mixed Water To Fixtures _]_,_ Co[...]

For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked "T & P RELIEF VALVE" (see Figure 25). This valve must be design certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of the production of listed equipment or[...]

Electrical Connections Before plugging in the water heater, always make sure: • The Voltage and frequency correspond to that specified on the water heater. • The electrical outlet has the proper overload fuse or breaker protection. • Unit is to connect to a 120VAC electrical supply outlet (extension cord is not allowed). Electric Shock Hazard[...]

Operating Instructions Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to operate the water heater. Make sure the view port is not missing or damaged (See Figure 36). Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before operating the water heater. The gas control valve/thermostat has a "On/Off Switch" and needs to b[...]

Water Heater Operation Checking the Draft Figure 29 below shows the water heater's sequence of operation when a call for heat is initiated. The ignition control module wilt attempt to light the burner three times. If the ignition control does not detect ignition it wilt enter lockout mode, indicated by display flashing status code (see status [...]

Burner Flames Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare them to the drawings in Figure 31. A properly operating burner should produce a soft blue flame. Blue tips with yellow inner cones are satisfactory. The tips of the flame may have a slight yellow tint. The flame should not be all yellow or have a sharp blue-orange color. Conta[...]

may satisfy your normal hot water needs. If hot water use is 3. expected to be more than normal, a higher thermostat setting may be required to meet the increased demand. When leaving your 4. home for extended periods (vacations, etc.) Set the electronic control display temperature "COOLER"(_)button to its lowest setting. This will mainta[...]

Draining and Flushing Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve V! I mT:W let =1 • Hotwater discharge burn hazard. • Keep clear of relief valve discharge unit. • Temperature limiting valves are available. • Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed every 6 months to remove sedim[...]

Replacement Parts IMPORTANT: 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, always have the following information ready: 1.[...]

6. Reposition the manifold component block in the mani-fold Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly door opening and secure it with the retainer clip. 7. See Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly. External Inspection & Cleaning of the Air Intake Chamber Screen 2. At least twice annually inspect the air intake chamber screen (Figure 38) for any [...]

10. Replace the outer door (see item K page 10). Door Gasket Burner i Slot Viewport Manifold Tab FIGURE 40. Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized replacement parts. Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat: 1. Set the gas control valve/thermostat to its lowest setting by first depressing the[...]

Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. • Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. • Contact qualified installer or service agency. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of water wilt grow. As the volume of water grows, there wilt be a[...]

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 is filled with cold water for the first time. • Burning gas produces water vapor In water heaters, par[...]

Leakage Checkpoints 6" (152.4 mm) MAXIMUM AIR GAP O FIGURE 42. B, C, D. E, F, G, H. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. *The anode rod fitting may be leaking. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area. *Th[...]

Pressurized Combustion Chamber System Operational Checklist 1. Manifold gasket properly sealed. 2. Viewport not damaged or cracked. 3. Combustion chamber free of debris and undamaged. 4. Manifold component block properly installed. 5. No leaks at manifold connection. 6. Manifold door screws securely tightened. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION NO HOT WATER[...]

continued: PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 1. WATER LEAKS LEAKING T&P HOT WATER ODORS WATER HEATER SOUNDS SIZZLING-RUMBLING SMOKING AND CARBON FORMATION (SOOTING) HIGH OPERATION COSTS THERMOSTAT FAILS TO SHUT-OFF DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE 2, 3. 4. 5. 6. Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connections, relief valve, drain valve or thermostat threads. L[...]

POWER IGN HEATING CLEAN VA¢ LOCK CHECK 8CI_EH FV-SENSE E¢O LDO_W THMSTR P-ANODE P-SW OPEN SHORT b ELECTRONIC CONTROL DISPLAY Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service person. Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION supplied by the water heater manufacturer. 2. 4. CONTROL DISPL[...]

6. CONTROL DISPLAY STATUS "P-SW", "OPEN", and "CLEAN SCREEN" Flashing PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. The air pressure switch contacts remain open longer than 1 1 seconds after the combustion fan is energized. 2, 3. 4. "P-SW" and "SHORT" Flashing "IGN" Flashing "FV-SENSE" Flashing The air pr[...]

9. 10. CONTROL DISPLAY STATUS "FV-SENSE" Flashing (Continued from previous page) PROBLEM The air pressure switch contacts remain open longer than 5 seconds after the combustion fan is energized. "LDO-SW", "OPEN", and "CLEAN SCREEN" Flashing 11. "FV-SENSE" and "OPEN" Flashing 12. "FV-S[...]

SWITCH TO OPEN DISPLAY ERROR NUMBER 7 YES NUMBER 8 I 3 MINUTE I AUTOMATIC RESET TIME DELAY A ONE HOUR 1 AUTOMATIC RESTART TIME DELAY ' I COMBUSTION FAN OFF GAS VALVE OPENS ._YES I I YES _SE CTNR{_N:_ I ...... TINO .... I I wAI_F;L_YTP_s°_ENUMBER 6 NO N_ .............. _NO .......... , _ / I ............... I _ES _YES ........ GAS VALVE CLOSES[...]

KENMORE ® ELITE HIGH EFFICIENCY PCC (Pressurized Combustion Chamber) NATURAL GAS WATER HEATERS 153.332620 153.332640 40 Gallon Tall (Natural) 50 Gallon Tall (Natural) _7, _ _3 _¸ Key Parts Description 153.332620 153.332640 No. 1 Draft Hood 9007362005 9007362005 2 Flue Baffle 9007363005 9007363005 3 Nipple (Hot) 9003719015 9003719015 4 Nipple (Col[...]

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