Kenmore 153.335942 manual

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. L53.335816 40 Gal. 153.335845 40 Gal. High Altitude L.R 153.335862 40 GaL. L.R 153.335916 50 Gal. 153.335942 50 Gal. High Altitude L.R 153.335962 50 Gal. L.R Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Fi[...]

Safety Precautions &`WARNIN__G Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Refer to this manual for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further I information. _,WARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is eq[...]

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 i doubts or questions at all c[...]

Safety Precautions _,WARNING I The water heater wi_talled must be prep- I erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I 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. AWARNING Hinimum clearances between the water heater and com- [...]

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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly instaRled 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[...]

Materials 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. Gas Water Heater I Installation _ Kit I WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" GALVANIZED OR I/[...]

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 I used, also shut "off" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "off" until the water heater installation s comp ete. Turn water to[...]

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[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) IIWARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properlywithout the cor- rect amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a con- fined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilationair. If you have any doubts[...]

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[...]

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

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains Jerlodlc inspection of production of listed equipment or mate- rials_ as meeting th[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater 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 turn ng ON" gas to the water heater. You must provide all wiring of the proper size [...]

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 inside the water heater's junction box. 5. The water heater must be electrically "g[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) AWARNING of Be sure vent pipe is properlyconnected to prevent escape dangerous fluegases 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 f[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) VENTING SYSTEM EXAMPLE INSTALLATIONS FOR ALL MODELS (cont'd) • , . i - , 2. Horizontal runs require a mmtmum¼ rtse per foot. 13" MIN. MIN. RISE 7," I I" MIN. PER FOOT I 3. A vertical run can be no more than 20'. 4. The total vertical and horizontal run cannot exceed 35'. MIN. [...]

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 3_" hole through an exterior wall. NOTE: When determining location of the opening in the outside[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping AWARNING Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 10.5 in. water column(2.6kPa) for natural gas or 13 in, water column (3.2kPa) for propane (LR) gas. The minimum inlet gas pressurelisted on the model rating plate is for the[...]

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[...]

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 WILL[...]

Operating Instructions Lighting _,WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.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 level will i serve as pockets[...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING I 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[...]

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 wet at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (f'-_) to decrease the temperature, or counterclock[...]

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. 23600) can be used to help remove [...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) L.R Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information 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 be necessary. AWARNING PROPANE (L.R) GAS CONTROL VALVE AN BURNEI ASSEMBLYREPLACEMENT I[...]

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

Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to control these types of _roblems. When these devices are[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain amount of condensation will form while rile burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in Fact die water is condensation. This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time.[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS WATER IS TOO HOT AWARNING HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explosive. To prevent the pos[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- 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 your water heater, and safety practices, contact the Se[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) AWARNING ] This troubleshooting _plied for use by quail- J fled service personnel who have a complete understanding of both electricity and gas. ] A CAUTION J Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring to ensure correct reconnectlon. Failure to follow this instruction could cause improper and possible dange[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Diagram for Electrical System Check on pages 34 and 35, 120v _j ON/OFF SWITCH GAS PRESSURE SWITCH G 12OV GAS SOLENOID HI-LIMIT SW.,TCH..,C No AIR PRESSUR SWITCH INDICATOR LIGHT 120V 0 HOT NC AIR PRESSURE SWITCH GROUND 1 I I I [ ® MANUAL HI- LIMIT SWITCH _---® WHITE m m 120V GAS SOLENOID GASPRESSURE MANIFOLO NAT[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK (Use diagram on page 33) A CAUTION J Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure I correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction J could cause improper and possible dangerous operation, resulting in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. No i i i i i C[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Check #5 to ground for 110/120 __ volts. Yes 1 [Chock 9 orl 0,120volts. ] No Yes Check venting manual reset switch. I Replace thermostat. continued from facing page 1 No -fCheck#8togroundfor110/120volts.]-.,_--No -j Is indicator light on? [ I Yes I Replace indicator light. Secure air pressure line. Replace air pr[...]

Parts Order List POWER MISER TM 9 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335816 40 Gal. 153.335845 40 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335862 40 Gal. L.P. 153.335916 50 Gal. 153.335942 50 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335962 50 Gal. L.P. 5 13 36[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335816 40 Gal. 153.335845 40 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335862 40 Gal. L.P. 153.335916 50 Gal. 153.335942 50 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335962 50 Gal. L.P. KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1. Vent Cap w/Screen 9001957 2. Wall Collar 9001993 3. 5' PVC Sche[...]

Parts Order List POWER MISER TM 9 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335816 40 Gal. 153.335845 40 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335862 40 Gal. L.P. 153.335916 50 Gal. 153.335942 50 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335962 50 Gal. L.P. 5 I 31€._ I I 38[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335816 40 Gal. 153.335845 40 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335862 40 Gal. L.P. 153.335916 50 Gal. 153.335942 50 Gal. High Altitude L.P. 153.335962 50 Gal. L.P. KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 24. Thermostat Adjustment Knob 25. Gas Thermostat (Nat.) 25. Gas Thermo[...]

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 CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only. 2. Sears does not warrant the itstailarion. 3. A c[...]