Kenmore 153.337163 manual

153.337114 153.337163 153,337214 153.3379.63 153.337363 153.337414 153.337463 153.337514 153.337563 153.337614 153.337663 153.337763 153.337863 153.337962 Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 50 Gal. Short High Altitude S0 Gal. Short 40 Gal. Short High Altitude 40 GaL Shor[...]

Safety Precautions I _WARNING . Improper installation, adjustment, altev_tlon, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this menu- at 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 equipp[...]

Safety Precautions _,WARNING 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 I shown in the "Facts to Consider About the Location" sec- tion. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or question[...]

Safety Precautions A'WARNING 1 The water heater with draft hood installed must be prep- 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 I improper operation, explosionor asphyxiation, l AWARNING Minimum clearances between the wa[...]

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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for porchasing 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 any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installa[...]

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. WATER HEATER HEAT TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT LOSS DUE TO THERMAL SYPHONING @ VENT ELBOW EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CON[...]

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. _WARNING I If the main gas line--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 I is complete. Turn "OFF" the[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts 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 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 h[...]

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[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:. Water heaters are intended to produce hot water.Water heatedto a temperature .which will saUsfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs ; can scald and permanently injure you uponcontact. Some peo- Pole are more likely to be permanently injuredb[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve a, WARNING 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 inspection of production of listed equipment or mate- rials, as meeting th[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater ACAUT,ON I Never use this water heater unless it is completelyfilled with .w_e. r. To prevent damageto 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: • Clo[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Installonly the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draf_ hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. RISE PER LINEAR FOOT ! TO CHIMNEY VENT PIPE INSTA[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) A 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 pound per square inch (3.SkPa). • The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping sys- tem by dosing it[...]

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 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 have a leak. Turn "[...]

Operating Instructions Lighting _WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P,) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) 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 whenventilated), closets andareas below ground level will serve as pockets for[...]

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

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation 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 _o_werat 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[...]

Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection 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 us[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) L.R Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information _,WARNING PROPANE (LR) GAS CONTROL VALVE AND BURNER ASSEMBLYREPLACEMENT INFORMATION. For Propane(LR) Gas ModelsOnly:. Your water heater is equippedwith a Propane(LR) gas con- trel valve and a main burner assembly with left hand threads for the f[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement NOTE: For replacement, use a a_. • u/.,, x _," thick washe_r available at your nearest hardware store..For ordering replace- ment washers, refer to the "Parts Order List" section. : Turn _OFF" gas supply to water heater. Follow Draining" instructions. •[...]

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 _mong 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[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Start Up Conditions (cont'd) CONDENSATION 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 wit[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys- tern. 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. It is non- resettable. If the high t[...]

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 Center [...]

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Parts Order List POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337114 153.337163 153.337214 153.337263 153.337363 153.337414 50 Gal. Short High Altitude 50 Gal. Short 40 Gal. Short High Altitude 40 Gal. Short 3O Gal. 40 Gal. High Altitude 11 12 3O[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337114 153.337163 153.337214 153.337263 153.337363 153.337414 50 Gal. Short High Altitude 50 Gal. Short 40 Gal. Short High Altitude 40 Gal. Short 30 Gal. 40 Gal. High Altitude KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Temperature-Pressure Retief Valve 2 Primary Anode Rod 3 Model [...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337463 40 Gal. 153.337514 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.337563 50 Gal. 153.337614 65 Gal. High Altitude 11 32[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337463 40 Gal. 153.337514 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.337563 50 Gal. 153.337614 65 Gal. High Altitude KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2 Primary Anode Rod 3 Model Ratin_ Plate t 4 Drain Valve 5 Drain Valve Washer ('_" • _/.&quo[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337663 65 Gal. 153.337763 50 Gal. High Recovery 153.337863 65 Gal. High Recovery 153.337962 40 Gal. (LP.) 11 12 34[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337663 65 Gal. 153.337763 50 Gal. High Recovery 153.337863 65 Gal. High Recovery 153.337962 40 Gal. (L.R) KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2 Primary Anode Rod 3 Model Rating Plate t 4 Drain Valve 5 Drain Valve Washer ('%_" • [...]

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, Seats 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 ch[...]