Kenmore 153333930, 153333830 Owner’s Manual
Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING.
FOR USE ONLY IN
MOBILE HOMES
Model No.
MODEL NUMBERS:
153.333830 30 Gal.
153.333930 40 Gal.
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
SavethisManual for Future Reference.
T
ECONOMIZERs5
GAS WATER HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS
WATER HEATER
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not foi-
l lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property
[damage, personal injury or death.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-
uids inthe vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
: Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone inyour
building. . .
i Immediately call your gas suppher from a ne,ghbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's]nstructions.
If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gassupplier.
• . . A' WARNING I
Improper ,nstallatlon, adlustment, alterat, on, service or malntenance J
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM-I
AGE: Refer to this manual for assistance or consult the local Sears]
Service Center or gasutl ity for further reformation. I
_WARNING I
Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas
of the structure to thzs apphance.
I --WARNING I
READ THE GENERAL SAF_N BEGINNING ON INSIDE
COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Safety Precautions
I A,WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteratiod;'3entne-e_
maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOI_. BODILY
INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. Referto .thism_l_r
assistanceor consult your local Sears Ser_ce_Conter f_r
further information.
_1,WARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLYr.
Thiswaterheaterisequippedfor onetypegasonl_ Che__e
medalratlngplatenearthe gascontrol valseforthe correctga_
DO NOTUSETHIS WATERHEATERWITH ANY GASOTHER
THAN THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODELRATINGPLATE.
Failureto usethe correctgascancauseproblemswhichcan
result in DEATH, SERIOUSBODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.If youhaveanyquestionsor doubtsconsultyourgas
supplieror localatilit_
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLEUQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES., STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):
FlammableIKluids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all of whichemit flammable vapors,may be
improperlystoredor usedin sucharea_The gaswater heater
pilotlightor mainburnercanignitesuchvaporLThe resulting
flashl__ckandfire cancausedeathor seriousburnsto anyonem
the ares,aswellasprepertydamage.
If instailatloninsuchareasisyouronly option,then the instaila-
tlon mustbe accomplishedin a waythat the pilotflame and
mainburnerflameareelevatedfrom theflooratleast18inches
While this mayreduce the changesofflammablevaporsfrom
floorspillbeingignited,gasolineandotherflammablesubstance
shouldneverbe storedor usedin shesameroom orareacon-
talninga gaswater heateror other openflameorsparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnbyair currentsfrom
othorareasof the structureto the appliance.
-AWARNING
Ifthis water heaterwillbe usedin beautyshops,barbershops,
cleaningestablishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry
cleaningequipment,it is imperativethat the water heateror
waterheatersbe installedsothat combustionandventilation
air bu takonfrom outsidethesearm_, Referto the "Factsto
ConsiderAbout the location" sectionofthis manualandalso
the latestedition of the NationalFuelGasCode,ANSI 7.223.1,
alsoreferredto asNFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerning
airrequired.
A, WARNING I
A fire can start if combustible materials such as clothing,]
I cleaningmaterials, or flammable liquidsare placedagainst
[ or next to the water heater.
mentsfor ReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoff Devicesfur
ANS,Z21.22bya... on ly
nizedtos_ng laboratorythat maintainsperiodecinspe_on of
productionoflistedequipmentormaterials.
The valvemust be markedwith a maximum set pressurenot
to exceed the marked hydrostaticworkingpressureof the
water heater(150 Ibsdsq.in.) anda dischargecapacitynot less
than the .waterheaterinput_ as.shownonthe modelrating
plate.(Electric heaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415equal
BTU/Hr.rate.)
Yourlocalj-risdi_onal authority,whilemandatingthe useof a
tempereture-prossurerailer valvecomplyingwith ANSI Z21.22
and ASME, mayrequire a valsemodeldifferentfromthe one
furnishedwiththewaterheater.
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirementsmust be satisfiedby
the installer or enduserof the .w_a._r heaterwith a locallyp_-
scribedtemperature-pressurerehefvalveinstalledin the deslg-
natodopeningin shewaterheater in placeof the factoryfur-
nishedvalve.
Forsafeoperationof the waterheater,the reliefvalvemustnot
beremovedfromi_ designatedopeningor plugged.
The temperature-pressurerelief valvemustbe installeddirectly
intothe fittingofthe water heaterdesignatedforthereleefvalve.
Positionthe valvedownwardand providetubingsothat anydis-
chargewill exit onlywithin 6 inchesabove,or at anydistance
belowthe structuralfloor.Be certainthat nocontactis made
with anyEveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmustnotbe
blockedor reducedin sizeunderanycircumstances.Excessive
length,over30feet,or useofmore thanfour elbowscancause
restrictionandreducetiledischargecapacityofthevalve,
No valveor otherobstructionisto beplacedbetweentherelief
valveandthe tank.Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge
drainunlessa6" air gapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-
ardto life,or propertydamage,the reliefvalvemustbeallowed
to dischargewaterinquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If
the dischargepipeisnot connectedto a drainor othersuitable
means,the waterflowmaycausepropertydamage.
The DischargePipe:
Must not be smallerinsizethan the outlet pipesizeof she
valve,orhaveanyreducingcouplingsor otherrestrictions.
Mustnotbepluggedor blocked.
Mustbeofmateriallistedforhotwater distribution.
Must be installedso asto allow completedrainageof both
the temperature-pressurerelief valve,and the discharge
pipe.
Mustterminate at anadequatedrain.
Mustnothaveanyvalvebetweenshereliefvalveandtank.
Safety Precautions
&WARNING
Ages water beZer cannotoperateproperlywithoutthe cor-
rectamoont of air for combustio_Do not installin a canfi_d
areasuchacloset,unleasyou prorideair asshovmin_e "Facts
to ComidurAbootthe Locatioo"sectlo_ Neverobsmuctthe
Ilowof vantllatlondr. If you haveanyduu_ or quos6omata_
callyoorgesc_. Failureto providethe _ amoootof
combust_nmrcanresultin a tim or explceionand cencause
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUI_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
&WARNING
Thiswatorhoatorrm.t oot beinmlleddirec_ oocerp_n_
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneaththe applianceextendingbeyondthe full width and
depth ofthe appliancebyat _ 3 inches(76.2mm) in any I
di_ or if she appilaoceisinstagedinan alcoveor closet,i
the an_m Iloormost be coreredbythepenel.Failureto heed
this warningm_/result inatim hazard.
&WARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water beatersareintendedto
ps_l.ucehotwater.Water heatedto atemperatu_ whichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,d'mhwashing,andothersanit_ng needs
canscaldandpermanan_ injureyou upen€ootact.Somepeo-
dearemorelikelyto bepermanendyinjured byhotwaterthan
lylmentallyhandicapped.If_ usinghotwaterinyourhome
fitsinto oneofthesugroupsocif thereis aiucalceduor statelaw
requiringacerteJntemperaturewaterat the hotwatertap,then
_u musttakespecialprecautions.In additionto usingthe lowest
mssibletemperature.se_ngthatsatisfiesyourhotwaterneeds,
Lmeanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedat the hotwater
tapsusedbythesepeopleor at the water heate_.Mixingvalves
am avmZableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Followmap
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'fl'emperetureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.
AWARNING I
Soot build-upindicatesa problem that requires correction
beforefurther u_. Turn"OFF" gasto watorheaterandleave
"OFF" until repelrsam made, becausefailureto correctthe I
causeof the sootingcan result in a fire or explosioncausing
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. I
&WARNING
VENT DAMPERS-Any ventdamper,_ it isoperoted
thermallyor otherwise mustberemosndif itsuseInhibitsprop
er_ ofthe water he.an
ThermallyOperated Vent Dampers:Gas-firedwater heaters
havingthermalef_cinncyin excessof 80_ mayproduceamla-
tlvelylowfluegastemperoture.Sochtempera_._s mayoot be
high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
dampers`Thiswauld causespigngeoffluegasesandmaycanse
_.boomoooxk_peisooin_
Ventdampersmustbearevidenceof certiflca_ooascompiylng
with the latesteditionof AmericanNationalSt_nclardANSI
Z21.6g(AN..Sl7.21.66& 67, ,,_o_y, _ _ and
mechanicallyactuatedventdampers)Beforemst_latlon of any
ve.ntdampe_consultyour.localSearsServiceCenterort_ gas
utilityforfurther information.
&WARNING
•The applianceand its individualshutoffvalvemustbe discon-
nectedfrom the gassupplypipingsysm_duringanypressure
testing of the gassystemat test pressuresin excessof V2
poundper squareinch(3.51dPa).
•The appliancemustbeisolatedhornthe gassupplypiping sys-
tem by dosingits individualmanualshutoff valveduringany
pressuretestingof the gassupplypiping systemat test pres-
suresequalor lessthan_ poundpersquareinch(3.5kPa).
A,WARNING
BEFORElIGHTING PROPANE(LR) GASWATERHEATER_
Prupane(LR) gesisbearier than air. Shoukltherebe a leakin
the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.Basements,
crawl speces,skirted areasunder mobde homes(evenwhen
ventilated),closetsandareasbelow groundlevelwill serveas
pocketsfor the accumulationof this ge_ Beforeat_PJnpdngto
Ilightor relight_ water heater_pilot or turningon a nearby
electricallightswitch,be absolutelysurethereis noarcumulat.
edgasin the area.Searchfor odorof gasbymifEngat ground
levelinthe vicinityof the appliance.If odoris detected,follow
stepsindicatedat "For Your Safety"on the coverpageofthis
manu_thenleavethe premise_.
AWARNING
:Chemicalvapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemma_
occurIf air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spray.canpm._.lants, dean!ngsolvents,refrigeratorand air
conditionerrefrigerants, swimmingpool chemicals,calcium
andsodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,andprocesschemicalsare
itypicalcompoundswhicham potentiallycorrosive.
_,WARNING
Obstructedordebmoratedventsystemsmaypresenta serious
healthriskor asphyxiatlo,.
3
Safety Precautions continued on page 4
Safety Precautions
AWARNING
Tbe water hoater withdr_ hood installedmust be properly
ventedto a chimney whichmTninatesoutdoors,Neveroper-
atothe watorheataranlessit isventedtothe outdoorsandhas
.adequa_air supplyto aroid r_lcsof i_ op_r_on, _lo -I
slon or _
_LWARNING
Minimum clurances between the water heater and com-I
bustible€on,,_eructionare I" at the _dos and rear,4" at the
freat, and6' fromthe veatpipe.CJearance_om the tep of the I
dra_ hoed is12".Refertothebbel onthewaterheaterlocatedI
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the
water hearermint bea,:omllbed in sucha mannerthat if
the tank or my cennectlom shouklleak,theflowofwat_ will
not causedama_ to tbe se.uceee.When suchlectern can-
not be avoided,a suitabledrainpanshouldbe iostailedunder
the water heater.Drain pare are availableat yourlocalSean
store,Sucha drainpan must be not greaterthan 1'/2inches
deep,havea minimum lengthand width of at least2 inches
greaterthan the wa_r heater dlmensioosandmustbe piped
to an_m_e drair.The panmustnotrestrictcombostionair
tlow.Under nodncumstancasisthe rnanubctureror Searsto
be held liable for anywater damagein connectionwi_ this
wa_erheater.
AWARNING
Donot usuthis_liance if_ i_'t ofit h_ beenunderwm_r.
Immediately call a SearsService Technicianto Inspectthe
applianceandto replacethe gascontrol or any part of the
homer systemwhichhasbeenunderwater.
AWARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengascanbe producedin a hot
water systemthat hasnot been usedfora king periodoftime
(generallytwo weeks.or more). Hydrogengasis extremely
flammaF.leand explos_e.To preventthe possibilityof injury
undertheseconditions,we recommendthe hot water faucet
be openedfor suveralminutesat the kitchen sinkbeforeany
electricadapplianceswhith are connectedto the hot water sys-
tem are used(suchas a dishwasheror washingmachine).If
hydrogengasis present, there will probablybe an unusual
soundsimilar to airescapingthrough the pipeasthehot water
faucetis opened.There must be no smokingor open flame
nearthefaucetat the time it isopen.
_, WARNING
INSULATING JACKETS:When installingan externalwater
beatarinsulatlonjacket onagaswater heater,
DO NOT coverthetempereture-pressurerebefvalve.
DO NOT put imula_onoverany part of the top of the ges
waterbeater.
DO NOT putinsulationoverthegsscontrolvalveorgascon.
trolvalverourner€over,or anyaccessarcesto thebereer.
DO NOT let insula_onaroundthe gasweter heaterto get
within8inchesoftbe floor(airmustgetto _e berner).
DO NOT coveror remove operatinginstructions,andsafety
related warning labels and mateHais affixedto the water
beaten
_ilure to heed this will result in the possibilityof a fire or
explosion.
"able of Contents
c___ietyPrecautions ...........:................................................................................................................................24
able of Contents ................................................................................................................................................5
;ustomer Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................6
"oduct Specincations"_ .................................................................................................................._...............6
;aterials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................7
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
_stallation Instructions ........................................................................................................................8-18
Removing the Old Water Heater .......... ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About the Location .................................................................................................................................. 9-10
Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall................................................................................................................................ 11
Water Piping ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11-12
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve........................................................................................................................................... 13
.Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14-15
Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
"Fuel Conversion Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 16-17
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
--)peratin_ Instructions ........................................................................................................................._9-21
_" "-"Hghting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19-20
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
:ervice and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................22-23
Tank {Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 23
Drain V£ve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
)oubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................24-25
Start Up Conditions .....:..7:. ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Operational Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Smelly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
High Temperature Shut Off System...................................................................................................................................... 25
Not Enough Hot Water ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Water is too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
_arts Order List ...............................................................................................................................................2s-29
Customer Responsibilities
Thank You for purchasinga 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 Seats store. They will arrange for prompt,
quality !nstallation by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbrevmuom Found In This Instruction Manual
A.G.A. - American Gas Aasodation
A.N.S.I. - American National Standards Institute
N.EP.A. - National FireProtection Agency
The gas fired water heater is design certified by the
American Gas Association Laboratories under
American National Standards for Gas Water
Heaters for Installation in Manufactured Houses,
(Mobtle Homes).
instructions to Mobile Home Manufacturers:
The installation must conform with the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety
Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (Formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Construction and Safety Title
24 (Part 200), 1975.
Instruction for replacement installation:
The installation must conform with the instructions
in this manual; gas company rules; and Local Codes,
or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edi-
tion of the National Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1,
also referred to as NFPA 54. This publication is avail-
able from your local government or public library or
gas company or by writing NFPA, Bacterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
• Read the _Safety Precautions" section, pager 2 through 4 of
this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you
don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate
properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera-
tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also
contains warnings through out the manual thatyou must read
and be aware oF.All warnings and .11instructions are essential
to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety.
Since we cannot put everything on the Fastfew pages, READ
THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATI'EMP'HNG TO
INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER _IL
The gas fired water heater is design certified by the American
Gas Association Laboratories under American National
Standards for Gas Water Heaters for Installation in
ManufacturedHouses, (Mobile Homes).
Instructionsto Mobile Home Manufacturers:
The installation must conform with the ManufacturedHome
Construction and Safety Standard for Mobile Home
Construction and Safety Title 24 CFIL Part3280 (Formerly
the FederalStandard for Mobile Construction and SafetyTitle
24 (Part 280), 1975.
Instruction for replacement installation:
The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual; gas company rules;and LocalCodes, or in the absence
of Local Codes, with the htest edition of the National Fuel Gas
code, ANSI Z223.1, alsoreferred to asNFPA 54. This publica-
tion is availablefrom your local government or public library
orgas company or by writing NFPA, Batrerymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
If'after reading this manualyou have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call the Sears
Service Center.
Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water
heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe instal-
lation are very important in preventing death from possible
carbon monoxide poisoning and fires.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the _Facts to Consider About the Location" section in this
manual.
For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce-
dures. Instructions may be obtained from your local dealer,
wholesaler, public utilities or California Office of the State
Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Product Specifications
MODEL
NUMBER
153.333830
153.333930
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
30
40
TYPE
OF
GAS
NAT/PROPANE(L.P.I,
T
N?_ /PROPANE(L.P.,
B.T.U.
RATE
30,000
30,000
RECOVERY RATE
GAI_. PER HOUR
@90°F RISE
NAT. PROfaNE(Lit)
31.0 31.0
31.0 31.0
MINIMUM
VENT
PIPE
3 n
3"
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
HEIGHT TO
DIAMETER JACKET TOP
16" 56"
18" 56½"
6
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 mateti-
als, depending on your type of installation.
WATER HEATER INSTAL-
LATION KIT WITH FLEXI-
BLE CONNECTORS FOR
314" OR 112"THREADED
COPPER PLUMBING
VENT ELBOW
EXPANSION TANKS
FOR THERMAL
EXPANSION CONDI-
TIONS AVAILABLE IN
2 GALLON AND 5
GALLON CAPACITY
THROUGH LOCAL
SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTERS
FLEXIBLE WATER
HEATER GAS CON-
NECTOR WITH
FITTINGS
VENT PIPE
WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"xl E"
FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS
INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL
GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24"
OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY ?S
GALLONS OR LESS
O
DRAIN PANS
AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR
WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAHE-
WATER HEATER HEAT TER 18" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN
TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT 28" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS
LOSS DUE TO THERMAL HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS
SYPHONING
Basic Tools
You may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your
type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local
Sears store.
• Pipe Wrenches (2) 14"
• Screwdriver
• Tin Snips
• 6 Foot Tape of Folding Rule
• Garden Hose ......
• Drill
• Pipe dope or Teflon Tape
GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE
SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE
(USE ONLY ON WATER
CONNECTIONS)
PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE)
(USE FOR WATER AND
GAS CONNECTIONS)
PIPE
WRENCH
TIN SNIPS
ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED
WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING
• Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw
• Propane Torch
• Soft Solder
• Solder Flux
• Emery Cloth
•Wire Brushes
HACKSAW
314"WIRE BRUSH
112"WIRE BRUSH
ROLL OF LEAD FREE
SOFT SOLDER
PROPANE
TORCH
ROLL OF EPIERV
CLOTH SOLDER TUBING
FLUX CUTTER
Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water Heater
Turn _OFF _ the gassupply to the water heater.
AWARNING . I
If the main gas line shutoff serving all _ apphancesisI
used,alsoshut "OFF" the gas at each appliance.Leave all
gasappliancesshut "OFF" untilthe water heater installa-
tion iscomplete.
(_)Turn "OFF" the water to the water
_" heater. Some installations require that
the water be turned off to the entire
house.
Q Check again to make sure the gas supply
is "OFF _ to the water heater. Then dis-
connect the gas supply connection from
the gas control valve,
Q Attach hose thc,.waterheater drain
a to
valve and put the other end in a floor
drain or outdoors. Open the water
heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot
water faucet which will relieve pressure
in the water heater and speed draining.
®
Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where
they connect to the water heater. In most installations
the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other
attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft
hood. The new water heater has the draft hood which
must be used for proper operation.
a. If you have copper piping to the water
heater, the two copper water pipes can
be cut with a hacksaw approximately 4"
away from where they connect to the
water heater. This will avoid cutting off
the pipes too short. Additional cuts can
be made later if necessary. Disconnect
the temperature-pressure relief valve
O drain line. When the water heater is
drained, disconnect the hose from the
drain valve. Close the drain valve. The
water heater is now completely discon-
nected and ready to be removed.
b. you pipe to water
If have the
heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes
with a pipe wrench at the union in each
line. Also disconnect the piping remain-
ing to the water heater. These pieces
should be saved since they may be need-
ed when reconnecting the new water
heater. Disconnect the temperature-pres-
sure relief valve drain line. When the
water heater is drained, disconnect the
hose from the drain valve. Close the
drain valve. The water heater is now
completely disconnected and ready to be
removed.
I AWARNING ]
The water passingout of the drainvalvemay he extremely ]
hot. To avoidbeingscalded,make sure all connectionsare ]
tight _nd that the water flow is directed away from any[
person.
ACAUTION
Mineral buildupor sedimentmay haveaccumulated in the
oldwater heater. This causesthe water heater to he much
heavierthan normal and this residue, if spilledout, couldJ
causestaining.
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
This mobile home gas-fired water heater is for use in a mobile
home. 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 appfiance. This water
heater is for.use only in mobile homes and is not intended
for outdoor installation.
INSTALLATION METHOD B: An optional enclosure
incorporating a solid exterior accessdoor, when a 5 or 8 diame-
ter, or 20 square inch minimum equivalent fv:e air opening is
located in the floor of the enclosure. The opening must be cov-
i n •
ered by a /4 wire mesh.
ENCLOSURE INSTALLATIONS:
The installation of this water heater must be within an
endoenre so .as to separate the a]ppliance combustion sys-
tem and ventmg system from the interior atmosphere of the
. mobile home. There shall not be any door, removable
.access panel, or oth.er opening into the enclosure from the
inside of the mobsle home. This water heater must be
installed using Method A or B.
INSTALLATION METHOD _ An endosure with an exte-
rior access door incorporating a single opening positioned a
maximum of 6" above the lower edge of-the access door and
which may incorporate either '/4"wire mesh or louvers. When
%"wire mesh is used, the size of the opening must be a mini-
mum of 20 square inches. When the louvers are used, the area
must be a minimum of 20 square inches.
HOTWATER
OUTLET
GASSUPPLY
ou'rSIDE
WALt.OF
MOraLE
HOME
MOUNTING
SOLID
EXTSRIOR
DOOROF
t40_LE HOME
MESH
HOT WATER
GASSUPPLY
OUTSIDE
WALL OF
_IO_LE
HOME
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
6"I
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MOBILE HOME
WITH LOUVERED EXTERIOR DOOR
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MOBILE HOME
WITH SOLID EXTERIOR DOOR
Install water heater into closet so as to have 1" minimum dear-
ance at sides and back. Clearance of 4" is needed to front to
accommodate the gas control valve. Be sure to allow adequate
dearance for servicing the water heater and for access to the pip-
ing and temperature-pressure relief valve.
NOTE: DOOR MUST BE
ON OUTSIDE WALL
OF MOBILE HOME.
I" MIN I ° MIN.
I*MIN,
4"MIkL
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TOP VIEVV
9
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location (cont'd)
A WARIqlNG
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the
front,and6" fromthe vantpipe.Clearancefromthetep oftbe
jacketis12"onmostmodeb.Notethata lesserdi_ may
be allowedon somemodels Referto the labelon the water
heateradjacentto thegascontrolvalveforall deeranc_
The water heater should be secured to the floor and to the wall
of the enclosure with th,,e,mounting brackets provided. For
bracket location refer to Securing Water Heater to Floor and
Wall' in the "Installation Instruct'ons" section.
When a mobile home is skirted, an air intake opening with a
minimum free areaof 32 square inches must be provided in the
skirt. If the opening is covered by louvers orscreen, the total free
. area must be 32 square inches. Other gas fired appliances in the
home will require additional free air openings; consult these
manufacturers for correct sizing.
AWARNING
A gaswater heatercannotope...rate_ wi_out _e cor-
rect amountof air forcombast_n.Do not mstailina confined
areasuchacloset,unlessyouprovideair asshowninthe "Facts
to ConsiderAbout the Location"soc_on on page9. Never
obstructtheflow of ventilationair. If you haveanydoubtsor
questionsat all,callyour gascompanyor SearsServiceCenter,
Failureto providethe proper amountof combustionair can
result in a fire or explosionand cancauseDEATH,SERIOUS
BODILYIN)URn,ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.
&WARNING
When the systemrequireswater at temperatureshigherthan
requiredfor other uses,the hot water systemmay requirea
meanssuchas a mixing valveto be installed to temper the
water at certainpointsof use.Somepeoplearemore likelyto
bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthan others;theseindude
the elderly,children,_e !nfirm, or the physically/mentailyhand-
icapped.Beforeimmersingyourselforanyoneelseinhotwater,
be sureto checkthe water temperature.WARNING: HOT-
TER WATER INCREASES THE RISKOF SCALD INJURY.!
(Alsosee"Temperature Regulation"section)Mixingvalvesare
available.atplumbingsupplyor hardwarestere_Followmanu-'
facturersinstructions for installationof thesevalves. !
_,WARNING I
Thiswater heater shai_ected to anyheatingays-I
ternsor compenent(s)previouslyusedwitha nonpotablewater I
heatingappliance. I
AWARNING
If this water heaterwill beusedin beautyshops,barbershops,
cleaningestablishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry
cleaningequipment,it isimperativethat the water h_J.er or
water heatersbe installedsothat combustionandven_la_on
air be takenfrom outsidethese area_ Referto the "Facts to
ConsiderAbout the Location"sectionofthis manualandalso
thelatost edition ofthe NationalFuelGasCede,ANSI Z223.1,
also referredto as NFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerning
air required.
10
I . AWARNING I
Toxicchemicalssuchas usedfor treatment of.b.oi.'lersor non-J
potablewaterbeing appliancesshallneverbe,ntreducedintoI
a potablewater beatlngsystem.
I
&CAUTION
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the
w'_or beater mint be _o_mpllsbed in sucha manner_t.lf
the tankor any coanect_m shouldleak,theflowof water wdl
not causedamageto the structure.When suchlocationscan-
not be avoided,asuitabledrainpan shouldbeinstalledunder
the water heater,Drain pansare availableat your localSoars
store.Such a drain panmust be not greaterthan 1½inches
deep,havea minimumlengthandwidth of at least 2 inches
greaterthanthe water heater dimensionsandmustbe piped
to an adequatedrain.Thepanmustnotrestrictcombustionair
flow.Underno circumstancesisthe rnanufac_reror Searsto
be heldliablefor anywater damagein connectionwith this
waterheater.
When a drain pan is required, the installation must conform to
"Method A" on page 9.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS I
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):
Flammableliquids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP)or
butane, etc.), all of whichemit flammablevapors,may be
improperlystoredor usedinsucharea_The gaswater heater
pilotlightor main burnercanignitesuchvapor_The resulting
flashbackandfirecancausedeathor seriousbumsto anyonein
thearea,aswellaspropertydamage.
Ifinstallationin suchareasisyour onlyoption,then the installa-
tion mustbe accomplishedin a waythat the pilot flameand
mainburnerflameare elevatedfromthe floorat least18inches.
Whilethis mayreducethe changesof flammablevaporsfroma
floorspillbeingignited,gasolineandotherflammablesubstances
shouldneverbe storedor usedin the sameroom or area con-
_ining a gaswaterheateror otheropenflameor sparkpnxluc-
mgapplianc_
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnby air currentsfrom
otherareasofthe structureto tbeapprmnce.
AWARNING
Propellantsof anrosolspraysand volatilecompounds,(clean-
ers,chlorine basedchemicals,rofHgerant_etc.) in additionto
beinghighlyflammableinmanyc_ses_will alsochangeto cor-
rosivehydrochloricacid when exposedto the combustion
productsof the water heater.The resultscanbe hazardom
andalsocauseproductfailure.
AWARNING
This water heater must not be installeddirectlyon carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneath the applianceextendingbeyond the full width and
depthof the appliance byat least3 inches(76.2mm) in any
direction,orif the applianceis installedin an alcoveor closet,
the entirefloormust be coveredby the panel.Failureto heed
this warningmayresultinafire hazard.
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