Kenmore 153333931 Owner’s Manual
Owners
Manual
FOP, POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING.
FOR USE ONLY IN
MOBILE HOMES
Model No.
MODEL NUMBERS:
153.333831 30 Gal.
153.333931 40 Gal.
THE' ECONOMIZER TM 6
MOBILE HOME
GAS WATER HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS
WATER HEATER
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Savethis Manual for Future Reference.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-
uids in the 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 sw_tch; do not use any phone in your
building.
i Immedlately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.Follow the gas supplier'slnstructions.
If you can not reach your gas suppher, call the fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gassupplier.
• &WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mamtenance
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE.. Refer to this manual for assistance or consult the local Sears
Service Center or gas ut ity for further information.
AWARNING
Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas
of the structure to this appliance.
AWARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION 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
_WARNING I
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or I
_maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I
INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. Refer to thismanualfor
assistanceor consult your local SearsService Center for/
further information.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY:
Thiswater heateris equippedfor onetypegasonly.Checkthe
modelrating platenearthe gascontrolvalvefor thecorr_ gas.
DO NOT USETHIS WATERHEATERWITH ANY GASOTHER
THAN THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATINGPLATE.
Failureto usethe correct gascancauseproblemswhich*can
result in DEATH, SERIOUSBODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.If youhaveanyquestionsor doubtsconsultyour gas
supplierorlocalutility.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLEL QU DS
VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC): !
Flammableliquids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all ofwhich emit flammable vapors,may be
improperlystoredor usedin sucharea_The gaswater heater
_ilotlightormain burnercanignitesuchvapors.The resulting
flashbackand firecancausedeathor seriousburnsto anyonein
thearea,asweUaspropertydamage.
If installationin suchareasisyour onlyoption,thanthe installa-
tion must be accomplishedina waythat the pilotflame and
main burnerflameareelevatedfromthe floorat least18inche_"
While th smay reducethe changesofflammablevaporsfrom a
floorspillbeingignited,_soline andotherflammablesubstances
shouldnever be stored or usedinthe sameroom or areacon-
tainingagaswater heateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnby air currentsfrom
otherareasofthe structureto the appliance.
AWARNING
If thiswater heaterwillbe usedinbeautyshop's,barbershops,
cleaningestablishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry
cleaningequipment, it is imperativethat the water heater or
water heatersbe installedso that com6ustionandventilation
air be takenfrom outsidetheseareas.Referto the "Facts to
ConsiderAboutthe Location"sectionof this manualand also
the latest editionofthe NationalFuelGasCode,ANSI Z223.1
alsoreferred to asNFPA 54for specificsprovidedconcernin
air required.
AWARNING
At the time of manufacturethiswater heater wasprovided
witha combinationtemperature-pressuresreliefvalvecertified
bya nationallyrecognized testinglaboratorythat maintains
periodicinspectionof productionof listedequipmentor mate-
rials, asmeeting the requirements for Relief Valvesand
AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesforHot Water SupplySystems,
and the latest editionof ANSI Z21.22 and the code require-
mentsof ASME. If replaced,the valvemustmeet therequire-
ments oflocalcodes,but notlessthan a combinationtempera-
ture and pressurerellef valvecertifiedasmeeting the require-
mentsfor ReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor
Hot Water SupplySystems,ANSIZ21.22by a nationallyrecog-
nized testinglaboratorythat maintainsperiodicinspectionof
)roductionof listedequipmentor materials.
The valvemust be marked with amaximumset pressurenot
Ito exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressureof the
water heater(150Ibsdsq.in.) anda dischargecapacitynot less
thanthe water heater inputrate as shownon the modelrating
plate.(Electricheaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415equal
BTUIHr.rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useofa
temperature-pressurerelief valvecomplyingwith ANSI Z21.22
and ASME, may requirea valvemodel differentfrom the one
furnishedwiththe waterheater.
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirements mustbe satisfiedby
the installeror enduserofthe water heaterwith a locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurereliefvalveinstallodinthe desig-
nated openingin the water heater in placeof the factoryfur_
nishedvalve.
Forsafeoperationofthe water heater,thereliefvalvemustnot
beremovedfromit'sdesignatedopeningor plugged. I
The temperature-pressurerelief valvemustbe installeddirectly
intothefittingofthewater heaterdesignatedforthe reliefvalve.
Positionthevalvedownwardand providetubing sothat anydis-
chargewillexit onlywithin 6 inchesabove,or at anydistance
belowthe structuralfloor.Be certainthat no contactis made
withanyliveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmustnot be
Mockedor reducedin sizeunderanycircumstances.Excessive
length,over30feet,or useof more thanfourelbowscancause
restriction andreducethedischargecapacityofthevalve.
No valveor other obstructionisto be placedbetweenthe relief
valveandthe tank.Do not connecttubing directlyto discharge
drainunlessa6" airgapisprovided.Toprevantbodilyinjury,haz-
ardto life,or property damage, the reliefvalvemustbeallowed
to dischargewaterinquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If
the dischargepipeisnot connectedto a drainor othersuitable
means,thewaterflowmaycausepropertydamage.
The DischargePipe:
• Mustnot be smallerin sizethan the outlet pipesizeof the
valve,orhaveanyreducingcouplingsorotherrestrictions.
• Mustnotbe pluggedor blocked.
i: Mustbeofmateriallistedfor hotwaterdistribution.
Musthe installedsoasto allow completedrainageof both
the temperature-pressurerelief valve, and the discharge
AWARNING I
A fire can start if combustible materials suchas clothing,
cleaningmaterials, or flammable liquidsare placedagainstI
or nextto the water heater. I
Mustterminate at an adequatedrain.
: pipe.
Mustnothaveany valvebetweenthe relief valveandtank.
Safety Precautions
AWARNING
A gaswater heatercannotoperate properlywithoutthe cor-
rect amountof air for combustion.Do not installin a confined
areasuchacloset,unlessyouprovideairasshowninthe "Facts
to ConsiderAbout the Location"section.Never obstructthe
flowofventilationair.If youhaveanydoubtsor questionsat all,
callyourgascompany.Failureto providethe properamountof
combustionair can result in a fire or explosionand cancause
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
_,WARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneeds
canscaldandpermanently injureyouuponcontact.Some peo-
pleare morelikelyto be permanentlyinjuredbyhotwater than
others,Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical-
ly/mentallyhandicapped.If anyoneusinghotwaterin your home
fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthereisa localcodeorstatelaw
requiringa certaintemperaturewater at the hot water_ then
foumusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditiontousingthe lowest
3ossibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyourhotwaterneeds,
meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedat the hotwater
tapsusedby thesepeopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailableatplumbingsupplyorhardwarestores.Followman°
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'q'emperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.
_,WARNING
Thiswater heatermust not be installeddirectlyoncarpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneath the applianceextendingbeyondthe full width and
depth of the appliance byat least3 inches(76.2mm) in any
direction,or if the applianceisinstalledin an alcoveor closet,
the entirefloor mustbe coveredby the panel.Failureto heed
this warningmay resultinafirehazard.
AWARNING
VENT DAMPERS- Any ventdamper,whether it is operated
thermally or otherwisemustbe removedifitsuseinhibitsprep-
erdraftingofthe water heater.
ThermallyOperated Vent Dampers:Gas-firedwater heaters
havingthermal efficiencyin excessof80%mayproducea rela-
tively lowfluegastemperature.Suchtemperaturesmaynot be
high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
damper_Thiswouldcausespillageoffluegasesandmaycause
carbonmonoxidepoisoning.
Ventdampersmustbear evidenceofcertificationas complying
with the latestedition of American NationalStandardANSI
Z2h68 (ANSI Z2h66 & 67, respectively,coverelectricallyand
mechanicallyactuatedventdampers).Beforeinstallationofany
ventdamper,consultyourlocalSearsServiceCenteror thegas
utilityfor further information.
. _,WARNING I
Soot build-upindicatesa problem that requires correctionI
beforefurther use.Turn"OFF" gasto water heaterand leave]
"OFF" until repairs are made, becausefailureto correct the I
causeof the sootingcan resultin a fire or explosioncausing[
IDEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. I
_,WARNING
BEFORELIGHTING PROPANE(LR) GASWATERHEATERS:
Propane(I-R) gasisheavierthan air.Shouldthere bea leakin
the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.Basements,
crawl spaces,skirted areas under mobilehomes(evenwhen
ventilated),closetsand areasbelowgroundlevelwill serveas
pocketsfor the accumulationof this gas.Beforeattemptingto
lightor relight the water heater'spilotor turningon a nearby
electricallightswitch,beabsolutelysurethereisnoaccumulat-
ed gasin the area.Searchfor odorof gasby miffing at ground
levelin thevicinityofthe appliance.If odor isdetected,follow
stepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"onthe coverpageof this
manualthen leavethe premises.
•_WARNING
• The applianceand itsindividualshutoffvalvemustbe discon-
nectedfrom thegassupplypipingsystemduringanypressure
testingof the gas systemat test pressuresin excessof '/2
poundper squareinch(3.5kPa).
• The appliancemustbe isolatedfromthe gassupplypipingsys-
tem by closingitsindividualmanualshutoffvalveduringany
pressuretestingofthe gassupplypipingsystemat test pres-
suresequalor lessthan _ poundper squareinch(3.5kPa).
_,WARNING
Chemicalvapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay
occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spraycanpropellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditionerrefrigerants, swimmingpool chemicals,calcium
andsodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,andprocesschemicalsare
typicalcompoundswhicharepotentiallycorrosive.
_,WARNING I
Obstructed or deterioratedventsystemsmaypresentaserious
healthriskor esphyxation.
Safety Precautions continued on page 4
3
Safety Precautions
AWARNING i
The water heaterwith draft hoodinstalledmustbe properly
ventedto a chimneywhichterminatesoutdonrLNeveropor-
atethe water heaterunlessitisventedto the outdoorsandhas
adequateairsupplyto avoidrisksof improperoperation,explo-i
I slonorasphyxiation. I
_WARNING ]
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-|
bustibleconstructionare I'_at the sidesand mar, 4 _t the|
front,and6"from tbe ventp_pe.Clearancefrom thetop ofthe|
drafthoodis12".Referto thelal_gontbe wuter heaterIoceted/
adjacentto thegascontrolvalveforallclearances. _ i
AWARNING
I Do not -suthis _i_ce it_y part of it .I.re.beenu.ndorwater.
1Immediately call a Sears ServiceTechmclanto inspectthe
I applianceandto.replace the gascontrol or any part ofthe
I burnersystemwhichhasbeenunderwater.
_, CAUTION
iWATER HEATERS EVENTUA..LI.YLEAK:Installationof the
water heater mustbe accomplishedin such a menn_r that if
the tankor anyconnectionsshouldleak,the flowof water will
not causedamageto the structure.When suchlocationscan-
not be avoided,a suitabledrainpan shouldbe inst_ledunder
the water heater. Drain pansareavailableatyour IocaiSears
store. Sucha drain pan must be not greaterthan I_ inches
deep,have a minimum lengthand widthof at least 2 inches
greaterthan the water heaterdimensionsand mustbe piped
to an adequatedrain.The panmustnot restrictcombustionair
flow.Underno circumstancesisthe manufactureror Searsto
be held liablefor any water damagein connectionwith this
water heater.
&WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengascan be producedin a hot
water systemthat hasnot beenusedfora longperiod of time
(generallytwo weeksor more). Hydrogen gasis extremely
flammableand explosive.Topreventthe possibilityof injury"
underthese conditions,we recommend the hot water faucet
be openedfor severalqlinutesat the 16tcbensinkbefore any
aiec_cal applianceswhich areconnectedto the hotwater sys-
tem are used(suchas a dishwasheror washingmachine). If
hydrogengasis present,there will probablybe an unusual
soundsimilarto air escapingthrough the pipe asthe hotwater
faucetisopened.There must be no smokingor openflame
nearthefoucetat the time it isopen.
AWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS:When iestolllngan extemai water
heaterinsulationjacketon a gaswaterheat_.
DO NOT coverthetemperature-pressurereliefvalve.
DO NOT put insulationoveranypart of the tol_ofthe gas
waterheater.
DO NOT putinsulationoverthegascontrolvalveorgascon-
tml vaive/bumorcover,oranyaccessareasto the burner.
DO NOT let insulationaround the gaswater heater to get
within8inchesof thefloor(air must getto the burner).
DO NOT coveror removeoperatinginstructions,and safety
related warning labelsand materialsaffixed to the water
heater.
Failureto heed this will resultin the possibilityof a Ere or
explosion.
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................2-4
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................5
Customer
Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................6
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................6
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................7
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Tools ........................................................................ _....................................................................................................... 7
Installation Instructions .......................[...............................................................................................8-18
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About the L_auon .................................................................................................................................. 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
O eratin Instructions 1921
_iig_ting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19-20
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
g ......................................................................................................................... -
Service and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................22-23
Tank (Sediment) C eaning ........................................................................................................................... 22
Burner Inspection ......................................................................... :......................................................................................... 22
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Draining ........................... _..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 23
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .................................................................................................... 23
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................:...........................................................................24-25
Start Up Conditions ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Condensation .......................................... :............................................................................................................................ 25
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Operational Conditions .................................................................................................................................................... 25-26
Smelly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
High Temperature Shut OffSysrem ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Not Enough Hot Water ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
Water is too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Parts
---UrderList ...............................................................................................................................................28-29
Customer Responsibilities
Thank 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 any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt,
quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual
A.G.A. - American Gas Association •
A.N.S.I. - American National Standards Institute
N.EEA. - National Fire Protection 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,
(Mobile 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 280), 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 isavail-
able from your local government or public library or
gas company or by writing NFPA, Batterymarch
i Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
• Read the "Safety Precilutions" section, pages 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 that you must
read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are
essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your
safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages,
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
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).
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 280), 1975.
Instructionfor replacementinstallation:
The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual.;gas company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence
of LocalCodes, with the latest editionof the National Fuel Gas
code, ANSI Z223.1, also referredto as NFPA 54. This publica-
tion is available from your local government or public library
or gas company or by writing NFPA, Batterymarch 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
RECOVERY RATE
MODEL
NUMBER
153.333831 30 NAT/PROPANE (L,P.) 30,000 3"
153.333931 40 NAT/PROPANE (L,E) 30,000 3"
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
TYPE
OF
GAS
B.T.U.
RATE
GALS. PER HOUR
@90°F RISE
NAT. PROPANE(LP.)
31.0 31.0
31.0 31.0
MINIMUM
VENT
PIPE
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
HEIGHT TO
DIAMETER JACKET TOP
16" 56"
18" 56½"
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
Kit
@
VENT ELBOW
EXPANSION TANKS
FOR THERMAL
EXPANSION CONDI-
TIONS AVAILABLE IN
2 GALLON AND 5
GALLON CAPACITY
THROUGH LOCAL
SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTERS
WATER HEATER INSTAL°
LATION KIT WITH FLEXI- f
BLE CONNECTORS FOR
3/4" OR I/2" THREADED
COPPER PLUMBING
VENT PIPE
/ \
WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x 18"
FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS
INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL
GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24"
OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75
GALLONS OR LESS
FLEXIBLE WATER
HEATER GAS CON-
NECTORWITH
FITTINGS
O
DRAIN PANS
AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR
WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAME-
WATER HEATER HEAT
TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT 28" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS
LOSS DUE TO THERMAL HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS
SYPHONING
TER 18" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN
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
DRILL
ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED
WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING
• Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw
• Propane Torch
• Soft Solder
• Solder Flux
• Emery Cloth
• Wire Brushes
HACKSAW
314" WIRE BRUSH
liT' WIRE BRUSH
ROLL OF LEAD FREE
SOFT SOLDER
ROLL OF EMERY
CLOTH SOLDER TUBING
7
PROPANE
TORCH
FLUX CUTTER
Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water Heater
Q Turn "OFF" tee gas supply to the water heater.
. A WARNING
If the main gasline shutoff serving all gasappliances isi
used,alsoshut "OFF" the gas at eachappliance.Leaveall I
gasappliances shut"OFF" until the water heater installa-I
tion iscomplete. I
Turn "OFF" the water to water
heater. Some installations require that
the water be turned off to the entire
house.
the
®
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 beater 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
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.
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.
QAttach hose the heater drain
a to water
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.
AWARNING I
The water passingout of the drain valvemay be extremely I
hot. To avoidbeingscalded,make sure all connectionsare I
tight and that the water flow is directed awayfrom anyI
person. I
Q b. If have galvanized pipe to the water
you
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.
.A.CAUTION
Mineral buildupor sedimentmay haveaccumulated in the
I oldwater heater.This causesthe water heater to be much
I heavierthan normal and this residue,if spilled out, could
i 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 appliance. This wa_er
heater is for use only in mobile homes and is not intended
for outdoor installation.
ENCLOSURE INSTALLATIONS:
The installation of this water heater must he within an-
enclosure so as to separate the appllance combustion sys-
tem and venting s]rstem from the interior atmosphere of the
mobile home. There shall not be any door, removable
access panel, or other opening into the enclosure from the
inside of the mobile home. This water heater must be
installed using Method A or B.
INSTALLATION METHOD A: An enclosure 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 V4" wire mesh or louvers. When
V4" 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.
INSTALLATION METHOD B: An optional enclosure
"ncorporating a solid exter'or access door, when a 5 or 8 diame-
ter, or 20 square inch minimum equivalent free air opening is
located in the floor of the enclosure. The opening must be coy-
ered by a /4 wire mesh.
OUTSIDE
WALL OF
MOBILE
HOME
MOUNTING
_KE
HOT WATER
OUTLET
1 *t .
SOLID
EXTERIOR
DOOR OF
MOBILE HOME
GAS SUPPLY
REUEF VALVE•
OUTSIDE
WALL OF
MOBILE
HOME
[7 COLD WA'rEP, I_
_OPENING
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MOBILE HOME
WITH LOUVERED EXTERIOR DOOR
LOUVERED
EXTERIOR
DOOR OF
I" MIN."
HESH
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MOBILE HOME
WITH SOLID EXTERIOR DOOR
Install water heater into closet so as to have 1" minimum clear-
ance at sides and back. Clearance of 4" is needed to front to
accommodate the gas control valve. Be sure to allow adequate
clearance for servicing the water heater and for access to the-pip-
ing and temperature-pressure relief valve.
I" MIN. I" MIN.
I" MIN.
NOTE: DOOR MUST BE
ON OUTSIDE WALL
OF MOBILE HOME.
4" HIN.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TOP VIEW
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location (cont'd)
A WARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-
bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear,4" at the
front,and6" fromthe ventpipe.Clearancefromthe topofthe
jacketis 12"on mostmedel_ Notethat alesserdimensionmay
be allowedon somemodel_ Referto the labelon the water
heateradjacentto thegascontrolvalveforallclearances.
The water heater should be secured to the floor and to the wall
of the enclosure with the mounting brackets provided. For
bracket location refer to _Securing Water Heater to Floor _nd
Wall" in the "Installation Instructions" section.
When a mobile home is skirted, an air intake opening with a
minimum free area of 32 square inches must be provided in the
skirt. If the opening is covered by louvers or screen, 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.
&WARNING
A gaswater heater cannotoperateproperlywithoutthe cor-
rectamountofair for combustion.Do net installina confined
areasucha closet,unlessyouprovideair asshowninthe "Facts
to ConsiderAbout the Location" sectionon page9. Never
obstructthe flowof ventilationair.If youhaveanydoubtsor
questionsat all,callyourgascompanyor SearsServiceCenter.
Failureto providethe proper amountof combustionair can
result in a fire or explosionand cancauseDEATH,SERIOUS
BODILYINJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
&WARNING
When the systemrequireswater at temperatures higherthan!
required for other uses,the hot water systemmay requirea
means suchasa mixing valveto be installedto temper the
water at certainpointsofuse.Somepeopleare morelikelyto
bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwater than others;theseindude
the elderly,children,the infirm,or the physically/mentallyhand-
icapped.Beforeimmersingyourselfor anyoneelseinhotwater,
be sureto checkthe water temperature.WARNING: HOT-
TER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY.
(Alsosee"Temperature Regulation"section) Mixingvalvesare
availableat plumbingsupplyorhardwarestoro_Followmanu-
ifacturersinstructionsfor installationofthesevalve_
AWARNING I
Thiswater heater shallnot be connectedto any heatings/s-I
terns or component(s)previouslyusedwitha nonpotablewater
heatingappliance. J
AWARNING
Ifthis water heaterwill be usedinbeautyshops,barbershops,
cleaningestablishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry
deaningequipment,it is imperativethat the water heateror
water heatersbe installedso that combustionaddventilation
air be takenfrom outsidethese ama_ Referto the "Facts to
ConsiderAboutthe Location"sectionofthis manualandalso
thelatesteditionofthe NationalFuelGasCode,ANSI Z223.1,
also referredto as NFPA54 for specificsprovidedconcerning
air required.
AWARNING I
Toxicchemicalssuchasusedfor meatmentofboilersor non-I
potablewaterheatingappliancesshallneverbeintroducedinto
a potablewaterheatingsyster_ ]
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the
water heatermustbe uccomplishedin sucha mannerthat if
the tankor anyconnectionsshouldleak,the flow ofwater will
net causedamageto the structure.When such locationscan-
net be avoided,a suitabledrainpan shouldbe installedunder
the water heater.Drain pansareavailableat yourlocalSea_
store. Sucha drain pan mustbe not greaterthan 1½inches
dee_ havea minimum lengthandwidth of at least2 inches
greaterthanthe water heater dimensionsand mustbe piped
to anadequatedrain.The panmustnotrestrictcombustionair
flow.Underno circumstancesisthe manufactureror _ to
be heldliablefor anywater damagein connectionwth this
waterheater.
When a drain pan is required, the installation must conform to
_Method A" on page 9.
A WARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS
[VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
'GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC)._.
:lammableliquids(suchasgasoline,solvent,propane(LP) or
butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors,may be
improperlystored or usedinsuch area_The gaswater heater
pilotlightor mainburnercanignitesuchvapor_The resulting
flashbackandfire cancausedeathor seriousburnsto anyonem
thearea,aswellaspropertydamage.
If installationin suchareasisyouronlyoption,thenthe installa-
tion mustbe accomplishedm a way that the pilotflame and
mainburnerflame are elevatedfromthe floor at least18inches.
While thismayreducethechangesofflammablevaporsfroma
floorspillbeingignited,gasolineandotherfiammabfesubstances'
shouldneverbe storedor usedinthe sameroomor areacorh
talninga gaswaterheateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnby air currentsfrom
otherareasofthe stxucturetothe appliance.
AWARNING
Propellantsof aerosolspraysandvolatilecompounds,(clean-
ers,chlorine basedchemicals,refrigerants,etc.)inadditionto
beinghighlyflammablein manycases,will alsochangeto cor-
rosive hydrochloricacid when exposedto the combustion
productsof the water heater.The resultscanbe hazardom.
and alsocauseproductfailure.
AWARNING
This water heatermust net be installeddirectlyon carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneaththe appliance extending beyond the fullwidth and
depthof the appliance by at least3 inches(76.2mm) in any
direction,or ifthe appliance isinstalledinan alcoveor duset,
the erddreflOOrmustbe coveredbythe panel.Failureto heed
this warningmayresultina firehazard.
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