Kenmore 153336501HA, 153336465, 153336401HA, 153336361, 153336301HA Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

POWER MISER TM6

GAS WATER HEATER

FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.

NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.

NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

MODEL NO.

153.336161

153.336261

153.336301 HA

153.336361

153.336401 HA

153.336465

153.336501 HA

153.336565
153,336761
153,336801 HA

153.336861
153,336901 HA

153.336961

30 Gallon Short
40 Gallon Short

30 Gallon High Altitude
30 Gallon

40 Gallon High Altitude
40 Gallon

50 Gallon High Altitude
50 Gallon

30 Gallon Propane (LP.)

40 Gallon Propane (L.P.) High Altitude

40 Gallon Propane (LP.)

50 Gallon Propane (L.P.) High Altitude

50 Gallon Propane (L.P.)

• Safety Instruction

• Installation

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Parts List

For Your Safety

ANODORANT ISADDEDTOTH EGAS USEDBYTHISWATERHEATER.

C3 Technology TM Gas Water Heaters meet
the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals

with the accidental or unintended ignition
of flammable vapors, such as those

emitted by gasoline.

Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages

before installing, operating or

servicing this water heater.

Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in

death or serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain

with water heater.

Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual instructive
y/o etiquetas ee espaSol puede obtenerlos IIamando aI

1-800-821-2017. NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE
CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informacibnen las etiquetas

o en el manual instructivo. No hacer case de esta adver[eecia podria
resultar en la MU ERTE O GRAVES LESION ES CORPORALES.

WARNING: If the information in these

instructions is not followed 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 liquids in the
vicinity of this orany other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do nottryto light anyappliance,

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.

--Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0204 www.sears.com SUPERSEDES PART NO. 184482-000

PART NO. 184231-000

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.

Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and

others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very

important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.

to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result

in death or injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result

in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result

in property damage.

All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and
how to avoid the risk of injury.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS

Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning

appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of
gas piping up to and including the natural gas meter or propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also

offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.

© Sears, Roebuck and Co.

2

Readandunderstandinstruction
manualandsafetymessages

beforeinstalling,operatingor

servicingthiswaterheater

Failuretofollowinstructionsand
safetymessagescouldresultin

deathorseriousinjury.
Instructionmanualmustremain

withwaterheater.

Watertemperatureover125°F
(52°C)cancausesevereburns
instantlyresultinginsevereinjury

ordeath.

Children,the elderly,andthe
physicallyor mentallydisabled

areathighestriskforscaldinjury.

Feel water before bathing or
showering.

Temperature limiting valves are
available.

Read instruction manual for safe

temperature setting

Fire Hazard

For continued protection against
risk of fire:

•Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.

•Do not operate water heater if

, __ , flood damaged.

_x.,

Explosion Hazard

• Overheated water can cause
watertank explosion

• Properly sized temperature

and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.
Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas

pressure.
Use only gas shown on rating plate.

Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
Keep ignition sources away from faucets after

,, extended penod of non-use.

Read instruction manual before

installing, using or servicing

Improper installation and use may result

in property damage.

• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.

• Inspect and replace anode

• Install in location with drainage.

• Fill tank with water before operation.

• Be alert for thermal expansion
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

• Install vent system in accordance with
codes

• Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged.

• High altitude orifice mustbe installed for
operation above 3,300 feet (1,006 m)
(or above 5,500 (1,676 m) feet for high
altitude models)

• Do not operate if soot buildup.

• Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket.

• Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater.

• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or

death. Always read and understand instruction manual.

3

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................ 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................ 5

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 5

MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ................................................................................................. 6

Material Needed ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 8-16

Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 8

Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................ 9-10

Insulation Jackets ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances

in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................................ 10

Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances

in Confined Spaces ........................................................................................................................................... 11-12

Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 12-13

Temperature Pressure Relief Valve .................................................................................................................... 13-14

Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Venting ............................................................................................................................................................. 14-15

Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 15-16

Sediment Trap .................................................................................................................................................. 16-17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 18-19

Lighting & Operating Label .................................................................................................................................... 18

Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................... 20-22

Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 20

Burner Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 20

Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

Housekeeping .................................................................................................................................................. 20-21

Anode Rod Inspection ........................................................................................................................................... 21

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................ 21

Draining ............................................................................................................................................................ 21-22

Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 22

Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 22

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................ 23-26

Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................................23-28

Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Draft Hood Operation ................................................................................................................................... 23-24

Condensation ................................................................................................................................................... 24

Smoke/Odor ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................... 24-25

Smelly Odor ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

Air in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................. 25

High Temperature Shut-Off System .................................................................................................................. 24

Leakage Checkpoints ....................................................................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting Items ........................................................................................................................................... 26

NOTES .................................................................................................................................................... 27-28

PARTS ORDER LIST ............................................................................................................................. 29-31

WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................ 32

Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore 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 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears

authorized contractors.

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:

• CSA - Canadian Standards Association

• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

• This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSA

INTERNATIONAL under American National Standard/CSA
Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1

(current edition).

• Read the"Safety Precautions" section, page 3 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,
operation, 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 A'n'EMPTING

TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

• The installation must conform with these instructions and
the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of

local codes, installations shall comply with the following:
In the United States: The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54. This publication is available from the
Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley

Rd, Cleveland Ohio 44131, or The National Fire Protection

Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

If after reading this manual you 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
installation are very important in preventing death from
possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. See

figure 1.

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

procedures. Instructions may be obtained from your local
dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or California Office of the

State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be

installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00:

State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.

• Complies with SCAQMD rule #1121 and districts having
equivalent NOx requirements.

RECOVERY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS

MODEL CAPACITY OF BTU PER HOUR INCHES INCHES HEIGHT TO

NUMBER IN GALS (LTRS) GAS RATE @ 90°F RISE (mm) (mm) JACKETTOP

153336161 30 (114) NATURAL 32,000 32.8 3" (76) or 4" (102) 18 1/2" (470) 433/4" (1,111)

153.336261 40 (151) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) or 4" (102) 20" (508) 47 1/4" (1,200)

153.336301 HA 30(114) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3"(76) 16"(406) 571/2"(1,461)

153.336361 30 (114) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 16" (406) 57 1/2" (1,461)

153.336401 HA 40 (151) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 18 1/2" (470) 55 1/2" (1,410)

153.336465 40(151) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3"(76) 181/2"(470) 551/2"(1,410)

153.336501 HA 50 (189) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 20" (508) 56 1/2" (1,435)

153.336565 50 (189) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 20" (508) 56 1/2" (1,435)

153.336761 30(114) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3"(76) 16"(406) 571/2"(1,461)

153.336801 HA 40(151) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3"(76) 181/2"(470) 551/2"(1,410)

153.336861 40(151) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3"(76) 181/2"(470) 551/2"(1,410)

153.336901 HA 50 (189) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 20" (508) 56 1/2" (1,435)

153.336961 50 (189) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 20" (508) 56 1/2" (1,435)

TANK TYPE RATE GALS. VENT PIPE DIAMETER IN INCHES (mm)

Materials Needed

To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials,
depending on your type of installation.

WATER HEATER _ _ '_

INSTALLATION ......

K,Tw,THPLEX,SLE

CONNECTORS

FOR 3/4" (19,05 mm)

OR t/2" (12.7 mm)
THREADED OR

COPPER PLUMBING

WATER HEATER HEAT
TRAPSHELPREDUCE
REATLOSSDUETO

THERMALSIPHONING

FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS
CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS

DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" (508 ram)
DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS

HAVING A DIAMETER 18" (457 ram) OR

LESS, 24" (610ram) DIAMETER FOR

WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER
22" (859 ram) OR LESS AND AVAILABLE

IN 28" (711 ram) DIAMETER FOR WATER
HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26"

(660 mm) OR LESS

EXPANSION TAN KS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION

CON DITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS
(7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS)

CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR

SERVICE CENTER

Basic Tools

You may or may not need all these tools, depending on your
type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local

Sears Store.

Pipe Wrenches (2) 14" (356 mm) _FIFT======_

Screwdriver
Tin Snips

6' (1.82 m) Tape or Folding Ruler
Garden Hose

Drill
Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL

SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

ROLL OF TEFLON

TAPE (USE ONLY ON

WATER HEATER

CONNECTIONS)

TIN SNIPS

PIPE DOPE

(SQUEEZE TUBE)

USE FOR WATER AND GAS

CONNECTIONS

Additional Tools Needed
When Sweat Soldering

Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw
Propane Tank

Soft Solder
Solder Flux

Emery Cloth
Wire Brushes

TUBING CUTTER

HACKSAW

3/4" (19 ram) WIRE BRUSH

PROPANE

TORCH

ROLL OF

EMERY CLOTH

GARDENHOSE 6 FOOTTAPE PIPE WRENCH

1/2" (13 mm) WIRE BRUSH

ROLL OF LEAD-FREE SOLDER

SOFT SOLDER FLUX

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS

A Vent Pipe

B Draft Hood
C Anode

D Hot Water Outlet
E Outlet

F Flexible Water Connections

G Gas Supply
H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve

I Ground Joint Union

* INSTALL INACCORDANCE

WITH LOCAL CODES.

* DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED

BY LOCAL CODES.

TO VENT TERMINATION

ON ROOF

B

J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap)
K Inner Door

L Outer door

M Union

N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve

O Cold Water Inlet

P Inlet DipTube

Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

R Rating Plate

INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION

TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER

HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A

CLOSED WATER SYSTEM

S Flue Baffle

T Thermostat

U Drain Valve
V Pilot and Main Burner

W Flue

X Drain Pan

Y Thermostat Shield (optional)
Z Piezo Igniter

AA Air Intake Screen

(T) THERMOSTAT

GAS CONTROL KNOB

I

WATER TEMPERATURE

(ADJUSTING DIAL)

X

AA

VACUUM RELIEF

VALVE

=INSTALLPER

LOCALCODES

Q

S

jR YI THERMOSTAT

SHIELD

(OPTIONAL)

POSITION POSITION POSITION

"OFF .... PILOT .... ON" I

"TOPVIEW

(V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER

BURNER TUBE

/

W

V

PILOT TUBING

THERMOCOUPLE

THERMOCOUPLB

TCO

MAIN BURNER

-_- IGNITER ROD

\

\ PILOT BURNER

* ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE

SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS.

RGURE1,

7

Removing the Old Water Heater

(_ Attach hose to the water heater

a

drain 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. The
water passing out of the drain valve

may be extremely hot. To avoid

being scalded, make sure all
connections are tight and that the
water flow is directed away from

any person, see Figures 2 and 5.

RGURE5,

FIGURE2,

Q Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the

water heater.

If the main gas line Shut-off valve

serving all gas appliances is

used, also shut "OFF" the gas at

each appliance. Leave all gas
appliances shut "OFF" until the
water heater installation is

completed, see Figures 2 and 3.

(_) Turn water supply to

LLOF Ell the the

RGURE3,

water heater at the water shut off
valve or water meter. Some

installations require that the water
be turned off to the entire house,

see Figures 2 and 4.

RGURE4.

(_Check again to make sure the gas supply is "OFF" to the

water heater. Then disconnect the gas supply connection
from the gas control valve.

(_ Disconnect the vent from the draft hood where itconnects

pipe

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 a draft hood which must be used for proper operation.

Q Ifyou have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper

water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four

inches away from where they connect to the water heater,
see Figure 6. This will avoid cutting off 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 disconnected and ready to be removed.

FIGURE&

If you have galvanized pipes to the water heater, loosen the
two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each

line. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater,
see Figure 7. These pieces should be saved since they may

be needed when reconnecting the new water heater.

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 disconnected and ready to be removed.

Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the
old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much

heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could
cause staining.

• Burn hazard

• Hotwater discharge.

• Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.

FIGURE 7,

Facts to Consider About

the Location

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 manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation,

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater

in a new location, the following critical points must be observed:

Select a location indoors as close as practical to the gas

vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going to be
connected, and as centralized with the water piping system
as possible.

Selected location must provide adequate clearances for

servicing and proper operation of the water heater.

Property Damage Hazard

heater's pilot light or main burner. The resulting flashback and
fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area.

Even though this water heater is a flammable vapors ignition

resistant water heater and is designed to reduce the chances
of flammable vapors being ignited, gasoline and other
flammable substances should never be stored or used in the

same vicinity or area containing a gas water heater or other
open flame or spark producing appliance.

Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.

For continued protection against
risk of fire:

•Do not install water heater on

I i_ Fire Hazard

carpeted floor,

•Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.

• Allwaterheaterseventuallyleak

• Denotinstallwithoutadequatedrainage

Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a
manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow
will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not

advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor.
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan

should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are
available at your local Sears or hardware store. Such a drain
pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches

(51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must be
piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict

combustion air flow.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance,

• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.

• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure

• Use only gas shown on rating plate.

• Maintain required clearances to combustibles,

• Keep ignition sources away from faucets after

installing, using or servicing

,, extended period of non-use.

Read instruction manual before

water heater.

This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath
the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the

appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) in any direction, or if
the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor
must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may

result in a fire hazard.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

using or servicing water heater.

• Improper use may result in fire or

explosion.

• Maintain required clearances to
combustibles.

Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible

construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches

(102 mm) at the front, and 6 inches (153 mm) from the vent

pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12

inches (305 mm) on most models. Note that a lesser dimension
may be allowed on some models, refer to the label attached
adjacent to the gas control valve on the water heater.

TOP VIEW TOP VIEW

OF CLOSET OF CLOSET

WITHOUT DOOR WITH DOOR

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

(GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.):

Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or
butane, etc.] and other substances such as adhesives, etc.)
emit flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water

I I 0" MIN. 4" MIN.

4 mm)

0" MIN.

RGURE&

9

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

Install water heater in accordance
with the instruction manual and
NFPA 54.

Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to insulation
and standby loss requirements, making an insulation blanket

unnecessary.

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

To avoid injury, combustion and
ventilation air must be taken from

outdoors.

Do not place chemical vapor
emitting products near water

heater.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or

death. Always read and understand instruction manual.

A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct
amount of air for combustion, see Figure 9. Do not install in a
confined area such as a closet, unless you provide air as shown

in the Locating The New Water Heatersectien. Never obstruct

the flew of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at
all, call your gas supplier. Failure to provide the proper amount
of combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and cause
death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

12" MAX. (30 cm)

4

VENTILATION

AIR

OPENING O

AIR DUCT

JL 12- MAX.

FRONT VIEW

OF DOOR

1' (s0cm)

FIGURE9.

If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops,
cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry
cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or

water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation
air be taken from outside these areas.

•":_'-_ o(__:;'_;._,• Do not obstruct water heater air
,,. ,,,.,. intake with insulating blanket.

_"ii_i _i_: ° Gas and carbon monoxide

•" • Install water heater in accordance

•"*',_;'--;.._I._,_ _ detectors are available.

_Z_.:_l with the instruction manual.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual

_' WARNING

Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater,
you should follow these instructions (See Figure 1 for
identification of components mentioned below). Failure to fellow
these instructions can restrict the air flew required for proper
combustion, potentially resulting in fire, asphyxiation, serious
personal injury or death.

Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater, as this
will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood.

Do not cover the outer door, thermostat or temperature &
pressure relief valve.

Do not allow insulation to come within 2" (50.8 mm) of the
fleer to prevent blockage of combustion air flow to the burner.

Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of
the water heater or nearby for future reference.

Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears
for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels.

Do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certain
it does net sag, thereby obstructing combustion air flow.

Combustion Air and Ventilation for

Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces

Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds,

(cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in
addition to being highly flammable in many cases, will also
change to corrosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the
combustion products of the water heater. The results can be
hazardous, and also cause product failure.

Insulation Blankets

Insulation blankets available to the general public for external

use on gas water heaters are net necessary with Kenmere
products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the
standby heat less encountered with storage tank heaters. Your

Kenmere water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance

UNCONFINED SPACE is space whose volume is not less than
50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 ms per kW) of the

aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.

Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the
appliances are installed, through openings net furnished with
doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.

In unconfined spaces in buildings, infiltration may be adequate
to provide air for combustion, ventilation and dilution of flue
gases. However, in buildings of tight construction (for example,
weather stripping, heavily insulated, caulked, vapor barrier, etc.),
additional air may need to be provided using the methods

described in Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances

Located in Confined Spaces.

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Combustion Air and Ventilation for •
Appliances Located in Confined Spaces

CONFINED SPACE is a space whose volume is less than

50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kW) of the
aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space•

A. ALL AIR FROM INSIDE BUILDINGS:

(See Figure 9 on page 9 and Figure 10 below)

The confined space shall be provided with two permanent

openings communicating directly with an additional room(s)
of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all spaces

meets the criteria for an unconfined space. The total input of
all gas utilization equipment installed in the combined space

shall be considered in making this determination. Each
opening shall have a minimum free area of one square inch

per 1,000 Btu per hour (22 cm2/kW) of the total input rating of all
gas utilization equipment in the confined space, but not less

than 100 square inches (645 cm2). One opening shall
commence within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top and one

commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the bottom of the
enclosures.

When directly communicating with the outdoors, each opening
shall have a minimum free area of 1square inch per 4,000 Btu

per hour (5.5 cm2/kW) of total input rating of all equipment in the
enclosure, see Figure 12.

When communicating with the outdoors through vertical
ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of

f square inch per 4,0go BTU per hour (5.5 cm2/kW) of total
input rating of all equipment in the enclosure, see
Figure 12.

VENTILATION LOUVERS

• (EACH END OF ATTIC)

FURNACE

INLET AIR DUCT

{ENOS 1' OR 30 crn

ABOVE FLOOR)

RGURE12,

NT

FURNACE WATER INGS

ER

FIGURE10.

B. ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: (See Figures 9, 11,12 and 13)

The confined space shall be provided with two permanent

openings, one commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the
top and one commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) from the

bottom of the enclosure. The openings shall communicate
directly, or by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic)

that freely communicate with the outdoors.

CHIMNEY OR

GAS VENT

VENTILATION LOUVERS

_" (EACH END OFATTIC)

When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal
ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1

square inch per 2,000 BTU per hour (11 cm2/kW) of total
input rating of all equipment in the enclosure, see

Figure 13.
When ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross-

sectional area as the free area of the openings to which
they connect. The minimum short side dimension of

rectangular air ducts shall not be less than 3 inches
(76.2 mm), see Figure 13.

I_ OUTLET AIR DUCT

_ II_WATER HEATER

IJJlFo

I _ INLET AIR DUCT

:,.

P I f

RGURE13.

OUTLET AIR

'WATERHEATER

FURNACE

• INLET AIR DUCT

ALT. INLET AIR VENTILATION LOWERS

RGURE11.

Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration
shall be given to the blocking effect of louvers, grilles or

screens protecting openings. Screens used shall not be
smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 ram) mesh. If the free area through

a design of louver or grille is known, it should be used in
calculating the size opening required to provide the free
area specified. If the design and free area is not known, it

may be assumed that wood louvers will be 20-25 percent
free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 60-75
percent free area. Louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the

open position or interlocked with the equipment so that they
are opened automatically during equipment operation.

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SpecialConditionsCreatedbyMechanicalExhaustingor
Fireplaces:operationofexhaustfans,ventilationsystems,

clothesdryersorfireplacesmaycreateconditionsrequiring
specialattentiontoavoidunsatisfactoryoperationofinstalled

gasutilizationequipment.

Water Piping

Water temperature over 125°F

(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury

or death.
Children, elderly, and the

physically or mentally disabled
are at highest risk for scald injury.

Feel water before bathing or
showering.

Temperature limiting valves are
available.

Read instruction manual for safe

temperature setting

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:

Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated
to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes

washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs
can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some

people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water
than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or

physically/mentally handicapped. Ifanyone using hot water in
your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local

code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the

hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In
addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that
satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a *mixing

valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people
or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing

supply or hardware stores, see Figure 14 below. Valves for

reducing point of use temperatu re by mixing cold and hot water
are also available. Follow manufacturer's instructions for

installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting
on the thermostat, read the Temperature Regulation section in

this manual.

SOT WATER

OUTLET

=

COLD WATER

This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems
or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating
appliance.

All piping components connected to this unit for space heating
applications shall be suitable for use with potable water.

Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall
not be introduced into this system.

Water supply systems may, because of such events as high
line pressure, frequent cut-offs or 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 problems. When these devices are not
equipped with an internal by-pass, and no other measures are
taken, the devices cause the water system to be closed. As
water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion) and closed
systems do not allow for the expansion of heated water.

The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated
and increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving
point of the water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve is
reached, the valve will relieve the excess pressure. The

temperature-pressure relief valve is not intended for the
constant relief of thermal expansion. This is an unacceptable

condition and must be corrected. It is recommended that any
devices installed which could create a closed system have a
by-pass and/or the system have an expansion tank to relieve

the pressure built by thermal expansion in the water system.

Refer to the Thermal Expansion section under Troubleshooting
Guide or contact local plumbing authority or local Sears Service

Center on how to control this situation.

NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold
water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric
unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when
connected to copper pipe.

Property Damage Hazard

• Avoid water heater damage.

• Install thermal expansion tank if necessary.

• Do not apply heat to cold water inlet.

• Contact qualified installer or Sears Service Center.

*MIXIN

VALVE

Jo. ,oc% ,,ER

HOT WATER
OUTLET ON

WATER HEATER

F_URE14.

WATER HEATER

Toxic Chemical Hazard

• Do not connectto non-potablewater system.

Figure 15 shows the typical attachment of the water piping to
the water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4" NPT

water connections.

NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet
connection. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly
to the cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage

the tank.

• Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is
marked "HOT". Put two or three turns of teflon tape around

the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and
around both ends of the 3/4" NPT threaded nipple. Using

flexible connectors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot
water outlet on the water heater.

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Lookatthetopofthewaterheater.Thecoldwaterinletis

marked"COLD".Puttwoorthreeturnsofteflontapearound
thethreadedendofthethreaded-to-sweatcouplingand
aroundbothendsofthe3/4"NPTthreadednipple.Using

flexibleconnectors,connectthecoldwaterpipetothecold
waterinletofthewaterheater.

NOTE: This water heater is super insulated to minimize

heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss
can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines

from the water heater.

INSTALLATIONCOMPLETEDUSING

INSTALLATIONKIT

FLEXIBLE

WATER

CONNECTORS

OUTLET INLET

Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation
does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve.

Secure all insulation using tape.

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

Explosion Hazard

• Temperature-pressure relief valve

/

must comply with ANSI Z21.22/
CSA 4.4 and ASME code.

• Properly sized temperature-
pressure relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.

SWEAT COUPLI WEAT COUPLING

THREADED T_G _ [_ _ S THREADED TO

3/4" THREADED 3/4" THREADED

COUPLING _-'_"_ COUPLING

DRAFT HOOD

TEMPERATURE _

_'-***** PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE PIPE

(Do not cap or plug)

6"

AIR

GAP

FLOORDRAIN

FIGURE 15,

T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation

Remove insulation for T & P valve and pipe connections from

carton.

PIPE

INSULATION FLUE PIPE

'i

T&P

RGURE 15A.

Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot

water line. Make sure that the insulation is against the top
cover of the heater.

• Can result in overheating and
excessive tank pressure.

• Can cause serious injury or death.

This heater is provided with a properly certified combination
temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer.

The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of

listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for

Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-off Devices for Hot Water

Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of
ASME.

If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local
codes, but not less than a combination temperature and
pressure relief valve certified as indicated in the above
paragraph.

The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to
exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water

heater (150 psi = 1,035kPa) and a discharge capacity not less
than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating
plate.

For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not
be removed from its designated opening nor plugged.

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly
into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve.
Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any
discharge will exit only within 6 inches (153 mm) above, or at

any distance below the structural floor, see Figure 16. Be certain
that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The
discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size
under any circumstances. Excessive length, over 30 feet
(9.14 m), or use of more than four elbows can cause restriction

and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief

valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent bodily

injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must
be allowed to discharge water in quantities should
circumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is not connected
to a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may cause
property damage.

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OUTLET COLD WATER

HOT WATER

SHUTOFF

VALVE

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to

ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the
temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the

water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or
property damage because the water may be extremely hot.

HOT COLD TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

(OPTIONAL TOP T & P RELIEF

DRAFT HOOD

VALVE NOT SHOWN)

DISHCARGE PIPE

(DO NOT CAP OR PLUG)

DRAIN VALVE

f_ FLOOR DRAIN

FIGURE16,

Water Damage Hazard

• Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge

pipe must terminate at adequate drain.

Ifafter manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset

and continues to release water, immediately close the cold
water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions,

and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new
one.

Filling the Water Heater

Property Damage Hazard

• Avoid water heater damage.

•Fili tank with water before operating.

Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to 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:

• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of

the water heater.

The Discharge Pipe:

• Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.

• Shall not be plugged or blocked.

• Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution.

• Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge

pipe.

• Shall terminate at an adequate drain.

• Shall not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.

Water temperature over 125°F

(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resaltingin severeinja_
ordeath.

Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled

are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or

showering.
Temperature limiting valves are

available.

Read instruction manual for safe

temperature setting.

• Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.

NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when
the water heater is in use.

To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the

water heater and the piping.

• Check all water piping and connections for leaks. Repair
as needed.

Venting

VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operated
thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper

drafting of the water heater.

Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water heaters
having thermal efficiency in excess of 80% may produce a
relatively low flue gas temperature. Such temperatures may
not be high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
dampers. This would cause spillage of the flue gases and

may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as complying
with the current edition of the American National Standard

ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively, cover electrically

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andmechanicallyactuatedventdampers).Beforeinstallation
ofanyventdamper,consultyourlocalSearsServiceCenteror
thelocalgassupplierforfurtherinformation.

O_T HOOO_ VENT..,..L $

'_ I SDRE_| O_FTHOOD

VENT TO OUTDOORS

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

• Vent dampers must be certified
in accordance withANSi Z21.68.

• Vent damper must permit proper
drafting ofwater heater.

• Install propedy sized venting

• Do not install without venting
outdoors.

• Do not install wit bout draffhood.

• If common vented install in
accordancewith NFPA 54.

• Be alert for obstructed or deterio-
rated vent system to avoid

serious injury ordeath.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or

death. Always read and understand instruction manual.

To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the
correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or
deletions of other gas appliances on a common vent with this
water heater may adversely affect the operation of the water

heater. Consult your gas supplier if any such changes are
planned.

For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter

vent pipe may be necessary. Consult your local Sears Service
Center or gas supplier to aid you in determining the proper

venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the current
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

Periodically check the venting system for signs of obstruction

or deterioration and replace if needed.

The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.

DRAFT HOOD _..__OR CHIMNEY

RGURE 17,

The vent pipe from the water heater must be no less than the
diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater and must

slope upward at least 1/4 inch per linear foot (21 mm per meter),
see Figure 18.

CHIMNEY

i = |

RGURE 18,

All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the
structure (dwelling). install only the draft hood provided with

the new water heater and no other draft hood.

Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal
screws.

There must be a minimum of 6 inches (153 mm) clearance
between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material.

Fill and seal any clearance between single wall vent pipe and
combustible material with mortar mix, cement, or other

noncombustible substance. For other than single wall, follow
vent pipe manufacturer's clearance specifications. To insure

a tight fit of the vent pipe in a brick chimney, seal around the
vent pipe with mortar mix cement.

The water heater with draft hood installed must be connected
to a chimney or listed vent pipe system, which terminates to

the outdoors. Never operate the water heater unless it isvented
to the outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of

improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation.

For proper draft hood attachment, the draft hood legs may
be angled slightly inward.

Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of
the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give a
tight fit. Secure two legs to top with sheet metal screws.

Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe in

position, drill a small hole through both the vent pipe and
draft hood. Secure them together with a sheet metal screw,
see Figure 17.

Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present serious Failure to have required clearances between vent piping and
health risk or asphyxiation, combustible material will result in a fire hazard.

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Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

• Flue gases may escape if vent
pipe is not connected

• Do not store corrosive chemicals
in vicinity of water heater.

• Chemical corrosion of flue and

vent system can cause serious

injuryor death.

• Contact a qualified installer or

service agency.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage

or death. Always read and understand instruction manual.

Besureventpipeisproperlyconnectedtopreventescapeof

dangerousfluegaseswhichcouldcausedeadlyasphyxiation.
Chemicalvaporcorrosionoftheflueandventsystemmay

occurif airforcombustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spraycanpropellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigeratorandair
conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpoolchemicals,calcium
andsodiumchloride,waxes,bleachandprocesschemicals
aretypicalcompoundswhicharepotentiallycorrosive.

Gas Piping

Fire and Explosion Hazard

• Do not use water heater with
any gas other than the gas

shown onthe rating plate.

• Excessive pressure to gas
control valve can cause serious

injury or death.

• Turn off gas lines during
installation.

• Contact qualified installer or

service agency

Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the

model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed

14 inch water column (3.5kPa) for natural and propane gas

(L.P.). The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the rating
plate is for the purpose of input adjustment. If the gas control
valve is subjected to pressures exceeding 1/2 pound per square

inch (3.5kPa), the damage to the gas control valve could result

in a fire or explosion from leaking gas.

If the main gas line shut-off serving all gas appliances is used,
also turn "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas
appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is
complete.

A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater.
Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54 and your gas supplier concerning pipe size.

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

• High altitude orifice must be installed
for operation above 3,300 ft. (1,006 m)
or 5,500 ft (1,676 m) for a high altitude

models.

• Contact a qualified installer or service
agency.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or

death. Always read and understand instruction manual.

Ifa standard model is installed above 3,300 feet (1,006 m) or a

high altitude model is installed above 5,500 feet (1,676 m) the
input rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each

1,000 feet (305 m ) above sea level which requires replacement

of the burner odfice in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Contact your local Sears Service Center
or local gas supplier for further information.

Failure to replace the standard orifice with a high altitude orifice
when installed at elevations above 3,300 feet (1,006 m) or
above 5,500 feet (1,676 m) for high altitude model) could result

in improper and inefficient operation of the appliance, producing
carbon monoxide gas in excess of safe limits, which could
result inserious injury or death. Contact your local Sears Service
Center or local gas supplier for any specific changes which
may be required in your area.

Fire and Explosion Hazard

• Use joint compound or tape
compatible with propane

• Leak test before operating

heater

• Disconnect gas piping and
shut-off valve before pressure

testing system.

There must be:

• A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply
line serving the water heater, and

• A ddp leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to
help prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the

gas control valve.

• A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the

shut off valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit.

Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the

water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.

The minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the rating plate is
that which will permit firing at the rated input.

Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being
resistant to the action of petroleum (Propane [L.P.]) gases.

The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested
before placing the appliance in operation.

The appliance and its individual shut-off valve shall be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of

1/2 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa). It shall be isolated from

the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual
shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply

piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 pound
per square inch (3.5 kPa).

Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water
heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods

shown in Figures 19 and 20.

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Sediment Traps

UNION GAS CONTROL

(OPTIONAL) VALVE

GROUND JOINT -__T_(

cause fire or explosion.

• Clean all gas piping before
installation.

Contaminants in gas lines can

• Install drip leg in accordance

, _ , with NFPA 54.

Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation
of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion.

Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean

on the inside. To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas
supply line, a drip leg (sometimes called a sediment trap)
must be incorporated in the piping. The drip leg must be readily

accessible. Install in accordance with the Gas Piping section.

Refer to the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code,

ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the
water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation.

The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped
nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an
effective sediment trap. Ifa tee fitting is used, it shall be installed

in conformance with one of the methods of installation, shown
in Figures 19 and 20.

3" MIN. _ (SED_F_(76.2

rnm)_ DRIP LEG

CAP

FIGURE 19. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR.

UNION BLACK PIPE

(OPTIONAL)

GAS

CONTROL

VALVE

3" MIN, ' DRIP LEG

(76.2 mm) (SEDIMENT TRAP)

CAP

FIGURE 20. GAS PIPING WITH ALL

BLACK IRON PIPE TO GAS CONTROL,

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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

I WARNING=,fyoudenotfo"owthese=nstruct onsexact=yaf reor

BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.

A. This appliancehas a pilotwhich must be lightedby hand

When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area

for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS:

Do nottry to light any appliance
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control

knob. Never use tools. If the knob wili not push in or turn
by hand, don't try to repair it. call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire

or explosion.

Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been

underwater

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

GAS CONTROL KNOB

GENERATOR

_ PIE2'O

GAS CONTROL

THERMOSTAT

DEAL

FIGURE "A" FIGURE "B" FIGURE "C"

"OFF POSITION "PILOT" POSITION "ON" F=O_ITION

TOPKNOB

MAIN BURNER

TH ERMOCOUpLE

FIGURE"D"

1. _'l_ STOP! Read the safety
above on this label

2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING).
Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise _ until it stops.

3. Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise

to"OFF", SEE FIGURE "A".

NOTE: Knob CANNOT be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless it is pushed down slightly. Do not force.

4. Remove the outer burner door located below the gas
control.

5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear oat any gas. If you then
smell gas. (_) STOP! Follow"B" in the safety information

above on this label. It you don't smell gas, go to next step.

6. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot igniter, which
is used to light the pilot. Locate the igniter on the gas

control.

7. Turn gascontrol knob counterclockwise _ to"PILOT",
SEE FIGURE "B".

8. The pilot is located on the right side of the burner. It can be
located by looking through the glass view port while
pressing the piezo igniter button several times. Look for a
spark at the pilot location, FIGURE"D'.

information

9. Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob al! the
way down. Immediately press the pilot igniter button rapidly
(4) to (5) times, if the pilot will not light, repeat step (3)

through (9).

10 Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about one

(1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas control knob
and itwill pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out.

repeat step (3) through (9). It may take several minutes for

air to clear the lines before the pilot will light.

It knob does not pop up when released, stop and

immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.

If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas

control knob cieckwise _ to "OFF" and call your service
technician or gas supplier. SEE FIGURE "A".

11. Once the pilot flame is established replace the outer burner
door.

12 At arms length away, turn gas control knob

counterclockwise t_"_ to"ON". SEE FIGURE "C".

13 Set thermostat to desired setting

scald injury. Consult the instruction manual

DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of
before changing temperature,

/_to "OFF". Do not force. SEE FIGURE "A".

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Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water
temperature in certain situations may vary up to 3OF° (16.7 C°)
higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers,

sink, etc.

changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the

Temperature Regulation section in this manual, see Figures

21 and 22.

Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person
unattended in a bathtub or shower.

Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot
water is needed for cleansing, cleaning, and sanitizing (bodies,
dishes, clothing). Untempered hot water can present a scald
hazard. Depending on the time element, and the people

involved (adults, children, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur
at different temperatures.

Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury

or death.

Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled

are at highest risk for scald injury,
Feel water before bathing or

showering.
Temperature limiting valves are

available.

Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will

satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and
other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you

upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently

injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly,
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If
anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these
groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain
temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take

special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a
means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at the hot water
taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves
are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow

manufacturer's instructions for installation of the valves. Before

NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C)
is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position (PILOT LIGHTING). It is adjustable and must

be reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of
scald injury. The mark (A) indicative of approximately 120°F

(49°C) is preferred starting point. Some states have a
requirement for a lower setting.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( _ ) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (('_) to increase the

temperature.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, tum

off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.

GAS CONTROL KNOB

IGNITER

GENERATOR

PIEZO

THERMOSTAT

DIAL

RGURE21,

VERY HOT=approx. 160°F(71°C)

C = approx. 150°F (66°C)
B = approx. 140°F (60°C)
A = approx. 130°F (54°C)

• = approx. 120°F (49°C)

LOW = approx. 80°F (27°C)

RGURE22,

About 1/2 second

About 1-1/2 seconds
Less than 5 seconds

About 30 seconds

More than 5 minutes

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Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection

Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying
amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent

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

the sediment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears
Service Center. For ordering, refer to the Parts Order List
section.

Vent System Inspection

Carbon Monoxide and Fire Hazard

• Flue gases may escape if vent pipe
is not connected.

• Be alert for obstructed, sooted or
deteriorated vent system to avoid

serious injury or death,

• Do not store corrosive chemicals
in vicinity of water heater.

• Chemical corrosion of flue and vent
system can cause serious injury or

death

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or

death. A_vays read and understand instruction manual

Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or
immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a

flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE. Contact a Sears Service Center to replace a flooded
water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be

replaced!
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the

main burner and pilot burner, see Figure 23.
You should check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair

proper combustion.
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction

before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and
leave off until repairs are made, because failure to correct the

cause of the sooting can result in a fire causing death, serious
injury, or property damage.

RGURE23.

Burner Cleaning

At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the
venting system. You should look for:

• Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The
combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.

Damage or deterioration which could cause improper

venting or leakage of combustion products.

Rusted flakes around top of water heater.

Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent escape
of dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly
asphyxiation.

Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may present
serious health risk or asphyxiation.

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may
occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors.

Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium
and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals
are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.

If when inspecting the vent system you find sooting or
deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas supplier
to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting
before resuming operation of the water heater.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

Failure to properly reseal the combustion chamber will
disable the flammable vapor ignition resistance feature
of this water heater, which could result in death or serious

injury Contact your local Sears Service Center

for assistance

Read instruction manual before

installing, using or servicing

water heater.

In the event your burner needs cleaning, following these

instructions:

If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is required, tum

the gas control knob clockwise ( _ ) to the "OFF" position,
depressing slightly.

NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is depressed slightly. DO NOT FORCE.

The burner needs to be removed for cleaning. Call the Sears
Service Center to remove and clean the burner and correct the

problem that required the burner to be cleaned.

2O

Housekeeping

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a

regular basis.

Fire and Explosion Hazard

• Do not obstruct combustion air
openings at the bosom of the

water heater.

• Do not use or store flammable
vapor products such as gasoline,

solvents or adhesives in the
same room or area near water
heater or other appliance

• Visibly inspect air intake screen
at least once every six months
and clean ifaccumulated lint.

• Can cause serious injury or
death.

AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS A

VISUAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE OF
THE AIR INTAKE SCREEN. CLEAN IF LINT

ACCUMULATIONS ARE NOTICED.

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually
operated at least once a year.

• Burn hazard

• Hotwater discharge.

• Keep clear of relief valve
discharge outlet.

When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation,
make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of

the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2)
that the water discharge will not cause any property damage,
as the water may be extremely hot, see Figure 24.

TEMPERATURE_PRESSURE

INSTALLED INSUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilation

and combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water
heater must be maintained. See Facts to Consider About the

Location section. Combustible materials such as clothing,
cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc. must not be
placed against or adjacent to the water heater because they

could catch on fire.

Anode Rod Inspection

Property Damage Hazard

• Avoid water heater damage,

• Inspection and replacement of anode red required.

The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most
hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The

submerged rod deteriorates to protect the tank. Instead of
corroding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode

rod. This does not affect the water's taste or color. The rod
must be maintained to keep the tank in operating condition.

Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not
necessarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod

indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and/
or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be

intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the

life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by
calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor. At
a minimum, the anode(s) should be checked annually after
the warranty period.

DISCHARGE PIPE

FIGURE 24.

Ifafter manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold
water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions,

and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new
one.

Ifthe temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps
or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal
expansion. You may have a check valve installed in the water

line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult the Sears
Service Center for further information. Do not plug the

temperature-pressure relief valve.

Draining

m?.,1[e]=l,'|

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.

1. Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position.

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• Burn hazard

• Hot water discharge.

• Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.

2.CLOSEthecoldwaterinletvalvetothewaterheater.

3.OPENanearbyhotwaterfaucetandleaveopentoallowfor
draining.

4.Connecta hosetothedrainvalveandterminatetoan
adequatedrain.

5.OPENthewaterheaterdrainvalvetoallowfortankdraining.

NOTE:Ifthewaterheaterisgoingtobeshutdownand

drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be

left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate

to an adequate drain.

6. CLOSE the drain valve.

5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain
valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER

TIGHTEN.

6. Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section.

7. Check for leaks.

8. Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to
restart the water heater.

_HANDLE AND

_ CAPASSEMBLY

7. Follow instructions in the Fifling The Water heatersectien.

8. Fellow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to
restart the water heater.

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

(See Figure 25)

1. Tum "OFF" gas supply to water heater.

2. Follow "Draining" instructions.

3. Turning counter clockwise ( _ ), remove the hex cap below

the screw handle.

4. Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

WASHER

FIGURE 25.

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions
and Operational Conditions found inthe Troubleshooting Guide

of this manual.

If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation

of the water heater, let the Sears Service Center check it out.
Contact Sears Service Center at:

1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663).

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Start Up Conditions

Thermal Expansion

Property Damage Hazard

• Avoid water heater damage.

• Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary.

• Contact qualified installer or service agency

Water supply system may, because of such events as high line
pressure, frequent cut-offs, and the effects of water hammer

have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check
valves, back flow preventers, etc., to control these types of
problems. When these devices are not equipped with an

internal by-pass, and no other measures are taken, the devices

cause the water system to be closed. As water is heated, it
expands (thermal expansion) and closed systems do not allow

for the expansion of heated water.
The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated

and increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving
point of water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve is

reached, the valve will relief the excess pressure. The

temperature-pressure relief valve is not intended for the
constant relief of thermal expansion. This is an unacceptable

condition and must be corrected.

It is recommended that any devices installed which could create
a closed system have a by-pass and/or the system have an
expansion tank or device to relieve the pressure built by thermal

expansion. Thermal expansion tanks are available from Sears
stores and through the Sears Service Centers. Contact the

local plumbing inspector, water supplier and/or the Sears
Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations,
see Figure 26.

NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air
charge. Ifthe inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the

expansion tank's air pressure must be adjusted to match
that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi.

WATER HEATER (3)

HOT COLD INLET FITTING REDUCING

WATER HEATER

COLD WATER

INLET FITTING FLOOR, CEILING JOIST, ETC.

/ TANK^^/

COLD WATER PRESSURE

VALVE WITH

BY-PASS

WATER SHUT-OFF

PRESSURE GAUGE INLET COLD

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION

(VERTICAL MOUNTING)

PRESSURE

REDUCING

_,,,,. 13)

(1) BY-PASS

EXPANSION

VALVE WITH

/ (2) 7 t

WATER SHUT-OFF"

PRESSURE GAUGE INLET COLD

ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION

(HORIZONTAL MOUNTING)

Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications

Tank Dimensions Pipe

Model Capacity in Inches Fitting

Number In Gallons Diameter Len_lth On Tank

153.331020 2 8(203mm) 12-3/4(323mm) 3/4"Male

153.331050 5 11(279mm) 14-3/4(375mm) 3/4"Male

Expansion Tank Sizing Chart

Inlet* Water Heater Capacity (Gallons',

Water

Pressure 30 40 50 66 80

Expansion 4Opsi 2 2 2 5 5

Tank 5Opsi 2 2 2 5 5

Capacity 6Opsi 2 2 5 5 5

Needed 7Opsi 2 2 5 5 5

8Opsi 2 5 5 5 5

*Highest recorded inlet water pressure in a 24 hour period or

regulated water pressure.

FIGURE26,

Strange Sounds

Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some
metal parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down do not
represent harmful or dangerous conditions.

Condensation causes sizzling and popping within the bumer
area during heating and cooling periods and should be

considered normal. See Condensation section.

Draft Hood Operation

Check draft hood operation by performing a worst case
depressurization of the building. With all doors and windows
closed, and with all air handling equipment and exhaust fans
operating such as furnaces, clothes dryers, range hoods and
bathroom fans, a match flame should still be drawn into the
draft hood of the water heater with its burner firing. If the flame

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isnotdrawntoward the draft hood, shut off water heater and

make necessary air supply changes to correct.

Condens_ion

Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some
condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater

may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation.
This usually happens when:

from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water. The smell is
the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor

to develop:

• a concentration of sulfate in the supply water.

• little or no dissolved oxygen in the water.

• a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater. (This
harmless bacteda is non-toxic to humans.)

• A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time.

Burning gas produces water vapor In water heaters,
particularly high efficiency models where flue temperatures

are lower.

Large amounts of hot water are used in a short time and the
refill water in the tank is very cold.

Moisture from the products of combustion condense on the
cooler tank surfaces and form drops of water which may fall
onto the burner or other hot surfaces to produce a "sizzling" or
"frying" noise.

Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage due to water

running down the flue tube onto the main burner and putting
out the pilot.

Because of the suddenness and amount of water,
condensation water may be diagnosed as a '_tank leak". After

the water in the tank warms up (about 1-2 hours), the condition
should disappear.

Do not assume the water heater is leaking until there has
been enough time for the water in the tank to warm up.

An undersized water heater will cause more condensation.
The water heater must be sized properly to meet the family's
demands for hot water including dishwashers, washing

machines and shower heads.

• an excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by
the corrosion protective action of the anode.

Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water
heater models by replacing the anode(s) with one of less active
material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all

hot water lines. Contact Sears Service for further information
concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 and this

Chlorination Treatment.

If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and
chlorination treatment, we can only suggest that chlorination
or aeration of the water supply be considered to eliminate the
water problem.

Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By
doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.

"AIR" In Hot Water Faucets

/ ,

Explosion Hazard

• Flammable hydrogen
gases may be present.

• Keep all ignition sources
away from faucet when

turning on hot water.

Excessive condensation may be noticed during the winter and

eady spring months when incoming water temperatures are at
their lowest.

Good venting is essential for a gas fired water heater to operate
properly as well as to carry away products of combustion and
water vapor.

Smoke Odor

It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke
and odor during the initial start-up. This is due to burning off of
oil from metal parts, and will disappear in a short while.

HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for a long pedod of time
(generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
flammable and explosive. To prevent the possibility of injury

under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet,
located farthest away, be opened for several minutes before

any electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water
system are used (such as a dishwasher or washing machine).

If hydrogen gas is present, there will probably be an unusual
sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water
faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame
near the faucet at the time it is open.

Operational Conditions High Temperature Shut-Off System

Smelly Odor

In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod
(see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain

water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and
the water. The most common complaint associated with the

anode rod is one of a "rotten egg smell". This odor is derived

This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shutoff
system. This system works when high water temperatures
are present. Turn "OFF" the entire gas supply to the water
heater. The high temperature shutoff is built into the gas control
valve. It is non-resettable. If the high temperature shutoff
activates, the gas control valve must be replaced. Contact your
gas supplier.

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Operational Conditions (Continued)

Leakage Checkpoints

Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater

make sure the gas supply has been turned "OFF", and never
turn the gas "ON" before the tank is completely full of water.

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
turning "ON" gas to the water heater, see Figure 27.

A. Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has condensed

out of the combustion products. This is caused by a problem
in the vent. Contact the gas utility.

B. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or

pipe connections may be leaking.

C. *The anode rod fitting may be leaking.

D. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief

valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
pressure in your area.

E. *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at

the tank fitting.

R Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being

slightly opened.

FIGURE27.

Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages

before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.

Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in

death or serious injury
Instruction Manual must remain

with water heater.

G. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.

H. Combustion products contain water vapor which can

condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank. Droplets form
and drip onto the burner or run on the floor. This is common

at the time of start-up after installation and when incoming
water is cold.

Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from
condensation, loose connections, or the relief valve.

DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all
possible water sources is made and necessary corrective
steps taken.

Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage
should also be checked.

* To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton

swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet,
follow "Draining" instructions in the Periodic Maintenance

section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape
on the threads and replace. Then follow Filling the Water
Heater instructions in the Installing the New Water Heater

section.

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Theseguidelinesshouldbeusedbyaqualifiedserviceagent,CallSearsServiceat1-800-4-MY-HOME(1-800-469-4663)

forassistance,Informtheassociatethatthisisa"FlammableVaporIgnitionResistant"Product,

Improperlysealed,hotorcoldsupplyconnection,

WATERLEAKS

reliefvalve,drainvalve,orthermostatthreads.
Leakagefromotherappliancesorwaterlines.

Condensationofflueproducts.
Thermalexpansioninclosedwatersystem.

LEAKING T&P VALVE Check relief valve for proper operation

SMELLY ODORS

PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT of igniter wire.

BURNER WILL NOT Dirty or clo_ed air intake screen. Clean and reinstall air intake screen.

STAY LIT Flame arrestor openings blocked. Contact Sears Service to

PILOT OUTAGE Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame. Insert thermocouple correctly.

NOT ENOUGH Low gas pressure. Contact your gas supplier.

HOT WATER Incoming water is unusually cold. Allow more time for heater to re-heat.

WATER TOO HOT Thermostat set too high. Referto TEMPERATURE REGULATION.

WATER HEATERSOUNDS Condensation dripping on burner. Refer to CONDENSATION.

SIZZLING - RUMBLING

SOOTING Improper combustion. No adjustment available. Contact Sears Service

VENTGASODORS

Improperlyseatedvalve.

High sulfate or mineral content in water supply. Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill.

Bacteria in water supply. Chlorinate or aerate water supply.
Gas control knob not positioned correctly. Referto LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Main gas supply off. Turn on main gas shutoff valve.
Igniter tip more than 1/8" from pilot hood. Adjust igniter tip.

Thermocouple malfunction. Replace pilot assembly.
ThermocoupIe TCO malfunction. Replace pilot assembly.

Melted insulation on igniter wire or shorting Contact Sears Service to determine cause.

High ambient room temperature. Contact Sears Service to determine cause.

Wire disconnected from spark igniter. Reconnect wire connector to spark igniter.
Broken electrode or electrical wire. Replace pilot assembly.

Piezo Igniter generator fails to operate or Replace Piezo Igniter generator.
malfunctions.

Thermocouple TCO malfunction. Replace pilot assembly.
High ambient room temperature. Contact a service agency to

Defective Gas Control. Replace Gas Control.
Dirty pilot burner. Clean pilot assembly.

Dirty or clogged air intake screen. Clean and reinstall air intake screen.

Thermocouple malfunction. Replace pilot assembly.
Thermocouple TCO malfunction. Replace pilot assembly.

Defective Gas Control. Replace Gas Control.
Heater not lit or thermostat not on. Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.

Thermostat set too low. Referto TEMPERATURE REGULATION.
Heater undersized. Reduce hot water use.

Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures. Have plumber check and repair leaks.
High temperature limit switch activated. Contact Sears Service to

Sediment or calcium in bottom of heater tank. Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING

Lack of supply air.
Improperly installed vent piping.
Downdraft.

Poor combustion.

Tightenthreadedconnections.

Inspect other appliances near water heater.
Refer to CONDENSATION.

Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve).

(DO NOT plug T&P valve).

determine cause.

determine cause.

determine cause.

instructions in Maintenance section of manual.

1odeten*nine cause.

Contact Sears Service to determine cause.

262728

POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER

153.336161

153.336261

153.336301 HA

153.336361

30 Gallon Short
40 Gallon Short
30 Gallon High Altitude

30 Gallon

1 BURNERASSEMBLY

Key No.

10

11
12
13

"14

15
16

"17

"18

19
20

21
22
23
24

25

* Not Shown. ** Includes Inner Door Gasket

Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need
ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide
all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

Part Description

I

Air Intake Screen

2

Anode Rod

3

Burner Assembly

4

Burner Head**

5

Burner Orifice**

6

Burner Tube w/Rubber Boot**

7

Draft Hood

8

Drain Valve

9

Drain Valve Washer
Flue Baffle

Flue Restrictor

Gas Control Valve

Inlet Tube
Inlet Tube Gasket

Inner Door**
Inner Door Gasket
Instruction Manual

Mag-Erad
Nipple w/Heat Trap

Outer Door

Piezo Igniter w/Bracket
Pilot Assembly w/Grommet**

T & P Relief Valve
Temperature Adjustment Knob

Viewport Assembly

153.336161

9003478 (#38)

F145-1278

184231-000

F145-1280

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center
and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). If the parts you
need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically

transmitted to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribution Center for
handling.

Model Numbers

153.336261 153.336301 HA

9003406
9003483
9003477

9003385

9003391
9003405
9000058
9001584

9003999
9003445

9003500
9003981

9003400

9003401

23600

9003916
9003545

9003410

9003444

9003484

9003414

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST.

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9003406 9003406
9003487 9003483
9003485 9003456
9003385 9003385

9003443 (#36) 9003457 (#37)

9003391 9003390
9003405 9003405
9000058 9002402
9001584 9001584

9003480 9003969
9003445 9000275

F145q278 F145-1278

9003500 9003463
9003981 9003981

9003398 9003399

9003401 9003401

184231-000 184231-000

23600 23600

9003916 9003916
9003545 9003545

900341 O 900341 O
9003444 9003542
9003484 9003484

F145-1280 F145q280

9003414 9003414

MODELNUMBER
SERIALNUMBER

TYPE GAS- NATURAL OR PROPANE (L.R)
PARTDESCRIPTION

153.336361
9003406

9003483
9003442
9003385

9003443 (#36)

9003390
9003405
9002402
9001584

9003969
9000275

F145q278

9003463
9003981

9003399
9003401

184231 -O00

23600

9003916
9003545

9003410
9003530
9003484

F145-1280

9003414

POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER

, ....... r-------------i-:-----_..... i

J

153.336401 HA

153.336465

153.336501 HA

153.336565

J BURNER ASSEMBLY

40 Gallon High Altitude
40 Gallon

50 Gallon High Altitude
50 Gallon

,

Key No. Part Description 153.336401 HA 153.336465 153.336501 HA 153.336565

1 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406

2 Anode Rod 9003487 9003487 9003465 9003465
3 Burner Assembly 9003461 9003458 9003474 9003467

4 Burner Head** 9003385 9003385 9003385 9003385
5 BurnerOrifice** 9003457 (#37) 9003443(#36) 9003457 (#37) 9003443 (#36)

6 Burner Tube w/Rubber Boot** 9003391 9003391 9003389 9003389
7 Draft Hood 9003405 9003405 9003405 9003405
8 Drain Valve 9002402 9002402 9003482 9003482
9 Drain Valve Washer 9001584 9001584 9001584 9001584

10 Flue Baffle 9003970 9003970 9003989 9003989

11 Flue Restrictor 9000275 9000275 9000275 9000275
12 Gas Controt Valve F145-1278 F145-1278 F145-1278 F145-1278
13 Inlet Tube 9003463 9003463 9003473 9003473

"14 Inlet Tube 9asket 9003981 9003981 9003981 9003981

15 Inner Door** 9003400 9003400 9003398 9003398
16 Inner Door Gasket 9003401 9003401 9003401 9003401

"17 Instruction Manual 184231-000 184231-000 184231-000 184231-000
"18 Maq-Erad 23600 23600 23600 23600

19 Nipple w/Heat trap 9003916 9003916 9003719 9003719
20 Outer Door 9003545 9003545 9003545 9003545

21 Piezolqniterw/Bracket 9003410 9003410 9003410 9003410
22 Pilot Assembly w/G rommet ** 9003531 9003459 9003542 9003530

23 T & P Relief Valve 9003484 9003484 9000071 9000071
24 Temperature Adjustment Knob F145-1280 F145-1280 F145_1280 F145-1280

25 Viewport Assembly 9003414 9003414 9003414 9003414

Not Shown. Includes Inner Door Gasket

Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need
ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide
all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center
and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). Ifthe parts you

need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically

transmitted to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribution Center for
handling.

Model Numbers

WHENORDERINGREPAIRPARTS,ALWAYSGIVETHE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

MODELNUMBER
SERIALNUMBER

TYPE GAS- NATURAL OR PROPANE (LP.)
PARTDESCRIPTION

THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST.

3O

POWER MISER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER

153.336761

153.336801 HA

153.336861

153.336901 HA

153.336961

30 Gallon Propane (L.E)
40 Gallon Propane (L.P.) High Altitude

40 Gallon Propane (L.P.)
50 Gallon Propane (L.P.) High Altitude

50 Gallon Propane (L.P.)

1 BURNER ASSEMBLY

Model Numbers

Key No, Part Description 153,336761 153.336801 HA 153.336861 153.336901 HA 153.336961

1 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406 9003406
2 Anode Rod 9003483 9003487 9003487 9003465 9003465

3 Burner Assembly 9003451 9003462 9003460 9003475 9003477
4 Burner Head** 9003422 9003422 9003422 9003385 9003385

5 Burner Orifice** 9003453 (#51) 9003536 (#52) 9003453 (#51) 9003536 (#52) 9003453 (#51)

6 Burner Tube w/Rubber Boot** 9003454 9003392 9003392 9003389 9003389
7 Draft Hood 9003405 9003405 9003405 9003405 9003405
8 Drain Valve 9002402 9002402 9002402 9003482 9003482
9 Drain Valve Washer 9001584 9001584 9001584 9001584 9001584

10 Flue Baffle 9003969 9003970 9003970 9003989 9003989
11 Flue Restrictor 9000275 9000275 9000275 9000275 9000275

12 Gas Control Valve F145-1279 F145-1279 F145-1279 F145-1279 F145-1279
13 InletTube 9003463 9003463 9003463 9003473 9003473

"14 Inlet Tube Gasket 9003981 9003981 9003981 9003981 9003981

15 Inner Door** 9003399 9003400 9003400 9003398 9003398

16 Inner Door Gasket 9003401 9003401 9003401 9003401 9003401

"17 Instruction Manual 184231-000 184231-000 184231-000 184231-000 184231-000
"18 Mag-Erad 23600 23600 23600 23600 23600

19 Nipple w/Heat Trap 9003916 9003916 9003916 9003719 9003719

20 Outer Door 9003545 9003545 9003545 9003545 9003545
21 Piezolgniterw/Bracket 9003410 9003410 9003410 9003410 9003410

22 Pilot Assembly w/G rommet** 9003455 9003455 9003455 9003472 9003472
23 T & P Relief Valve 9003484 9003484 9003484 9000071 9000071

24 Temperatu re Adjustment Knob F145-1280 F145-1280 F145-1280 F145-1280 F145-1280

25 Viewport Assembly 9003414 9003414 9003414 9003414 9003414
* Not Shown. ** Includes Inner Door Gasket
Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need

ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide
all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center
and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). If the parts you
need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically

WHENORDERINGREPAIRPARTS,ALWAYSGIVETHE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

MODELNUMBER
SERIALNUMBER

TYPE GAS- NATURAL OR PROPANE(LP.)
PARTDESCRIPTION

transmitted to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribution Center for
handling.

THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST,

31

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER

For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater isinstalled and operated in a single-family
residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will:

1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge.

2. Furnish and install a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality, free of charge, if a leak occurs in the tank.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON TAN KS THAT LEAK

After one year and through 6 years from date of purchase for water heaters used in a single-family residence, if a leak occurs in the
tank, Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality. You will be charged for any installation.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS

After one year and through 6 years from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is used in a single-family
residence and is installed and operated in accordance with the information in th is manual, ifa part fails due to materials or workmanship,

Sears will furnish a replacement free of charge. You will be charged for labor.
If the water heater is subject to commercial, institutional, industrial or use in residences of two families or more, the above warranty

coverage for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase and the above parts warranty is effective for 1 year
from the date of purchase.

To obtain warranty service, SIMPLY CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME _(1-800-469-4663). This warranty applies only while this product is in
use in the United States

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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.

A charge will be made on service calls due to poor or incomplete installation. These include:

a. Adjusting thermostat c. Leaks in pipes or fittings e. Condensation
b. Lighting pilot d. improper venting

MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

• Fast help by phone- phone support from a Sears technician on
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Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ®

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repairs.

• Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power
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longerthan promised.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes
for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or

schedule a service appointment on-line.

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"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if

four or more product failures occur within twelve months.

information call 1-800-827-6655,

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• Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no openers, water heaters, andothermajorhomeitams, in the U.S.A., call
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