Kenmore 153336962, 153336862, 153336762, 153336566, 153336520 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

POWER MISERTM 6

GAS WATER HEATER

FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.

NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING,

NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

MODEL NO.
153,336162

153.336262
153,336362
153,336466

153,336566
153,336762
153,336862

153.336962

30 Gallon Short
40 GaHon Short
30 Gallon
40 Gallon

50 Gallon
30 Gallon Propane (L.R)

40 Gallon Propane (L.R)
50 Gallon Propane (L.P,)

* Safety mnstructions
* mnstaHation

* Operation
* Care and Maintenance

* Troubleshooting
* Parts List

C3 Technology s*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 instaNing, 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.

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GAS USED BYTHIS WATER HEATER.

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 or any other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.
o Do not touch any emectricam switch; do

not use any phone in your buimding.

,, mmmediatemy caml your gas suppmier

from a neighbor's phone. Fommow the

gas eupplier'e instructions,

,, mfyou cannot reach your gas suppmier,

Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual instructivo
y/o etiquetas en espaSol puede obtenerlos Ilamando al

1=800=821=2017. NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE
CALENTADOR DEAGUAsi no entiende la infom_aci6n en las etiquetas

o en el manual instructivo. No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria
resultar en laMU ERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES.

cammthe fire department.

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

service agency orthe gas supplier.

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

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0705 V',_nC_,'v,seat'S,CO_rn PART NO 184231-001

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

Many safetyoreLated 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, mt is very
important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who instalm, use or service this water heater.

This is the safety amert symbol, ff is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey aH safety

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.

WARNmNG indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.

CAUTmON indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTLON used without the safety aJert
symbo{ indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.

AH 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 DEF_NIT_ONS

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,

Readandunderstandinstruction
manualandsafetymessages

beforeinstalling,operatingor
servicingthiswaterheater

Failuretofollowinstructionsand

safetymessagescouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury,

Instructionmanualmustremain

withwaterheater

Water temperature over 125°F

(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury

or death_
Children, the elderly, and the

physically or mentally disabled
are at highest r[skfor scald injury.

Feel water before bathing or
showering

Temperature limiting valves are

available.

Read instruction manual for safe

temperature setting.

Fire Hazard

mtinued protection against

riskof fire:

,Do ot install water heater on

carl: .tted floor

,Do ot operate water heater if

flood damaged.

Explosion Hazard

o Overheated water can cause

water tankexplosion,

-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 period of nen-use.

J

Read instruction manual before

installing, using or sewucmg

water heater.

improper installation and use may result

in property damage.

, Do not operate water heater if flood damaged
o Inspect and replace anode.
o 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 (}as

• Install vent system in accordance with
codes,

• Do not operate water heater it flood
damaged.

• High altitude or[flee must be installed for
operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m)

, Do not operate [f 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

ThankYouforpurchasinga Kenmorewaterheater.Properly

installedandmaintained,itshouldgiveyouyearsoftrouble

freeservice.Ifyoushoulddecidethatyouwantthenewwater

heaterprofessionallyinstalledbySearscall1-800-4+MY-HOME®.

Theywillarrangeforprompt,qualityinstallationbySears
authorizedcontractors.

AbbreviationsFoundInThisInstructionManual:

CSA- CanadianStandardsAssociation
ANSI-AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute
NFPA-NationalFireProtectionAssociation

ASME-AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers
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 ATTEMPTING
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 Nationa! 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 RATE PER HOUR iNCHES iNCHES HEIGHT TO

NUMBER N GALS (LTRS GAS (Btu/hr) @ 9G°F RISl (ram) (ram) JACKET TOP

153.336162 30 (114) NATURAL 32,000 30.6 3" (76) or 4" (!02) 18 1/2" (470) 43 3/4" (1,!11)

153.336262 40 (! 51) NATURAL 35,500 35.4 3" (76) or 4" (102) 20" (508) 47 1/4" (1,200)

153.336362 30 (114) NATURAL 35,500 34.9 3" (76) 16" (406) 57 1/2" (I ,461 )

153.336466 40 (! 51) NATURAL 35,500 35.4 3" (76) 18 1/2" (470) 55 1/2" (1,41 O)

153.336566 50 (! 89) NATURAL 35,500 35.4 3" (76) 20" (508) 56 1/2" (! ,435)

153.336762 30 (114) PROPANE 35,500 34.9 3" (76) 16" (406) 57 1/2" (! ,461 )

153.336862 40 (!51) PROPANE 35,500 35.4 3" (76) 18 1/2" (470) 55 1/2" (! ,410)

153.336962 50 (! 89) PROPANE 35,500 35.4 3" (76) 20" (508) 56 1/2" (! ,435)

TANK TYPE iNPUT RATE GALS VENT PiPE DIAMETER iN iNCHES (rein}

Materials Needed

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

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EXPANSION TANKS FOR
THERMAL EXPANSION

CONDITIONS AVAILABLE
IN 2 GALLONS

(7=5 LITERS) AND
5 GALLONS (18.8 LITERS)
CAPACITY NROUGN
LOCAL SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTER.

WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH

FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 8/4"
(19.05 ram) OR 1/2" (12.7 ram) THREADED OR

COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE WATER
HEATER GAS CONNECTOR W_TH FITTINGS.

DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE iN 20"
(508 ram) DIAMETER FOR

WATER HEATERS HAVING A

DIAMETER 18" (457 ram) OR
LESS, 24" (510ram) DIAMETER
FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING

A DIAMETER 22" (559 ram) OR
LESS AND AVAILABLE iN 28"

(711 ram) DIAMETER FOR

WATER HEATERS HAVING A

DIAMETER 25" (550 ram) OR
LESS.

Basic Too_s

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 ram)
Screwdriver

Tin Snips
6' (1.82 m) Tape or Fo_ding Ru_er

Garden Hose
DriH

Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL

SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER

TIN SNIPS

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

ROLL OF TEFLON

TAPE (USE ONLY ON

WATER CONNECTIONS)

PIPE DOPE

(SQUEEZE TUBE)

USE FOR WATER AND GAS

CONNECTIONS

Additionam Too_s Needed
When Sweat So_dering

Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw
Propane Tank
Soft Solder
Solder Fmux

Emery C_oth

Wire Brushes

TUBING CUTTER

HACKSAW

8/4" (19 ram) WiRE BRUSH

PROPANE

TORCH

ROLL OF

EMERYCLOTH

GARDEN HOSE 5 FOOT TAPE PIPE WRENCH

ROLL OF LEAD-FREE

1/2" (13 ram) WIRE BRUSH SOFT SOLDER

SOLDER

FLUX

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER oGAS MODELS

A Vent Pipe J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S F[ueBaff[e
B Draft Hood K BnnerDoor T Thermostat

C Anode L Outer door U Drain Valve
D Hot Water Outlet M Union V Pilot and Main Burner

E Outlet N BnmetWater Shut-off Valve W Flue

F Flexible Water Connections O Cold Water mnlet X Drain Pan
G GasSupply P hmet Dip Tube Y Thermostat Shiemd (optional)

H ManuamGasShut-offVa[ve Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Z Piezo[gaiter

m Ground Joint Union R Rating Plate AA AirlntakeScreen

* tNSTALL JN ACCORDANCE

WiTH LOCAL CODES.

* DRmP LEG AS REQUIRED

BY LOCAL CODES.

TO VENT TERMiNATiON

ON ROOF

(T) THERMOSTAT

GAS CONTROL KNOB

E

WATER TE_,_PERATURE

(ADJUSTING DIAL)

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

POSITUON POSITION POSITION

fR

LJ

w

V

U

YJ THERMOSTAT

COVER

{OPTIONAL)

(V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER

PULOTTUBmNG

TOP ViEW

BURNER TUBE

THERMOCOUPLE

/

TCO

UGNmTER ROD

Removing the O_d Water Heater (_

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®

F_GURE2.

Attach a hose to the water heater

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 wil!
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 al!
connections are tight and that the

water flow is directed away from

any person, see Figures 2 and 5.

Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where it connects

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.

If you 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 wil! 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 5.

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 al! gas
appliances shut "OFF" until the

water heater installation is
completed, see Figures 2 and 3.

Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the

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.

Check again to make sure the supply is "OFF" to the

Q . gas

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

RGURE 3.

FIGURE4.

Burn hazard

* Hotwater discharge.

FmGURE6.

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.

o Keep hands clear of drain

valve discharge,

FmGURE7.

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.

• Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater
while at the same time shutting off its water supply.

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 period of non-use.

Read instruction manual before

installing, using or servicing

water heater

Property Damage Hazard

, All water heaters eventually leak
, Do not install without adequate drainage.

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 bast 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.

Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment in which the water heater is installed.

Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where
leakage may result in property damage, even with the use of a
drain pan piped to a drain. However, unanticipated damage
can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut-
off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan. These
devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers
and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways:

• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn
off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is

detected.

* Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply

to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.

* Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water

pressure differential between the cold water and hot water
pipes connected to the water heater.

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
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.

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.

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 ram) 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.

,L12 '' MAX. {30 era}

Fire or Explosion Hazard

Read instruction manual before installing,

using or servicing water heater

° improper use may result in fire or

explosion,

• Maintain required clearances to
combustibles.

Minimum clearances be_,,veen the water heater and combustible
construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear,

4 inches (102 ram) at the front, and 6 inches (153 ram) from the
vent pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12

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

TOP V_EW TOP VIEW

OF CLOSET OF CLOSET

WITHOUT DOOR WiTH DOOR

O" BVIIN.

7

VEN'RLATION

AmRDUCT

FRONT vmEw

OF DOOR

RGURE&

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 directly from outdoors (direct vent).

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.

O" M|N.

FIGURE&

Breathing Hazard = Carbon Monoxide Gas

Install water heater in accordance

with the instruction manual and

NFPA 54.

To avoid injury, combustion and
venNation 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,

Insulation B_ankets

Insulation blankets available to the general public for external
use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore
products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the
standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your
Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance
Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to insulation
and standby loss requirements, making an insulation blanket
unnecessary.

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

. Do not obstruct water heater air

intake with insulating blanket.

. Gas and carbon monoxide detectors

are available

Install water heater in accordance

with the instruction manual,

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 Heater section. Never obstruct

the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at
all, call your gas supplien 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.

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 follow

these instructions can restrict the air flow required for proper

combustion, potentially resulting in fire, asphyxiation, serious
personal injury or death.

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