Kenmore 153336500HA 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.

153.336160

153.336260

153.336300 HA

153.336360

153.336400 HA

153.336464

153.336500 HA

153.336560

153.336760

153.336800 HA

153.336860

153.336900 HA

153.336960

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 (LP.)

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• Safety Instruction

• Installation

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Parts List

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT ISADDEDTOTHE GASUSED BYTHIS WATER HEATER.

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
manuai and safety messages

before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater

Failure to fallow instructionsand
safety messages could result in

death or serious injury
Instruction manua! must remain

with water heater

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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 gasoJine or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this orany other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

= Do not try to light any appliance

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone 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 US.A 0703 www.sears.com SUPERSEDES PART NO. 184437-000 & 184255-000

PART NO 184482-000

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 notavoided, could result

in death or injury.

situation which, if not avoided, may result

CAUTION indicates apotentially hazardous
in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert

symbol indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if notavoided, 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.

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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
blstruction manual must [emain

with water heater

Water temperature over 125°F

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

or death.
Children, the elderly, and the

physically or mentalJy dJsabted
are at highest riskfor scald injury.

Feel water before bathing or

showering.

Temperature limiting valves are

available

Read instruction manual for safe

temperature setting

_LJ_ Fire Hazard

_,_, For continued protection against

risk of fire;

_., ,Do not install water heater on

W _v I carpeted floor.

_ ,Do not operate water heater if

, _ j flood damaged

Explosion Hazard

• Overheated water can cause
water tank explosion

• Properly sized tempeature
end 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 n 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

Read instruction manual before

,- extended period of non-use.

installing, using or servicing

water heater

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 operat on

• 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 5500 (I ,676 m) feet for high
altitude models)

, ; ° Do not operateifsoot buildup.

• Do not obstruct water heater air intake

O

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or

death. Always read and understand instruction manual

° Do not place chemical vapor emitting

with insulating jacket.

products near water heater

° Gas and carbon monoxide detectors

are availa b/e

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ThankYou for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Propedy

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 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 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 B'ru PERHOUR INCHES INCHES HEIGHTTO

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

153336160 30(114) NATURAL 32,000 32.8 3"(76)or 4"(102) 181/4"(464) 433/4"(1,111)

153.336260 40 (151) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) or 4" (102) 20 1/4" (514) 47 1/4" (1,200)

153.336300 HA 30(114) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3"(76) 153/4" (400) 571/2"(1,461)

153.336360 30(114) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3"(76) 153/4"(400) 571/2"(1,461)

153.336400 HA 40 (151) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 18 1/4" (464) 55 1/2" (1,410)

153.336464 40 (151) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 18 1/4" (464) 55 1/2" (1,410)

153.336500 HA 50 (189) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 20 1/4" (514) 56 1/2" (1,435)

153.336560 50 (189) NATURAL 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 20 1/4" (514) 56 1/2" (1,435)

153.336760 30(114) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3"(76) 153/4"(400) 571/2"(1,461)

153.336800 HA 40 (151) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 18 1/4" (464) 55 1/2" (1,410)

153.336860 40 (151) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 18 1/4"(464) 55 1/2" (1,410)

153.336900 HA 50 (189) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 20 1/4" (514) 56 1/2" (1,435)

153.336960 50 (189) PROPANE 35,500 36.3 3" (76) 20 1/4" (514) 56 1/2" (1,435)

TANK TYPE RATE GAL8. VENTPIPE 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 tl__.l_<_ ,,,,_

IBSTA T,O. .......

KIT WITH FLEXIBLE _,;_, I
CONNECTORS i!¸_ _!: !
FOR 3/4" (10.05 ram)
OR 112" (12.7 ram)

THREADEDOR
COPPER PLUMBING

i_ J,_N_ _T_ _r_ WATER HEATER HEAT

I I HEAT LOSS DUE TO

TRAPS HELP REDUCE

FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS
CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS

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

HAVING A DIAMETER t8" (457 ram) OR
LESS, 24" (6t6mm) DIAMETER FOR

WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER
22" (559 mm) OR LESSAND AVAILABLE
IN 28" (7tl ram) DIAMETER FOR WATER

HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26"
(660 mm) OR LESS

EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION
CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS

(7.6 LITERS) AND 6 GALLONS (t8.9 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) ;_
Screwdriver

Tin Snips

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

Drill
Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL

SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER

TIN SNIPS

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

ROLL OF TEFLON

TAPE (USE ONLY OH

WATER HEATER

CONNECTIONS)

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 mm) WIRE BRUSH

PROPANE

TORCH

ROLL OF

EMERY CLOTH

GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE PIPE WRENCH

t/2" (t3 mm) WINE BRUSH

ROLL OF LEAD-FREE

SOFT SOLDER

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 ManuaIGas Shut-offValve

I Ground Joint Union

* INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE

WITH LOCAL CODES.

* DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED

BY LOCAL CODES.

TOVENTTERMINATION

ON ROOF

A

B

J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S Flue Baffle

K Inner Door T Thermostat

L Outer door U Drain Valve

M Union V Pilotand Main Burner

N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve W Flue

O Cold Water Inlet X Drain Pan

P Inlet DipTube Y Thermostat Shield (optional)

Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Z Piezolgnitor

R Rating Plate AA Air Intake Screen

INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION

TANK IF WATER HEATER

IS INSIALLED IN A CLOSED

WATER SYSTEM

(T) THERMOSTAT

GAS CONTROL KNOB

WATER TEMPERATURE

(ADJUSTING DIAL)

W

AA

K

*ALLPIPINGMATERIALSTO BE L_

SUPPLIEDBY CUSTOMERS.

Q

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

POSITION POSITION POSITION i

TOPVIEW

(V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER

BURNER TUBE

k/ NAIN BURNER

TH ER_:)COU PLE f_

PILOT TUBING / • PILOT BURNER

THERMOCOUPLE

TGO

FIGURE1.

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Removing the Old Water Heater

(_ Attach hose to the water heater

the water heater drain valve. Open

water passing out of the drain valve

water flow is directed away from

a

drain valve and put the other end
in a floor drain or outdoors. Open

a nearby hot water faucet which will
relieve pressure in the water
heater and speed draining. The

may be extremely hot. To avoid
being scalded, make sure all

connections are tight and that the

any person, see Figures 2 and 5.

FIGURE5.

q

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 the water supply to the

(_) Check again to make sure the supply is "OFF" to the

"OFF"

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.

gas

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

FIGURE&

FIGURE&

(_) Disconnect the vent 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,

Q lf 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 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.

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.

pipe

FIGURE&

• Burn hazard

- Hot water discharge.

, Keep hands clear of drain

valve discharge.

FIGURE7.

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.

Fire Hazard

For continued protection against
riskof fire:

,Do not instalJ water heater on

carpeted floo_

.Do not operate water heater if

flood damaged.

• AIIwater heaters eventually leak

• Do notinstall 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 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
app))ance

Avod all ignition sources if you smell LP gas.

* Donot expose water heater centre1to excessive gas

pressure

. Use only gas shown on rating pJate.
. 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 ._,d(

_' 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

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 sewJcing water heater.

• Improper use may result in fire or
explosion

• Maintan 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 ram) 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

O" MIN O" MIN.

0" I_IN, 4" MIN,

S" MIN,

FIGURE8.

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.

S

Do not place chemical vapor

emitting products near water

heater.

Breathingcarbon monoxidecancause brain damageor

death. Always read andunderstandinstructionmanual

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. Ifyou 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. (305 mr¢

1

VENTILATION

AIR

OPENING O

{

FRONTVIEW _

OFDOOR

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.

13Q5mini

FIGURE9.

AIR DUCT

.... . :-'._,., • Do not obstruct water heater air

_'¢:S. intake with insulating blanket.

i_i',"_i" • Gas and carbon monoxide

• detectors are available,

_ _ lni_thal_-Wltne.rthe(?_erinmaCCa°_dance

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

_i& 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 follow
these instructions can restrict the air flow 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

floor 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 not 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 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

UNCONFINED SPACE is space whose volume is not 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.

Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the
appliances are installed, through openings not 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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