Kenmore 153337960 Owner’s Manual

Owners Manual

FOR POTABLEWATER

HEATING ONLY

NOT SUITABLEFOR

SPACEHEATING

NOT FOR USE IN

MOBILE HOMES

Model No.

153.337113

153.337162

153.337213

153.337262

153.337362

153.337413

153.337462

153.337513

153.337562

153.337613

153.337662

153.337762

153.337862

153.337960

50 Gal. Short HighAltitude 50 Gal. Short

40 Gal. Short High Altitude 40 Gal. Short

30 Gal.

40 Gal. HighAltitude

40 Gal.

50 GaL High Altitude

50 Gal. 65 Gal. High Altitude

65 Gal. 50 Gal. High Recovery

65 Gal. High Recovery

40 Gal. (LP.)

POWER MISERTM9

GAS WATER HEATER

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

For Your Safety

AM ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER

WARNING: If the information .in these instructions are not fol- lowed exactly, a .fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Parts List

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions Before First Use of

This Product.

Save this Manual for Future Reference.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-

uids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS : Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your

building. . . ,

Immediately call your _as supp.lier from a neighbor s phone.

i Follow the gas suppher'sinstructions.

If you can not reach your gassuppher, call the fire department.

-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

&WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance

can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM- AGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or consult the local Sear

Service Center or gas utility for further information.

&WARNING

Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas

of the structure to this appliance.

&WARNING

READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE

COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.

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

Safety Precautions

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or I

. h'WARNING . I

maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this man.u-

al for assistance or Consult your local Sears Service I

Center for further information. I

i ," i AWARNING

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS

'ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type gas

only. Check the model rating plate near the gas control

valve for the correct gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER !HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE

SHOWN ON THE MODELRATING PLATE. Failure to

!usethe correct gascancauseproblems which can result in IDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult yourgassupplieror localutility.

A,WARNING

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQ- UIDS (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.), allof whichemit flammable

vapors, may be impropedy stored or used in such areas. The gaswater heater pilot light or main burner canignite

such vapors. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or serious burnsto anyone in the area, as well as

property damage.

If installation in such areas is your only option, then the

installation must be accomplishedin a way that the pilot flame and main burner flame are elevated from the floor

at least 18 inches.While this may reduce the chancesof flammable vaporsfrom a floor spill being ignited,gasoline

and other flammable substancesshouldnever be storedor used in the same room or area containing a gas water

heater or other openflame or spark producingappliance. NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas of the structure to the appliance.

AWARNING

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 com- bustion and ventilation air be taken from outside these areas. Refer to the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section of this manual and also the latest edi-

tion of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also

!referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovided concerning Iair required.

I A,W..A.RNING I

A fire can start if combustiblematerials suchas cloth!ng, cleaningmaterials, or flammable IKluidsare placed ag;unstI

or nextto the water hea_, J

AWARNING

At the time of manufacture this water heater _ provid- ed with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve

certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspectionof production of listed

equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valvesand Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for

Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME. If

replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes,but not lessthan a combination temperature and

pressure relief.valve certified as meeting the require-

ments for Rehef Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfur Hot Water Supply Systems,ANSI Z21.22 by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains

periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials.

The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostaticworking pressure of the water heater (150 Ibs./sq. in.) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate. (Electric heaters - watts dividedby 1000 x 3415 equal BTU/Hr. rate.) Your local jurisdictional authority, while mandating the

use of a temperature-pressure relief valve complying with ANSI Z21.22 and ASME, may require avalve model different from the one furnishedwith the water heater.

Compliance with suchlocal requirements must be satis- fied by the installer or end user of the water heater with

a locally prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve

installedin the designatedopeningin the water heater in place of the factory furnishedvalve.

For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not be removed from it's designated opening or

plugged. The temperature-prossure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designated for the relief valve. Position the valvedownwardand pro- vide tubing so that any dischargewill ex'_ only within 6 inches above, or at any distance below the structural floor. Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be

I • . I

blocked or reduced n smzeunder any cmrcumstances.

Excessivelength ever 30 feet or useof more than four

elbows can cause restriction and reduce the d_scharge

capacityof the valve. No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between

the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing

directly to dischargedrain unlessa 6" air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property dam- age, the relief valve must be allowed to dischargewater in quantities should circumstances demand. If the dis-

chargepipe isnot connected to a drain or other suitable means,the water flow may causeproperty damage.

The Discha_e Pipe:

Must not be smaller in sizethan the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other

restrictions.

Must not be pluggedor blocked. Must beof material listed for hot water distribution.

Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of

both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the

dischargepipe.

Must terminate at an adequate drain. Must not have any valve between the relief valve and tank,

Safety Precautions

&WARNING

A gaswater heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion.Do not installin a

confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as

showninthe "Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location" sec-

tion. Never obstructthe flowof ventilationair. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call your gas company.

Failure to provide the proper amount of combustion air can resultin a fire or explosionand can CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

AWARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are

intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tam-

)erature which will satisfyclothes washing,dish washing,

and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likelyto

be permanently injured by hot water than others. These

includethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physically/men- tally handicapped.If anyone usinghot water in your home fits into oneof these groupsor if there is a local code or

statelaw requiring a certain temperature water at the hot

water tap, then you musttake specialprecautions.In addi.

tion to usingthe lowestpossibletemperature setting that

satisfiesyour hot water needs, a means suchas a mixing

valve,should be usedat the hot water taps usedby these

people or at the water heater. Mixingvalvesare available

at plumbing supplyor hardware stores. Follow manufac-

turers instructions for installation of the valves. Before

changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the

"Temperature Regulation"section in this manual.

AWARNING

Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correc- tion before further use. Turn "OFF" gasto water heater

and leave "OFF" until repairs are made, becausefailure to correct the cause of the sootingcan result in a fire or explosion causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

AWARNING

This water heater must not be installed directly on car-

petlng.Carpeting must be protected .bya metal orwood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full

width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the applianceisinstalled

in an alcove or closet,the entire floor must be coveredby the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in a

fire hazard.

AWARNING

VENT DAMPERS- Anyvent damper,whether it is.operat- ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use

inhibitsproperdraftingofthe water heater.

Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water

heaters having thermal efficiencyin excessof 80% may producea relatively lowflue gastemperature. Suchtem- peratures may not be highenoughto properlyopenther-

mally operated vent dampers.This wouldcausespillageof fluegasesand maycausecarbonmonoxidepoisoning.

Vent dampers must bear evidenceof certificationas com-

plying with the latest edition of American National Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively,

cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Beforeinstallationof any vent damper, consult your localSears Service Center or the gasutility for fur-

ther information.

_,WARNING

• The applianceandits individualshutoff valvemustbe dis- connectedfrom the gassupply piling systemduringany pressure testing of the gassystem at test pressuresin excessof ½poundper squareinch(3.SkPa).

• The appliance must be isolatedfrom the gassupplypip- ing system by dosing its individualmanualshutoffvalve during any pressuretesting of the gassupplypipingsys- tem at test pressuresequal or lessthan % pound per

squareinch(3.SkPa).

AWARNING

BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (I-R) gas is heavierthan air. Should there be a leak inthe system,the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces,skirted areas under

mobile homes (even when ventilated), closetsand areas below groundlevelwill serve as pocketsfor the accumula- tion of this gas.Before attempting to light or relight the water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby electricallight

switch,be absolutelysure there is no accumulatedgas in the are_ Searchfor odor of gasbysniffingat ground level in the vicinity of the appliance. If odor is detected, follow

steps indicatedat "For Your Safety" on the cover pageof this manualthen leavethe premises.

AWARNING

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system

may occurif air for combustioncontainscertain chemical vapors.Spray can propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigera- tor and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool

chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes,bleach,

and processchemicalsare typical compoundswhich are

potentiallycorrosive.

AWARNING

Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present a

serioushealthriskor asphyxiation.

Safety Precautions continued on page 4.

Safety Precautions

AWARNING I

The water heater _ draft hood installed must be prep- I erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors, i

[ Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the [

outdoors and h.as adequate air supply to avoid risks ofl

I improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. }

&WARNING

Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- bustible construction are I" at the sides and rear, 4" at the

front, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top

of the jacket is 18" on most models. Note that a lesser

dimension may be allowed on some models. Refer to the

label on the water heater adjacent to the gas control valve

for all clearances.

I .AWARNING I

Do not use this apphance if any part of.it has been under

water, Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to [ Inspect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any I

part of the bumar system which has been under water.

_,CAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK_ Installation of

the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow

of water 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 i

avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than

1I/2 inches deep, have a minimum length and width of at

east 2 inches greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow. Under no circumstances

is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater.

&WARNING

HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of

time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is

extremely flammable and explosive. To prevent the possi- bility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the

_itehen sink 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 pre- sent, 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.

AWARNING

INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external

rater heater insulation jacket on a gas water heater:

DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve. DO NOT put insulation over any part of the top of the

gaswater heater. DO NOT put insulation over the gas control valve or gas

control valve/burnar cover, or any access areas to the burner.

DO NOT let insulation around the gas water heater to get within 8 inches of the floor (air must get to the

burner). DO NOT cover or remove operating instructions, and

safety related warning labels and materials affixed to the

water heater.

Failure to heed this will result in the possibility of a Ere or

Iexplosion.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................2.

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................5

Customer Re.s_onsibilities .......................................................................................................................6

Product Specincations ..................................................................................................................................6

Materials and Basic Tools Needed ............................................................................................... 7

Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

- --""Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................8-16

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

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

Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ................................................................................... 10

Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Confined Spaces ....................................................................................... 10

Water Piping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Tempe,_tu_-Pressure l_lief Valve ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13-14,

Gas Piping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14-15

Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

---Operating Instructions .........................................................................................................................17-19

Fighting ......... 7............................................................................................................................................................... [-.17-18

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

Service and Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 20-22

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

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

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

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

L.E Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information .................................................................................... 21

Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

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

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

Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

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

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................23-25

Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 23

Condensation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23

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

Strange _un& ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Operational Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 24

Smelly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................... 24

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

Not Enough or No Hot Water .............................................................................................................................................. 24

Water is too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 24

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

Parts ---OrderList...............................................................................................................................................28-35

Customer Responsibilities

Thank You for purchasinga Sears water heater.

Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of

trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Searsauthorized contractors.

Abbreviations Pound In This Instruction Manual

I.A.S. - International Approval Services, A Division of CSA

A.N.S.I. - American National Standards Institute

N.EEA. - National Fire Prevention Association

AWARNING

This gas.fired water heater is design certified by the International Approval Services,A Divisionof CSA under

American National Standard/CSA Standardfor Gas Water

Heaters ANS Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1 (latest edition). The installation must conformwith this manual, Local Codes

and with the latest editionof the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223. I.

Thispubhcationisavailable from your local.g_.ernment or public library, gas company, or by writing NFPA,

Batterymarch Park, Quincy,MA 02269.

• Read the "Safety Precautions" section, pages 2 through 4 of

this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate PNjroperly.It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY

URYAND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera- tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains warnings through out the manual that you must read and be aware of, All warningsand 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 the instructions in this

manual; gas company rules; and Local Codes, or in the

absence of LocalCodes, with the latestedition of the National

Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1, also referredto as NFPA 54. This publication is available from your local government or

public library or gas company or by writing NFPA, Battetymarch 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. Corsect combustion, vent action, and vent pipe instal-

lation are very important in preventing death from possible

carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with

the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section in this

manna].

For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an

earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce- dures. Instructions may be obtained from your local dealer,

wholesaler, public utilities or California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Product Specifications

MODEL NUMBER

153.337113

153.337162

153.337213

153.337262

153.337362

153.337413

153.337462

153.337513

153.337562

153.337613

153.337662

153.337762

153.337862

153.337960

TANK

CAPACITY

IN GALLON_

50 50 40

40 40

65 50

65 40

TYPE

GAS

NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL

NATURAL

NATURAL NATURAL

NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL

NATURAL NATURAL

PROPANE

B.T.U.

RATE

40,000 40,000

40,000

40,000 40,000

40,000

52,500

50,000

40,000

RECOVERY

RATE GAI.S.

, PER HOUR

@90OFRISE

4O.9

40.9

40.9 40,9

40,9 40,9

40.9 53,7

51.2

40.9

MINIMUM

VENT

PIPE

3" or 4" 3" or 4" 3" or 4" 3" or 4"

3" or 4"

Y' or 4" 3" or 4"

3" or 4"

Y' or 4"

4" 4"

3" or 4"

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

HEIGHT TO

DIAMETER

22"

20"

16" 18"

18"

20"

22"

20"

22"

18"

ACKET TOP

49" 49"

47½" 47½"

57½"

58¼" 58W'

58" 58"

59½"

59½" 58¾"

59'A" 58¼"

Materials and Basic Tools Needed

Materials Needed

To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of'these materi-

als, depending-on your type of installation.

WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"xl 8"

FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS

_i_ a//a//on

THERMAL SYPHONING

INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24" OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75 GALLONS OR LESS

EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDI- TIONS AVAILABLE IN

VENT ELBOW

WATER HEATER INSTAL- LATIOH KIT WITH FLEXI- BLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR I/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING

2 GALLON AND 5 GALLON CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR

SERVICE CENTERS

VENT PIPE

Basic Tools

You may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your

type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store.

• Pipe Wrenches (2) 14"

• Screwdriver

• Tin Snips

• 6 Foot Tape of Folding Rule

• Garden Hose

• Drill

• Pipe dope or Teflon Tape

FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS CON- NECTOR WITH

FITTINGS

DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" OR LESS

AND AVAILABLE IN 28" DIAMETER

FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS

ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING

• Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw

• Propane Torch

Sof_ Solder

• Solder Flux

• Emery Cloth

• Wire Brushes

GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE

SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (USE ONLY ON WATER

CONNECTIONS)

PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE)

USE FOR WATER AND

_AS CONNECTIONS)

PIPE

WRENCH

TIN SNIPS

HACKSAW

314" WIRE BRUSH

I/2" WIRE BRUSH

ROLL OF LEAD FREE

SOFT SOLDER

ROLL OF EMERY

CLOTH

SOLDER FLUX

PROPANE

TORCH

TUBING CUTTER

Installation Instructions

Removing the Old Water Heater

_OWW"the the heater.

Turn gassupply to water

AWARNING . ]

I If the main gas line shutoff serving all gasappliances isI

[ used, also shut "off" the gas at each appliance.Leaveall]

gasappliancesshut "off" until the water heater installation|

[is complete. I

Turn "OFF" the water to the water heater. Some installations require that

the water be turned off to the entire

house.

Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where they connect to the waterheater. In most installations

the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft

hood. The new water heater has the drafthood 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 con- nect to the water heater. This will avoid

cutting off the pipes too short.

Additional cuts can be made laterif nec-

essary. Disconnect the temperature-pres- sure relief valve drain line. When the

water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the

drain valve. The water heater is now completely disconnected and ready to be

removed.

Check a[,ain to make sure the gas supply is "OFF to the water heater. Then dis-

connect the gas supply connection from

the gas control valve.

G Attach hose the heater drain

The water passingout ofthe drain valvemay be extremely hot. To avoidbeing scalded,make sure all connectionsare

tight and that the water flow is directed awayfrom any

person.

a to

valve and put the other end in a floor

drainor outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water

faucet which will relieve pressure in the

water heater and speed draining.

water

AWARNING

If you have galvanizedpipe to the water

heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each

line. Also disconnect the piping remain- ing to the water heater. These pieces

should be saved since they may be need-

ed when reconnecting the new water

heater. Disconnect the temperature-pres- sure relief valve drain line. When the

water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the

drain valve. The water heater is now completely disconnected and readyto be

remove.

IL" A CAUTION

meral buildupor sediment mayhave accumulatedin the i d water heater.Thiscausesthe water heater to be much

eavier than normal and this residue,if spilled out, could

sestaining.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Facts to Consider About the Location

You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consid-

eration 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 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. '

• The location selected should be 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 pip- ing system as possible. The water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate

drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.

A CAUTION

WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the water heater mustbe accomplishedin sucha mannerthat if

the tankor anyconnectionsshouldleak,tee flowofwater will

not causedamageto the structure.For this reason,it is not

to installthewater heater inan atticor upperfloor.

When suchlocationscannotbe avoided,a suitabledrain pan shouldbe installedunder the water heater.Drain pansare availableat yourload Searsstore.Sucha drain panmust be

not grenterthen I Y2inchnsdee_ havea mlnlmum kmgthand

of at least2inchesgreaterthan the water heaterdimen-

sions_ mustbe pipedto anadequatedrain.The pan must notrestrictcombestionairflow.Undernodrcumstaneasisthe

manufactureror Searsto be heldliableforanywater damage

in €onnectinnwiththis water beater.

• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for ser-

vicing and proper operation of the water heater.

AWARNING

Thiswater heater mustnot be installeddirectlyonearpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel

beneaththe app lanceextendingbeyondthe ful _dth and depthof the appliance by at least 3 inches(76.2mm) in any

direction,or if the applianceisinstalledin an akove or duset,

the entire floormustbe coveredbythe paneLFailureto heed this warningmayresultinafire hazard.

AWARNING

Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater end com-

bustibleconstructionare I" at the r_dusand rear, 4" at the

frout,and 6"from the ventpipe.Cleanmcefromthe tep ofthe _cket is 18"onmost models.Note that a lesserdimensionmay

be allowedon somemodek. Referto the labelon the water heateradjacentto thegascontrolvalvefor alldearance_

VENT_TION

OPENINGS

AWARNING

INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLEUQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE lIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

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

Flammableliquids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or butane, etc.), all of which emit flammable vapors, may be improperlystoredor usedin suchareas.The gaswater heater pilot lightor mainburneram ignitesuchvapors.The resulting

Rashbeckandfirecancausedeathor seriousburnsto anyonein

thearea,aswellesproperty_. If inst_latieninsuchareasisyouronlyoption,thenthe ias_din- tion must be aCcomplishedin a waythat the pilot flame and

mainburner eameam elevatndfromtheflenr at least18inche_ While this n_/reduce the chancesof flammablevaporsfrom a

floorsp,Ibeingignited,gasolineandotherflammablesubmmces shouldneverbe storedor usedinthe sameroom or areacon-

talninga gaswaterheateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc- ingappliance. NOTE: Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnbyair currentsfrom

otherereusofthestructuretotimappliance.

AWARNING

Propellants of anrosolspraysandvolatilecompounds,(clean-

ers,chlorinebasedchemicals,refrigerants,etc.)in additionto

beinghighlyflmnmable.in manycases,will alsochangeto .cor- rosive hydroch|orlcacidwhen exposedto the combustion

productsof the water heater.The resultscanbe hazardous, and also cause productfailure.

I Figure ! I

AWARNING

A gaswater heater cannotoperateproperlywithoutthe cor-

rectamount of air for combustion.Do not installin a confined areasucha duset,unlessyou provideair as shownin Figures

I-5. Never obstructthe flowof ventilationair. Ifyou haveany doubtsorquestionsat all,callyourgascompany.Failureto pro- videcheproper_mt ofcombes6onair am resultina life or explosionand can causeDEATH, SERIOUSBODILY INJUI_,

OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

AWARNING

If thiswater heaterwifibe usedin beautyshops,barbershops,

cleaningestablishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry

cleaningequipment,it is imperativethat the water heateror

wa_erheatersbe installed sothat combustion andven_

Bir betakenfrom outsidethese areas.Referto the "Facts to ConsiderAboutthe Location"sectionof this manualandalso

thelatestedition of the NationalFuelGasCode,ANSI Z223.1, alsoreferredto as NFPA 54 for specificsproddedconcerning

air required.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Combustion Air and Ventilation

for Appliances Located in

Unconfined Spaces

Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu pet hour 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, ate 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 exampl€, weather stripping, heavily insulated, caulked, vapor barri€r, etc.), additional air may need to be provided using the methods

described in Combustion Ait and Ventilation t'orAppliances Located in Confined Spaces, b.

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 Bm per hour of the aggregate input ratingof all

appliances installed in that space.

a. ALL AIR FROM INSIDE BUILDINGS.

(See Page9 Figure 1,and Figure2 below) The €onfined space shall be provided with two permanent openings communicating directlywith an additional room(s)

of suiTlcient 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 com- bined space Mall be consideredin making this determination. Each opening shall have a minimum free areaof one square

inch per 1,000 BTU per hour of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space, but not less

than 100 square inches. One opening shall commence within

12 inches of the top and one commencing within 12 inches

of the bottom of the enclosure.

1. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each open-

ing shallhave a minimum free areaof 1square inch per 4,000

BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the €ndosure. (SeeFigure 3.)

2. When communicating with the outdoors through vertical

ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1

square inch per 4,000 BTU per hour of total input rating of

all equipment in the endosure. (See Figure 4.)

Figure 4 ]

3. When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal

ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of l

alsctuareinch per 2,000 BTU per hour of total input rating of

equipment in the enclosure. (SeeFigure 5.)

_L_IEy Off Otd VEIcr

V_Tga_'flO_ LO_EF*O

b. ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: (seeFigures3-5)

The confined space shall be provided with two permanent

openings, one commencing within 12 inches of the top and one commencing within 12 inches from the bottom of the

enclosure. The openings shall communicate directly, or by ducts, with the outdoors orspaces (crawl or attic) that freely communicate with the outdoors.

IFI re']

Figure 5 ]

4. 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 rectangularair ducts

shall not be less than 3 inches. (SeeFigure 5.)

5. Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration shall be given to the blocking €ffect of louvers, grilles or screens protecting openings. Screens used shall not be smaller than ¼ inch 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 areaand 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 automaticallyduring

equipment operation.

6. Special Conditions Created by Mechanical Exhausting or Fireplaces: Operation of €xhaust fans, ventilation systems,

clothes dryers or fireplacesmay create conditions requiring special attention to avoid unsatisfactory operation of installed

gasutilization equipment.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Water Piping

AWARNING

HOTTERWATERCAN SCALI_.Water heatersam intendedto

producehotwater.Waterheatodto a W.._yhi_ *dll

satisfydod_ washln&dishwashin&andothersanitizingneeds (an scaldandpermanentlyInjureyouuponcontact.Somepeo-

_eare morelikelyto be penmanentlyinjuredbyhotwater b_an

otherL Theseincludethe eklerl_chlldmrkthe infirm,or physical-

ly/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwater inyourhome fitsintooneulthese greupsorIf thereisalocal€odeor statelaw

requiringacertaintemperaturewaterat_ hotwaterta_ then

mumusttakespecialpmceutienLIn addidouto usingtbelowest x_ibin temperaturesettingthat sallsfiesyourhot waterneeds, Lmeanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedat the hotwater

tapsusedbythese peophor at thewaterheatenMixingvalves areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Followman-

ufacturersinstructions for installationof the valves.Before

changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the

_l'emperatore Regulation"sectioninthismanual.

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

appliance.

If a water heater is instal|ed in a dosed water supply system; such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; means

shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the local utility 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 all-elec-

tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe.

• Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water

inlet is marked-cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape

around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the ¾"threaded nipple. Using flexi-

ble connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the coldwater inlet of the water heater.

NOTE: This water heater is super insulated m heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss

can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater.

INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING

SEARS INSTALLATION KIT

FLEXIBLE

HOT OUTLET

TO HOUSE /

THREADED TO

SWEAT COUPLING

314" THREADED

COUPLING

WATER

CONNECTORS

SHUTOFF

VALVE

THREADED TO

SWEAT COUPLING

314" THREADED

COUPLING

WATER LINE COLD INLET

The illustration shows the attachment of the water pipin_ to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with ¼ inch water

connections.

NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter

before attaching _e adapter to the cold water inlet enunec- tion. 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 oudet 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 ¾ threaded nipple. Using flexible connec- tors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot water oudet on

the water heater.

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PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

PiPE (Do not cap

or plug)

6" AIR GAP

FLOOR DRAIN

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