Kenmore 153338071, 153338001 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE iN MOBILE HOMES
MODEL NO.
153,338071
153.338001
CAPACITY
74 Gamlon (280 Liter)
98 Gallon (371 Liter)
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THtS WATER HEATE R=
Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater,
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury
Instruction manual must remain
with water heater.
, Safety Instruction
, Installation
, Operation
, Care and Maintenance
, Troubleshooting
• Parts List
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 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,
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_,If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
--Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency orthe gas supplier.
PART NO. 196306-001
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-remated messages and instructions have been provided in this manuam and on your own water heater to warn you and
others of a potentiam 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.
This is the safety amert symbol it is used to amert you
to potentiam personam injury hazards. Obey aH safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminentmy
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
coumd resuff in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, coumd resumt
in death or injury.
CAUTmON indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may resumt
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUT{ON used without the safety amert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and
how to avoid the risk of injury.
iMPORTANT DEFiNiTiONS
Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning
appliances within this application, The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of
gas piping up to and including the natural gas meter or propane storage tank of a building, Many gas suppliers also
offer service and inspection of appliances within the building,
@ Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Readandunderstandinstruction
manualandsafetymessages
beforeinstalling,operatingor
serqdngthiswaterheater.
Fai0uretofollowinstructionsand
safetymessagescouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Instructionmanualmustremain
withwaterheater.
Watertemperatureover125°F
(52°0)cancausesevereburns
instantlyresultinginsevereinjury
ordeath.
Children,the elderly,and the
physicallyor mentallydisabled
areathighestnskforscaldinjury.
Feelwaterbeforebathingor
showering
Temperaturelimitingvalvesare
available.
Readinstructionmanualforsafe
temperaturesetting
Fire or Expmosion Hazard
, Avoid all ignition sources if you smeN gas.
Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure_
, Use only gas shown on rating plate
, Maintain required clearances to combustibbs,
Keep ignition sources away from faucets after
extended period of non-use,
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
riskof fire:
,Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
, Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Explosion Hazard
o Overheated water can cause
water tankexplosion.
o Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Mono×ide Gas
Instal! vent system in accordance with
codes.
Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged
High altitude orifice must be installed
if a standard model is instaNed above
2,000 ft(610 m) or a high altitude
model is installed above 4,500 ft.
(1,370 m).
Do not operate if soot buildup.
, Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket.
Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater.
Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are availabb.
Fire or Expmosion Hazard
®
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
Improper installation and use may resumt
in property damage.
Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
inspect and replace anode.
• install in location with drainage.
Fill tank with water before operation.
Be alert for thermal expansion
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service
SAFE iNSTALLATiON, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES ................................................................................................................................. 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED .................................................................................................................. 6
Material Needed ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
TYPICAL iNSTALLATiON ............................................................................................................................................... 7
iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS ............................................................................................................................... 8117
Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 8
Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................ 9,10
Insulation Blankets ............................................................................................................................................ 10,11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Unconfined Spaces .............................................................................................................................. 11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances
Located in Confined Spaces .............................................................................................................................. 11,12
Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 12,13
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve .................................................................................................................... 13,14
Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Venting ............................................................................................................................................................. 15,16
Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 16,17
Sediment Trap ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS ................................................................................................................................ 18,19
Lighting & Operating Label .................................................................................................................................... 18
Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 20-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System inspection .................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner inspection ............................................................................................................................................. 20,21
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Housekeeping ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Anode Rod inspection ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ................................................................................................... 21,22
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................................ 23-26
Start Up Conditions .......................................................................................................................................... 23,24
Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Condensation .............................................................................................................................................. 23,24
Smoke/Odor ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................... 24,25
Smelly Odor ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Air in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................. 24
High Temperature Shut-Off System .................................................................................................................. 24
Leakage Checkpoints ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting items ........................................................................................................................................... 26
PARTS ORDER LiST .................................................................................................................................................. 27
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly
installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble
free service. If you should decide that you want the new water
heater professionally installed by Sears call 1-800-4+MY-HOME ®-
They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears
authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found tn This instruction Manuam:
,' UL - Underwriter's Laboratories
+ 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
+ EPACT- Energy PolicyAct
This gas-fired water heater is design certified by UL
Underwriter's Laboratories under American National
Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI
Z21.10.3 +CSA 4.3 (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 aiI 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 +NSTALL 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, installatlons shall comply with the following:
tn 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, calI 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
figures 1 and 8 through 13.
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 #1146.2 and districts having
equivalent NOx requirements.
RECOVERY MmNIMUM B_MENSmONS
MODEL CAPACmTY OF BTU PERHOUR INCHES raNCHES HEmGBTTO
NUMBER iN GALS (LTRS) GAS RATE @100°F RISE (rnm) (rnm) JACKET TOP
153.338071 74(280) NATURAL 75,100 72.8 4" (102) 26 1/2" (673) 61 1/8" (1,553)
153.338001 98(371) NATURAL 75,100 72.8 4"(102) 28 1/2" (873) 69 3/4" (1,772)
TANK TYPE RATEGALS+ VENTPIPE BmAMETER IN INCHES (rnm)
Materials Needed
To simplify the instailation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials,
depending on your type of installation.
DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" (508 turn}
DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING
A DlAMETER 18" (457 ram) OR LESS, 24"
(610ram) DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS
HAVING A DIAMETER 22" (559 ram) OR
LESS AND AVAILABLE iN 28" (711 ram)
DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING
A D_AMETER 26" (550 ram) OR LESS
EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION
CONDiTiONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS
(7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS)
_
FLEXlBLE WATER HEATER GAS
CONNECTOR W_TH RTTtNGS
CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTER
Basic Too_s
You may or may not need alI 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 Folding Ruler
,_ Garden Hose
* Drill
,* Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DR_LL
SLOToHEAD SCREWDRIVER
T_N SN_PS
PHILUPS SCREWDRIVER
ROLL OF TEFLON
TAPE (USE ONLY ON
WATER HEATER
CONNECTIONS)
P_PE DOPE
(SQUEEZE TUBE)
USE FOR WATER AND GAS
CONNECTIONS
Additiona_ Tooms Needed
When Sweat So_dering
* Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw
* Propane Tank
* Soft Solder
* Solder Flu×
* Emery Cloth
* Wire Brushes
TUBING CUTTER
HACKSAW
3/4" (19 ram) WiRE BRUSH
PROPANE
TORCH
ROLL OF
EMERYCLOTH
GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE PIPE WRENCH
1/2" (13 ram) W_RE 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 Outmet
E Outlet
F Water Connections
G Gas Suppmy
H Manual Gas Shut-off Vamve
* INSTALL INACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES,
DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED
BY LOCAL CODES,
TO VENT TERMINATION
ON ROOF
t Ground Joint Union
J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap)
K _nner Door
L Outer door
M Union
N _nlet Water Shut-off Vamve
O CoredWater tnmet
P _nlet D}pTube
**INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION
TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER
HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A
CLOSED WATER SYSTEM
Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Vamve
R Rating Plate
S FBue Baffle(s)
T Thermostat
U Drain Vamve
V PHotand Main Burner
W Flue
X Drain Pan
(T) THERMOSTAT
GAS CONTROL KNOB
O 0
WATER TENPEP, ATURE
(ADJUSTnNG DmAL)
w
/
x
* ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE
SUPPUED BY CUSTOMERS,
**CLOSED WATER SYSTEMS
ARE THOSE WITH BACK FLOW
PREVENTION DEWCES INSTALLED
IN THE INLET WATER SERWCE UNE,
FIGURE !.
7
"OFF .... PILOT .... ON" |
POSITION POSITION POSITION
TOPVmEW
(V) P_LOT & MA_N BURNER
THERMOCOUPLE
BURNER
MABN
BURNER
PILOT
J
Removing the O_d Water Heater
G
RGURE2.
Q Attach hose to the water heater
Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where it connects
®
('6_ If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper
valve. Close the drain valve. The water heater is now
a
drain valve and put the other end
in a floor drain or outdoors. Open
the water heater drain valve. Open
a nearby hot water faucet which wilI
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 alI
connections are tight and that the
water flow is directed away from
any person, see Figures 2 and 5.
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.
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
completely disconnected and ready to be removed.
FIGURE5.
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 alI 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 suppiy is "OFF" to the
water heater. Then disconnect the gas supply connection
from the gas control valve.
gas
,, Burn hazard
• Hotwater discharge.
FIGURE3.
FIGURE4.
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,
NGURET.
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 instaHationo
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
. All water 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 ram) 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.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
. Avoid all ignition sources if you smell 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 ofnon-use.
/
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
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, as
well as property damage, if installation in such areas is your
only option, then the insta!lation must be accomplished in a
way that the pilot flame and main burner flame are elevated
from the floor at least 18 inches. While this may reduce the
chances of flammable vapors, from a floor spill being ignited,
gasoline and other flammable substances should never be
stored or used in the same room or area containing a gas
water heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from
other areas of the structure to the appliance.
Fire or Expmosion Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
,, 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.
,, Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater
while at the same time shutting off its water supply.
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.
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