Kenmore 153339962, 153339762, 153339680, 153339640, 153339562 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's ManuaJ

POWER MISERTM 9

GAS WATER HEATER

FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.

NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.

NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

MODEL NO.

153.339362 30 Gallon

153.339262 40 Gallon Short

153.339462 40 Gallon

153.339962 40 Gallon (L.P.)

153.339161 50 Gallon Short

153.339562 50 Gallon

153.339762 48 Gallon High Recovery

153.339640 65 Gallon 153,339580 65 Gallon High Recovery

• Safety instructions

• installation

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance , Troubleshooting

, Parts List

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

with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline.

Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater•

Failure to follow instructions and

safety messages could result in death or serious injury.

Instruction manual must remain

with water heater.

AN ODORANT tSADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER•

For Your Safety

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 IFYOU 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.

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e tf 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.

Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersis 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 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.

situation which, if not avoided, could result

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous in death or injury.

situation which, if not avoided, could result

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous in death or injury.

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

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.

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

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed, including formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and soot.

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,

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.

Water temperature over 125°F

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

or death. Children, the elderly, and the

physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury.

Feel water before bathing or showering.

Temperature limiting valves are

available.

Read instruction manual for safe

temperature setting.

Fire Hazard

For continued protection against riskef fire:

-Do not install water heater on carpeted floor.

=Do not operate water heater if

flood damaged.

- Overheated water can cause water tankexplosion.

* Properly sized temperature

and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

* Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

pressure.

. Use only gas shown on rating plate. . Maintain required clearances to combustibles.

. Keep ignition sources away from faucets after

,, extended period of non-use.

Read instruction manual before

g, using _g

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 operation.

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

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

. Install vent system in accordance with

codes.

o Do not operate water heater if flood

damaged.

• High altitude orifice must be installed for

.,,:. ::,, ,_:.:._! • Do not operate if soot buildup.

j_!_i}_ _.o_:_-..,_,_ '''ti':'_ operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m).

.=::_::, ,,..:_:,. • Do not obstruct water heater air intake

_,,Idm:i '_i:_; _ " Do not place chemical vapor emitting!_ products near water heater.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or

death. Always read and understand instruction manual.

with insulating jacket.

= Gas and carbon monoxide detectors

are available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location .................................................................................................................. 9-10

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

Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances

in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................................. 11

Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances

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

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

T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ............................................................................................................................. 13

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

Filling the Water Heater ..................................................................................................................................... 14-15

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

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

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

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

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .................................................................................................. 21-22

Draining ....................................................................................................................................................................

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

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

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

Start Up Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 23-24

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

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

Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARTS ORDER LIST ..........................................................................................................................................................27-29

NOTES ................................................................................................................................................... 30-31

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

Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call 1-8O0-4-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 DIMENSIONS iN

TANK RATE GALS. MINIMUM VENT INCHES (turn)

MODEL CAPACITY IN INPUT RATE PER HOUR @ PIPE iNCHES DIAMETER HEIGHT TO

NUMBERS GALS (LTRS) TYPE OF GAS (Btu/hr) 90° F RISE (ram) INCHES (rnm) JACKET TOP

153.339382 30 (114) NATURAL 40,000 41.5 3" (76) or 4" (102) I6" (406) 57 I/2" (I ,46I)

153.339282 40 (151) NATURAL 40,000 40.9 3" (76) or 4" (102) 20" (508) 47 I/4" (I ,200)

153.339482 40 (151) NATURAL 40,000 39.9 3" (76) or 4" (102) I8 1/2" (470) 55 I/2" (I ,410)

153.339982 40 (151) PROPANE 37,000 36.9 3" (76) or 4" (102) I8 1/2" (470) 55 I/2" (I ,410)

153.339161 50 (189) NATURAL 40,000 42.0 3" (76) or 4" (102) 24" (810) 48 3/4" (1,238)

153.339562 50 (189) NATURAL 40,000 40.9 3" (76) or 4" (102) 20" (508) 56 I/2" (1,435)

153.339762 48 (182) NATURAL 50,000 51.2 4" (102) 20" (508) 56 I/2" (1,435)

153.339640 65 (246) NATURAL 40,000 40.0 3" (76) or 4" (102) 22" (559) 60 I/4" (1,530)

153.339680 65 (246) NATURAL 65,000 67.0 4" (102) 24" (610) 60 I/4" (1,530)

MateriaJs 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.

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EXPANSION TANKS FOR TH ERMAL EXPANSION

CONDITIONS AVAILABLE iN 2 GALLONS

(7,6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18,9 LITERS)

CAPACITY HROUGH

LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER.

WATER HEATER iNSTALLATION KiT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4"

(19,06 ram) OR 1/2" (12,7 ram) THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE WATER

HEATER GAS CONNECTOR WiTH FITTINGS.

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 ram) Screwdriver

Tin Snips 6' (1.82 m) Tape or Folding Ruler

Garden Hose Drill

Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL

SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER

DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE iN 20" (506 ram) DIAMETER FOR

WATER HEATERS HAVING A

DIAMETER 18" (457 mm) OR LESS, 24" (610ram) DIAMETER

FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" (559 mm)

OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28" (711 rnm) DIAMETER FOR

WATER HEATERS HAVING A

DIAMETER 26" (660 ram) OR LESS.

Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering

Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw Propane Tank

Soft Solder Solder Flux

Emery Cloth

Wire Brushes

TUBING CUTTER

PROPANE

TORCH

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

ROLL OF TEFLON

TAPE (USE ONLY ON

WATER CONNECTIONS)

GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE PiPE WRENCH

TIN SNIPS

PiPE DOPE

(SQUEEZE TUBE)

USE FOR WATER AND GAS

CONNECTIONS

HACKSAW

3/4" (19 ram) WiRE BRUSH

1/2" (13 ram) WIRE BRUSH

ROLL OF LEAD-FREE

SOFT SOLDER

ROLL OF

EMERY CLOTH

SOLDER

FLUX

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS

A Vent Pipe B Drafthood C Anode

D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet

F Flexible Water Connections G Gas Supply

H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve I Ground Joint Union

* INSTALL iN ACCORDANCE

WiTH LOCAL CODES.

* DRiP LEG AS REQUIRED

BY LOCAL CODES.

TO VENT TERMiNATiON

ON ROOF

J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) K Inner Door L Outer door

M Union N Inlet Water Shut=off Valve

O Cold Water inlet P Inlet Dip Tube

Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate

iNSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION

TANK iF WATERHEATER IS

INSTALLED INA CLOSED

WATER SYSTEM

S Flue Baffle

T Thermostat

U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner W F!ue

X Drain Pan Y Thermostat Shield (optional)

Z Piezo Igniter AA Air intake Screen

(T) THERMOSTAT

GASCONTROL KNOB

WATER TEMPERATURE

(ADJUSTING DIAL)

VACUUM RELIEF

VALVE

* INSTALL PER

LOCAL CODES

Y._ THERMOSTAT

COVER

(OPTIONAL)

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

POSmON POSmON POSITION

TOP VIEW

(V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER

BURNERTUBE

PILOTTUBING

THERMOCOUPLE

TCO

MAiN BURNER

JRNER

*ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE L.-/_

SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS.

FIGURE 1.

the Old Water Heater

Q Attach a hose to the water heater

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

water heater drain valve. Open a

nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater

and speed draining. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person, see

Figures 2 and 5. FIGURE 5.

FIGURE 2.

Q Turn "OFF" the to the

water heater. If the main gas line shutoff 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.

Q Turn "OFF" the water 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.

again

Check to make the is "OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the gas supply connection from the gas control valve.

gas

supply

sure

FIGURE 3,

supply

FIGURE 4,

gas supply

QDisconnect 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.

you copper copper

Q If have piping to the water heater, the two

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.

pipe

FIGURE 6,

If you have galvanized pipes to the water heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each line. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater, see Figure 7. These pieces should be saved since

they may be needed when reconnecting the new water heater. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from

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

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

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

• Burn hazard

• Hotwater discharge.

• Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge.

FIGURE 7,

Facts to Consider About the Location

Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the

safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation.

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location, the following critical points must be

observed:

Select a location indoors as close as practical to the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going to be

connected, and as centralized with the water piping system as possible.

• Selected location must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.

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

Fire or Explosion Hazard

* Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

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

pressure.

. Use only gas shown on rating plate. . Maintain required clearances to combustibles.

. Keep ignition sources away from faucets after

,, extended period of non-use.

Read instruction manual before

installing, using or servicing

water heater.

Property Damage Hazard

• All water heaters eventually leak

• Do not install without adequate drainage.

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

floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are

available at your local 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.

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-oft device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan. These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways:

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

detected.

• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.

• Water supply shut-oft devices that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water

pipes connected to the water heater.

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

(GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITYAREAS, ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or butane, etc.]

and other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water heater's pilot light or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death

or serious burns to anyone in the area. Even though this water heater is a flammable vapors ignition resistant water heater and is designed to reduce the chances of flammable vapors being

ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances should never be stored or used in the same vicinity or area containing a gas water heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance.

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

Fire Hazard

For continued protection against riskof fire:

,Do not install water heater on

carpeted floor.

-Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.

This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath

the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) 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.

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