Kenmore The economizer 5 Gas water heater 153.333831, 153.333931, The Economizer 5 Owner's Manual
Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING.
FOR USE ONLY IN
MOBILE HONES
Model No.
MODEL NUMBERS:
153.333831 30 Gal.
153.333931 40 Gal.
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
THE ECONOMIZERS5
MOBILE HOM
GAS WATER HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
For Your Safety
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
AN 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
_Emage, personal mlury or death.
-"=Do not store or use gas.oline or other flammable vapors and liq-
uids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-__6/HAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas sup lier'sinstructions.
• If you can not reac_ your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
i service agency or the gas supplier.
AWARNING
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 Sears
Service Center or gas utility for further information.
AWARNING J
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
AWARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refertothis manualfur
assistanceor consultyour local SearsService Center fur
further nfurmation.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY:
Thiswater heateris equippedfur one typegasonly.Checkthe
modelratingplatenearthe gascontrolvalvefur the correctga_
DONOT USETHIS WATERHEATERWITH ANY GASOTHER
THAN THEONE SHOWN ON THE MODELRATINGPLATE.
Failureto usethe correctgascancauseproblemswhichcan
result in DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJURY,OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsor doubtsconsultyour gas
supplierorlocalutility.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS
(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED
(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):
Flammableliquids(suchas gasoline,solvents,propane(LP)or
butane, etc.), all of whichemit flammable vapors,may be
improperlystoredor usedin suchareas.The gaswaterheater
pilotlightor main burnercanignitesuchvapors.The resulting
flashbackandfirecancausedeathor seriousburnsto anyonein
the area,aswellaspropertydamage.
Ifinstallationinsuchareasisyouronlyoption,then the installa-
tion mustbe accomplishedin a way that the pilotflame and
mainburnerflameareelevatedfromthe floorat least18inche_
While thismayreducethechangesof flammablevaporsfroma
floorspillbeingignited,gasolineandotherflammablesubstances
shouldneverbestored or usedin the sameroomor areacon-
tainingagaswaterbeateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE:Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnby air currentsfrom
otherareasofthe structuretotheappliance.
AWARNING
Ifthiswater heaterwill beusedinbeautyshops,barbershops,
cleaningestablishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry
cleaningequipment,it isimperativethat the water heateror
water heatersbe installedsothat combustionand ventilation
air be takenfrom outsidethese areas.Referto the "Factsto
ConsiderAboutthe Location"section of this manualandalso
the latesteditionofthe NationalFuelGasCode,ANSI Z223.1,
alsoreferred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerning
air required.
I AWARNING 7
A fire can start if combustiblematerials suchas clothing,I
cleaningmaterials, or flammable liqwdsare placedagainst[
or next to the water heater. |
AWARNING
At the time of manufacturethiswater heaterwasprovided
with acombinationtemperatore-pressuresreliefvalvecertified
bya nationally recognized testinglaboratorythat maintains
periodicinspec_onof productionof listedequipmentor mate-
rials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valvesand
AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesforHot Water SupplySystems,
and the latest editionof ANSI Z21.22 and the coderequire-
mentsof ASME.If replaced,the valvemustmeet the require-
meritsoflocalcodes,but notlessthan acombinationtempera-
tore and pressurereliefvalvecertifiedasmeetingthe require-
mentsforReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfur
Hot Water SupplySystems,ANSIZ21.22byanationally recog-
nizedtestinglaboratorythat maintainsperiodicinspectionof
productionoflistedequipmentormaterials.
The valvemustbe markedwith a maximumset pressurenot
to exceedthe marked hydrostaticworking pressureof the
water heater(150IbsJsq.in.)and adischargecapaclt);not less
thanthewater heaterinputrate asshownonthe model rating
plate.(Electric heaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415 equal
BTU/Hr.rate.)
Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useofa
temperature-pressurereliefvalvecomplyingwithANSI Z21.22
andASME,may requirea valvemodeldifferentfromthe one
furnishedwiththewater heater.
Compliancewith suchlocalrequirements mustbesatisfiedby
theinstalleror enduserof the water heaterwith a locallypre-
scribedtemperature-pressurereliefvalveinstalledinthe desig-
natedopeninginthe water heaterin placeofthe factoryfur-
nisbedvalve.
Forsafeoperationofthewater heater,therelief valve"inustnot
beremovedfromit'sdesignatedopeningor plugged.
The tempe ' m..st beinstalleddirectly
intothe fitti_ter heaterdesignatedforthe relief valve.
Positionthe valvedown--tubing sothat anydis-
chargewill__ll_r above,or at anydistance
belowthe structuralfloor.Be certainthat no contactis made
withanyliveelectricalpa_ee-T4_vd_hargeopeningmustnotbe
blockedor reducedin sizeunderanycircumstances.Excessive
length,ove_'nlore-than fourelbowscancause
restriction and.re.dur.___the_ddiscbargecapacityofthevalve.
No valveor otherobstruction_is't_be placedbetweenthe relief
valveandthe-eanl¢-Do-not.coonect..Zubing_diJ'oectlyto discharge
drainunlessa6"airgapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-
ardto life,or propertydamage,the reliefvalvemustbeallowed
todischargewaterinquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If
the dischargepipeisnotconnectedto adrainor othersuitable
means,thewaterflowmaycausepropertydamage.
The DischargePipe:
Mustnot be smallerin sizethan the outletpipesizeof the
valve,orhaveanyreducingcouplingsor otherrestrictions.
Mustnot bepluggedor blocked.
Mustbeofmateriallistedforhotwater distribution.
Must be installedsoasto allow completedrainageof both
the temperatore-pressurerelief valve,and the discharge
pipe.
Mustterminateat anadequatedrain.
Mustnot haveanyvalvebetweentherelief valveandtank.
Safety Precautions
AWARNING
A gaswater heatercannotoperate properlywithoutthe cor-
rectamount of airfor combustion.Do not installina confined
areasuchadoset,unlessyouprovideair asshowninthe"Facts
to ConsiderAboutthe Location"sectior_Never obstructthe
flowofventilationair.Ifyouhaveanydoubtsor questionsat all,
callyour gascompany.Failureto providetheproperamountof
combustionair can resultina fire or explosionand cancause
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUI_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
AWARNING
Thiswater heatermustnot be installeddirectlyon carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneath the applianceextendingbeyondthe full width and
depth ofthe appliance.byat least3 inches(76.2mm) in an)
direction,or If the apphanceisinstalledinan alcoveor deset
the entirefloormustbe coveredby the panel.Failureto heec
thiswarningmayresultina firehazard.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintended.to
producehotwater, Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing_dishwashin_and other sanitizingneeds
canscaldandpermanentlyinjure youuponcontact.Somep_-
pieare morelikelytobepermanently injuredby hotwaterthan
others_Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,orphysical-
ly/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwater inyour home
fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthereisa localcodeor statelaw
requiringa certaintemperaterewater atthe hotwater ta_ then
youmusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditionto usingthe lowest
possibletemperaturesettingthatsatisfiesyourhot waterneeds
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedatthe hotwater
tapsusedby thesepeopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyorhardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'q'emperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.
AWARNING ]
Soot build-upindicat_t requires correction/
beforefurther use.Turn"OFF" gasto water heaterand lea_veI
"OFF" until repairs are made,becausefailureto correctthe|
causeof the sootingcan result in a fire or explosioncausing|
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUI_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE./
AWARNING
VENT DAMPERS- Any ventdamper,whether it is operated
thermallyor otherwisemustberemovedifitsuseinhibitsprop-
erdraftingofthe waterheater.
ThermallyOperated Vent Dampers:Gas-firedwater heaters
havingthermalemciencyin excessof 80%may producea rela-
tivelylowfluegastemperature.Suchtemperaturesmaynot be
high enough to properly open thermally operated vent
damper_This wouldcausespillageoffluegasesandmaycause
carbonmonoxidepoisoning.
Ventdampersmustbearevidenceof certificationascomplying
with the latestedition of American NationalStandardANSI
Z2h68 (ANSI Z21.66& 67, respectively,coverelectricallyand
mechanicallyactuatedventdampers).Beforeinstallationofany
vent damper,consultyourlocalSearsServiceCenterorthe gas
utilityfor furtherinformation.
AWARNING
• The applianceandits individualshutoffvalvemustbediscon-
nected fromthe gassupplypipingsystemduringanypressure
testing ofthe gassystem at test pressuresin excessof '/
poundper squareinch(3.5kPa).
•The appliancemustbe isolatedfromthe gassupplypipingsys
tem by closingitsindividualmanualshutoffvalveduringany
pressuretestingofthe gassupplypipingsystemattest pres-
seresequalorlessthan '/zpoundper squareinch(3.5kPa).
a, WARNING
BEFORELIGHTING PROPANE(LR) GASWATERHEATERS:
Propane(L.P.)gasisheavierthan air.Shouldthere be a leakin
the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.Basements,
crawlspaces,skirted areasundermobile homes(evenwhen
ventilated),closetsand areasbelow groundlevelwill serveas
pocketsfor the accumulationofthisga_ Beforeattemptingto
lightor relight the water heater'spilotor turningon a nearby
electricallightswitch,beabsolutelysurethere isno accumulat-
ed gasinthe areL Searchforodorof gasby miffingat ground
levelinthe vicinityof the appliance.If odorisdetected,follow
stepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"on the coverpageofthis
manualthenleavethe premises.
AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may
occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spraycanpropellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator andair
conditionerrefri.gerants,swimming pool chemicals,calcium
andsodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,andprocesschemicalsare
typicalcompoundswhich arepotentiallycorrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructedor deterioratedvent systemsmaypresentaserious
healthriskorasphyxiation.
Safety Precautions continued on page 4
Safety Precautions
I AWARNING ]
The water heater with_stailed mustbe properlyI
ventedto a chimneywhichterminatesoutdoor_Neveroper-I
acethe waterheaterunlessitisventedto the outdoorsandhasI
.aclequa_m,'r_ to avoidrisksofimproperoperation,explo-I
stunor aspnyxmuoo. . ]
&WARNING 1
Minimum clearances_ter heater and tom-I
hustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear,4" at theI
front,and6" fromthe ventpipe.Clearance&orethetop ofthe [
drafthoodis12".Referto the labelonthe waterheaterlocatedI
_adjacentto the gascontrol_ foralldearance_ J
_WARNING 1
Do not usethis applianceifanypart of it hasbeenunderwater.|
Immediately call a Sears ServiceTechnicianto inspectthe|
applianceandto replace the gas control or any part of the/
burnersystemwhichhasbeenunderwater. I
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK:Installationofthe
water beater mustbe accomplishedin sucha mannerthat if
the tank or anyconnectionsshouldleak,the flowofwater will
tbe u. re. When ,o ons
not be avoided,a suitabledrampan shouldbe installedunder
tbe wa_erbeater. Drein pansare availableat yourlocalSears
store.Sucha drain panmustbe not greaterthan I _ inches
deep,havea minimum lengthandwidth of at least2 inches
greatertfian the water heaterdimensionsandmustbe piped
toan adequatedrain.The panmustnotrestrictcombustionair
flow.Underno circumstancesisthe manufactureror Searsto
be heldliablefor any water damagein connectionwith this
water heater.
_,WARNING
HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengascanbe producedin ahot
water systemthat hasnot beenusedfor alongperled of tlme
(generallytwo weeksor more). Hydrogengasisextremely
flammableand explosive.To preventthe possibilityof injury
underthese conditions,we recommendthe hot water faucet
be openedfor severalminutesat the kitchensinkbeforeany
electricalapplianceswhich am connectedto the hotwatersys-
tem are used(suchasa dishwasheror washingmachine). If
hydrogengasis present, there will probably be an unusual
soundsimilartoair escapingthrough the pipeasthe hotwater
faucetis opened. There must be no smokingor open flame
nearthe faucetatthe time itisopen.
_iLWARNING
INSULATING JACKETS=When installingan externalwater
heaterinsulationjacketona gaswater heater:
• DO NOT coverthe temperature-pressurereliefvalve.
• DO NOT put insulationover any part of the topof the gas
waterheater.
I DO NOT putinsulationoverthe gascontrolvalveorgascon-
trolvalveJbureercover,or anyaccessareasto the burner.
DO NOT let insulation aroundthe gaswater heaterto get
within8 inchesofthe floor(airmustget tothe burner).
• DO NOT coveror remove operatinginstructions,and safety
related warning labels and materials amxed to the water
heater.
Failureto heedthis will result in the possibilityof a fire or
explOSiOn,
Table of Contents
q¢="'_,a,_yPrecautions ............................................................................................................................................2-4
Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................5
Customer
Kesponslbllltles .......................................................................................................................6
Product Specifications ....................................................i.............................................................................6
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................7
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
BasicTools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................8-18
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Factsto Consider About the Location............................ ...................................................................................................... 9-10
Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall ................................................................................................................................ 11
Water Piping ..................... ._........................................................................ ....................................................................... 11-1
Temperature-Pressure RaeliefValve ........... 13
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14-15
Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
_Fuel Conversion Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 16-17
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
"""Uperatmg Instructions .........................................................................................................................19-21
Eighting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19-20
Temperature Regulation.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Service
and
A I.
Alljustment ......................................................................................................................22-23
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ..................... 22
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 23
Drain ValveWasher Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Housekeeping ..................... :................................................................................................................................................... 23
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................24-2;
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 25-26
Smdly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
High Temperature Shut OffSysrem ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Not Enough Hot Water ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
Water is too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Parts Order List ...............................................................................................................................................28-29
Customer Responsibilities
Thank You for purchasing a 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 cal! the local Sears
Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrangefor prompt,
quality installation by Sears'authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual
A.G.A. - American Gas Association
A.N.S.I. - American National Standards Institute
N.EEA. - National Fire Protection Agency
The gas fired water heater is design certified by the
American Gas Association Laboratories under
American National Standards for Gas Water
Heaters for Installation in Manufactured Houses,
(Mobili_ Homes).
Instructions to Mobile Home Manufacturers:
The installation must conform with the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety
Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (Formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Construction and Safety Title
24 (Part 280), 1975.
Instruction for replacement installation:
The installation must conform with the instructions
in this manual; gas company rules; and Local Codes,
or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edi-
tion of the National Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1,
also referred to as NFPA 54. This publication isavail-
able from your local government or public library or
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
properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY AND/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. Allwarnings 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 gas fired water heater is design certified by the American
Gas Association Laboratories under American National
Standards for Gas Water Heaters for Installation in
ManufacturedHouses, (Mobile Homes).
Instructions to Mobile Home Manufacturers:
The installation must conform with the ManufacturedHome
Construction and Safety Standard for Mobile Home
Construction and Safety Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (Formerly
the Federal Standard for Mobile Construction and SafetyTitle
24 (Part 280), 1975.
Instruction for replacement installation:
The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual; gas company rules; andLocal Codes, or in the absence
of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas
code, ANSI Z223.1, also referred to asNFPA 54. This publica-
tion is available from your local government or public library
or gas company or by writing NFPA, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
If afterreading 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 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
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 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
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
TYPE
OF
GAS
B.T.U.
RATE
MINIMUM
VENT
PIPE
RECOVERY RATE
GALS. PER HOUR
@90°F RISE
NAT. PROPANE(LP.)
31.0 31.0
31.0 31.0
153.333831 30 NAT/PROPANE(LP.) 30,000 Y'
153.333931 40 NAT/PROPANE(L.P.) 30,000 3"
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
HEIGHT TO
DIAMETER JACKET TOP
16" 56"
18" 56½"
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 ofinstaUation.
Water Heater
Installation
Kit
IXIBLE V_
_TER GA
._TOR WI
FITTINGS
VENT ELBOW FLEXIBLE WATER
EXPANSION TANKS HEATER GAS CON-
FOR THERMAL NECTOR WITH
EXPANSION CONDI-
TIONS AVAILABLE IN
2 GALLON AND 5
GALLON CAPACITY
THROUGH LOCAL
SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTERS
WATER HEATER INSTAL-
LATION KIT WITH FLEXI-
BLE CONNECTORS FOR
314" OR I/2" THREADED
COPPER PLUMBING
WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"xl 8"
FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS
INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL
GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24"
OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75
GALLONS OR LESS
VENT PIPE
DRAIN PANS
AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR
WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAME-
WATER HEATER HEAT TER 18" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN
TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT 28" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS
LOSS DUE TO THERMAL HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS
SYPHONING
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
Searsstore.
• Pipe Wrenches (2) 14"
• Screwdriver
• Tin Snips
• 6 Foot Tape of Folding Rule
• Garden Hose
• Drill
• Pipe dope or Teflon Tape
GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE
SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
PIPE
WRENCH
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE
(USE ONLY ON WATER
CONNECTIONS)
PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE)
(USE FOR WATER AND
GAS CONNECTIONS)
TIN SNIPS
DRILL
ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED
WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING
• Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw
• Propane Torch
• Soft Solder
• Solder Flux
• EmeryCIoth
• Wire Brushes
HACKSAW
3/4" WIRE BRUSH
112"WIRE BRUSH
ROLL OF LEAD FREE
SOFT SOLDER
PROPANE
TORCH
ROLL OF EMERY
CLOTH SOLDER TUBING
FLUX CUTTER
Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water Heater
Turn _OFF" the gas supply to the water heater.
AWARNING
If the main gas line shutoff serving all gasappliancesis
used,alsoshut "OFF" the gas at eachappliance. Leaveall
gasappliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installa-
tion s compete.
Turn water to water
"OFF" the the
heater. Some installations require that
the water be turned off to the entire
house.
Q Check again to make sure the gas supply
is "OFF" to the water heater. Then dis-
connect the gas supply connection from
the gas control valve.
®
(3
Attach a to water heater drain
hose the
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.
Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where
they connect to the water heater. In most installations
the vent pipe can be lifted off afterany screw or other
attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft
hood. The new water heater has the draft hood which
must be used for proper operation.
Q a.
If you have copper piping to the water
heater, the two copper water pipes can
be cut with a hacksaw approximately 4"
away from where they connect to the
water heater. This will avoid cutting off
the 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 discon-
nected and ready to beremoved.
Qb.
If you have galvanized pipe to the water
heater, loosen the two ga-lvanized pipes
with a,pipe wrench at the union in each
line. _so 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 ready to be
removed.
AWARNING I
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely I
hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are I
tight and that the water flow is directed away from any
person.
ACAUTION I
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the I
old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much I
heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could
cause staining.
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following criti.c,71points must be
observed.
This mobile home gas-fired water heater is for use in a mobile
home. You should 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 for use only in mobile homes and is not intended
.for outdoor installation.
-ENCLOSURE INSTALLATIONS:
"The installation of this water heater must be within an
=endosure so as to separate the appliance combustion sys-
tem and venting system from the interior atmosphere of the
mobile home. There shall not be any door, removable
access panel, or other opening into the endosuse from the
inside of the mobile home. This water heater must be
installed using Method A or B.
INSTALLATION METHOD A: An enclosurewith an exte-
rior access door incorporating a single opening positioned a
maximum of 6" above the lower edge of the access door and
which may incorporate either V+"wire mesh or louvers. When
V4"wire mesh is used, the size of the opening must be a mini-
mum of 20 square inches. When the louvers are used, the area
must be a minimum of 20 square inches.
INSTALLATION METHOD B: An optional enclosure
incorporating a solid exterior access door, when a 5 or8" diame-
ter, or 20 square inch minimum equivalent free air opening is
located in the floor of the endosure. The opening must be cov-
ered by a '/4"wire mesh.
HOT WATER
OUTLET
GAS SUPPLY
SOUD
DO'SRtOR
DOOR OF
MOBILEHOME
OUTSIDE
WALLOF
HOBILE
HOME
MOUNTING
OUTSIDE
WALL OF
MOBILE
HOME
HOT WATER
OUTLET
MOUNTING
BRACKET
GAS SUPPLY _111 !
BRACKETS
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MOBILE HOME
WITH LOUVERED EXTERIOR DOOR
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MOBILE HOME
WITH SOLID EXTERIOR DOOR
Install water heater into closet so as to have 1" minimum clear-
ance at sides and back. Clearance of 4" is needed to front to
accommodate the gas control valve. Be sure to allow adequate
clearance for servicing the water heater and for access to the pip-
ing and temperature-pressure reliefvalve.
NOTE: DOOR MUST BE
ON OUTSIDE WALL
OF MOBILE HOME.
I" MIK I" MIN.
I" HIM,
4" MIN.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TOP VIEW
9
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location (cont'd)
AWARNING
Minimum clearancesbetween the water beater and com-
bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear,4" at the
front,and6"from theventpipe.Clearancefromthe topofthe
acketis12"on mostmodelsNote that a lesserdimensionmay
be allowedonsome models.Referto the abe on the water
beateradjacentto the gascontrolvalveforallclearance_
The water heater should be secured to the floor and to the wall
of the enclosure with the mounting brackets provided. For
bracket location refer to "Securing Water Heater to Floor and
Wall" in the "Installation Instructions" section.
When a mobile home is skirted, an air ifitake opening with a
minimum flee area of 32 square inches must be provided in the
skirt. If the opening is covered by louvers or screen, the total free
area must be 32 square inches. Other gas fired appliances in the
home will require additional free air openings; consult these
manufacturers for correct sizing.
AWARNING
A gaswater heatercannotoperate properlywithoutthe cor-
rect amountof airfor combustion.Do not installin aconfined
areasuchacloset,unlessyouprovideairasshowninthe "Facts
to ConsiderAbout the Location"sectionon page9. Never
obstructthe flowof ventilationair.If youhaveanydoubtsor
questionsat all,callyour gascompanyor SearsServiceCenter
Failureto providethe properamountof combustionair can
result in a fire or explosionand cancauseDEATH, SERIOUS
BODILYINJUI_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
AWARNING
When the system requires water at temperatures higher than
required for other uses,the hot water system may require a
means such asa mixing valve to be installed to temper the
water at certain points of use. Some peop!e are more likely to
be permanently injured byhot water than others; these include
the elderly, children, the infirm, or the physically/mentallyhand-
icapped.Beforeimmersing yourself or anyone elsein hot water,
be sure to check the water temperature. WARNING: HOT-
TER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY.
(Also see "Temperature Regulation" section) Mixing valvesare
availableat plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-
facturers instructionsfor installation of these valves.
AWARNING
Thiswater heater shallnot be connectedto anyheatingsys-
temsorcomponent(s)previouslyusedwitha nonpotablewater
heatingappliance.
AWARNING
If this water heater will be usedin beauty shops, barber shops,
cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry
cleaningequipment, it is imperative that the water heater or
water heaters be installed so that combustion 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 edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
also referred to as NFPA 54 for specificsprovided concernin
air required.
_ AWARNING
Toxicchemicalssuch_ent ofboilersor non-
potablewaterheatingappliancesshallneverbeinmxlucedinto
a potablewater heatingsystem.
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the
water heater must be accomplishedin sucha mannerthat if
the tankor anyconnectionsshouldleak,the flowofwater will
notcausedamageto the structure.When suchlocationscan.
not be avoided,a suitable drainpanshould be installedunder
the water heater.Drain pansare availableatyour localSea_
store.Sucha drain panmust be not greater than 1½inches
deep,havea minimum lengthand width of at least 2 inches
greaterthan the water heater dimensionsandmustbe piped
toan adequatedrain.The panmustnotrestrict combustionair
flow.Underno circumstancesisthe manufactureror Searsto
be heldliablefor anywater damagein connectionwith this
waterheater.
When a drain pan is required, the installation must conform to
"Method A" on page 9.
AWARNING
INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS
(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 flammablevapors,may be
improperlystoredor usedinsuchareas.The gaswater heater
pilotlightor main burnercanignitesuchvapors.The resulting
flashbackandfirecancausedeathor seriousburnsto anyonein
thearea,aswellaspropertydamage.
If installationinsuchareasisyour onlyoption,thenthe installa-
tion mustbe accomplishedin a waythat the pilotflameand
mainburnerflamearee[avatedfromtheflooratleast18inches.
While thismayreducethechangesof flammablevaporsfroma
floorspillbeingignited,gasolineandotherflammablesubstances
shouldneverbestored or usedinthe sameroom or areacon-
raininga gaswaterheateror otheropenflameorsparkproduc-
ingappliance.
NOTE: Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnbyair currentsfrom
otherareasofthe structuretotheappliance.
AWARNING
Propellants of aerosolspraysand volatilecompounds,(clean-
ers,chlorinebasedchemicals,refrigerants, etc.) inadditionto
beinghighlyflammablein manycases,will alsochangeto cor-
rosive hydrochloricacid whenexposedto the combustion
productsofthe water heater.The results canbe hazardous
and alsocauseproductfailure.
AWARNING
Thiswater heater mustnot be installeddirectlyon carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel
beneaththe applianceextendingbeyondthe fullwidth and
depth of the applianceby at least 3 inches(76.2mm) in any
direction,or ifthe applianceis installedin an alcoveor closet,
the entirefloor mustbe coveredbythe panel.Failureto heed
thiswarningmayresult inafirehazard.
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