Kenmore 153.333950, THE ECONOMIZER 6 153.333850, THE ECONOMIZER 6 153.333950 Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
THE ECONOMIZER™ 6
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR USE ONLY IN MOBILE HOMES
MODEL NO.
153.333850 30 Gallon
153.333950 40 Gallon
• 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
fl ammable vapors, such as those emitted
by gasoline.
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MUERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES.
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS W ATER HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED 0308 185876-002
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and
others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important
that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
CAUTION
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.
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
• Gas Supplier: The Natural Gas or Propane Utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning
appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of
gas piping up to and including the Natural Gas meter or Propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also
offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.
© Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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GENERAL SAFETY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER .......................................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................8
Removing the Old Water Heater ...............................................................................................................................................................8
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................9
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER ......................................................................................................................................................10
Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................................................10-11
Insulation Blankets .................................................................................................................................................................................11
INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER ...................................................................................................................................................12
Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall ...............................................................................................................................................12
T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation ...............................................................................................................................................................12
Water Piping ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Water Piping Pressure Test ....................................................................................................................................................................13
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve .................................................................................................................................................. 13-14
Filling the Water Heater .................................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15-16
Gas Piping ........................................................................................................................................................................................16-17
Sediment Traps ......................................................................................................................................................................................17
Fuel Conversion Instructions from Natural Gas to Propane (L.P.) Gas ............................................................................................ 17-19
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................20
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................................................21
TEMPERATURE REGULATION ...................................................................................................................................................................22
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .....................................................................................................................................................................23
Venting System Inspection .....................................................................................................................................................................23
Burner Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................................................23
Burner Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................................................23
Housekeeping .........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................................24
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................................24
Draining ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 24-25
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ..........................................................................................................................................................25
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................................................25
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................................................................................................................................................26
Start Up Conditions ..........................................................................................................................................................................26-27
Operational Conditions ...........................................................................................................................................................................27
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ...........................................................................................................................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ............................................................................................................................................................29
PARTS ORDER LIST ....................................................................................................................................................................................30
NOTES .........................................................................................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................................................................32
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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
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
®
. They will arrange for
2. Instructions to Manufactured Home Manufacturers:
The installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 3280.
Instruction for replacement installation:
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 National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, current edition. This publication is available from
the Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant V alley Rd.,
Cleveland Ohio 44131, or The National Fire Protection Association,
1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
3. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility
or the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.
This gas-fi red water heater is design certifi ed by CSA INTERNATIONAL
under American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water
Heaters ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1 (current edition).
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
1. Read the “General Safety” section, page 3 of this manual fi rst
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 BODIL Y INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the gas-fi red water heater. It also contains
warnings throughout 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 fi rst few pages, READ THE ENTIRE
MANUAL BEFORE A TTEMPTING T O INST ALL OR OPERA TE
THE WATER HEATER.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4. 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 fi res, see Figures 1 and 2.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the “Locating the New Water Heater” section in this manual.
5. 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 California Offi ce of the State
Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
6. 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.
7. Complies with SCAQMD rule #1121 and districts having equivalent
NOx requirements.
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALS.
(LTRS)
TYPE
OF
GAS
153.333850 30 (114) NATURAL 35,000 34.9 3” (76) 16” (406) 57 1/2” (1,461)
153.333850 30 (114) PROPANE 32,000 34.9 3” (76) 16” (406) 57 1/2” (1,461)
NATURAL
153.333950 40 (151)
PROPANE
INPUT
RATE
(BTU/HR)
&
35,500 35.4 3” (76) 18 1/2” (470) 55 1/2” (1,410)
RECOVERY
RATE GALS.
PER HOUR
@ 90°F RISE
5
MINIMUM
VENT PIPE
INCHES
(mm)
DIAMETER
INCHES
(mm)
DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES (mm)
HEIGHT TO
JACKET TOP
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED
Materials Needed
T o 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.
EXPANSION TANKS FOR
THERMAL 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”
(19.05 mm) OR 1/2” (12.7 mm) 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 mm)
• Screwdriver
• Tin Snips
• 6’ (1.82 m) Tape or Folding Ruler
• Garden Hose
• Drill
• Pipe Dope or Tefl on Tape
SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
DRILL
DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN
20” (508 mm) DIAMETER FOR
WATER HEATERS HAVING A
DIAMETER 18” (457 mm) OR
LESS, 24” (610mm) DIAMETER
FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING
A DIAMETER 22” (559 mm)
OR LESS AND AV AILABLE IN
28” (711 mm) DIAMETER FOR
WATER HEATERS HAVING A
DIAMETER 26” (660 mm) 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
TIN SNIPS
PIPE DOPE
(SQUEEZE TUBE)
USE FOR WATER AND GAS
CONNECTIONS
PIPE WRENCH
3/4” (19 mm) WIRE BRUSH
1/2” (13 mm) WIRE BRUSH
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HACKSAW
EMERY CLOTH
ROLL OF LEAD-FREE
SOFT SOLDER
ROLL OF
SOLDER
FLUX
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER
A Vent Pipe
B Drafthood
C Anode
D Hot Water Outlet
E Outlet
F Roof Jack
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.
VENT TERMINATION
OF ROOF JACK
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/Nipple
Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
R Rating Plate
VACUUM
RELIEF
VALVE
INSTALL PER
LOCAL CODES
S Flue Baffl e
T Gas Control Valve
U Drain Valve
V Pilot and Main Burner
W Flue
X Drain Pan
Y Thermostat Shield (optional)
Z Air Intake Screen
* ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE
SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS.
FIGURE 1.
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Y
THERMOSTAT
SHIELD
(OPTIONAL)
INSTALL THERMAL EXP ANSION
TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER
HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A
CLOSED WATER SYSTEM.
(V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVING THE OLD WATER HEATER
4. Attach a hose to the water heater
drain valve and put the other end
in a fl oor 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 fl ow is
directed away from any person, see
Figures 2 and 5.
5. Disconnect the vent pipe 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.
6. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper
water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches
away from where they 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 temperaturepressure 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.
FIGURE 5.
FIGURE 2.
1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the
water heater.
If the main gas line shut-off valve
serving all gas appliances is used,
also shut “OFF” the gas at each
appliance. Leave all gas appliances
shut “OFF” until the water heater
installation is completed, see
Figures 2 and 3.
2. Turn “OFF” the water supply to
the water heater at the water shutoff valve or water meter. Some
installations require that the water
be turned off to the entire house,
see Figures 2 and 4.
3. Check again to make sure the gas supply is “OFF” to the water
heater. Then disconnect the gas supply connection from the gas
control valve.
FIGURE 3.
FIGURE 4.
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.
FIGURE 7.
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TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MANUFACTURED
HOME WITH LOUVERED EXTERIOR DOOR
* MIXING VALVE USAGE
FIGURE 8.
This appliance has been design certified as complying with
American National Standard/CSA Standard for water heaters
and is considered suitable for:
Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable for
water (potable) heating.
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MANUFACTURED
HOME WITH SOLID EXTERIOR DOOR
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:
Water heaters are intended to produce hot water . W ater heated
to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes
washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are
more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others.
These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/
mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home
fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state
law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap,
then you must take special precautions. In addition to using the
lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a *Mixing Valve, should be used at
the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater.
Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware
stores. Follow mixing valve manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting
on the thermostat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section
in this manual, see Figure 26.
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LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER
FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION
This manufactured home gas-fi red water heater is for use in a
manufactured home. Y ou 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 manufactured homes and is not intended for
outdoor installation.
The installation of this water heater must be within an enclosure
so as to separate the appliance combustion system and venting
system from the interior atmosphere of the manufactured home.
There shall not be any door, removable access panel, or other
opening into the enclosure from the inside of the manufactured
home.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in
a new location, the following critical points must be observed.
1. An enclosure with an exterior access door incorporating a single
opening positioned a maximum of 6 inches above the lower edge
of the access door and which may incorporate either 1/4 inch wire
mesh or louvers. When 1/4 inch wire mesh is used, the size of
the opening must be a minimum of 20 square inches. When the
louvers are used, the free area must be a minimum of 20 square
inches, see Figure 8 page 9.
2. An optional enclosure incorporating a solid exterior access door,
when a 5 inch or 8 inch diameter, or 20 square inch minimum
equivalent free air opening is located in the fl oor of the enclosure.
The opening must be covered by a 1/4 inch wire mesh, see Figure
8 page 9.
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 fl ow.
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.
• 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.
Install water heater into closet so as to have 0 inches minimum
clearance at sides and back. Clearance of 4 inches is needed to
front to accommodate the gas control valve, see Figure 9. Be sure
to allow adequate clearance for servicing the water heater and for
access to the piping and temperature-pressure relief valve.
The water heater should be secured to the fl oor 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 “Installing
the New Water Heater” section.
When a manufactured home is skirted, an air intake opening with a
minimum free area of 32 square inches must be provided in the skirt.
Other gas fi red appliances in the home will require additional free air
openings; consult these manufacturers for correct sizing.
If the opening is covered by louvers or screen, the total free area
must be 32 square inches.
Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a
manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the fl ow
will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not
advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper fl oor. When
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 fl ammable vapors
which can be ignited by a gas water heater’s pilot light or main burner.
The resulting fl ashback and fi re can cause death or serious burns to
anyone in the area. Even though this water heater is a fl ammable
vapors ignition resistant water heater and is designed to reduce
the chances of fl ammable vapors being ignited, gasoline and other
fl ammable substances should never be stored or used in the same
vicinity or area containing a gas water heater or other open fl ame
or spark producing appliance.
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