Sears 153.336162, 153.336262 40, 153.336466 40, 153.336762 30, 153.336962 50 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

POWER MISER™ 6

GAS WATER HEATER

FOR POT ABLE WA TER HEA TING ONL Y.

NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEA TING .

NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

MODEL NO.

153.336162 30 Gallon Short

153.336262 40 Gallon Short

153.336362 30 Gal lo n

153.336466 40 Gal lo n

153.336566 50 Gal lo n

153.336762 30 Gallon Propane (L.P.)

153.336862 40 Gallon Propane (L.P.)

153.336962 50 Gallon Propane (L.P.)

• 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.

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED T O THE GAS USED BY THIS W ATER HEA TER.

ADVERTENCIA

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

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0705 PART NO. 184231-001

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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

DANGER

W ARNING

CAUTION

hazardous 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.

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2

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

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

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS...................................................................................................................... 5

MA TERIALS AND BASIC T OOLS NEEDED ................................................................................................. 6

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

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

TYPICAL INST ALLA TION............................................................................................................................... 7

INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................................8-16

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

Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................ 9-10

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

Combustion Air and V entilation Appliances

in Unconfined Spaces............................................................................................................................................ 10

Combustion Air and V entilation Appliances

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

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

T emperature Pressure Relief V alve.................................................................................................................... 13-14

Filling the Water Heater......................................................................................................................................... 14

Venting............................................................................................................................................................. 14-15

Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 15-16

Sediment Trap.................................................................................................................................................. 16-17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................18-19

Lighting & Operating Label .................................................................................................................................... 18

T emperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................... 20-22

T ank (Sediment) Cleaning...................................................................................................................................... 20

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

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

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

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

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

T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve Operation ........................................................................................................ 21

Draining............................................................................................................................................................ 21-22

Drain V alve Washer Replacement.......................................................................................................................... 22

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

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

Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................................23-25

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

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

Draft Hood Operation................................................................................................................................... 23-24

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

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

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

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

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

High T emperature Shut-Off System .................................................................................................................. 24

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

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

NOTES....................................................................................................................................................27-28

PARTS ORDER LIST .............................................................................................................................29-31

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

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®. 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 A TTEMPTING

TO INSTALL OR OPERA TE THE WA TER HEA TER.

• 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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

RECOVERYRECOVERY

RECOVERY

RECOVERYRECOVERY

ANKANK

ANK

MODELMODEL

MODEL

MODELMODEL

NUMBER NUMBER

NUMBER

NUMBER NUMBER

153.336162 30 (114) NA TURAL 32,000 30.6 3" (76) or 4" (102) 18 1/2" (470) 43 3/4" (1,1 1 1)

153.336262 40 (151) NATURAL 35,500 35.4 3" (76) or 4" (102) 20" (508) 47 1/4" (1,200)

153.336362 30 (114) NA TURAL 35,500 34.9 3” (76) 16” (406) 57 1/2” (1,461)

153.336466 40 (151) NATURAL 35,500 35.4 3" (76) 18 1/2" (470) 55 1/2" (1,410)

153.336566 50 (189) NATURAL 35,500 35.4 3" (76) 20" (508) 56 1/2” (1,435)

153.336762 30 (114) PROPANE 35,500 34.9 3" (76) 16" (406) 57 1/2” (1,461)

153.336862 40 (151) PROPANE 35,500 35.4 3" (76) 18 1/2" (470) 55 1/2” (1,410)

153.336962 50 (189) PROPANE 35,500 35.4 3" (76) 20" (508) 56 1/2” (1,435)

CAPCAP

CAP

CAPCAP

IN GIN G

IN G

IN GIN G

ALAL

ANKANK

CITYCITY

CITY

CITYCITY

S (LS (L

S (L

S (LS (L

TRS)TRS)

TRS)

TRS)TRS)

TYPETYPE

TYPE

TYPETYPE

OFOF

GASGAS

GAS

GASGAS

INPUTINPUT

INPUT

INPUTINPUT

RARA

TETE

RARA

TETE

(Btu/hr)(Btu/hr)

(Btu/hr)

(Btu/hr)(Btu/hr)

RARA

TE GTE G

ALAL

TE G

RARA

TE GTE G

PER HOURPER HOUR

PER HOUR

PER HOURPER HOUR

@ 90°F RISE@ 90°F RISE

@ 90°F RISE

@ 90°F RISE@ 90°F RISE

ALAL

VENT PIPEVENT PIPE

VENT PIPE

VENT PIPEVENT PIPE

MINIMUMMINIMUM

MINIMUM

MINIMUMMINIMUM

INCHESINCHES

INCHES

INCHESINCHES

(mm)(mm)

(mm)

(mm)(mm)

DIAMETERDIAMETER

DIAMETER

DIAMETERDIAMETER

INCHESINCHES

INCHES

INCHESINCHES

(mm)(mm)

(mm)

(mm)(mm)

DIMENSIONSDIMENSIONS

DIMENSIONS

DIMENSIONSDIMENSIONS

IN INCHES (mm) IN INCHES (mm)

IN INCHES (mm)

IN INCHES (mm) IN INCHES (mm)

HEIGHT TO HEIGHT TO

HEIGHT TO

HEIGHT TO HEIGHT TO

JACKET TOJACKET TO

JACKET TOP

JACKET TOJACKET TO

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 materials, depending on your type of installation.

EXPANSION T ANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AV AILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS) CAPACITY HROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER.

WA TER HEA TER INST ALLATION 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 CONNECT OR 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 Teflon Tape

SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER

DRILL

DRAIN PANS A V AILABLE IN 20” (508 mm) DIAMETER FOR WA TER HEA TERS HA VING A DIAMETER 18” (457 mm) OR LESS, 24” (610mm) DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HA VING A DIAMETER 22” (559 mm) OR LESS AND A V AILABLE IN 28” (711 mm) DIAMETER FOR WA TER HEA TERS HA VING 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

PROPAN E

TORCH

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

ROLL OF TEFLON

TAPE (USE ONL Y ON

WATER CONNECTIONS)

GARDEN HOSE

6 FOOT TA PE

TIN SNIPS

PIPE DOPE

(SQUEEZE TUBE)

USE FOR WA TER AND GAS

CONNECTIONS

PIPE WRENCH

3/4” (19 mm) WIRE BRUSH

1/2” (13 mm) WIRE BRUSH

HACKSAW

ROLL OF

EMERY CLOTH

ROLL OF LEAD-FREE

SOFT SOLDER

SOLDER

FLUX

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS

A V ent Pipe B Draft Hood 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

S Flue Baffle

T Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner

W Flue

X Drain Pan

Y Thermostat Shield (optional)

Z Piezo Igniter

AA Air Intake Screen

(T) THERMOSTA T

* ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE

SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS.

THERMOSTAT

(OPTIONAL)

COVER

(V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER

FIGURE 1.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Removing the Old Water Heater

FIGURE 2.

4. 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.

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 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.

FIGURE 5.

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 shut off 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.

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.

Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears or hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches (51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.

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

INST ALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or butane, etc.] and other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water heater’s pilot light or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area. 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.

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 shutoff 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.

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 (76.2 mm) 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.

Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches (102 mm) at the front, and 6 inches (153 mm) from the vent pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12 inches (305 mm) on most models. Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed on some models, refer to the label attached adjacent to the gas control valve on the water heater.

FIGURE 8.

FIGURE 9.

If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be taken directly from outdoors (direct vent).

Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable in many cases, will also change to corrosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of the water heater. The results can be hazardous, and also cause product failure.

Insulation Blankets

Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements, making an insulation blanket unnecessary.

A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion, see Figure 9. Do not install in a confined area such as a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the Locating The New Water Heater section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubt s or questions at all, call your gas supplier. Failure to provide the proper amount of combustion air can result in a fire or explosion and cause death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

WARNING

Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater, you should follow these instructions (See Figure 1 for identification of components mentioned below). Failure to follow these instructions can restrict the air flow required for proper combustion, potentially resulting in fire, asphyxiation, serious personal injury or death.

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