Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 153.332319 Kenmore
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Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 153.332111 39 Gal. High Altitude 153.332161 39GaL 153.332319 30 GaL High Altitude 153.332363 30 Gal. 153.332419 40 GaL High Altitude 153.
Safety Precautions •,WARNING I Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further nformat on.
Safety Precautions _WARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the "Facts to Consider About the Location" sec- tion.
Safety Precautions _WARNING I The water heater wi_talled must be prop- I erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the I outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation.
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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 call the local Sears Service Cemer or any Sears store.
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 of installation.
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. AWARNING If the main gas line--all gas appliances is used, also shut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installa- tion is complete.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefidly choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to _reduce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve cert.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater ACAUTION Never use this water heater unless it Js completelyfilledwith I I water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled I [ with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet J before turning "ON" gas to the water heater.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) Gas Piping All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Install only the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) ,_ WARNING • The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon- nected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of ½ pound per square inch (3.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: Check the gas lines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution• DO NOT test for gas leaks usinga match or open flame• b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings• c.
Operating Instructions Lighting IIWARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.R) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground.
Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIG WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- erature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or ro_wer at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary. Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION THERMAL EXPANSION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions HOT COLD WATER HEATER (3) COLD WATER PRESSURE INLET FITTING REDUCING VALVE WITH BY-PASS 0) 1 TANK (z) PRESSURE GAUGE WATER SHUTOFF RECOMMENDE.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM WATER IS TOO HOT This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys- tern. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks.
Parts Order List THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332111 39 Gal. High Altitude 153.332161 39 Gal. 153.332319 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.
Parts Order List (cont'd) THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332111 39 Gal. High Altitude 153.332161 39 Gal. 153.332319 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.332363 30 Gal. 153.332419 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332463 40 Gal. 153.332563 50 Gal.
Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Sears, Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only.
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