Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 153.337072 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. 153.337002 100 GaL 153.337072 73 Gal. Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product.
Safety Precautions J AWARNING ] Improper installatio_lteration, service or I maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- J 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 "Locating The New Water Heater" section.
Safety Precautions I A, WARNING ] The water heater wi_talled must be prop- [ erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.[ Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the[ 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 Center 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 OTurn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. •,WARNING ] If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is used, also shut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installa- t on s comp ete.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Typical Installation HOT SPACE HEATER TEMPERED WATER OUTLET HOT WATER OUTLET ( TO CHIMNEY OR GAS VENT VACUUM RELIEF REQUIRED BY SOME CODES (REFER TO LOCAL CODES.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully 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) Facts to Consider About the Location (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) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces (cont'd) Figure 7 ] ALT I_LETAIR VENTILATIONLOOVERS 1.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certi- fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater A CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turn ng ON gas to the water heater.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) There must be a minimum of 6" clearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material Fill and seal any clear- ance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping (cont'd) CORRECT GAS PIPE SIZE FOR WATER HEATERS OPERATING ON NATURAL GAS Basedon Inlet Gas Pressures of 0.
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 _,WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) 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 l 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 beater, the water tem- Foerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or 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 THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of high line pressure, fre- quent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer and others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Start Up Conditions (cont'd) CONDENSATION SMOKE/ODOR 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 leakingwhen in fact the water is condensation.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut off sys- tem. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners when high water temperatures are present.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakets" are not leaking tanks.
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Parts Order List KENMORECOMMERCIALGASWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337002 100GM. 153.337072 73GM. 15 1 7 @ 16 3O.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORECOMMERCIALGASWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337002 100G_. 153.337072 73Gal. (EY i NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Flue Baffle 2 Draft Hood 3 Dip Tube 4 Primary Anode Rod.
Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Seats, 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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