Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 153.337414 Kenmore
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153.337114 153.337163 153,337214 153.3379.63 153.337363 153.337414 153.337463 153.337514 153.337563 153.337614 153.337663 153.337763 153.337863 153.337962 Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No.
Safety Precautions I _WARNING . Improper installation, adjustment, altev_tlon, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this menu- at for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information.
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 I shown in the "Facts to Consider About the Location" sec- tion.
Safety Precautions A'WARNING 1 The water heater with draft hood installed must be prep- erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to t.
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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for porchasing 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 Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. _WARNING I If the main gas line--all gas appliances is I used, also shut "off" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "off" until the water heater installation I is complete.
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) 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 produce hot water.Water heatedto a temperature .which will saUsfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs ; can scald and permanently injure you uponcontact.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve a, WARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve cert.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater ACAUT,ON I Never use this water heater unless it is completelyfilled with .w_e. r. To prevent damageto the tank, the tank must be filled with water.. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON gas to the water heater.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Installonly the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draf_ hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) A 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 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.
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 LIGHTING 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 _o_werat 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) L.R Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information _,WARNING PROPANE (LR) GAS CONTROL VALVE AND BURNER ASSEMBLYREPLACEMENT INFORMATION.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement NOTE: For replacement, use a a_. • u/.,, x _," thick washe_r available at your nearest hardware store..For ordering replace- ment washers, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer _mong 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 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) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys- tern. 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 _Leakers" are not leaking tanks.
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Parts Order List POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337114 153.337163 153.337214 153.337263 153.337363 153.337414 50 Gal. Short High Altitude 50 Gal.
Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337114 153.337163 153.337214 153.337263 153.337363 153.337414 50 Gal. Short High Altitude 50 Gal. Short 40 Gal. Short High Altitude 40 Gal. Short 30 Gal. 40 Gal. High Altitude KEY NO.
Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337463 40 Gal. 153.337514 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.337563 50 Gal.
Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337463 40 Gal. 153.337514 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.337563 50 Gal. 153.337614 65 Gal. High Altitude KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2 Primary Anode Rod 3 Model Ratin_ Plate t 4 Drain Valve 5 Drain Valve Washer ('_" • _/.
Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337663 65 Gal. 153.337763 50 Gal. High Recovery 153.337863 65 Gal.
Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER TM 9 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337663 65 Gal. 153.337763 50 Gal. High Recovery 153.337863 65 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, Seats warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only.
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