Sears 153 Owner's Manual

Power miser 6 gas water heater
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SWARS
Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE
HOMES
Model
No.
153.336150
30 Gal.
153.336250
40 Gal.
153,33631I
30 Gal, High Altitude
t53,336350
30 Gal.
153.336411
40 Gal. High Altitude
153.336450
40 Gal.
153.33651I
50 Gal. High Altitude
153.336550
50 Gal,
153.336750
30 GaL Propane (L.R)
153.3368I l
40 Gal. Propane (LP.)
High Altitude
153.336850
40 Gal, Propane (L,P)
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
POWER
MlSER 6
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
For Your Safety
AN
ODORANT
iS ADDED
TO THE
GAS
USED
BY THIS
WATER
HEATER
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
WARNING:
if the information
in these
instructions
are not fol-
lowed
exactly,
a fire or explosion
may result,
causing property
damage,
personal injury or death.
-Do
not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors
and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT
TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
, Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately
call your
gas supplier
from
a neighbor's
phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
° If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Installation
and service must be performed
by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
AWARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, servlce or maintenance can
cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to
this manual for assistanceor consult the local Sears Service Center or gas util-
ity for further nformation.
_WARNING
Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas of the
structure to this appliance.
AWARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING
ON INSIDE COVER
AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERAT-
ING THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1: Water Piping

    AWARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, servlce or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistanceor consult the local Sears Service Center or gas util- ity for further nformation. _WARNING Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas of the structure to this appliance.
  • Page 2 SERIOUS BODILY vided with a combination valve certified by a nationally Refer to this manu- tory that maintains periodic inspection of production of local Sears Service listed equipment ments Devices for Hot Water edition ASME. ments TYPE GAS...
  • Page 3 Before installation of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or the gas utility for fur- ther information. read the • The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be dis- connected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of I/2 pound per square inch (3.SEPa).
  • Page 4 Drain pans are avail- able at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater length and width of at least 2 inches greater water heater dimensions and must be piped to an ade- quate drain.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents _al_y¢_'_" Precautions Table of Contents ... Customer Responsibilities ... Product Specifications ... Materials and Basic Tools Needed ... Materi_s Needed ... Basic Tools ... Installation Instructions ... Removing the Old \Vater Heater ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ...
  • Page 6: Customer Responsibilities

    If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call the local Sears Service Center or aW Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual A.G.A.
  • Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed

    Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need als, depending on your type of installation. Water Heater Installation i Kit VENT ELBOW WATER HEATER INSTAL-...
  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Turn "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 gasat each appliance. Leaveall gas appliancesshut "OFF" until the water heater installa- tion iscomplete.
  • Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location

    When such locations can. not be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greater than 1½ inches...
  • Page 10: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances In Unconfined Spaces

    Installation Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located 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. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space...
  • Page 11 Contact the local utilit 3,;,orlocal Sears Service Center on how to control this situation. NOTE: To protect against untimely...
  • Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

    installation Temperature-Pressure _WARNING 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 tains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Systems, and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code...
  • Page 13: Filling The Water Heater

    !; heater. Consult the local Sears Service Center or gas utility if _ any such changes are planned. (cont'd) For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent pipe may be necessary.
  • Page 14: Gas Piping

    Ifa standard modd is installed above 3,300 feet or a high altitude model is installed above 5,500 feet, the input rating must be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level. Contact your local Sears Service Center or gas utility for further informafioo. (cont'd) &WARNING...
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions The appilance and its gas connection must be leak tested _WARNING before placing the appliance in operation. _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 9 pound per square inch (3.5kPa),...
  • Page 16: Installation Checklist

    Installation installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: Check the gas lines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings.
  • Page 17 Instructions Operating Lighting _WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE HEATERS]: Propane (LR) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas wil! settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closetsand areas below ground levelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation attempting to light or relight the water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutely sure there is no...
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Lighting label on the water FOR YOUR If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A, This appliancehas a pilot which mustbe lighted by hand.Whenlightingthe pilot,follow theseinstructions exactly.
  • Page 19: Temperature Regulation

    Operating Instructions 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 ower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120 °...
  • Page 20: Ervice And Adjustment

    In these cases Mag Erad (part no. 3515) can be used to help remove the sedi- ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service Center. For orderirlg, refer to the "Parrs Order List" section.
  • Page 21: Draining

    Consult the Sears Service Center for further informa- tion. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve. and cleaning When checking the temperature.pressure...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Expansion tanks are available through the Sears Service Center. Contact inspector, water supplier, and/or the Sears Service Center assistance in controlling these situations.
  • Page 23: Condensation

    This is caused by the corrosion protective action of the anode. or reduced in some water heater the water heater tank and all hot water Sears Service for further information Replacement Kit #9001453 and this Chlorination IN HOT WATER FAUCETS...
  • Page 24: Al_Y¢_'_" Precautions

    • The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the winter months. It will take longer to heat the water and seem like lesshot water. • If you canixot find what is wrong, call the Sears Service Center, WATER IS TOO HOT 1.
  • Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints

    Water at the draft hood densedout of the combustion problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking, ® *The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
  • Page 26 Notes...
  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28: Tarts Order List

    Parts rder List POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 30 Gal. 153.336150 40 Gal. 153.336250 153.336311 30 Gal. High Altitude 30 Gal. 153.336350 153.336411 40 Gal. High Altitude 4O Gal. 153.336450...
  • Page 29 # Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater, should a need ever exist _br repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-4-73-7247), sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
  • Page 30 Parts Order POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336511 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.336550 50 Gal. 153.336750 30 Gal. Propane (L.P.) 153.336811 40 Gal. Propane (L.P.) High Altitude 153.336850 40 Gal. Propane (LP.) List (cont'd) IF--...
  • Page 31 # Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased your Gas grater Heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears _qervice Center or call 1-800-4-REPAIR (t-800-4-73-7247). ,re to provide all pertinent _cts when you call or visit.
  • Page 32 After one year and through 6 years from the date of purchase, if a leak occurs in the tank, Sears wilt furnish a new current model water heater of closest available capacity and qualitTg.You will be charged for installation.

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