Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.331544 Owner's Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE .................................................................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED .................................................................................................
Material Needed ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................................
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................................
Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 8
Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................ 9-10
Insulation Jackets ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances
in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances
in Confined Spaces ........................................................................................................................................... 11-12
Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve.................................................................................................................... 13-14
Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Venting ............................................................................................................................................................. 14-15
Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Sediment Trap .................................................................................................................................................. 16-17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................
Lighting & Operating Label .................................................................................................................................... 18
Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................................................
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Housekeeping .................................................................................................................................................. 20-21
Anode Rod Inspection ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................ 21
Draining ............................................................................................................................................................ 21-22
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 22
Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................
Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................................23-24
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 Temperature Shut-Off System .................................................................................................................. 24
Leakage Checkpoints ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 26
PARTS ORDER LIST .................................................................................................................................
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................

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