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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING.
FOR USE ONLY
IN
MOBILE
HOMES
MODEL NUMBERS:
153.333844 30 GaL
153.333944 40 GaL
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product,
Save this Manual for Future Reference.
THE
ECONOMIZER
TM6
MOBILE
HOME
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
For Your Safety
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
AN ODORANT
IS ADDED
TO THE GAS USED BY THIS
WATER
HEATER
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a
fire or explosionmay result, causingproperty damage, personalinjury 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 suppliers instructions.
• If you cannot 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,
service or maintenance can [
cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer [
to this manual for assistance or consult the local Sears Service Center or gas
ut ty for further nformat on.
AWARNING
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
OPERATING
THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
Printed
in the U.S.A. 0204
www.sears.com
Part No. 184793-000
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- Page 1 Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLEFOR SPACEHEATING. FOR USE ONLY MOBILE HOMES ECONOMIZER MOBILE HOME MODEL NUMBERS: WATER HEATER 153.333844 30 GaL 153.333944 40 GaL • Care and Maintenance • Safety Instructions • Installation • Troubleshooting • Parts List •...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions AWARNING _,WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve cer- INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual J tified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory... - Page 3 Safety Precautions _,WARNING _,WARNING This water heater must not be installeddirectly on carpet- A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a ing. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the "Facts...
- Page 4 Safety Precautions ACAUTION _,WARNING WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation The water heater with draft hood installedmust be prop- erly vented to a roof jack which terminates outdoors. J the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the J that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ....................2-4 Table of Contents ....................Materials and Basic Tools Needed ................. Materials Needed ..................................Basic 2bols ....................................Installation Instructions ....................g-lg Removing the Old Water Heater............................. Facts to Consider About the Location ..........................9, 10 Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall.. - Page 6 Customer Responsibilities • This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera- """inanK You forpurchasing a Sears heater. w ater tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of contains warnings through out the manual that you must trouble free service.
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Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed "Ib 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. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater @_Ihrn "OFF" the gas supply to the water hearer. Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off"after any screw or other attached devices are removed. -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water INSTALLATION METHOD B: An optional enclosure heater in a new location, the following critical points must be incorporating a solid exterior access door, when a 5' or 8 diame- observed•... - Page 10 Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location (cont'd) _WARNING _,WARNING Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- Toxicchemicals suchas usedfor treatment of boilersor non-J bustible and noncombustible construction are Iu at the potable water heating appliancesshallneverbe introduced into sides and rear, 4n at the front, and 6"...
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Page 11: Securing Water Heater To Floor And Wall
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Securing Water Heater Floor and Wall The water heater must be secured to the floor and to the wall HOT WATER COLD WATER of the enclosure with the three mounting brackets and screws OUTLET packaged in the carton with the water heater. The two small _IN_LET brackets stamped #0110064 are used to attach the water heater to the floor and the one large #0110063 bracket is used to... -
Page 12: T&P Valve And Pipe Insulation
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping (cont'd) • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is WATER PIPING PRESSURE TEST marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the This section is only for the mobile home manufacturer installing threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around the water heater when the installation is to comply with H.U.D. -
Page 13: L_Mperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING _,WARNING The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve cer- ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of tified by a nationally... -
Page 14: Filling The Water Heater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater AWARNING ACAUTION To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water Never use this water heater unless it is completely J heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be uti- filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the J lized. -
Page 15: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) _WARNING The appliance and its gas connection must be Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent sys- _WARNING leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. tem may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. -
Page 16: Furl Conversion Instructions
Installation Instructions (cont'd) "Fuel" Conversion Instruc- Step 9. Set the thermostat to lowest setting tions From Natural Gas To by turning the water temperature dial clockwise, (#"-_) to its lowest tem- Propane (L.P.) Gas perature setting (with arrow on dial) shown. - Page 17 Installation Instructions (cont'd) "A" ( Step 20. At arm's length away, set the thermostat to desired set- KNOB ring. The mark (V) HO_I; indicative of approx. 120°F is preferred starting point. If hotter water is desired see the "'I_mperature Regulation" section in this manual.
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Page 18: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING PILOT: • Check the gas lines for leaks• a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks VENT PIPE TO UL using a match or open flame. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittinRs. - Page 19 Operating Instructions Lighting _WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will set- tle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when...
- Page 20 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 resu t causing property damage, persona injury or oss of ife. A.
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Page 21: L_Mperature Regulation
Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Short repeated heating cycles caused by small hot water uses can "Iiarn the water temperature dial clockwise (f"_) to decrease cause temperatures at the point of use to exceed the thermostat set- the temperature, or counterclockwise (_"--'_) to increase the ting by up to 30°E If you experience this type of use you should temperature. -
Page 22: Service And Adjustment
Service and Adjustment Burner Inspection Draft Hood Operation Check draft hood operation by performing a worst case depres- AWARNING surization of the building. With all doors and windows closed, and with all air handling equipment and exhaust fans operating, Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible such furnaces, clothes dryers, range hoods and bathroom fans, a or immediately detectible. -
Page 23: Draining
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Draining Replacement The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of NOTE: For replacement, use a _%2" x _" x V_"thick washer sediment from the tank may be necessary. available at your nearest hardware store. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER PRESSURE Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line INLET FITTING REDUCING pressure, frequent cut-ot}_, the effects of water hammer among VALVEWITH RY_PASS others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc._to control these types of _roblems. -
Page 25: Condensation
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Start Up Conditions (cont'd) SMOKE/ODOR CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of"smoke and amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A odor. -
Page 26: High Temperature Shut Off"System
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT SYSTEM WATER IS TOO This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut off"sys- • The temperature adjustment dial may be set too high. See the tem. The high temperature shut off"is built into the gas control "'f_mperature Adjustment"... -
Page 27: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ACAUTION ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water Read this manual first. Then before checking the water J can be found and corrected. heater make sure the gas supply... -
Page 28: Parts Order List
Parts Order List THE ECONOMIZER 6 MOBILE HOME GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.333844 30 Gal. 153.333944 40 Gal. - Page 29 Parts Order List (cont'd) THE ECONOMIZER 6MOBILEHOME GAS WATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.333844 30GM. 153.333944 40GM. Model Numbers 153.333844 153.333944 PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS 9003741 9003741 "I_mperatu re-Pressure Relief Valve* Primary Anode Rod 9000379 9000379 Model Rating Platet 0270118 0270118 Drain Valve 9001588 9001588 Drain Valve Washer (_7_S' x _"...
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- Page 32 FULL ONE YF_R WARRANTY ON WATER HEKFER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a single-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge.