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Kenmore 153.331544 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
POWER MISER™ 12
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153.331444
153.331544
C3 Technology
the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals
with the accidental or unintended ignition
of flammable vapors, such as those
emitted by gasoline.
ADVERTENCIA
Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual instructivo
y/o etiquetas en español puede obtenerlos llamando al
1-800-821-2017. NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE
CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la información en las etiquetas
o en el manual instructivo. No hacer caso de esta advertencia podría
resultar en la MUERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0705
40 Gallon
50 Gallon
®
Gas Water Heaters meet
www.sears.com
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
1
PART NO. 184233-001

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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153.331444 40 Gallon 153.331544 50 Gallon • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting •...

  • Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service

    SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 ....................... 8-16 Removing the Old Water Heater ..........................

  • Page 5: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • The installation must conform with these instructions and Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of free service.

  • Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed

    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 materials, depending on your type of installation. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20” EXPANSION TANKS FOR (508 mm) DIAMETER FOR THERMAL EXPANSION...

  • Page 7: Typical Installation

    TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) Flue Baffle B Draft Hood K Inner Door Thermostat C Anode Outer door U Drain Valve D Hot Water Outlet M Union Pilot and Main Burner Outlet N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve...

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater 4. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.

  • Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location

    • Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater Facts to Consider About while at the same time shutting off its water supply. the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.

  • Page 10: Insulation Jackets

    Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore FIGURE 8. products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters.

  • Page 11: In Unconfined Spaces

    commence within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top and one • Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater, as this commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the bottom of the will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood. enclosures.

  • Page 12: Water Piping

    Water Piping FIGURE 12. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: • When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes square inch per 2,000 BTU per hour (11 cm /kW) of total washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs...

  • Page 13: Temperature Pressure Relief Valve

    This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems • Look at the top of the water heater. The cold water inlet is or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating marked “COLD”. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around appliance.

  • Page 14: Temperature Pressure Relief Valve

    Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve. Secure all insulation using tape. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve FIGURE 16. This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer.

  • Page 15: Venting

    The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the the local gas supplier for further information.

  • Page 16: Gas Piping

    Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape of dangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.

  • Page 17: Sediment Trap

    Sediment Traps Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation Water heaters covered in this manual have been tested and of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion. approved for installation at elevations up to 7,700 feet (2,347 m) Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean above sea level.

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES A.

  • Page 19: Temperature Regulation

    THE WATER HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA Temperature Regulation WHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS. IF A SUITABLE AREA IS NOT AVAILABLE, A COVER SHOULD BE Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water INSTALLED OVER THE THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F°...

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustment

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent immediately detectable.

  • Page 21: Housekeeping

    Housekeeping Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually regular basis. operated at least once a year. When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that the water discharge will not cause any property damage,...

  • Page 22: Drain Valve Washer Replacement

    2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. 5. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for TIGHTEN.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank’s air pressure must be adjusted to match Thermal Expansion that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. Water supply system may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, and the effects of water hammer have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check...

  • Page 24: Condensation

    is not drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water. The smell is make necessary air supply changes to correct. the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to develop: Condensation •...

  • Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints

    Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater Operational Conditions (Continued) make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water. Leakage Checkpoints Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) ® These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections.

  • Page 27: Parts Order List

    PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 12 GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NO’S 153.331444 40 Gallon 153.331544 50 Gallon BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.331444 153.331544 Air Intake Screen 9003983 9003983 Anode Rod 9001829 9000734 Burner Assembly 9003515 9003516...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. ® Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.

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