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Use & Care Guide
Model No.
153.337021 40 Gallon Tall
153.337041 50 Gallon Tall
Kenmore
Gas Water Heater
For potable water heating only.
Not suitable for space heating.
Not for use in mobile homes.
INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near
the water heater.
OWNER: Retain these instructions for future
reference.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: An odorant is added to
the gas used by this water heater.
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- Page 1 Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.337021 40 Gallon Tall 153.337041 50 Gallon Tall Kenmore ® Gas Water Heater For potable water heating only. Not suitable for space heating. Not for use in mobile homes. INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near the water heater.
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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 Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas. Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas pressure.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ....................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................... 2-3 PRODUCT WARRANTY ..........................6 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................... 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................8 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................9 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..........................10 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER ..............11 Installation Checklist ..............................11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................... - Page 5 OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER ....................24-26 Lighting Instructions ..............................24 Checking the Draft ..............................25 Burner Flames ................................ 25 Emergency Shut Down ............................25 Water Temperature Regulation .......................... 25-26 Water Temperature Adjustment ..........................26 Operating Modes and Settings ..........................26 Electrical Connections/Wiring Diagram ........................
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Page 6: Product Warranty
Replacements and/or repairs furnished under this warranty do not carry a new warranty, and are only covered by the unexpired portion of the original warranty. 1 - YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY For the fi rst year from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, supply and install new water heater parts for defective ones or a new water heater for one that develops a leak. -
Page 7: Customer Responsibilities
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally Code and 248-CMR 5.00. -
Page 8: Product Specifications
RATE GALS. VENT PIPE INCHES INCHES (mm) (Btu/hr) PER HOUR DIA. INCHES (mm) HEIGHT TO @ 90°F RISE (mm) JACKET TOP 153.337021 40 (151) Natural 40,000 40.94 3 (76) or 4 (102) 20 (508) 58.13 (1476) 153.337041 50 (189) Natural 40,000 40.94... -
Page 9: 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. METAL DRAIN PANS EXPANSION TANKS FOR AVAILABLE IN 20”... -
Page 10: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe J Inner Door S Gas Control Valve/Thermostat B Draft Hood K Outer Door T Drain Valve C Anode (Not Shown) L Union U Pilot and Main Burner D Hot Water Outlet M Inlet Water Shut-off Valve V Flue... -
Page 11: Important Information About This Water Heater
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors. Please review the following checklist and make any required installation upgrades or changes. -
Page 12: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a fl oor drain or outdoors. (See Figures 2 and 5.) Open the water heater drain valve. MANUAL GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE GROUND JOINT... -
Page 13: Location Requirements
Location Requirements WARNING WARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not install in a mobile home. Doing so can result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death. Flammable Vapors FLAMMABLES The Flammable Vapor (FV) Sensor is designed to reduce the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane, etc,) emit flammable vapors FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD which can be ignited by a gas water heater’s spark igniter or... -
Page 14: Insulation Blankets
Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your... -
Page 15: Clearances And Accessibility
VENT WARNING BACK Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this SIDES heater, you should follow these instructions (See Figure 1 CEILING for identification of components mentioned below). Failure to follow these instructions can restrict the air flow required for FRONT proper combustion, potentially resulting in fire, asphyxiation, 24”... -
Page 16: Gas Supply
GAS SUPPLY codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the “National WARNING Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA 54)-current edition. Tables 1 and 2 on the following page provide a sizing reference for commonly used gas pipe materials. Consult the “National Fuel Gas Code”... -
Page 17: Gas Pressure
Gas Pressure the fuel is not spilled in the area of the water heater installation, or any source of ignition. If the fuel is spilled while purging the piping system of air follow the “WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS”... -
Page 18: Combustion Air Supply & Ventilation
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION IMPORTANT: WARNING • The area must be open and be able to provide the proper air requirements to the water heater. Areas that are being Carbon Monoxide Warning used for storage or contain large objects may not be suitable for water heater installation. -
Page 19: All Air From Outdoors
TABLE 4 Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and Combustion Air Supply - All Air from Outdoors Only. CONFINED SPACE Based on total BTUH input rating for all utilizing equipment within the confi ned space. Minimum Free Area Reference Opening Source Per Opening (sq. -
Page 20: Vent Pipe System
IMPORTANT: If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this venting system, you should not proceed, but 1 SQ. INCH PER 2000 BTUH get help from a qualified technician. Draft Hood Installation OUTLET CONFINED SPACE Draft hood OUTDOOR AIR DUCTS Flue Damper INLET... -
Page 21: Chimney Connection
• The vent connector must be accessible for cleaning, separation, and maintain clearances to combustible materials inspection, and replacement. (Figures 21 and 22). • Vent connectors cannot pass through any ceiling, floor, IMPORTANT: This gas vent must be terminated in a vertical firewall, or fire partition. -
Page 22: Water System Piping
WATER SYSTEM PIPING Piping Installation IN A CLOSED SYSTEM USE A THERMAL EXPANSION TANK COLD WATER SUPPLY TO FIXTURES Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE installation drawing (Figure 23). If the indoor installation area WITH BYPASS is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be HOT WATER... -
Page 23: Closed System/Thermal Expansion
Closed System/Thermal Expansion For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked “T & P RELIEF VALVE.” (See Figure 25). This valve must be design certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of the production of listed equipment or materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22. -
Page 24: Operating Your Water Heater
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Lighting Instructions WARNING Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port Explosion Hazard is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 35.) Make sure the Replace view port if glass is missing tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. -
Page 25: Checking The Draft
Checking the Draft line or at the point of use to further reduce the risk of scald injury. These devices can be obtained from a plumbing service agency or your retail supplier. WARNING Emergency Shut Down IMPORTANT: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails Burn Hazard to shut off, turn off the water heater’s manual gas control valve and call a qualified technician. -
Page 26: Water Temperature Adjustment
Water Time for 1st Time for Permanent Burns Temperature Degree Burn 2nd & 3rd Degree 160°F (Approx.) °F (Less Severe Burns) (Most Severe Burns) Status Light (normal shower temp.) 120°F STATUS (pain threshold) Position 35 minutes 45 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes 5 seconds 25 seconds... -
Page 27: Electrical Connections/Wiring Diagram
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS/WIRING DIAGRAM Electrical Connections WARNING Before plugging in the water heater, always make sure: • The Voltage and frequency correspond to that specified on Electric Shock Hazard the water heater. • The electrical outlet has the proper overload fuse or breaker Plug into a 3 prong outlet. -
Page 28: Service And Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Vent System Inspection At least once a year, a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and pilot burner. See Figure 31. You should check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair proper combustion. Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction before further use. -
Page 29: Housekeeping
Housekeeping Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not necessarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and/or replaced more Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on often than an anode rod that appears to be intact. -
Page 30: Service
operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform period, the drain valve should be left open. the following steps: IMPORTANT: Condensation may occur when refilling the tank and should not be confused with a tank leak. -
Page 31: Maintenance Of Your Water Heater
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Replacement Parts IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for the FVIR System components and should be performed by a Gas Control Valve/ qualified technician. Thermostat Replacement parts may be ordered from Sears Parts and Service Wiring Centers or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). -
Page 32: Cleaning The Combustion Chamber And Flame-Arrestor
Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Pilot/Igniter-Flame Sensor Assembly Flame-arrestor Pilot Tube Retainer Follow procedure outlined in “Removing the Manifold/ Clip Igniter Burner Assembly.” Wire Use a vacuum cleaner/shop vac to remove all loose debris in the combustion chamber (Figure 40). Use compressed air to clear any dust or debris that may have accumulated in the flame-arrestor. -
Page 33: Igniter System
Inspect the door gasket and make sure there is no CLOSE-UP INSIDE VIEW OF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. fiberglass insulation between the gasket and the combustion chamber. Replace the two screws, which secure the manifold/ BURNER burner assembly door to the combustion chamber and tighten securely. -
Page 34: Fvir System Operational Checklist
Disconnect the wire harness, flammable vapor sensor wiring harness, and thermal switch wires. NOTE: L.P. gas wires, and igniter wire from the gas control valve/thermostat. systems use reverse (left-hand) threads on the manifold Disconnect pilot tube (7/16” wrench) and manifold tube (3/4” tube. -
Page 35: 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. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). -
Page 36: Operational Conditions
Condensation • a concentration of sulfate in the supply water. • little or no dissolved oxygen in the water. Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some • a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater. (This condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may harmless bacteria is non-toxic to humans.) appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. - Page 37 IMPORTANT: If the flammable vapor sensor activates a qualifi ed technician must be contacted. Reference Seven Flash Error code in the “Status Light Troubleshooting Flowchart Section.” This unit is also equipped with a thermal switch designed to shut off the gas control valve/thermostat in the event the water heater has poor combustion caused by a blocked vent or insufficient combustion air.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE Pilot will not light See PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT OR REMAIN LIT Thermostat set too low Turn temp. dial to desired temperature No gas Check with gas utility company Dirt in the gas lines Notify utility-install trap in gas line Pilot line clogged... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION SLOW HOT WATER Insufficient secondary air Provide ventilation to water heater. Check RECOVERY flue way, flue baffle, and burner Clean flue, locate source and correct Flue clogged Check with gas utility company Low gas pressure Replace thermostat Improper calibration... -
Page 40: Status Light Troubleshooting Flowchart
STATUS LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART Status Light Code LED FLASH SEQUENCE CONTROL STATUS CORRECTIVE ACTION Short flash once every four second IDLE (No call for heat, no fault conditions) “Heartbeat”, alternates bright/dim Call for Heat (No fault conditions) One Flash, three second pause Low Flame Signal (control continues to Turn the power switch on the gas control valve to the “OFF”... -
Page 41: Status Light Troubleshooting Flowchart
STATUS LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART LED FLASH SEQUENCE CONTROL STATUS CORRECTIVE ACTION Six-Two Flash, three second pause Soft Lockout* - Recycle Limit - Flame Lost - Turn the power switch on the gas control valve to the “OFF” position and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. -
Page 42: Sequence Of Operation Chart
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION CHART Apply Power to Appliance. Is there a Call for Heat. Will not attempt to light. 2 flash error code. See Is Damper Corrective Action Table Closed? on pages 40-41. Damper Energizes. Gas Valve attempts to open damper for 30 seconds, displays 3 flash error code, and then waits 2 mintues before Is Damper... -
Page 43: Parts Order List
PARTS ORDER LIST KENMORE FLUE DAMPER GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBERS 153.337021 40 Gallon Tall (Natural) 153.337041 50 Gallon Tall (Natural) Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.337021 153.337041 Anode Rod 9003944 9003944 Base-Ring Filter 9006616 9006660 Burner Head 9006136 9006136 Burner Orifi... - Page 44 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: www.managemylife.com For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.