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Owner's Manual
POWER
MISER TM6
GAS WATER
HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY,
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153.336160
153.336260
153.336300 HA
153.336360
153.336400 HA
153.336464
153.336500 HA
153.336560
153.336760
153.336800 HA
153.336860
153.336900 HA
153.336960
30 Gallon Short
40 Gallon Short
30 Gallon High Altitude
30 Gallon
40 Gallon High Altitude
40 Gallon
50 Gallon High Altitude
50 Gallon
30 Gallon Propane (LP.)
40 Gallon Propane (L.P.) High Altitude
40 Gallon Propane (LP.)
50 Gallon Propane (L.P.) High Altitude
50 Gallon Propane (LP.)
i
• Safety Instruction
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT ISADDEDTOTHE GAS USED BYTHIS WATER HEATER.
C3 Technology
TM
Gas Water Heaters meet
the new ANSI Z21,10,1 standard that deals
with the accidental or unintended
ignition
of flammable
vapors,
such
as those
emitted by gasoline.
Read and understand instruction
manuai and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater
Failure to fallow instructionsand
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury
Instruction manua! must remain
with water heater
Si no puedeleer o entender elingles y necesita el manual instructivo
y/o etiquetas
en esparlol
puede obtenerlos
Ilamando
al
1-800-821-2017. NO TRATE DE ]NSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE
CALENTADOR DEAGUAsi no enflende lainformaciOn en lasetiquetas
o en el manual instructivo. No hacer caso de esta advertencia podrla
resultar en laMUERTE O GRAVESLESIONES CORPORALES.
WARNING:
If the
information
in these
instructions
is not followed
exactly,
a fire
or explosion
may result
causing
property
damage,
personal injury or death.
--Do
not
store
or use gasoJine
or other
flammable
vapors
and
liquids
in the
vicinity
of this orany
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 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.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A
PART NO 184482-000
PRINTED
IN THE US.A
0703
www.sears.com
SUPERSEDES
PART NO. 184437-000
& 184255-000
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual POWER MISER TM6 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY, NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153.336160 30 Gallon Short 153.336260 40 Gallon Short 153.336300 HA 30 Gallon High Altitude 30 Gallon 153.336360 153.336400 HA...
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Page 2: Important Definitions
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 Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious Injury blstruction manual must [emain with water heater Water temperature (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly result ng in severe injury or death.
- Page 5 Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Propedy installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. They will arrange...
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Page 6: Basic Tools
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. WATER HEATER IBSTA T,O..KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" (10.05 ram) OR 112"... -
Page 7: Get To Know Your Water Heater - Gas Models
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Vent Pipe Draft Hood Anode Hot Water Outlet Outlet F Flexible Water Connections Gas Supply ManuaIGas Shut-offValve Ground Joint Union * INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. -
Page 8: Removing The Old Water Heater
Removing the Old Water Heater FIGURE2. Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. If the main gas line Shut-off valve serving all gas appliances used, also shut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation... -
Page 9: Installations
Facts to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important the safety of the occupants in the building economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. - Page 10 The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters, Your Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation and standby loss requirements, unnecessary.
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Page 11: All Air From Inside Buildings
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances Located in Confined CONFINED SPACE is a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m 3 per kW) aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. A. -
Page 12: Water Piping
• Special Conditions Created by Mechanical Fireplaces: operation of exhaust fans, ventilation clothes dryers or fireplaces may create conditions requiring special attention to avoid unsatisfactory operation of installed gas utilization equipment. Water Piping Water temperature (52°C) car cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. -
Page 13: Relief Valve
Look atthetopofthewater h eater. Thecold water i nlet marked "COLD". Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat around both ends of the 3/4" NPT threaded flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water heater. - Page 14 Watertemperature over125°F (52°C) c ancause severe burns instantly resulting insevere i njury ordeath Children, the elderly, a ndthe physically o r mentally d isabled are athighest riskfor scald injury. Fee/waterbeforebathingor showering Temperature available Read instruct onmanual forsafe temperature Thetemperature-pressure reliefvalvemustbe manually operated a tleastonce a year.
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Page 15: Gas Piping
Toinsure proper v enting ofthisgas-fired w aterheater, the correct ventpipe diameter must b eutilized, A nyadditions or deletions ofother g asappliances ona common vent w iththis water h eater m ay adversely affect t heoperation ofthewater heater.Consult yourgassupplier if anysuchchanges a re planned. -
Page 16: Sediment Traps
Make surethegassupplied i s thesame typelisted onthe model rating plate.Theinletgaspressure m ust n otexceed 14inchwater c olumn (3.5kPa) fornatural andpropane gas (L,R),Theminimum inletgaspressure l isted ontherating plate isforthepurpose ofinput a djustment. If thegascontrol valve issubjected topressures exceeding 1/2 pound p ersquare inch (3,5kPa), thedamage tothegascontrol valve could result ina fireorexplosion from leaking g as, Ifthemain gaslineshut-off serving a llgasappliances isused,... - Page 17 GROUND JOINT UNION {OPTIONAL) 3" MIN. (SEDIMENT (76=2 m _])_ DRIP LEG FIGURE19. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLECONNECTOR. A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap.
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Page 18: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING ";:O;::no::m:oe :rreO:s BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. This appliance has a pilot whichmust be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. -
Page 19: Temperature Regulation
Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F ° (16.7 C °) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. - Page 20 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent tank failure, tn some water areas, you may not be able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. cases Mag-Erad (part no.
- Page 21 Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire Explosion * Do not obstruct combustion air openings at the bottom of the water heater . Do not use or stere flammable vapor products such as gasoline, solvents or adhesives same room or area rlear water...
- Page 22 2. CLOSE t hecold water i nlet v alve tothewater h eater. 3. OPEN a nearby h ot w ater faucet andleave open t oallow for draining. 4. Connect a hoseto thedrainvalveandterminate t o an adequate drain. 5. OPEN thewater heater drain valve t oallow fortank draining. NOTE: If thewater h eater i s goingto beshutdown drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate...
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Page 23: Start Up Conditions
Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage • h_tall thermal e×paneion tank if necessary • Co_ltact ql_a_ifiedinstaller or sewice agency 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 valves, back flow preventers, etc., to control these types of... - Page 24 is notdrawn toward t hedrafthoed. shutoffwater h eater a nd make necessary airsupply c hanges tocorrect. Condensation Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: •...
- Page 25 Operational Conditions (Continued) Leakage Checkpoints FIGURE27. Read and understand manual before installing, servicingthis Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury Instruction Manual must remain with water heater Read this manual first, Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON"...
- Page 26 These guidelines should beused b y aqualified service agent. Call Sears Service at1-8004-MY-HOME forassistance. Inform t he associate Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, WATER LEAKS relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat Leakage from other appliances Condensation Thermal expansion LEAKING T&P VALVE Improperly seated valve.
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Page 29: Burner Assembly
POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153,336160 30 Gallon Short 153.336260 40 Gallon Short 153,336300 30 Gallon High Altitude 153.336360 30 Gallon BURNERASSEMBLY Key No. Part Description Bumer Assembly (Includes items 2-7t Burner Head** Burner Orifice** Bumer Tube w/Rubber Boot** PilotAssembly w/Grommet** Inner Door** Inner Door Gasket... - Page 30 POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153.336400 40 Gallon High Altitude 153.336464 40 Gallon 153.336500 50 Gallon High Altitude 153.336560 50 Gallon BURNERASSEMBLY Key No. Part Description Burner Assembly (Includes items 2-7) Burner Head** Burner Orifice** Bumer Tube w/Rubber Boot** PilotAssembly w/Grommet** InnerDoor** Inner DoorGasket...
- Page 31 POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATER 153.336760 30 Gallon Propane (L,E) 153,336800 40 Gallon Propane (LE) 153.336860 40 Gallon Propane (L,P.) 153,336900 50 Gallon Propane (LP,) High Altitude 153.336960 50 Gallon Propane (L,P.) BURNERASSEMBLY Key No. Part Description Burner Assembly (Includes items 2-7) Burner Head** Burner Orifice** Bumer Tube w/Rubber Boot**...
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Page 32: Full O Ne Year W Arranty
Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality. You will be charged for any installation. After one year and through 6 years from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is used in a single-family residence and is installed and operated inaccordance with the information inthis manual, if a part fails due to materials or workmanship, Sears will furnish a replacement free of charge.