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Owner's Manual
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HydroSense
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FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL
NO.
153.334430
153,334530
40 Gallon
50 Gallon
, Safety instructions
, installation
, Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT
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C3 Technology
° Gas Water Heaters meet
the newANSI
Z21.10.1 standard that deals
with the accidental
or unintended
ignition
of flammable
vapors,
such
as those
emitted
IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
WARNING:
If the information
in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
by gasoline.
--Do
not store or use gasoline
or other
flammable
vapors
and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Read and understand
instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow
safety messages
death or serious
instructions
could
injury.
Instruction manual
with water heater.
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and
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= Do not touch
any electrical
switch;
do
not use any phone in your building.
e immediately
call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's
phone. Follow
the
gas supplier's
instructions.
• if you cannot reach your
cail the fire department.
--Installation
and
service
gas supplier,
must
be
performed
by a qualified
installer,
service agency orthe gas supplier.
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PART NO. 185614-000
Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersis 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.
Read and obey all safety messages
and instructions throughout
this manual.
It is very important
that the meaning of each safety message
is understood
by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.
potential
personal
injury
hazards.
Obey all safety
This is the safety
alert symbol.
It is used
to alert_ossible
you to
messages
that follow
this symbol
to avoid
injury or death.
hazardous
situation
avoided,
DANGER
indicates which,an if not
irnrninently
could result in death or injury.
situation
if nota potentially
avoided, could
result
WARNING which,
indicates
hazardous
in death or injury.
situation
which, if not avoided,
CAUTION indicates a potentially
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
used without
the
symbol
indicates
a potentially
situation which, if not avoided,
in property damage.
All safety messages
will generally
how to avoid the risk of injury.
tell you about
the type of hazard,
what
can happen
may result
hazardous
safety
alert
hazardous
could result
if you do not follow
the safety
message
and
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning
appliances within this application, The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of
gas piping up to and including the natural gas meter or propane storage tank of a building, Many gas suppliers also
offer service and inspection of appliances within the building,
© Sears,
Roebuck
and Co.
Fire Hazard
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
For continued
riskof fire:
protection
against
-Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury.
=Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Instruction manual must remain
with water heater.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
o Overheated water can cause
water tankexplosion.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel water
showering.
before
bathing
Temperature
available.
limiting
valves
-Properly
sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed
in opening
provided.
or
are
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
Breathing
Fire or Explosion
Hazard - Carbon
• Install vent system
codes.
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 LP gas.
• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
• Use only gas shown on rating plate.
, Maintain
required
clearances
to combustibles.
- Keep
ignition
sources
away from faucets
after
,, extended period of non-use.
manual
Do not
operate
Gas
in accordance
water
heater
with
if flood
damaged.
• High altitude orifice must be installed for
operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m).
• Do not operate if soot buildup.
• Do not obstruct water heater air intake
with insulating jacket.
• Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater.
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available.
J
Read instruction
Monoxide
before
installing, usmg or servlcmg
water heater.
improper
,
•
•
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual
installation and use may result
in property damage.
Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
Inspect and replace anode.
Install in location with drainage.
Fill tank with water before operation.
Be alert for thermal expansion.
Refer to instruction
manual
for installation
and service.
SAFEINSTALLATION,
USEANDSERVICE
........................................................................................................................
2
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
..............................................................................................................................................
3
TABLE
OFCONTENTS
................................................................................................................................................
4
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
....................................................................................................................................
5
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
........................................................................................................................................
5
MATERIALS
ANDBASIC
TOOLS
NEEDED
.........................................................................................................................
6
Material
Needed
....................................................................................................................................................
6
BasicTools..........................................................................................................................................................
6
TYPICAL
INSTALLATION
..............................................................................................................................................
7
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
.....................................................................................................................................
8-16
Removing
theOldWaterHeater
.................................................................................................................................
8
FactstoConsider
AbouttheLocation
...........................................................................................................................
9-10
Insulation
Jackets
..................................................................................................................................................
10
Combustion
AirandVentilation
Appliances
inUnconfined
Spaces
..............................................................................................................................................
10
Combustion
AirandVentilation
Appliances
inConfined
Spaces
................................................................................................................................................
11-12
WaterPiping
........................................................................................................................................................
12-13
Temperature
Pressure
ReliefValve
..............................................................................................................................
13-14
FillingtheWaterHeater
...........................................................................................................................................
14
Venting
..............................................................................................................................................................
14-15
GasPiping
..........................................................................................................................................................
15-16
Sediment
Trap......................................................................................................................................................
16-17
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
........................................................................................................................................
18-19
Lighting
&Operating
Label
........................................................................................................................................
18
Temperature
Regulation
...........................................................................................................................................
19
SERVICE
ANDADJUSTMENT
........................................................................................................................................
20-22
Tank(Sediment)
Cleaning
........................................................................................................................................
20
Venting
System
Inspection
........................................................................................................................................
20
BurnerInspection
..................................................................................................................................................
20
Burner
Cleaning
....................................................................................................................................................
20
Housekeeping
......................................................................................................................................................
20-21
AnodeRodInspection
.............................................................................................................................................
21
Temperature-Pressure
ReliefValveOperation
.................................................................................................................
21
Draining
.............................................................................................................................................................
21-22
DrainValveWasher
Replacement
...............................................................................................................................
22
Service
...............................................................................................................................................................
22
StartUpConditions
................................................................................................................................................
23-24
Thermal
Expansion
...........................................................................................................................................
23
Strange
Sounds
...............................................................................................................................................
23
DraftHoodOperation
.........................................................................................................................................
23-24
Condensation
..................................................................................................................................................
24
Smoke/Odor
....................................................................................................................................................
24
Operational
Conditions
............................................................................................................................................
24-25
SmellyOdor....................................................................................................................................................
24
AirinHotWaterFaucets
.....................................................................................................................................
25
HighTemperature
Shut-Off
System
.........................................................................................................................
24
Leakage
Checkpoints
........................................................................................................................................
25
SERVICE
INSTRUCTIONS
FORGASCONTROL
VALVE
ASSEMBLY
.....................................................................................
26-27
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
........................................................................................................................................
28-29
PARTS
ORDER
LIST...................................................................................................................................................
30
NOTES
...................................................................................................................................................................
31
WARRANTY
.............................................................................................................................................................
32
ThankYouforpurchasing
a Kenmore
waterheater.
Properly
installed
andmaintained,
itshould
giveyouyearsoftrouble
free
service.
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decide
thatyouwantthenewwaterheater
professionally
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Abbreviations
FoundInThis
44131,
The
Instruction
Manual:
local
code
must conform
authority
local codes,
installations
The National
or
Fuel
Standards
ANSI
-American
National
NFPA
- National
ASME
- American
GAMA
- Gas Appliance
Association
Standards
Fire Protection
Society
of Mechanical
Engineers
Carefully
Association
Correct
Standard
(current
water
heater
is design
certified
by CSA
under American
National
Standard/CSA
for Gas
Water
Heaters
ANSI
Z21.10.1
possible
figure 1.
could cause
PROPERTY
the water
heater
will not operate
DEATH, SERIOUS
DAMAGE.
BODILY
warnings
through
properly.
INJURY
It
AND/OR
for the installation, operation,
water heater. It also contains
out the manual
aware
of. All warnings
proper
operation
that you must read and be
and all instructions
of the water
are essential
and your
Protection
This
Association,
instructions,
or do not
call the
Sears
you are going to put the water
vent
important
monoxide
For California
anchored,
safety.
installation
or strapped
action,
and
vent
pipe
death
from
fires.
See
in preventing
poisoning
and
the water heater complies
the Location
section in this
earthquake.
See
this water
to avoid
instructions
Instructions
dealer,
wholesaler,
State Architect,
400
heater
falling
for
may
must
be braced,
or moving
correct
be obtained
during
an
installation
from
your
public utilities or California
Office
P Street, Sacramento,
CA 95814.
local
of the
to the
Massachusetts
in accordance
Code requires this water heater to be installed
with Massachusetts
248-CMR
2.00: State
and 248-CMR
Since
Plumbing
Code
we cannot put everything
on the first few pages, READ THE
ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL
OR
Complies
with
SCAQMD
OPERATE
equivalent
NOx
requirements.
THE WATER
heater
54.
manual.
procedures.
This manual contains instructions
and maintenance
of the gas-fired
Z223.1/NFPA
you have any questions
of the
Examine
the location
to ensure
with the Facts to Consider About
Read the "Safety Precautions"
section, page 3 of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully.
If you don't follow
rules,
carbon
of
with the following:
• CSA 4.1
edition).
the safety
very
and the
absence
the Canadian
Standards
Valley Rd, Cleveland
Ohio
combustion,
are
In the
MA 02269.
plan the place where
heater.
installation
This gas-fired
INTERNATIONAL
ANSI
Fire
this manual
understand
any portion
Service Center.
Association
Manufacturers
Code
Park, Quincy,
If after reading
Institute
shall comply
Gas
instructions
jurisdiction.
National
1 Batterymarch
CSA - Canadian
with these
having
HEATER.
5.00.
rule
#1121
and
districts
having
TANK
CAPACITY
TYPE
OF
INPUT
RATE
RECOVERY
RATE GALS.
PER HOUR
MINIMUM
VENT PIPE
INCHES
DIAMETER
INCHES
DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES (ram)
HEIGHT TO
MODEL NUMBER
IN GALS (LTRS)
GAS
(Btu/hr)
@ 90°F RISE
(ram)
(ram)
JACKET TOP
153.334430
40 (151)
NATURAL
40,000
46.9
3" (76) or 4" (102)
20 I/2" (521)
55 I/2" (1,410)
153.334530
50 (I89)
NATURAL
40,000
45.8
3" (76) or 4" (102)
22" (558)
56 1/2" (1,435)
Materials
Needed
To simplify
the installation
depending
on your
Sears
has available
the installation
parts shown
below.
You may
or may not need
'
I
EXPANSION
TANKS
THERMAL
AVAILABLE
LITERS)
5 GALLONS
OR
AND
(18,9
CAPACITY
LITERS)
HROUGH
SEARS
SERVICE
WATER
STORE
HEATER
FLEXIBLE
CENTER.
(19.05
INSTALLATION
CONNECTORS
mm)
OR 1/2"
COPPER
PLUMBING
HEATER
GAS
(12,7
AND
CONNECTOR
or may
type of installation.
Sears Store.
Pipe Wrenches
Screwdriver
KIT WITH
FOR
ram)
3/4"
THREADED
FLEXIBLE
WITH
OR
DIAMETER
LESS.
WATER
FITTINGS.
Additional
Basic Tools
You may
not need
These
all these
tools
tools,
depending
can be purchased
(2) 14" (356 mm)
Tin Snips
6' (1.82 m) Tape or Folding
Garden Hose
Drill
'k
on your
at your
__
local
26" (660 ram) OR
Tools Needed
When Sweat
Soldering
Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw
Propane Tank
Soft Solder
Solder Flux
Emery Cloth
Wire Brushes
Ruler
Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape
DRILL
PROPANE
TORCH
TUBING CUTTER
SLOT-HEAD
,
DIAMETER 18" (457 ram) OR
LESS, 24" (610ram) DIAMETER
FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING
A DIAMETER 22" (559 ram) OR
LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28"
(711 mm) DIAMETER FOR
WATER HEATERS HAVING A
IN 2 GALLONS
LOCAL
materials,
DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN
20" (508 ram) DIAMETER FOR
WATER HEATERS HAVING A
FOR
EXPANSION
CONDITIONS
(7.6
all of these
type of installation.
SCREWDRIVER
TIN SNIPS
PHILLIPS
SCREWDRIVER
ROLL
HACKSAW
EMERY
PIPE DOPE
(SQUEEZE TUBE)
USE FOR WATERAND GAS
CONNECTIONS
ROLL OF TEFLON
TAPE (USE ONLY ON
WATER CONNECTIONS)
3/4"
(19 ram)
WIRE
BRUSH
ROLL
GARDEN
HOSE
6 FOOT
OF
CLOTH
TAPE
PIPE
WRENCH
1/2"
(13
ram) WIRE BRUSH
OF LEAD-FREE
SOFT
SOLDER
SOLDER
FLUX
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER
A
B
Vent
Draft
Pipe
Hood
J
K
Drip Leg (Sediment
inner Door
C
D
Anode
Hot Water
L
M
Outer
Union
E
F
Outlet
Flexible
N
O
inlet
Cold
Water
Water
G
GasSupply
P
inlet
Dip
H
I
ManuaIGasShut-offVaive
Q
Temperature-Pressure
Ground
R
Rating
Outlet
Water
Joint
Connections
Union
HEATER
- GAS MODELS
Trap)
door
Shut-off
inlet
Valve
Tube
Relief
Valve
S
T
FlueBaffle
Thermostat
U
V
Drain Valve
Pilot and Main
W
X
Flue
Drain
Y
Piezolgniter
Z
Air
Burner
Pan
intake
Screen
Plate
* iNSTALL iN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES.
(T) THERMOSTAT
* DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED
BY LOCAL CODES.
TO VENT TERMINATION
ON ROOF
iNSTALL
TANK
HEATER
THERMAL
OR
DEVICE
EXPANSION
IF WATER
iS iNSTALLED
IN A
CLOSED WATER SYSTEM
B
D
VACUUM
\
REUEF
VALVE
(V) PILOT & MAiN BURNER
BURNER
R
\
THERMOPILE
PILOT
BURNER
MAiN
BURNER
W
iGNiTER
PILOT
TUBING
*ALL PIPING MATERIALS
TO BE
SUPPLIED
BY CUSTOMERS.
FIGURE
7
1.
THERMOPILE
TCO
Removing
the Old Water
®
Heater
®
Q
Attach a hose to the water heater
drain valve and put the other end
in a floor
®
drain
the water heater
or outdoors.
Open
drain valve.
Open
a nearby hot water faucet which will
relieve pressure in the water heater
and
speed
passing
draining.
The
out of the drain
water
valve
may
be extremely
hot. To avoid being
scalded, make sure all connections
are tight and that the water
directed
Figures
(_.
see
FIGURE
Turn "OFF" the gas supply
water heater.
of the draft hood.
Figure
6. This
cuts
see Figures
will
be turned
require
see Figures
pipes
too
short.
Disconnect
relief valve drain line. When the
disconnect
the hose from the drain
valve.
The water
heater
is now
completely
and ready
disconnected
to be removed.
3.
pipes
to the water
two galvanized
pipes with a pipe wrench
line. Also disconnect
the piping remaining
see Figure
that the water
be
house,
2 and 4.
control
off
if necessary.
FIGURE 6.
FIGURE
FIGURE
Check again to make sure the gas supply
water heater. Then disconnect
the gas supply
the gas
cutting
later
to the
2 and 3.
off to the entire
avoid
2.
Turn "OFF" the water supply to the
water heater at the water shut-off
valve
or water
meter.
Some
installations
heater
operation.
the temperature-pressure
water heater is drained,
valve.
Close the drain
If you have galvanized
Q
5,
The new water
must be used for proper
can be made
If the main gas line shut-off valve
serving all gas appliances
is used,
also shut "OFF" the gas at each
appliance.
Leave
all
gas
appliances
shut "OFF"
until the
water
heater
installation
is
completed,
FIGURE
If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper
water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw
approximately
four
inches away from where they connect to the water heater,
Additional
Q
Dispose
has a draft hood which
Q
see
Disconnect
the vent pipe from the draft hood where it connects
to the water heater.
In most installations
the vent pipe can
be lifted off after any screw or other attached
devices
are
removed.
G
flow is
away from any person,
2 and 5.
4.
is "OFF" to the
connection
from
valve.
needed
7. These
when
pieces
should
reconnecting
loosen
the
be saved
since
the
water
new
they may
heater.
Disconnect
the temperature-pressure
relief valve drain line.
When the water heater is drained,
disconnect
the hose from
the drain valve. Close the drain valve. The water heater is
now
completely
disconnected
and
ready
to be removed.
Mineral buildup or sediment
may have accumulated
in the
old water heater.
This causes the water heater to be much
heavier than normal and this residue,
staining.
, Burn hazard
, Hotwater
heater,
at the union in each
to the water heater,
discharge.
, Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.
FIGURE 7.
if spilled
out, could cause
Facts to Consider
About
Devices
while
the Location
Carefully
because
safety
choose an indoor location for the new water
the placement
is a very important consideration
of
the
occupants
in the
building
and
for
replacing
an old water heater
in a new location,
the following
critical
the
most
or putting the water
points
connected,
and as centralized
piping
Selected
location
servicing
must
and proper
provide
operation
adequate
heater
system
clearances
of the water
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 LP gas.
, Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
- Use only gas shown on rating plate.
- Maintain
required
clearances
to combustibles.
. Keep ignition sources
away from faucets
after
_, extended period of non-use.
as possible.
•
heater
supply.
*
to the gas vent
is going to be
with the water
to a gas water
off its water
Fire or Explosion
must be observed:
Select a location indoors as close as practical
or chimney
to which the water heater vent
time shutting
heater,
for the
economical
use of the appliance.
This water heater is not for
use in manufactured
(mobile)
homes or outdoor
installation.
Whether
that will turn off the gas supply
at the same
for
heater.
Read instruction
manual
before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
INSTALLATIONS
IN AREAS
(VAPORS)
ARE
LIKELY
, All water heaters eventually leak
(GARAGES,
Flammable
STORAGE
AND
UTILITY
AREAS,
ETC.):
liquids (such as gasoline,
solvents,
propane [LP or
• Do not install without adequate drainage.
butane,
Property
Damage
Hazard
BE
etc.] and other substances
flammable
pilot
WHERE
TO
vapors
light or main
which
FLAMMABLE
PRESENT
STORED
such as adhesives,
can be ignited
burner.
LIQUIDS
OR
etc.) emit
by a gas water
The resulting
flashback
heater's
and fire can
Installation
of the water heater must be accomplished
in such a
manner that if the tank or any connections
should leak, the flow
cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area. Even though
this water heater is a flammable
vapors ignition resistant
water
will not cause
it is not
heater
and
advisable
to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor.
When such locations
cannot be avoided,
a suitable drain pan
damage
vapors
being ignited,
should
never
should be installed
under the water heater.
Drain pans are
available
at your local Sears or hardware
store.
Such a drain
containing
producing
pan must have
to the structure.
a minimum
length
For this reason,
is designed
to reduce
gasoline
be stored
or used
a gas water
appliance.
the
chances
and other
heater
of flammable
flammable
in the
same
or other
open
substances
vicinity
or area
flame
or spark
and width of at least 2 inches
(51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions
and must be
piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion
air flow.
Also,
the water
not subject
heater
must be located
to physical
damage
and/or
by a moving
protected
so it is
vehicle.
Water heater life depends
upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment
in which the water heater is installed. Water
heaters
are sometimes
installed
in locations
where
leakage
may
Fire Hazard
result in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped
to a drain. However, unanticipated
damage can be reduced
or
prevented
conjunction
by a leak detector
with a piped drain
from some plumbing
supply
wholesalers
and react to leakage
in various
•
in the drain
Sensors
mounted
turn off the incoming
is detected.
For continued
risk of fire:
or water shut-off device used in
pan. These devices are available
and retailers,
Sensors
mounted
to the entire
ways:
pan that
water to the water
trigger
heater
an alarm
when
. Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
or
leakage
•
Water supply
pressure
pipes
in the drain pan that turn off the water supply
home when
shut-off
differential
connected
water is detected
in the drain pan.
devices
that activate
between
the cold
to the water
against
• Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
and detect
This
•
protection
heater.
based on the water
water
and
hot water
water
Carpeting
heater
must
the appliance
must
not
be protected
extending
be installed
by metal
beyond
appliance
by at least 3 inches
appliance
is installed
the full width
(76.2mm)
in an alcove
be covered by the panel.
in a fire hazard.
Failure
directly
or wood
on carpeting.
panel
in any direction,
or closet,
beneath
and depth
of the
or if the
the entire floor must
to heed this warning
may result
__12" MAX. (3{) cm)
Fire or Explosion
Read
instruction
manual
Hazard
before
VENTiLATiON
AIR
OPENING O
installing,
AiR DUCT
• Improper use may result in fire or
explosion.
-Maintain
required
combustibles.
Minimum
clearances
construction
4 inches
between
are
0
clearances
JL 12" MAX.
to
at
heater
the
and combustible
sides
(102 mm) at the front, and 6 inches
vent pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance
and
rear,
(153 mm) from
the
FIGURE 9.
from the top of the jacket is 12
inches (305 mm) on most models.
Note that a lesser dimension
may be allowed on some models, refer to the label attached
adjacent
t (30cm)
FRONT ViEW
OF DOOR
the water
inch
3-MIN.
J( .z.,ml
If this water
heater
will be used in beauty
shops,
barber
shops,
cleaning
establishments,
or self-service
laundries
with dry
cleaning equipment,
it is imperative that the water heater or water
heaters be installed
so that combustion
and ventilation
air be
to the gas control valve on the water heater.
taken
directly
from outdoors
(direct
vent).
Propellants
of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds,
(cleaners,
chlorine based chemicals,
refrigerants,
etc.) in addition to being
highly
flammable
in many
cases,
will also change
to corrosive
hydrochloric
acid when exposed to the combustion
products of
the water heater. The results can be hazardous,
and also cause
product
failure.
Insulation
Insulation
Blankets
blankets
available
to the general
public
use on gas water heaters
are not necessary
products. The purpose of an insulation blanket
FIGURE 8.
standby
heat loss encountered
with storage
for external
with Kenmore
is to reduce the
tank heaters.
Your
Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance
Energy Conservation
Act standards
with respect to insulation
and standby
loss
requirements,
making
an insulation
blanket
unnecessary.
Breathing
Hazard - Carbon
Monoxide
Gas
-
Install water heater in accordance
with the instruction manual and
NFRA 54.
-
To avoid injury, combustion and
ventilation air must be taken from
outdoors.
•
Do not
emitting
heater.
Breathing
|
place
chemical
products
near
amount
confined
heater
cannot
operate
of air for combustion,
in the Locating
The New
the flow of ventilation
air.
• Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available
vapor
water
properly
unless
Water Heater
9.
without
the correct
Do not install
you provide
section.
If you have any doubts
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
in a
_
air as shown
Never
Should
obstruct
or questions
serious
bodily
injury,
or property
you choose
you should
identification
at
all, call your gas supplier.
Failure to provide the proper amount
of combustion
air can result in a fire or explosion
and cause
death,
Gas
• Install water heater in accordance
with the instruction manual.
see Figure
area such as a closet,
Monoxide
• Do not obstruct water heater air
intake with insulating blanket.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
A gas water
Hazard - Carbon
these
to apply an insulation
follow
these
of components
instructions
WARNING
can
instructions
mentioned
restrict
combustion,
potentially
resulting
personal injury or death.
damage.
10
blanket
the air flow
in fire,
to this heater,
(See
Figure
1 for
below). Failure to follow
required
asphyxiation,
for proper
serious
commence
within12inches(30cm)of thetop andone
commencing
within12inches(30cm)of thebottomofthe
enclosures.
Donotapplyinsulation
tothetopofthewaterheater,
asthis
willinterfere
withsafeoperation
ofthedrafthood.
Donotcovertheouterdoor,thermostat
ortemperature
&
pressure
reliefvalve.
CHIIVINEY
OR GAS
VENT
Donotallowinsulation
tocomewithin2"(50.8mm)ofthe
floortoprevent
blockage
ofcombustion
airflowtotheburner.
Donotcovertheinstruction
manual.
Keepitonthesideof
thewaterheater
ornearby
forfuturereference.
Doobtainnewwarning
andinstruction
labels
fromSears
for
placement
ontheblanket
directly
overtheexisting
labels.
Doinspect
theinsulation
blanket
frequently
tomakecertain
itdoesnotsag,thereby
obstructing
combustion
airflow.
Combustion
Air and Ventilation
Appliances
Located
UNCONFINED
SPACE
is space
communicating
appliances
whose
doors,
directly
are installed,
are considered
FIGURE 10.
in Unconfined
B. ALL AiR FROM
is not less than
The
(4.8 m 3 per kW) of the
installed in that space.
with
through
Spaces
volume
50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour
aggregate
input rating of all appliances
Rooms
for
the space
openings
in which
a part of the unconfined
of the enclosure.
However,
in buildings
weather
stripping,
heavily
space.
additional
air
described
in Combustion
Located
may
Combustion
feet
(See
FROM
confined
openings
be
volume
shall
per 1,000
less than
be
two
permanent
shall communicate
CHIMNEY OR
GAS VENT
(crawl
VENTiLATiON
directly,
or
or attic) that freely
LOUVERS
the
methods
for Appliances
, WATER HEATER
Spaces
FURNACE
is less
(4.8 m 3 per kW)
installed
• iNLET AiR DUCT
than
of the
in that space.
ALT. INLETAIR
10 below)
with
with
equipment
installed
in making
a minimum
Btu per hour (22 cm2/kW)
equipment
inches
in the
(645
permanent
of all spaces
of the total input
cm2).
One
directly communicating
with the outdoors,
each opening
enclosure.
See Figure
12.
space
Each
of one square
confined
LOUVERS
shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4,000 Btu per
hour (5.5 cm2/kW) of total input rating of all equipment
in the
The total input of
determination.
area
When
room(s)
in the combined
this
free
two
volume
space.
VENTiLATiON
FIGURE 11.
an additional
so that the combined
100 square
OUTLET AiR
for
volume
provided
directly
for an unconfined
have
utilization
The openings
BUILDINGS:
shall
considered
opening
all gas
Btu per hour
INSIDE
space
all gas utilization
shall
using
whose
9 on page 9 and Figure
the criteria
with
(for example,
Ventilation
of all appliances
communicating
of sufficient
meets
per 1,000
Figure
provided
9, 11,12 and 13)
vapor barrier, etc.),
in Confined
is a space
input rating
A. ALLAIR
and
be
Figures
Spaces.
SPACE
aggregate
be provided
Air
Located
CONFINED
50 cubic
to
caulked,
Air and Ventilation
Appliances
The
need
in Confined
of tight construction
insulated,
shall
by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces
communicate
with the outdoors.
with
In unconfined
spaces in buildings, infiltration
may be adequate
to provide
air for combustion,
ventilation
and dilution
of flue
gases.
space
(See
openings,
one commencing
within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top
and one commencing
within 12 inches (30 cm) from the bottom
the
not furnished
confined
OUTDOORS:
rating
space,
opening
but
When
ducts,
inch
of
communicating
each opening
1 square
not
shall
11
with the outdoors
through
shall have a minimum
free
inch per 4,000
input
rating
Figure
12.
of
all
BTU
equipment
per hour (5.5 cm2/kW)
in the
enclosure.
vertical
area of
of total
See
Water
Piping
VENTILATION LOUVERS
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children,
elderly,
and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
OUTLET
HEATER
"FURNACE
Feel water
showering.
before
bathing
Temperature
available.
limiting valves
or
iNLET AiR DUCT
{ENDS
1' OR 30 cm
ABOVE
FIGURE
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
FLOOR)
12.
HOTTER
When
communicating
with
the outdoors
through
horizontal
rating
13.
of
When
ducts
are
all
equipment
used,
they
in the
shall
enclosure.
be of the
washing,
See
same
mm).
See Figure
dish
can scald
CAN
SCALD:
washing,
and
cleaning
permanently
hot water. Water heated
space heating,
clothes
and
injure
other
you
sanitizing
needs
contact.
Some
upon
people are more likely to be permanently
injured by hot water
than others. These include the elderly, children,
the infirm, or
cross-
physically/mentally
sectional area as the free area of the openings
to which they
connect. The minimum
short side dimension
of rectangular
air
ducts
shall
not
be
less
than
3
inches
(76.2
WATER
Water heaters are intended to produce
to a temperature
which will satisfy
ducts, each opening shall have a minimum
free area of 1
square
inch per 2,000 BTU per hour (11 cm2/kW) of total
input
Figure
are
your
home
code or state
hot water
13.
addition
satisfies
handicapped.
fits
into one
law requiring
tap,
then
If anyone
of these
you
groups
a certain
must
special
heater.
or hardware
Mixing
stores.
in
is a local
water
at the
precautions.
to using the lowest possible
temperature
your hot water needs, a means such
or at the water
hot water
temperature
take
valve, shall be used at the hot water
supply
using
or if there
In
setting that
as a *mixing
taps used by these people
valves
are available
See Figure
at plumbing
14. Valves
for reducing
point of use temperature
by mixing cold and hot water are also
available.
Follow
manufacturer's
instructions
for installation
of
_i__
a_
the
CHIMNEY OR GAS VENT
__W_
FURNA
II
_
valves.
thermostat,
manual.
OUTLET AIR DUCT
Before
read
changing
the
the
Temperature
factory
setting
Regulation
section
HOT WATER
_
COLD WATER
OUTLET
]
IN__LET
on
the
in this
FIGURE 13.
Louvers
and Grilles:
In calculating
free area,
TEMPERE[_o
WATER OUTLET
consideration
LD WATER
shall be given to the blocking
effect of louvers,
grilles or
screens
protecting
openings.
Screens
used shall not be
smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) mesh. If the free area through
T
*MIXING
VALVE
a design of louver or grille is known, it should be used in
calculating
the size opening required to provide the free area
specified.
assumed
If the design and free area is not known,
that wood louvers will be 20-25 percent
ERb. ' WA%.EATER
it may be
free area
iNLET
ON
HOT WATER
OUTLET ON
WATER HEATER
RGURE
14,
and metal louvers and grilles will have 60-75 percent free
area. Louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the open position
or interlocked
automatically
Special
with the equipment
so that they
during equipment
operation.
Conditions
Created
by Mechanical
Exhausting
Fireplaces:
operation
of exhaust fans, ventilation
clothes dryers or fireplaces
may create conditions
special
attention
gas utilization
to avoid
unsatisfactory
are opened
operation
Toxic
or
systems,
requiring
• Do not connect
of installed
equipment.
12
Chemical
Hazard
to non-potable
water system.
Thiswaterheater
shallnotbeconnected
toanyheating
systems
or component(s)
usedwitha non-potable
waterheating
appliance.
Allpiping
components
connected
tothisunitforspaceheating
applications
shallbesuitable
forusewithpotable
water.
Lookatthetopofthewaterheater.
Thecoldwaterinletis
marked
"COLD".
Puttwoorthreeturnsofteflontapearound
thethreaded
endof thethreaded-to-sweat
couplingand
aroundbothendsofthe3/4"NPTthreaded
nipple.Using
flexibleconnectors,
connect
thecoldwaterpipetothecold
waterinletofthewaterheater.
Toxicchemicals,
suchasthoseusedforboilertreatment
shall
notbeintroduced
intothissystem.
NOTE: This water heater
heat loss from the tank.
Watersupplysystems
may,because
ofsucheventsashigh
linepressure,
frequent
cut-offs
ortheeffects
ofwaterhammer
among
others,
haveinstalled
devices
suchaspressure
reducing
valves,
checkvalves,
backflowpreventers,
etc.tocontrol
these
typesofproblems.
Whenthesedevices
arenotequipped
with
aninternalby-pass,
andnoothermeasures
aretaken,the
devices
cause
thewater
system
tobeclosed.
Aswaterisheated,
itexpands
(thermal
expansion)
andclosed
systems
donotallow
fortheexpansion
ofheated
water.
Thewaterwithinthewaterheater
tankexpands
asitisheated
andincreases
thepressure
ofthewatersystem.Iftherelieving
pointofthewaterheater's
temperature-pressure
reliefvalveis
reached,thevalvewill relievetheexcesspressure.The
temperature-pressure
relief valve is not intended
for the
constant
relief
condition
and
devices
of thermal
must
installed
expansion.
be corrected.
which
could
can be accomplished
from the water heater.
is super insulated
Further
reduction
by insulating
the
a closed
section
under
Guide or contact local plumbing authority
Center on how to control this situation.
NOTE:
To protect
against
untimely
FLEXIBLE
WATER
CONNECTORS
HOT WATER
COLD WATER
OUTLET
INLET
I
_
HEAT TRAP WITH
SECONDARY
VALVE
sHUTOFF
I
THREADED
TO
SWEAT COUPLING
THREADED
TO
SWEAT COUPLING
""""1_
_
3/4'*THREADED
COUPLING/HEATTRAP
ANODE
3/4"THREADED
that
system
any
have
DRAFT
HOOD
a
to copper
TEMPERATURE
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
-
DmSCHARGE
PIPE
Troubleshooting
or local Sears Service
corrosion
of hot and cold
water fittings,
it is strongly
recommended
that di-electric
unions
or couplings
be installed
on this water heater when
connected
lines
This is an unacceptable
It is recommended
create
Expansion
hot water
INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING INSTALLATION KIT
by-pass and/or the system have an expansion
tank to relieve
the pressure
built by thermal expansion
in the water system.
Refer to the Thermal
to minimize
in heat loss
_'_
(Do not cap or plug)
pipe.
6"
AmR
GAP
_"
Property
• Avoid water
heater
- Install thermal
• Do not apply
• Contact
Damage Hazard
FIGURE
damage.
expansion
T & P Valve
Pipe
Insulation
Remove
carton.
installer
or Sears
Service
insulation
for T & P valve
15 shows
the typical
the water heater.
water connections.
NOTE:
before
The water
If using copper
attaching
the
connection,
to the cold
the tank.
inlet,
"HOT".
the threaded
around
heater
both
of the water
is equipped
piping
the cold water
it will
harm
of the water
Put two
or three
with
supply
the dip tube
heater.
turns
of the
threaded-to-sweat
ends
of the
3/4" NPT
threaded
flexible
connectors,
connect
the hot water
water outlet on the water heater.
from
FLUE PiPE
3/4" NPT
=
E
t
t
line directly
and damage
The water
of teflon
end
pipe connections
to
tubing,
solder tubing
to an adapter
adapter
to the cold
water
inlet
Do not solder
water
Look at the top cover
marked
attachment
and
Center.
PiPE
iNSULATiON
Figure
DRAIN
tank if necessary.
heat to cold water inlet.
qualified
and
FLOOR
15.
outlet is
FIGURE
tape around
coupling
nipple.
pipe
15A.
and
Fit pipe
Using
to the
insulation
over
the
incoming
cold
hot water line. Make sure that the insulation
cover of the heater.
hot
13
water
line and
is against
the
the top
FitT &Pvalveinsulation
overvalve.
Make
surethattheinsulation
doesnotinterfere
withtheleveroftheT&Pvalve.
HOT WATER
Secure
allinsulation
usingtape.
Temperatu
re=Pressu re Relief Valve
DRAFT
HOOD
TEMPERATURE-PRESSUI
_
RELIEF VALVE
(OPTIONAL
TOP T & P REL
VALVE
E×plosion
/---\
NOT SHOWN)
Hazard
• Temperature-pressure
relief valve
must comply with ANSI Z2122
and ASME code.
DISNCARGE
• Properly
sized
temperaturepressure
relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.
DRAIN
-Can
result in overheating
ezcessive tank pressure
PiPE
(DO NOT CAP OR PLUG)
VALVE
and
FLOOR
DRAIN
• Can cause serious injury or death.
FIGURE
This heater
temperature
is provided
- pressure
The valve is certified by a nationally recognized
testing
that maintains
periodic
inspection
of production
laboratory
of listed
Water Damage
equipment
as meeting the requirements
for Relief Valves and
Automatic
Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,
ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements
of ASME.
* Temperature-pressure
pipe must terminate
If replaced,
the
valve
codes,
but not
pressure
relief
must
meet
the
requirements
relief valve discharge
at adequate
drain.
and
above
The Discharge
Pipe:
• Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings
or other restrictions.
must
be marked
with
a maximum
to exceed
the marked
hydrostatic
water heater (150 psi = 1,035 kPa)
not less than the water
model rating plate.
heater
For safe operation
of the water
be removed from its designated
set pressure
not
• Shall not be plugged
working
pressure
of the
and a discharge
capacity
input
rate
as shown
heater, the relief valve
opening
nor plugged.
• Shall be of material
on the
must not
relief valve must be installed directly
heater designed
for the relief valve.
Position
the valve downward
discharge
will exit only within
any
circumstances.
Excessive
length,
over
(9.14 m), or use of more than four elbows can cause
and reduce the discharge
capacity of the valve.
obstruction
the
distribution.
drain.
between
the relief valve
and tank.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
is to be placed
between
30 feet
restriction
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest riskforscald
injury.
the relief
be allowed to discharge
water in quantities should circumstances
demand.
If the discharge
pipe is not connected
to a drain or
means,
at an adequate
• Shall not have any valve
valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided.
To prevent
bodily
injury, hazard to life, or property damage,
the relief valve must
other suitable
damage.
listed for hot water
and provide tubing so that any
6 inches (153 mm) above, or at
any distance below the structural floor, see Figure 16. Be certain
that no contact
is made with any live electrical
part.
The
discharge
opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under
or other
or blocked.
• Shall be installed so as to allow complete
drainage
of both
the temperature-pressure
relief valve, and the discharge
pipe.
• Shall terminate
The temperature-pressure
into the fitting of the water
No valve
Hazard
of local
less than a combination
temperature
valve
certified
as indicated
in the
paragraph.
The valve
16.
with a properly
certified combination
relief valve by the manufacturer.
water
flow
may
cause
Feel water
showering.
before
bathing
Temperature
available.
limiting valves
or
are
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
property
14
Thetemperature-pressure
reliefvalvemustbe manually
operated
atleastonceayear.Caution
should
betaken
toensure
that(1) nooneis in frontof or aroundtheoutletof the
temperature-pressure
reliefvalvedischarge
line,and(2)the
watermanually
discharged
willnotcauseanybodilyinjuryor
property
damage
because
thewatermaybeextremely
hot.
Ifaftermanually
operating
thevalve,itfailstocompletely
reset
andcontinues
to release
water,immediately
closethecold
waterinlettothewaterheater,
followthedraining
instructions,
andreplace
thetemperature-pressure
reliefvalvewitha new
one.
Filling
the Water
and mechanically
actuated vent dampers).
Before installation
of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or
the local gas supplier
Breathing
for further
Hazard - Carbon
Heater
damage.
- Fill tank with water
before
•
Vent damper must permit
drafting of water heater.
•
•
•
•
Install properlysizedventing.
Do not install
without
venting
outdoors.
Do not install without drafthood.
If common
vented
install
in
•
accordance with NFPA 54.
Be alert for obstructed
or deteriorated
serious
operating.
Gas
Vent dampers
must be certified
in accordance with ANSI Z21.68.
Damage Hazard
• Avoid water heater
Monoxide
•
;:o:,.y:o
Property
information.
vent
system
injury or death.
proper
to
avoid
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand
instruction manual.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely
full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water.
To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the correct
vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or deletions
Water
of other gas appliances
on a common vent with this water heater
may adversely affect the operation
of the water heater. Consult
must flow from
gas to the water
To fill the water
•
Close
the hot water faucet
heater
the water
Open
the
heater
cold
drain
water
complete
•
heater
valve
by turning
valve
the handle
is on the lower
venting,
venting
must
deterioration
is present,
to
supply
valve
to the
supply
valve
is in use.
filling
of the
tank,
water
heater.
must
be left open
allow
air to exit
venting
Periodically
by
for leaks.
Repair
in certain
check
deterioration
installations,
and
a larger
diameter
vent
a chimney
system
for signs of obstruction
Venting
improper
DAMPERS
- Any
vent
damper,
thermally or otherwise
must be removed
drafting of the water heater.
whether
it is operated
if its use inhibits
operation,
pipe system,
explosion
must be connected
which
terminates
the draft hood
Place the draft hood legs in the receiving
Thermally
having
Operated
thermal
relatively
Vent
efficiency
low flue
Dampers:
Gas-fired
in excess
of 80%
gas temperature.
Such
water
may
heaters
produce
temperatures
carbon
monoxide
a
& 67, respectively,
a
the vent pipe in
position,
drill a small hole through both the vent pipe and
draft hood. Secure them together with a sheet metal screw.
poisoning.
Z21.66
legs may
holes on the top of
Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With
See Figure
(ANSI
to
of
may
Vent dampers
must bear evidence
of certification
as complying
with the current
edition
of the American
National
Standard
ANSI Z21.68
to
to the
the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give
tight fit. Secure two legs to top with sheet metal screws.
not be high enough to properly
open thermally
operated
vent
dampers.
This would cause spillage of the flue gases and may
cause
or
or asphyxiation.
For proper draft hood attachment,
be angled slightly inward.
proper
of
air flow must not be obstructed.
with draft hood installed
or listed vent
edition
outdoors.
Never operate the water heater unless it is vented
the outdoors
and has
adequate
air supply to avoid risks
VENT
if
if needed.
and ventilation
The water heater
as
the venting
and replace
The combustion
and connections
be inspected
for obstructions
venting must be replaced.
your water heater from the vent tables in the current
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54.
hot water faucet.
Allow water to run
is obtained.
This will let air out of the
piping
are planned.
For
using pre-existing
pipe may be necessary.
Consult your local Sears Service Center
or gas supplier to aid you in determining
the proper venting for
and the piping.
Check all water
needed.
changes
where
front of
For proper
opening the nearest
until a constant flow
water
"ON"
your gas supplier
if any such
replacement
heater
installations
The drain
NOTE: The cold water
when the water heater
To insure
turning
with water:
the right (clockwise).
the water heater.
•
before
heater.
17.
Obstructed
or deteriorated
health risk or asphyxiation.
cover electrically
15
vent
systems
may
present
serious
Be sure vent
O 'FTNOOD
rE"T,,,,L
$
dangerous
f,l,
which
connected
could
to prevent
cause
deadly
escape
of
asphyxiation.
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur
if air for combustion
contains certain chemical
vapors.
Spray
can
_._
DRAFTHOOD
pipe is properly
flue gases
VENT
___R
propellants,
conditioner
TO OUTDOORS
cleaning
refrigerants,
sodium chloride,
typical compounds
CHIMNEY
solvents,
swimming
waxes,
which
refrigerator
pool chemicals,
and
calcium
air
and
bleach and process
chemicals
are potentially
corrosive.
are
Gas Piping
FIGURE 17.
The vent pipe from the water heater must be no less than the
diameter
of the draft hood outlet on the water heater and must
Fire and Explosion
slope upward at least 1/4 inch per linear foot (21 mm per meter).
See Figure 18.
Hazard
• Do not use water heater with
any gas other than the gas
shown on the rating plate.
• Excessive
pressure
to gas
control valve can cause serious
injury or death.
CHIMNEY
• Turn
off
installation.
gas
lines
• Contact qualified
service agency.
during
installer
or
FIGURE 18.
All vent gases
must be completely
vented
to the outdoors
structure (dwelling).
Install only the draft hood provided
new water heater and no other draft hood.
Make sure the gas supplied
rating
plate.
The inlet
of the
with the
14 inch water column (3.5kPa) for natural and propane gas (L.R)
gas. The minimum
inlet gas pressure
listed on the rating plate
is for the purpose
Vent pipes must be secured
at each joint with sheet metal screws.
subjected
(3.5kPa),
There must be a minimum
of 6 inches
(153 mm) clearance
between
single wall vent pipe and any combustible
material.
Fill and seal any clearance
between
single wall vent pipe and
combustible
noncombustible
material
with
substance.
If the main
mortar
mix, cement,
or other
For other than single wall, follow
of input adjustment.
If the gas control
to pressures
exceeding
1/2 pound
the damage to the gas control valve
fire or explosion
also turn
appliances
vent pipe manufacturer's
clearance
specifications.
To insure a
tight fit of the vent pipe in a brick chimney, seal around the vent
pipe with mortar
is the same type listed on the model
gas pressure
must
not exceed
from leaking
gas line shutoff
"OFF"
shut
valve
is
per square
inch
could result in a
gas.
serving
all gas appliances
the gas at each appliance.
"OFF" until the water
heater
is used,
Leave all gas
installation
is
complete.
mix cement.
A gas line of sufficient
size must be run to the water heater.
Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA
Breathing
Hazard - Carbon
may
Flue
•
pipe is not connected.
Do not store corrosive
•
in vicinity of water heater.
Chemical
corrosion
of flue
system
can
escape
There
Gas
.
vent
gases
Monoxide
54 and your gas supplier
pipe size.
must be:
A readily
if vent
concerning
accessible
line serving
manual
the water
shut off valve
heater,
in the gas supply
and
chemicals
cause
A drip leg (sediment
trap)
ahead
help prevent dirt and foreign
control valve.
and
serious
of the gas control
materials
from entering
valve
to
the gas
injury or death.
•
Contact
service
a
qualified
installer
A flexible
or
agency.
Be sure to check
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage
or death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
water
flame.
Failure to have required clearances
between
vent
combustible
material will result in a fire hazard.
gas connector
shut off valve and control
piping
The
and
heater.
Rinse
minimum
that which
16
or a ground
all the gas piping
Use a soapy
off soapy
water
solution
inlet gas pressure
will permit
firing
joint
valve to permit
union
servicing
for leaks before
solution,
and wipe
shown
at the rated
between
the
of the unit.
lighting
the
not a match or open
dry.
on the rating
input.
plate
is
Sediment
Breathing
Hazard - Carbon
•
High altitude
operation
•
Monoxide
Traps
Gas
orifice must be installed
for
Fire and Explosion
above 7,700 feet (2,347 m].
Contact
a qualified
installer
or service
agency.
• Clean all gas
installation.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand
instruction manual.
Water
heaters
approved
covered
in this
for installation
manual
at elevations
have
been
up to 7,700
tested
Contaminants
and
feet (2,347
in the gas lines may cause
the gas control
m)
valve that may result
attaching
inside.
To trap any dirt or foreign
percent
for each
a drip
leg
requires
replacement
feet
(305
m) above
of the burner
orifice
sea
level
Failure
to replace
altitude
orifice
(2,347m)
the
when
could
result
standard
installed
orifice
with
at elevations
in improper
your
in your
the
proper
with
incorporated
your
accessible,
feet
operation
(sometimes
install
water
The
sediment
that
in the
effective
The
drip
with
of the
Hazard
leg
trap)
must
Fuel
of
Before
on the
line,
must
be
the Gas Piping
National
be
readily
section.
Gas
Code,
as close
to the inlet
of the
at the time of water heater
trap shall
be either
outlet
a tee fitting
or other
trap. If a tee fitting
device
installation.
with a capped
recognized
as an
is used, it shall be installed
with one of the methods
of installation,
shown
19 and 20.
GROUND JOINT
compound
or tape
with propane.
be installed
bottom
sediment
in Figures
before
operation
in the gas supply
a sediment
in accordance
as practical
in conformance
= Leak
test
heater.
piping.
trap shall
heater
nipple
area.
o Use joint
compatible
material
called
in the
A sediment
of
changes
Fire and Explosion
improper
in fire or explosion.
high
7,700
gas in excess of
injury or death.
for any specific
before
the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean
Refer to the current edition
ANSi Z223.1iNFPA
54.
and inefficient
local gas supplier
may be required
Contact
above
the appliance,
producing
carbon monoxide
the safe limits. This could result in serious
Contact
which
in accordance
the National Fuel Gas CodeANSI
Z223.1/NFPA54.
local gas supplier for further information.
piping
• Install drip leg in accordance with
NFPA 54.
above sea level. For installation
above 7,700 feet (2,347 m), the
water heater's
Btu input should be reduced
at the rate of 4
1,0g0
Hazard
• Contaminants in gas lines can
cause fire or explosion.
-
GAS CONTROL
(OPTIONALI
operating
3" MIN_"
UNION
(78.2 ram} ,_
-Disconnect
gas
piping
and
shut-off valve before pressure
testing system.
CAP
Use pipe joint compound
or teflon tape marked
resistant
to the action of petroleum
(Propane
[L.R])
The appliance
placing
and its gas connection
the appliance
as being
gases.
must be leak tested
FIGURE 19. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR.
before
in operation.
GROUND
The appliance
and its individual
disconnected
from the gas supply
pressure
1/2 pound
testing
of that system
per square
inch
shutoff
valve
shall
piping system during
at test pressures
(3.5kPa).
It shall
in excess
be isolated
JOIN1 _'_B
LINION
be
any
(OPT,ONAL}
d
system
at test pressures
per square
inch
Connecting
the gas piping
heater
to or less than
n
GAS
from
cOX;v.OL
1/2 pound
(3.5kPa).
can be accomplished
in Figures
equal
,/
_.
of
the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual
shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply
piping
LACKPiPE
CAP
to the gas control
by either
valve
of the water
of the two methods
FIGURE
shown
BLACK
19 and 20.
17
20.
GAS PiPiNG WITH ALL
IRON PmPE TO GAS CONTROL,
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LiGHTiNG
WARNING
fire or explosion may you
result
property
damage, personal
do causing
not follow
these instructions
exactly, a
njury or oss of re,
BEFORELiGHTiNG:ENTIRESYSTEMMUSTBE FILLEDWiTHWATERANDAiR PURGEDFROMALL LINES
A. T,his.a.ppJian,ce
has.a .p.Uot
whichis liLbya piezo°if you cannot reach your gas suppltar,call the fire
.e=ectncspark gas,lgmr_on,system. u 9 not qpeq
department.
me =nnerooor or me appliance one [ry to i=gm
the pilot by hand.
C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
B.BEFORE LIGHTINGsmell all around the appliance knob. Never use tools, if the knob willnot push in or
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor
turn by hand, don't try to repair it, caJl a quaJified
because some gas is heavier than air and wilm servicetechnician. Force or attempted repair may
settle on the floor,
result in a Fireor expfesion.
WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS
D. Do not use this appliance ifany part has been under
,=Donot try to mightany appUance,
water. Immediatelycontact a qualified installeror
ode not touch any electric switch; do not use any service agency to replace a flooded water heater.
phone in your building.
Do not attemptto repair the unit! it must be replaced!
olmmediately call your gas supplierfrom a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
LiGHTiNG iNSTRUCTiONS
7 GASCONTROL
KNOB
FIGURE 'A'
FIGURE
f1_1,_.
IGNITOR
11
vERYxO_
MAINBURNER
•
"C'
I
VERYHOT
VER_ 1_3T
/
V_
STATUS
-'
LED.
GASCONTROL
1.
FIGURE
THERMOPILE
/
PIEZO
'B'
"OFF" POSITION
"PILOT"
PILOT
pILOT _FF
POSITION
"ON" POSITION
CONTROL KNOB
FIGURE 'D'
pressthe piezoignitorbutton rapidly(4) or(5) times.
ffthe pilotwill notlight,repeatedsteps(2)through(8).
STOP! Read the safety information
above on this label.
g. _ue_holdthe
gesconkdlmobinforabout
2. Turn gas control knob fully counterclockwise
(30)secondsafter the pilot isJituntilthe status L.E.D.
to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'.
3. Remove the outer burner door located below
isflashing(oneflash everythreesecondsisnormaL)
the gas control.
Release
thegascontrol
knobandthepilot
should
remainlit.if it goesout, repeatsteps(2) through(8).
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you
it may take severalminutesfor air to clesr the lines
then smell gas, J_kSTOP!
Follow "B" in the
before the pilot willlight.
safetyintormatfen_J_f_ above on this label, if
youdon_smellgas,_
go to next step.
• if the pilot will not stay litafter several tries,
turn me gas oonirol knob oount_se
5. This unit isequippedwith a push button pilotignitor,
to"OFF" and call your service technician or gas
which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor
on the gas control.
supplier. SEE FIGURE 'A'.
6. Turn gas controm knob cmockwise
10. Once the pilot flame isestablished replace the
Gto "PILOT". SEE FIGURE 'B'.
outer burner door.
7. The pilotisIocafedon the rightsideof the burner, it
11. At arm's length away, turn gas control
can be locatedby mooking
throughthe glassview pert
knob clockwiseG to desired temperaturesetting.
whime
pressingthepiezoignitorbuttonseveraltimes.
SEE FIGURE 'C'.
Lookfor a sparkat the pilotlocation,
Figure'D'.
DANGER:
Hotter water
increases
the risk
8. Oncethe pilothasbeenfound,pushthegas control _
of scald injury.
Consult
the instruction
rnanual before changing temperature,
knoballthewayin (toward
thewaterheater.)Immediatley
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Turn control/thermostat
SEE FIGURE 'A'.
knob
fully
counterclockwise
18
_
to "OFF".
Temperature
Regulation
Due
of the typical
to the nature
temperature
higher
in certain
THE WATER
WHERE THE
gas water
situations
may vary
or lower at the point of use such
heater,
the
BE LOCATED
IN AN AREA
DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS.
IF A SUITABLE AREA IS NOT AVAILABLE,
A COVER SHOULD
BE INSTALLED
OVER THE THERMOSTAT
TO PREVENT
water
up to 30F ° (16.7
as, bathtubs,
HEATER
SHOULD
GENERAL
PUBLIC
C °)
TAMPERING.
Suitable
Service
Center.
showers,
covers
are available
through
the Sears
sink, etc.
Any water
heater's
water is needed
dishes,
purpose
is to heat
for cleansing,
cleaning,
and sanitizing
clothing).
hazard.
Untempered
Depending
involved
occur
intended
(adults,
on the
children,
at different
hot water
time
infirm,
and
etc.)
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped
person
unattended
in a bathtub or shower.
Hot
(bodies,
can present
element,
elderly,
water.
a scald
the
NOTE: Awater
is recommended
people
scalding
may
temperatures.
The thermostat
of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position (OFF).
It is adjustable
and must be reset to the
desired temperature
setting. The faceplate
of the thermostat
is
marked with approximate
temperature
settings. The preferred
starting point is approximately
120°F (49°C). Align the knob with
the desired water temperature
as shown in Figure 21. There is
a hot water scald potential if the thermostat
is set too high. Some
states have a requirement
for a lower setting.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled
are at highest dskforscaid
injury.
Feel water
showering.
before
bathing
Temperature
available.
limiting
valves
temperature
range of 120°F-140°F
(49°C-60°C)
by most dishwasher
manufacturers.
Turn the water temperature
dial clockwise ( t_ ) to increase
temperature,
or counterclockwise
( _
) to decrease
temperature.
or
Should overheating
occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn
off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
are
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
THERMOSTAT
HOTTER
WATER
to produce
hot water.
will satisfy
other
space
sanitizing
upon contact.
injured
groups
temperature
special
means
than
changing
Temperature
that
the
valve,
include
fits
into one
people
at plumbing
instructions
factory
Regulation
tap,
then
you
the
lowest
hot
water
your
section
FIGURE 21.
If
of these
a certain
must
heater.
take
possible
needs,
Mixing
supply or hardware
stores.
for installation
of the valves.
on
/
_l(
__J_
a
I60°F
(71°C)
About 1/2 second
I50°F
(66°C)
About 1-1/2 seconds
I40°F
(60°C)
Less than 5 seconds
I30°F
(54°C)
About 30 seconds
I20°F
(49°C)
More than 5 minutes
be used at the hot water
or at the water
setting
I_Y_
the elderly,
to using
shall
PIEZO
iGNiTER--_---((_
GENERATOR
you
handicapped.
home
satisfies
and
injure
likely to be permanently
These
hot water
which
dish washing,
permanently
are more
In addition
as a mixing
are available
manufacturer's
and
in your
at the
setting
taps used by these
to a temperature
washing,
others.
are intended
is a local code or state law requiring
water
such
heaters
or physically/mentally
precautions.
temperature
heated
can scald
hot water
or if there
Water
clothes
people
infirm,
using
Water
needs
Some
the
SCALD:
heating,
by hot water
children,
anyone
CAN
the
thermostat,
in this
manual.
valves
Follow
Before
read
See
the
the
the
VAC = approx.
80°F (27°C)
Figures
21 and 22.
FIGURE 22.
19
Tank (Sediment)
Cleaning
Burner
Inspection
Sediment
build-up
on the tank bottom
may create
varying
amount
of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent
Flood
tank failure.
In some water areas,
you may not be able
drain all sediment
deposits
by simply draining
the tank.
flooded
water heater will create dangerous
conditions
which
can
cause
DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY,
OR
PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Contact
a Sears Service
Center
to
to
In
these cases Mag-Erad
(part no. 23600) can be used to help
remove the sediment
deposits.
This may be ordered from the
Sears Service
List section.
Center.
Vent System
For ordering,
refer
to the Parts
damage
immediately
replace
Order
a flooded
unit! It must
Inspection
to a water
water
a year a visual
and pilot burner.
and
Fire
• Flue gases may escape if vent pipe
is not connected.
.
Be alert for obstructed,
sooted or
deteriorated
vent system to avoid
serious injury or death.
.
Do not store
|
of water heater.
Chemical
corrosion
check for sooting.
injury, or property
serious
once a year a visual
inspection
look for:
You should
Obstructions
combustion
which could
and ventilation
inspection
or deterioration
or leakage
Soot
Rusted
flakes
around
Be sure the vent piping
of
dangerous
is not normal
health
should
23,
could cause
improper
top of water
gasses
venting
Failure to properly reseal the combustion
chamber will
disable the flammable
vapor ignition resistance
feature
of this water heater, which could result in death or serious
injury.
Contact
your
local
Sears
Service
Center
for assistance.
heater.
connected
which
to prevent
escape
cause
deadly
could
and deteriorated
vent systems
may present
vapor corrosion
of the flue and vent system
contains
certain
chemical
typical
If when
chloride,
waxes,
compounds
which
inspecting
deterioration,
the
something
correct
the problem
before
resuming
bleach
serious
may occur
vapors.
process
Spray
chemicals
are potentially
corrosive.
vent
you
system
is wrong.
and clean
operation
and
find
of the water
are
In the event
instructions:
your burner
If inspection
of the burner
the gas
position,
sooting
Call the local gas supplier
or replace
before
installing, using or servlcmg
water heater.
can propellants,
cleaning
solvents,
refrigerator
and air
conditioner
refrigerants,
swimming
pool chemicals,
calcium and
sodium
Hazard
Read instruction manual
if air for combustion
before
and
be made of the
risk or asphyxiation.
Chemical
and will impair
Cleaning
asphyxiation.
Obstructions
of the
damage.
FIGURE
products.
is properly
flue
be made
23.
cause improper
venting.
The
air flow must not be obstructed.
which
of combustion
should
See Figure
Fire or Explosion
Damage
the
injury or
Burner
system.
to repair
a problem that requires correction
"OFF"
gas
to water
heater
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
venting
a
of flue and vent
can cause
At least
or
chemicals
in vicinity
system
death
Do not attempt
visible
of time
leave off until repairs are made, because failure to correct the
cause of the sooting can result in a fire causing death, serious
Hazard
corrosive
a period
combustion.
Soot build-up indicates
further
use.
Turn
Monoxide
heater.
over
be replaced!
main burner
proper
may not be readily
However,
At least once
You should
Carbon
heater
detectable.
needs
shows
cleaning,
following
that cleaning
control
knob counter-clockwise
depressing
slightly.
( _
these
is required,
turn
) to the "OFF"
or
to
The burner needs to be removed
for cleaning.
Call the Sears
Service Center to remove and clean the burner and correct the
the flue and venting
heater.
problem
2O
that required
the burner
to be cleaned.
Housekeeping
Vacuum
regular
around
Temperature=Pressure
base of water
heater
for dust, dirt, and lint on a
The
basis.
Relief Valve Operation
temperature-pressure
operated
relief
at least once
valve
must
be manually
a year.
• Burn hazard
Fire and Explosion
Hazard
. Hot water discharge.
• Do not obstruct combustion
air
openings
at the bottom of the
water heater.
• Keep clear of relief valve
discharge outlet.
Do not use or store flammable
vapor products such as gasoline,
solvents
or adhesives
in the
same room or area near water
heater or other appliance.
When
Visibly inspect air intake screen
at least once every six months
and clean if accumulated
lint.
• Can cause
death.
serious
injury
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
water
or
discharge
will not cause
may be extremely
any property
hot, see Figure
damage,
as the
24.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
INSTALLED
IN SUITABLE
AREA:
and combustion
air supply,
heater must be maintained.
Location
section.
cleaning
materials,
To insure
sufficient
ventilation
proper clearances
from
See Facts to Consider
Combustible
materials
or flammable
placed against or adjacent
could catch on fire.
such
liquids,
to the water
FIGURE 24.
as clothing,
etc.
heater
DISCHARGEPiPE
the water
About the
must
not
because
be
If after manually
operating
the valve,
it fails to completely
reset and continues
to release
water, immediately
close the
they
cold
water
inlet
instructions,
with a new
Anode Rod Inspection
to the
and replace
one.
water
If the temperature-pressure
or
discharges
heater,
follow
the
the temperature-pressure
draining
relief valve
relief valve on the appliance
periodically,
this
may
be
due
weeps
to
thermal
expansion.
You may have a check valve installed in the water
line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult the Sears
Property
• Avoid
water heater
-Inspection
Damage Hazard
rod is used to protect
hot
tanks
are
further
information.
relief valve.
of anode
be maintained
the tank from
equipped
with
an
corrosion.
anode
rod.
to keep the tank in operating
Most
high water
conductivity
more
than
or replaced
intact.
often
Replacement
the warranty
and should
an anode
of a depleted
life of your water heater.
calling the Sears Service
At a minimum,
plug
the
,, Burn hazard
The
the anode(s)
be checked
rod that
anode
• Hotwater discharge.
condition.
Anode
deterioration
depends
on water
conductivity,
necessarily
water condition.
A corroded
or pitted anode
indicates
not
Draining
rod required.
submerged
rod deteriorates
to protect
the tank. Instead
of
corroding
the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode
rod. This does not affect the water's
taste or color. The rod
must
Do
damage.
and replacement
The anode
water
Service
Center
for
temperature-pressure
appears
rod can extend
• Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.
not
rod
and/
to be
The water
the
freezing
sediment
Inspection
should be conducted
by
Center for an authorized
contractor.
should
be checked
annually
heater
should
be drained
if being shut down
temperatures.
Also periodic draining
from the tank may be necessary.
after
period.
1. Turn the gas control
2I
knob to the "OFF"
during
and cleaning
position.
of
2. CLOSE
thecoldwaterinletvalvetothewaterheater.
5. Screw
the
valve
and
TIGHTEN.
3. OPEN
anearby
hotwaterfaucetandleaveopentoallowfor
draining.
handle
6. Follow
instructions
4. Connecta hoseto thedrainvalveandterminate
to an
adequate
drain.
7. Check
for leaks.
5. OPEN
thewaterheater
drainvalvetoallowfortankdraining.
8. Followthe
the water
NOTE:If thewaterheateris going
drained
for
be
open
left
terminate
an extended
with
period,
hose
to be shut
the
drain
connected
to an adequate
down
valve
allowing
and
retighten
cap
assembly
using
in the Filling
lighting
heater.
back
a wrench.
instructions
into the
DO
NOT
The Water Heater
in the Lighting
drain
OVER
section.
section to restart
and
should
water
to
_HANDLE
drain.
AND
CAP ASSEMBLY
6. Close
the drain valve.
7. Follow
instructions
WASHER
in the Filling
8. Follow the lighting instructions
the water heater.
The Water
in the Lighting
heater
section.
section
to restart
FIGURE 25,
Drain Valve Washer
(See
Figure
gas supply
"Draining"
to water
Before calling for repair service,
read the Start Up Conditions
and Operational
Conditions
found in the Troubleshooting
Guide
of this manual.
heater.
instructions.
3. Turning counter clockwise
the screw handle.
4. Remove
Service
25)
1. Turn "OFF"
2. Follow
Replacement
the washer
(_
If a condition
), remove
of the water
the hex cap below
Contact
and put the new one in place.
persists
heater,
Sears
Service
1-800-4-MY-HOME
22
or you are uncertain
let the Sears
Center
Service
at:
_ (1-800-469-4663).
about
Center
the operation
check
it out.
Start
NOTE:
Up Conditions
Expansion
charge.
Thermal
expansion
Expansion
that
tank's
pressure,
- Avoid water
heater
• Install thermal
. Contact
Damage
Hazard
air
pressure
_"
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not
must
than
supply
system
tank or device
back
problems.
flow
installer
or service
may, because
preventers,
(3)
PRESSURE
iNLET FITTING
*'_REDUCING
agency.
of such
etc.,
When these devices
by-pass,
and no other
the water
system
events
to control
measures
are taken,
As water
and closed
water.
types
PRESSURE
the devices
within
and increases
point
the water
--
cause
--
it expands
do not allow
the pressure
of water
heater's
reached,
the valve
temperature-pressure
constant
condition
of the water system.
temperature-pressure
will
relief
the
relief valve
for the
that any devices
a closed system
have a by-pass
expansion
tank or device to relieve
expansion.
Thermal
stores
through
and
plumbing
Service
Center
See Figure 26.
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Contact
the
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I2-3/4
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11 (279 ram) I4-3/4
(375 ram) 3/4" Mate
WATER
FIGURE
Strange
Possible
Water
Heater
Capacity
80
Expansion
Tank
40psi
50psi
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
5
Capacity
60psi
2
2
5
5
5
70psi
2
2
5
5
5
80psi
2
5
5
5
5
water
pressure
in a 24 hour period
due to expansion
periods
of heat-up
or dangerous
Condensation
(Gallons)
66
inlet
SHUT-OFF
26.
Sounds
noises
harmful
Tank Sizing Chart
50
water
COLD
ALTERNATE RECOMMENDEDINSTALLATION
(HORIZONTALMOUNTING)
Pipe
Fitting
On Tank
40
recorded
iNLET
Tank Specifications
30
regulated
f
GAUGE
the
situations.
Pressure
*Highest
ETC.
STRAPPING
Sears
and contraction
and cool-down
of some
Draft
Hood
Check
draft
conditions.
causes
sizzling
and
popping
within
or
hood
operation
23
by performing
of the
closed,
all air handling
and with
be
building.
With
a worst
all doors
equipment
case
and windows
and exhaust
fans
such as furnaces,
clothes dryers, range hoods and
fans, a match flame should still be drawn into the
draft hood of the water
pressure.
the burner
should
Operation
depressurization
operating
bathroom
metal
do not represent
area during
heating
and cooling
periods
and
considered
normal.
See Condensation
section.
Water
Needed
JOIST,
J
PRESSURE
parts during
inlet*
.,_----
from Sears
and/or
in controlling
18 {203 ram)
Expansion
CEILING
Jl
could create
Dimensions
in inches
Diameter
Lenoth
Capacity
in Gallons
Number
installed
Service
Tank
Mode!
FLOOR,
II
and/or the system
have an
the pressure built by thermal
the Sears
Thermal Expansion
FiTTiNG
This is an unacceptable
are available
for assistance
is
pressure.
The
intended
for the
tanks
water
valve
HEATER
WATER
)k
If the relieving
expansion
inspector,
iNLET
as it is heated
relief
excess
is not
relief of thermal
expansion.
and must be corrected.
It is recommended
local
tank expands
COLD
RECOMMENDEDiNSTALLATiON
(VERTICAL MOUNTING)
--
WATER
heater
INLET
of
COLD
The water
GAUGE
WATER SHUTOFF
with an internal
is heated,
systems
BY-PASS
as high line
these
are not equipped
to be closed.
(thermal
expansion)
expansion
of heated
to match
80 psi.
if necessary.
pressure,
frequent
cut-offs,
and the effects of water hammer
have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check
valves,
air
40 psi, the
be adjusted
be higher
!
Water
a 40 psi
than
WATER HEATER
COLD WATER
_[_.._,_
.......
with
is higher
damage,
expansion
qualified
are pre=charged
pressure
but must
H_T
Property
tanks
If the inlet water
heater
with its burner
firing.
If the flame
is notdrawntowardthedrafthood,shutoffwaterheaterand
makenecessary
airsupplychanges
tocorrect.
from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved
in the water. The smell is
the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor
to develop:
Condensation
a concentration
Whenever
the
condensate
will form while
appear
heater
to be leaking
This usually
•
water
when
happens
A new water
Burning
with
cold
water,
is on. A water
in fact the water
some
heater
little or no dissolved
may
is condensation.
when:
heater
gas
particularly
are lower.
is filled
the burner
is filled with cold water
produces
water
high efficiency
vapor
models
for the first time.
In water
where
a sulfate
reducing
harmless
bacteria
amounts
refill water
Moisture
tank
the
products
surfaces
onto the burner
"frying"
time and the
or other
drops
condense
of water
hot surfaces
which
to produce
running
water may be eliminated
by replacing
can cause
pilot
due
If the
or
Do not
out
the pilot.
water
may be diagnosed
tank
warms
up
and amount
of water,
as a "tank leak". After
(about
1-2
hours),
the
the water
heater
time for the water
water
heater
water
must
be
heater
Excessive
sized
condensation
early spring
their lowest.
months
Good venting
properly
is leaking
will cause
the water
heater
tank
for further
and all hot water
information
concerning
by the water
heater's
limited
warranty.
water
persists
after the
anode
replacement
treatment, it may be necessary to chlorinate
supply to eliminate
the problem.
and
or aerate
remove
the anode
leaving
the tank
on the water
unprotected.
heater
tank
By
is voided,
in the
should
until there
to meet
dishwashers,
may be noticed
when
is essential
incoming
away
products
family's
the winter
heater
* Keep all ignition sources
away from faucet when
turning on hot water.
and
are at
to operate
of combustion
HYDROGEN
GAS:
water
that has not been
system
(generally
and
located
Smoke / Odor
odor during
to experience
start-up.
a small
This
and will disappear
amount
of smoke
is due to burning
in a short
weeks
farthest
any electrical
the initial
metal parts,
two
and
off of oil
while.
Conditions
away,
sound
similar
faucet
is opened.
water
system.
there
is installed
at least
one anode
rod
are present.
Turn
control
valve.
the water.
shutoff
activates,
common
complaint
egg smell".
associated
with
of time
is extremely
for several
are connected
minutes
before
to the hot water
the
This odor is derived
Contact
24
your
through
must
the pipe as the hot water
be no smoking
or open
flame
Shut Off System
is equipped
system
The
most
which
There
heater
This
heater.
The
gas
at the time it is open.
(see parts section) for corrosion
protection
of the tank. Certain
water conditions
will cause a reaction
between
this rod and
rod is one of a "rotten
Hydrogen
be opened
to air escaping
High Temperature
This
heater
in a hot
used for a long period
system are used (such as a dishwasher
or washing
machine).
If hydrogen
gas is present,
there will probably
be an unusual
Smelly Odor
water
gas can be produced
or more).
appliances
near the faucet
Operational
Hydrogen
flammable
and explosive.
To prevent
the possibility
of injury
under these conditions,
we recommend
the hot water faucet,
water vapor.
It is not uncommon
Hazard
• Flammable
hydrogen
gases may be present.
The
machines
temperatures
for a gas fired water
as well as to carry
the
washing
during
water
Explosion
has been
up.
more condensation.
properly
demands for hot water including
and shower heads.
anode
in some water heater
with one of less active material,
"AIR" in Hot Water Faucets
condensation
condition
in the tank to warm
An undersized
In each
by
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Do not assume
from
Service
so, all warranty
disappear.
enough
or reduced
the water
Sears
smelly
doing
of the suddenness
(This
to water
down the flue tube onto the main burner and putting
Because
heater.
Replacement
Kit #9001453
and this Chlorination
Anode replacement
and chlorination
of the tank are
not covered
on the
a "sizzling"
outage
the water
to humans.)
the anode(s)
chlorinating
chlorination
your water
condensation
within
may fall
noise.
Excessive
bacteria
models
an Anode
Treatment.
of combustion
and form
in the water.
is non-toxic
Smelly
lines. Contact
in the tank is very cold.
from
cooler
oxygen
water.
heaters,
flue temperatures
of hot water are used in a short
in the supply
an excess of active hydrogen
in the tank. This is caused
the corrosion
protective
action of the anode.
and then
Large
of sulfate
high
works
"OFF"
with
when
the entire
temperature
the
gas
high
control
water
gas supply
shutoff
It is non-resettable.
gas supplier.
an automatic
is built
If the
valve
high
must
gas shutoff
temperatures
to the water
into
the
gas
temperature
be replaced.
Operational
Conditions
(Continued)
Read
this manual
make
sure the gas supply
first. Then
turn the gas "ON" before
Leakage Checkpoints
Never
use this water
water.
To prevent
with water.
turning
before
checking
has been
turned
the tank is completely
heater
unless
damage
Water
must flow
in the vent.
B. *Condensation
C. *The
anode
D. Small
filled
faucet
heater,
27.
with
see Figure
vapor which
before
has condensed
This is caused
by a problem
the gas utility.
may be seen
pipe connections
it is completely
products.
Contact
never
full of water.
from the hot water
at the draft hood is water
out of the combustion
heater
and
to the tank, the tank must be filled
"ON" gas to the water
A. Water
the water
"OFF",
on pipes
in humid
weather
or
may be leaking.
rod fitting
amounts
may be leaking.
of water
from
valve may be due to thermal
temperature-pressure
expansion
relief
or high water pressure
in your area.
E. *The temperature-pressure
tank fitting.
relief valve may be leaking at the
F. Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly
opened.
G. *The
a.
drain
valve
Combustion
condense
may be leaking
products
on the cooler
contain
water
surfaces
of the tank.
and drip onto the burner
at the time of start-up
FIGURE 27.
water
is cold.
Water
in the water
should
can
form
incoming
or on the floor may be from
connections,
sources
and when
heater
is made
or the
relief
valve.
until a full inspection
and
necessary
of all
corrective
taken.
from other
appliances,
water
lines, or ground
seepage
also be checked.
To check
where
Failure to follow instructions
and
safety messages
could result in
death or serious injury.
swab
between
follow
"Draining"
Instruction Manual must remain
with water heater.
tape
section
and
on the
Water
Heater
25
bottom
the water
Leakage
Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
heater
DO NOT replace
steps
which
Droplets
or run on the floor. This is common
loose
water
vapor
after installation
condensation,
possible
at the tank fitting.
threaded
jacket
instructions
then
remove
threads
Heater
section.
portion
opening
and
instructions
enters
tank, insert
and fitting.
If cotton
in the Periodic
fitting.
replace.
Put pipe
Then
in the Installing
cotton
is wet,
Maintenance
dope
follow
or teflon
Filling
the New
the
Water
A. Toolsrequired:
1. T15TorxScrewdriver
5. Remove
thetorxscrewlocated
beside
thepilottubeonthe
lowerfrontof the gasvalveassemblywitha T15torx
screwd
river.
2. 3/16"slotted
screwdriver.
6.
Depress
the two plastic
gas valve
locking
tabs on lower front surface
with a 3/16" slotted
of
screwdriver.
3. Open-end
wrenches
7/16",and3/4".
7.
Fortheseinstructions,
please
see Figure
Grasp
the sides of the gas valve and pull outward
D. Removing
B.
Removing
Electronic
Control
1.
knob to the "OFF"
gas at the manual
Backplate:
shut-offvalve
Follow steps 1 to 7 in C above to remove the gas valve assembly.
position.
2.
Turn offthe
Gas Valve
Module:
1. Turn the gas control/temperature
2.
to remove.
28.
on the gas supply
Pull forward
or break
3/16"
screwdriver.
slotted
off the two plastic
locking
tabs using
a
line.
3.
3.
Disconnect
the wire
sensors,
and thermopile
gas control
4.
Remove
lower
connectors
valve
from
mounted
the piezo
igniter,
on the lower
tank
it from the gas valve
E: installing
located
front of the electronic
beside
control
the pilot tube on the
module
with
1.
a T15 torx
Depress
the
Gas Valve
to remove
Assembly:
Install the new gas valve
by sliding
screwdriver.
5.
and slide upward
nipple.
front of the
assembly.
the torx screw
Grasp the sides of the back-plate
the assembly
(with
back-plate)
downward
on the tank nipple
until the locking
tabs are
fully engaged.
the two plastic
electronic
control
locking
tabs
module
on the top surface
with
a 3/16"
of
Insure
the gas valve is securely
slotted
next step.
and
line to the gas valve. Tighten
locked
before
proceeding
to
screwdriver.
Reconnect
6.
Grasp
the sides
outward
of the electronic
control
module
pull
Removing
Gas Valve
Follow steps
1 to 6 in B above
to remove
the electronic
control
installing
Electronic
the two
electronic
module.
Disconnect
Loosen
of the
wrench.
the inlet gas supply
the flare nut that connects
gas control
Pull down
valve
assembly
the pilot tube to the bottom
with
a 7/16"
on the pilot tube to separate
control
open-end
module
Tighten
Module:
tabs
on the top surface
with the openings
on the front
of the
of the gas valve
of the control
module
until
it
the flange nut that connects
the burner
of gas control
valve with a 3/4" open-end
on the burner
tube
front
of the electronic
pilot tube) with a T15 torx screwdriver.
the tube from
the wire
connectors
and thermopile
from
the piezo
to the electronic
control
igniter,
tank
module.
tube to bottom
wrench.
the tube from
(beside
on the lower
securely.
Reconnect
to separate
Press
locking
module
the torx screw
sensors,
Loosen
inlet gas supply
to the gas valve.
the gas valve.
4.
and
and check for gas leaks.
into position.
Reinstall
3.
Control
plastic
control
back-plate.
locks
2.
pilot tube,
securely
Assembly:
1. Align
1.
tube,
to remove.
F:
C.
the burner
Pull down
4.
Light
the
instructions
the gas valve.
26
heater
following
on the front surface
the
lighting
and
of the heater.
operating
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
LOCKING
TAB
GAS VALVE BACKPLATE
LOCKING
TAB
THERMOPILE
_TANK
SENSOR
TORX
SCREW
LOCKING TABS
GAS VALVE NIPPLE
\
\
GAS VALVE ASSEMBLY
\
\
\
\
\
GAS
SUPPLY
\
\
\
\
LOCKmNG
TAB
TORX
SCREW
PILOT
TUBE
BURNER
TUBE
LOCKING
TAB
FIGURE 28.
27
Theseguidelines
should
beusedbya qualified
service
agent.CallSearsService
at1-800-4-MY-HOME
_(1-800-469-4663)
forassistance.
Inform
theassociate
thatthisisa "Flammable
VaporIgnition
Resistant"
Product.
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assembly
off.
Electronic
control
l.lll
module
UI
is powered
and pilot lit.
2flashes
*
Thermopile
voltage
Check
for power to heater.
Check
Check
wiring harness
for line voltage
t.)IIUL
low.
for proper connection.
at harness connectors.
Normal
operation.
No action
inspect
valve.
thermopile
connection
inspect
Check
flame coverage on thermopile.
inlet gas pressure.
Run open circuit
Restart
3flashes
*
gas control
4flashes
*
valve
(pilot off or burner
5flashes
overheat
failure
6flashes
off).
If main burner
does not turn on after restart,
gas control
is connected
Verify
tank.
is connected
tank sensor
7flashes
8flashes
6 second
Electric
*
module
failure
*
burner off).
Pilot stays lit only when
(pilot
solid light
control
followed by 4 flashes *
6 second solid light
is depressed
in PILOT position.
Pilot stays lit only when control
followed
is depressed
by 7 flashes
*
6 second solid
combinations
flashes
light with
of 4 + 7
*
6 second solid
combinations
flashes
light with
of 4+ 8
*
6 second solid
combinations
light with
of 7 + 8
flashes
*
6 second solid light with
combinations
of 4 + 7 + 8
flashes *
Continuous
are approximately
solid light
1/10 second
in PILOT
is depressed
in PILOT
Pilot stays lit only when
is depressed
in PILOT
position.
in duration
knob
position.
Pilot stays lit only when control
is depressed
in PILOT position.
System
knob
shutdown/safety
28
to the heater
control
Replace gas control valve assembly
electronic
control module.
Replace
and
gas control
valve
Replace
Gas control valve failure. Replace gas control
valve assembly
and electronic
control
module.
Overheat
failure
and electronic
module failure. Replace
assembly and electronic
control
gas control
module.
valve
Overheat failure and gas control valve failure.
Replace gas control valve assembly
and
electric module.
Electric control module failure and gas
control valve failure. Replace gas control
valve assembly
and electronic
module.
Overheat failure, electronic
control module
knob
interlock.
with approximately
to electric
module.
knob
position.
control
control
and electronic
module.
control module failure.
knob
control
electric
failure.
Pilot stays lit only when
Pilot stays lit only when
Replace
control
check.
and electric
assembly
Electronic
module.
knob
in PILOT
calibration
Overheat
Pilot stays lit only when control
is depressed
in PILOT position.
is depressed
is connected
knob
position.
control
Verify
tank.
tank sensor
to the heater
check.
is connected
Replace
module.
and
to electric
and electric
Verify tank sensor
control module.
Run tank sensor
on or off and burner off).
Gas control valve failure (pilot off and
6 second solid light
followed by 8 flashes *
* Flashes
control
calibration
tank sensor
tank sensor
replace
valve.
Verify tank sensor
control module.
Run tank sensor
Upper tank sensor failure (pilot on
and burner off).
*
valve.
turns on after restart,
Replace
module.
GAS
VALVE
test and
Replace gas control valve assembly
electric control module.
Lower tank sensor failure (pilot on
and burner off).
*
output
is low.
If main burner
tank sensor.
replace
Gas control
to gas control
thermopile
change thermopile
if output
Replace pilot assembly.
Gas control valve or tank sensor
failure.
required.
three
failure, and gas control valve failure. Replace
gas control valve assembly and electronic
module.
Wait until light goes out to restart
valve.
seconds
between
groups
of flashes.
gas control
Theseguidelines
should
beusedbyaqualified
service
agent.CallSearsService
at1-800-4-MY-HOME
_(1-800-469-4663)
forassistance.
Inform
theassociate
thatthisisa "Flammable
VaporIgnition
Resistant"
Product.
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WATER
LEAKS
-1_1,1-1
improperly sealed, hot or cold supply
connection, relief valve, drain valve, or
thermostat threads.
Leakage
lines.
from other appliances
Condensation
LEAKING
T&PVALVE
Thermal
SMELLY
ODORS
or mineral
content
Chlorinate or aerate water supply.
Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
correctly.
Turn on main gas shutoff valve.
Adjust ignitor tip.
Replace pilot assembly.
Thermopile
Replace pilot assembly.
Contact Sears Service to determine
cause.
Contact Sears Service to determine
cause.
TCO malfunction.
Melted insulation
of ignitor wire.
Thermopile
on ignitor wire or shorting
room temperature.
intake Screen.
Flame arrestor
openings
Reconnect wire connector
Replace pilot assembly.
or
Replace
electronic
to piezo igniter.
control module.
Replace pilot assembly.
Contact Sears Service to determine
room temperature.
Dirty or clogged
Defective
fails to operate
TCO malfunction.
High ambient
blocked.
Gas Control.
Dirty pilot burner.
Dirty or clogged Air Intake Screen.
Thermopile malfunction.
cause.
Clean and reinstall Air Intake Screen.
Contact
cause.
Sears Service
to determine
Replace Gas Control.
Clean pilot assembly.
Clean and reinstall Air Intake Screen.
Replace
pilot assembly.
Thermopile TCO malfunction.
Defective Gas Control.
Heater not lit or thermostat not on.
Replace pilot assembly.
Replace Gas Control.
Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Thermostat
Refer to TEMPERATURE
set too low.
Heater undersized.
incoming
Contact
water is unusually
cold.
hot water pipes or fixtures.
High temperature
Thermostat
limit switch activated.
set too high.
Condensation
REGULATION.
Reduce hot water use.
Low gas pressure.
Leaking
WATER
TOOHOT
WATER
HEATER
SOUNDS
then
Igniter tip more than 1/8" from pilot hood.
Thermopile malfunction.
Piezo Igniter generator
malfunctions.
NOTENOUGH
HOT
WATER
tank (DO NOT
(DO NOT plug T&P valve).
Drain and flush heater thoroughly,
refill.
in water
Wire disconnected
from piezo igniter.
Broken electrode or electrical wire.
PILOT
OUTAGE
Install thermal expansion
plug T&P valve).
Check relief valve for proper operation
in water supply.
High ambient
BURNER
WILLNOTSTAY
LIT
connections.
Inspect other appliances near water
heater.
Refer to CONDENSATION.
in closed water system.
Gas knob dial not positioned
Main gas supply off.
PILOT
WILLNOTLIGHT
or water
seated valve.
High sulfate
supply.
Bacteria
Tighten threaded
of flue products.
expansion
Improperly
-|'tl'lll'il
dripping
SIZZLING
- RUMBLING
Sediment
tank.
or calcium
SOOTING
improper
combustion.
on burner.
in bottom or heater
your gas supplier.
Allow more time for your heater to re-heat.
Have plumber check and repair leaks.
Contact Sears Service to determine
cause.
Refer to TEMPERATURE
REGULATION.
Refer to CONDENSATION.
Clean sediment from tank. Refer to
DRAINING instructions in Maintenance
section of manual.
No adjustment available. Contact
Service to determine cause.
Sears
Lack of supply air.
VENT
GASODORS
improperly
Downdraft.
installed
vent piping.
Poor Combustion.
29
Contact
cause.
Sears Service
to determine
HYDROSENSE
GAS WATER
HEATER
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GAS CONTROL
VALVEASSEMBLY
Model
Key No.
1
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3
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5
6
7
8
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10
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Part Description
Air Intake Screen
Anode Rod
Secondary Anode w/Heat Trap
Burner Assembly
Burner Head **
Burner Orifice **
Burner Tube w/Rubber Boot **
Pilot Assembly
Draft Hood
Drain Valve
w/Grommet
**
Gas Valve Nipple
Gas Valve Assembly
Electronic Control Module Assembly
Gas Control Valve Assembly
Inlet Tube
Inlet Tube Gasket *
Inner Door **
Inner Door Gasket
Mag-Erad *
Outer Door
T&P Relief Valve
Viewport Assembly
Nipple w/Heat Trap
Tank Sensor (Upper and Lower)
Instruction Manual *
153.334530
9003983
9003983
9001829
9004274
9006141
9003385
9000734
9004274
9006152
9003385
9003493 (#33)
9006154
9006156
9003526
9003464
9001584
9003985
9003524
9006146
9006147
9006148
9006149
9002432
9003981
9003400
9003401
23600
9005966
9001584
9006150
9003524
9006146
9006147
9006148
9006149
9004014
9003981
9003398
9003401
23600
9005966
9000728
9003414
9003719
9006163
185614-000
9000728
9003414
9003719
9006163
185614-000
Inner Door Gasket
MODEL NUMBER
Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need
ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service
Center or catl 1-800-4-MY-HOME '_(1-800-469-4663).
Be sure to provide
atl pertinent facts when you call or visit.
WHEN ORDERING
INFORMATION:
153.334430
9003493(#33)
9006153
9006155
9003526
9003464
Drain Valve Washer
Flue Baffle
Flue Restrictor
** Includes
Numbers
SERIAL NUMBER
TYPE GAS (NATURAL
PART DESCRIPTION
OR PROPANE
(L.P.)
REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING
THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST.
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12YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER
For twelve years from date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single family home in accordance with the
owner's manual instructions and all local applicable codes, Sears wilt supply a free water heater for one that develops a leak,
For the second through twelfth year from purchase date, you must pay the labor cost for installation of the water heater,
3 YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
ON PARTS
For three years from date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single family home in accordance with the owner's
manual instructions and all local applicable codes, if a part fails due to materials or workmanship, Sears will supply a free replacement part.
After one year from purchase date, you must pay the labor cost for installation of the part.
1 YEAR EXCLUSIVE
KENMORE
LABOR WARRANTY
For the first 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.
WARRANTY
To obtain warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME P_
(1-8004694663).
SERVICE
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
For commercial, institutional, industrial or residential use by two or more families, the above limited warranty for tanks that leak is
effective for two years from the date of purchase and the above limited parts warranty is effective for one year from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck
The price of your water
warrants the installation.
heater
does
not include
and Co., Dept. 8!7 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
a free checkup
A charge will be made on service calls due to poor or incomplete
a. Adjusting
thermostat
b. Leaks in pipes or fittings
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Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on
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Congratulations
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for years of dependable
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Expert
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c. Condensation
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Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A