Kenmore 153.333932, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...y other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building i Immediately call your gas suppl er from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier sinstructions If you can not reach your gas suppher call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qua ifled installer service agency or...

Page 2: ...eting the requirements for Relief Valves and AutomaticGasShutoffDevices for Hot Water Supply Systems and the latest edition of ANSI Z21 22 and the coderequire mentsof ASME If replaced the valvemust meet the require ments of localcodes but notlessthana combination tempera ture andpressure reliefvalvecertifiedas meetingthe require mentsfor ReliefValvesand AutomaticGasShutoffDevices for Hot Water Sup...

Page 3: ... WARNING VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it isoperated thermally or otherwisemustberemovedif itsuseinhibits prop er draftingof the water heater Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas firedwater heaters having thermal efficiency in excessof 80 mayproducea rela tivelylowfluegastemperature Suchtemperaturesmaynot be high enough to properly open thermally operated vent dampers Thiswouldcausespillage ...

Page 4: ...usethis appliance if any partof it hasbeenunderwater I Immediately call a SearsService Technicianto inspectthe I applianceand to replace the gas control or any part of the burnersystemwh chhasbeenunderwater _ WARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogengas can be producedin a hot water systemthat hasnot beenusedfor a longperiod of time generally two weeks or more Hydrogengasis extremely flammableand explosive To...

Page 5: ...n Instructior_ 16 17 Installation Checklist 18 Operatin_ Instructions 19 21 _Lighting 19 20 Temperature Regulation 21 Service and Adjustment 22 23 Tank Sediment Cleaning 22 Burner Inspection 22 Burner Cleaning 22 Draining 22 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 23 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 23 Housekeeping 23 rvlce 23 Se Troubleshooting Guide 24 25 Start Up Conditions 24 Thermal Expansi...

Page 6: ...nce we cannot put everything on the first few pages READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMIrITNG TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER The gas fired water bearer is design certified by CSA INTER NATIONAL under American National Standard CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters for Installation in Manufactured Houses Mobile Homes Instructions to Mobile Home Manufacturers The installation must conform with ...

Page 7: ...DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAME WATER HEATER HEAT TER 18 OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT 28 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS LOSS DUE TO THERMAL HAVING A DIAMETER 26 OR LESS SYPHONING Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 Foot...

Page 8: ...he two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately 4 away from where they connect to the water heater This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short Additional cuts can be made later if necessary 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 complete...

Page 9: ... any door removable access panel or other opening into the enclosure from the inside of the mobile home This water heater must be installed using Method A or B _r INSTALLATION METHOD A An enclosure with an exte rior access door incorporating a single opening positioned a maximum of 6 above the lower edge of the access door and which may incorporate either V wire mesh or louvers When V wire mesh is...

Page 10: ...onsiderAboutthe Location sectionof this manualand also the latestedition of the NationalFuelGasCode ANSI 7 223 1 alsoreferredto asNFPA 54 for specifies provided onceroin air required AWARNING I Toxicchemicals suchas usedfor treatment of boilersor non I potablewater heatingappliances shallneverhe introduced into a potabe water heatingsystem ACAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK Installationof the ...

Page 11: ...t satisfies your hot water needs a means such asa mixing valve shouldbe used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mixing valves are available at plumbingsupplyor hardware stores Follow man ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the q emperature Regulation sectionin this manual BRACKET AWARNING I...

Page 12: ...ystem All water piping in the water dis tribution system shall be subjected to a pressure test The test shall be made by subjecting the system to air or water at 100 psi for 15 minutes without loss of pressure When air pres sure is used she water heater shall not be connected dur ing the test NOTE This water heater is insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank Further reduction in heat loss can...

Page 13: ...ur elbows can cause R_lrictionandreducethe discharge capacity of the valve No valveor other obstruction isto beplacedbetweenthe relief valveand the t_n k Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge drainunless a6 airgapisprovided Topreventbodilyinlury haz ardto life or propertydamage the relief valvemustbeallowed to discharge water inquantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipe isnot ...

Page 14: ...y and mechanically actuat ed vent dampers Before installation of any vent damper consult the local Sears Service Center or gas utility for further information AWARNING To insure proper venting of this gas fired water heater the correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized Any additions or deletions of other gas appliances on a common vent with this water heater may adversely affect the operation of...

Page 15: ...ted beforeplacngthe app ance n operaton AWARNING The applianceandits individual shutoffvalvemustbe discon necteclfromthe gassupply pipingsystem duringanypressure testing of the gas systemat test pressuresin excessof V2 pound per square inch 3 5kPa The appliance mustbe isolated from the gassupply pipingsys tem by closingits individual manualshutoffvalveduringany pressure testingof the gassupply pip...

Page 16: ...ress and turn counter clockwise C _ to stop Con trol screw must be in IN position for propane L P gas and in _OUT position for natural gas STOP Read label ForYour Safety located on your water heater Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Set the thermostat to lowest setting by turning the water temperature dial clockwise _ _ to its lowest _ _ tempera...

Page 17: ...d near the gas control valve The indicated gas may be either Natural or Propane L P By following the conversioninstructions in this manual or the instructions near the g as control valve the water heater must be converted if it is to be used with the opposite gas DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE LISTED ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE Failure to use the correct gas can cause p...

Page 18: ...out the Location section IF HOT GAS SUPPLY SHUTOFF VALVE TEE VENT PIPE TO UL LISTED ROOF JACK TEMPERATURE PRES SURE RELIEF VALVE SHUTOFF VALVE COLD COLD Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any thing that might catch fire See the Facts to Consider About the Location section Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operate properly See Combustion Air and Vent...

Page 19: ...ethe premises Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater above or to one side of the gas control valve Figure 5 _ W_ RNING AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FORYOUR SAFETY IFYOU SMELLGAS Do nottry to lightanyappliance Do not touch anyelect_cal switch do not useanyphonein your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom a neighbor s phone Fol...

Page 20: ...rmation aboveon this label If you don t smell gas go to the nextstep Remove or open inner door located belowthe gas control unit Figure8 page19 7 Findpilot follow metaltube fromgas control The pilot is locatedinfrontof the burner PILOT BURNER f_ THERMOCOUPLE 8 If youdon tsmellgas turn knobongascontrolcounter clockwise to PILOT position Figure 6 pagef9 9 Push in control knob all the way and hold do...

Page 21: ...west possible temperaturesettingthat satisfies your hotwater needs a meanssuchasa mixingvalve should be usedat the hotwater tapsusedbythese peopleor at the water heator Mixingvalves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores Follow man ufacturersinstructionsfor installation of the valves Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat read the q emperature Regulation sectioninthis ma...

Page 22: ...scontrol or any part of the burnersystem which hasbeenunderwater 22 AWARNING Soot build up indicatesa problem that requires correction beforefurther use Turn OFF gasto water heaterand leave OFF until repairs are made becausefailureto correct the causeof the sootingcan result in a fire or explosioncausing DEATH SEROUS BODILYINJUR_ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Burner Cleaning In the event your burner needs cl...

Page 23: ...e installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve Consultthe SearsServiceCenter for further informa tion Do not plugthe temperature pressure relief valve _WARNING When checkingthe tempereture pressurerelief valve opera don make sure that I no one is in front of or aroundthe outlet of the temperature pressure reliefvalvedischarge line and 2 that the water manuallydischarged will not...

Page 24: ...e Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Tank Capacity Dimensions in Inches Pipe Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331020 2 8 inches 12_ inches _ Male 153 331050 5 11 inches 14_ inches _ Male HOT COLD HOT WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING WATERHEATER COLDWATER INLETFII rlNG 0 TANK 3 PRESSURE REDUCING V...

Page 25: ...ve condensation may be noticed during the winter and early spring months when incoming water temperatures are at their lowest Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode s with one of less active material and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines Contact Sears Service for fiarther information concerning an Anode Replacement...

Page 26: ...ng instructions in this manual or located above the gas control valve on the water heater to relight the pilot If the water was extremely hot and is now cold the high limit safety temperature shut off may have put out the burner and pilot If the high temperature shut off activates the gas controlvalve must be replaced Contact the Sears Service Center _ The gas control knob must be turned to the ON...

Page 27: ...eaking Small amounts of water from temperature pressure relief O valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres sure In your area Q The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Q Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened slightly Q The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Q Combustion products contain water vapor which can con dense on ...

Page 28: ...Parts Order List THE ECONOMIZERm6MOBILEHOMEGASWATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 333832 30Gal 153 333932 40Gal 16 17 18 12 13 28 ...

Page 29: ...11 0230140 9002615 9002411 9000351 9000281 F145 0846 F145 0697 9000537 9000272 9001261 0002917040 23600 Not Illustrated These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores Also available at most hardware stores t Replaced only upon return of damaged plate Now that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any SEARS Service C...

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Page 32: ...trial or use in residences of two families or more the above warranty coverage for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLY CALL 1 800 4MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state t...