Kenmore 153.33429, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone i Follow the gas supplier s nstructions If you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier _ WARNING I Im...

Page 2: ...irements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water Supply Systems and the latest edition of ANSI Z21 22 and the code requirements of ASME If replaced the valve must meet the requirements of local codes but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water Su...

Page 3: ...OPERTY DAMAGE AWARNING VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it is operat ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibitsproper draftingof the water heater Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas fired water heaters having thermal efficiency in excessof 80 may produce a relatively low flue gastemperature Such tam peratures may not be highenough to properlyopen ther maily operated vent dam...

Page 4: ... the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain The pan must not restrict combustion air flow Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater WARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogengascan be producedin a hot water systemthat has not been usedfor a long period of time generally two weeks or more Hydrogen gas i...

Page 5: ...3 Venting 2 13 14 Gas Piping 14 15 Installation Checklist 16 uoeratm_ Instructions 17 19 l ighting 17 18 Temperature Regulation 19 Service and Adiustment 20 21 Tank Sediment Cleaning 20 Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 Burner Cleaning 20 Draining 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 21 Homekeeping 21 Service 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 2...

Page 6: ... safety Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER The installation must conform with the instructions in this manual gas company rules and Local Codes or in the absence of Local Codes with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223 1 also referredto as NFPA 54 This publication is available f...

Page 7: ... TER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A WATER HEATER HEAT DIAMETER I 8 OR LESS AND AVAIL TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT ABLE IN 28 DIAMETER FOR WATER LOSS DUE TO THERMAL HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 OR SYPHONING LESS 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 Ta...

Page 8: ...wo 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 tempereture 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 d...

Page 9: ...ubstances shouldneverbe stored or usedin the sameroom or areacon taininga gaswater heateror otheropenflameor sparkproduc ingappliance NOTE Flammable vaporsmay be drawnby air currentsfrom otherareasofthe structureto the appliance AWARNING Propellants of aerosolsprays and volatilecompounds clean ers chlorinebasedchemicals refrigerants etc inadditionto beinghighlyflammablein manycases will alsochange...

Page 10: ...ded with two permanent openings one commencing within 12 of the top and one commencing within 12 from the bottom of the enclosure The openings shall communicate directly or by ducts with the outdoors or spaces crawl or attic that freely communi cate Withthe outdoors Figure q 1 When directly communicating with the outdoors each open in _shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BI w...

Page 11: ...e Using flexi ble connectors connect the cold water pipe to the coldwater inlet of the water heater NOTE This water heater is super insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank Further reduction in heat loss can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING SEARS INSTALLATION KIT SHUTOFF FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS Ig3 COLD INLET WATER LINE THR...

Page 12: ...apacity ofthevalve No valveor other obstruction isto be placedbetween the relief valveandthe tank Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge drainunless a6 airgapisprovided Toprevent bodilyinjury haz ardto life or propertydamage the relief valvemustbe alk wed to discharge water inquantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipeis not connected to a drainor other suitable means thewater f...

Page 13: ...ation AWARNING To insureproper ventingof this gas firedwater heater the correctvent pipediameter mustbe utilized Anyadditionsor deletionsof other gasappliances ona common ventwith this water heater mayadversely affectthe operal_n of the water heater Consultthe localSearsService Center or gasutilityif anysuchchanges are planned For proper venting in certain installations a larger diameter vent pipe...

Page 14: ... 3 SkPa The minimum inlet gas pressurelistedon the model rating plateisfor the purposeof inputadjustment AWARNING If the gascontrol valveissubjectedto pressures exceed ng pound per square inch 3 5kPa the damageto the gascon trol valvecouldresultina fireor explosion from eaidngga_ WARNING If the main gasline shutoffservingall gasappliances is used alsoturn OFF the gasat eachappliance Leaveall gasap...

Page 15: ...fec tive sediment trap Ifa tee fitting is used it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installation shown below Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown _ WARNING Contaminantsinthe gaslinesmay causeimproperoperation of the gascontrol valvethat may result in fire or explosion Beforeattaching...

Page 16: ... See the Facts to Consider About the Location section Is there proper dearance between e 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 Ventilation in the Facts to Consider About the Location section s the draft hood vent piping properly secu...

Page 17: ...Y THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY IFYOU SMELLGAS Do not try to lightanyappliance Do nottouch anyelectricalswitch donot useanyphonein yourbuilding Immediatelycallyour gassupplier from a neighbor_ phone Follow the gassuppliersinstTuctiom If you cannot reach your gassupplier callthe fire depart ment i WARNING DO NOT forcethe gascontrol knob Use only your handto pushit downto lightthe pilot or to tu...

Page 18: ...OP Follow B in the safetyinformation aboveon this label If you don t smellgas goto the nextstep 6 Remove or open inner door locatedbelow the gas controlunit 7 Findpilot follow metaltubefromgas control Thepilot is locatedinfrontof theburner PILOT BURNER _ THERMOCOUPLE 8 If youdon tsmellgas turnknobongascontrolcounter clockwise_ _ to PILOT position Figure7 page17 9 Push in control knob all the way a...

Page 19: ...he water heater Mixingvalves areavailable at plumbing supplyor hardv_ stores Follow man ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves Before changingthe factory setting on the thermostat read the TemperatureRegulation section inthis manual Turn the water temperature dial clockwise _ _ to decrease the temperatm e or counterclockwise _ _ to increase the temperature PILOT LIGHTING Set here befo...

Page 20: ...osive AWARNING Obstructed or deteriorated ventsystems maypresent a serious healthHskor asphyxiation AWARNING Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich couldcausedeadly asphyxiation I At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner andpilot burner The drawing is for your reference You should check for sooting which is not ...

Page 21: ... wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section Check for leaks_ Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater _AP ASSEMBLY Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on a regular basis A WARNING INSTALLED IN SUITABLEAREA To insuresufficient venti lationand combustion air supply properclearan...

Page 22: ...essure relief valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion This is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected It is recommended that any devices installed which could create a closed system have a by pass and or the system have an expan sion tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expansion in the water system Expansion tanks are available for ordering through the ...

Page 23: ...this Chlorination Treatment HOT COLD i EXPANSION STRAPPING 3 PRESSURE REDUCING INLET COLD VALVEWITH WATER BY PASS SHUTOFF If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlo rination treatment we can only suggest that continuous chlori nation and filtering conditioning equipment be considered to eliminate the water problem Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected By doing...

Page 24: ...rature Regulation section i he gas company can check the gas input to see if it is correct An underflred water heater will not heat water as quickly Look for leaking or open hot water faucets Make sure all are closed The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the winter months It will take longer to heat the water and seem like less hot water If you cannot find what is wrong call the Se...

Page 25: ... be leaking Small amounts of water from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area O The temperarure pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Q Water from a drain valve be due to the valve opened may slightly Q The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on t...

Page 26: ...Parts Order List KENMORE ENERGY EFFICIENT m 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 334290 40 Gal Short 153 334390 30 Gal 153 334490 40 Gal 153 334590 50 Gal 13 I 21 I I 19 _ 9 26 ...

Page 27: ...0 0230182 42 40 9002613 9002615 9002411 9002411 9000351 9000351 9000281 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1278 F145 1280 F145 1280 0270118 0270118 9000360 9000360 9000272 9000272 0002915380 23600 9001584 F145 0085 900O284 42339OO 900O278 0230182 40 9002617 9002411 9000351 9000281 F145 1278 F145 1280 0270118 9000360 9000272 These parts are also available at most Sears retailstores Also available at most hardw...

Page 28: ...the One YearLimited Labor Warranty below there will be a charge for installation ONE YEAR LIMITED LABOR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER When your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed by Sears or its licensed subcontractor and is operated in accordance with the instructions in this manual Sears will for one year from the date of purchase Install free of charge the replacement water heater asprovided by...