Kenmore 153.336160, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...safety messages could result in death or serious injury Instruction manua must remain with water heater Sino puedeleer o entender elingles y necesita el manual instructivo y o etiquetas en esparlol puede obtenerlos Ilamando al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE NSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DEAGUAsi noenflende lainformaciOn en lasetiquetas o en el manual instructivo No hacer casode esta advertencia pod...

Page 2: ...WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages will generally tell y...

Page 3: ...own on rating plate Maintain required clearances to combustibles Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended period of non use Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Explosion Hazard Overheated water can cause water tank explosion Properly sized tempeature end pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide ...

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Page 5: ...nual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions call the Sears Service Center Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater Correct combustion vent action and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires See figure 1 Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies wit...

Page 6: ...XPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS 7 6 LITERS AND 6 GALLONS t8 9 LITERS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER Basic Tools You may or may not need all these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears Store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 356 mm _ Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose ...

Page 7: ...Y Thermostat Shield optional Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Z Piezolgnitor R Rating Plate AA Air Intake Screen INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENTTERMINATION ON ROOF A INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK IF WATER HEATER IS INSIALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM B W Q AA K ALL PIPINGMATERIALS TO BE L_ SUPPLIEDBY CUSTOMERS FIGURE1 7 T THERMOSTAT GAS CONTROL...

Page 8: ...In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed Dispose of the draft hood The new water heater has a draft hood which must be used for proper operation Q lf 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 see Figure 6...

Page 9: ...r heater or other open flame or spark producing appliance Also the water heater must be located and or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle Fire Hazard For continued protection against risk of fire Do not instalJ water heater on carpeted floo_ Do not operate water heater if flood damaged This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting Carpeting must b...

Page 10: ...an insulation blanket unnecessary Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas _ Do not obstruct water heater air _ S intake with insulating blanket i_i _i Gas and carbon monoxide detectors are available _ _ lni_thal_ Wltne rthe _er inmaCCa _dance Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction manual _i WARNING Should you choose to apply an insulation blan...

Page 11: ...ve 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 enclosure see Figure 12 When communicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts each opening 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 aH equipment in the enclosure see Figure 12 VENTILATION LOUVERS FURNACE INLE...

Page 12: ...as those used for boiler treatment shall not be introduced into this system Water supply systems may because of such events as high line pressure frequent cut offs or the effects of water hammer among others have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves check valves back flow preventers etc to control these types of problems When these devices are not equipped with an internal by pass an...

Page 13: ...moved from its designated opening nor plugged The temperature pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 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 ...

Page 14: ...plete filling of the tank allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained This will let air out of the water heater and the piping Check all water piping and connections for leaks Repair as needed Venting Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Vent dampers must be certified ir_ accordance with ANSI Z21 68 Vent damper must permit proper d...

Page 15: ...clearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material Fill and seal any clearance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material with mortar mix cement or other noncombustible substance For other than single wall follow 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 mix cement ...

Page 16: ... Contact a qualifed installer or service i agency Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction manual If a standard model is installed above 3 300 feet 1 006 m or a high altitude model is installed above 5 500 feet 1 676 m the input rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1 000 feet 305 m above sea level which requires replacem...

Page 17: ... installation The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap If a tee fitting is used it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installation shown in Figures 19 and 20 eROtJNn JOINT _ _ BLA K PIPE j _ UNION BLACK PIPE OPTIONAL _ GAS CONTROL VALVE 3 MIN 76 _ m FIGURE 20 GAS PIPI...

Page 18: ...s pushed down slightly Do not force 4 Remove the outer burner door located below the gas control 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas _ STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label Ifyou don t smell gas goto next step 6 This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor which is used to light the pilot Locate the ignitor on the gas control 7 Turn gas ...

Page 19: ...ap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a mixing valve shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores Follow manufacturer s instructions for installation of the valves Before changing th...

Page 20: ...st once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system You should look for Obstructions which could cause improper venting The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products Rusted flakes around top of water heater Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent escape...

Page 21: ... Figure 24 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE DISCHARGE PiPE FIGURE 24 If after manually operating the valve it fails to completely reset and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one If the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodical...

Page 22: ...Turn OFF gas supply to water heater 2 Follow Draining instructions 3 Turning counter clockwise _ remove the hex cap below the screw handle 4 Remove the washer and put the new one in place 5 Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 6 Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section 7 Check for leaks 8 Follow the lighting...

Page 23: ... Inches Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331929 2 8 293rnm 12 3 4 323mm 3 4 Male 153 331050 5 11 279 mm 14 3 4 375 mm 3 4 Male Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Inlet Water Heater Capacity Ganons Water Pressure 30 40 50 66 80 Expansion 40psi 2 2 2 5 5 Tank 50psi 2 2 2 5 5 Capacity 6Opsi 2 2 5 5 5 Needed 70psi 2 2 5 5 5 80psi 2 5 5 5 5 NOTE Expansion tanks are pre charged with a 40 p...

Page 24: ...shower heads If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlorination treatment we can only suggest that chlorination or aeration of the water supply be considered to eliminate the water problem Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected By doing so all warranty on the water heater tank is voided AIR In Hot Water Faucets Flamr_ab e hydrogen gases may be present Keep all ...

Page 25: ...rom temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area E The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting R Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened G The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting H Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces of the ta...

Page 26: ...or Replace Piezo Ignitor generator malfunctions Thermoceuple TCO malfunction Replace pilot assembly High ambient room temperature Contact a service agency to determine cause BURNERWlLL NOT Dirty or clogged air intake screen Clean and reinstall air intake screen STAY LIT Flame arrestor openings blocked Contact Sears Service to determine cause Defective Gas Control Replace Gas Control Dirty pilot bu...

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Page 32: ...ingpilot d Improper venting MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But likeall products itmay requirepreventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now ...