Kenmore 153.336270, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... entender el ingles y necesita el manual de instrucciones en espaSol puede solicitarlo al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA Sl NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria originar lesiones graves o mortales WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per...

Page 2: ...arm This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances included in the Act IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS Qualified Technician A qualified technician must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing air supply venting and gas supply including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas f...

Page 3: ...ssure Use only gas shown 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 watertank explosion Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Breathing Ha...

Page 4: ...ibility 14 15 Filling the Water Heater 15 GAS SUPPLY 15 16 Gas Requirements 15 Gas Piping 15 Gas Pressure 16 Gas Pressure Testing 16 LP Gas Only 16 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY VENTILATION 17 20 Unconfined Space 17 Confined Space 17 All Air from Inside the Building 17 18 All Air from Outdoors 18 Louvers and Grilles 18 19 Vent Pipe System 19 Draft Hood Installation 19 Vent Pipe Size 19 Vent Connectors 19 ...

Page 5: ... Parts 29 External Inspection Cleaning of theBase Ring Filter 29 Removing theManifold Burner Assembly 29 Removing theBurner fromtheManifold Burner Assembly 29 Replacing theThermocouple 29 30 Replacing thePilot Pilot TubeAssembly 30 Cleaning theCombustion Chamber andFlame arrestor 30 Replacing theManifold Burner Assembly 31 Piezoelectric Igniter System 31 Testing theIgniterSystem 32 Removing andRep...

Page 6: ... Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection Expert service by a force of more than 10 000 authorized Sears service technicians...

Page 7: ...l Gas CodeANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 This publication is available from the Canadian StandardsAssociation 8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd Cleveland Ohio 44131 or The National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions call the Sears Service Center Carefully plan the place where you a...

Page 8: ...LS VENT PIPE INCHES INCHES mm GAS Btu hr PER HOUR DIA INCHES mm HEIGHT TO 90 F RISE mm JACKET TOP 153 336270 40 151 Natural 40 000 40 9 3 76 or4 102 22 559 47 75 1213 153 336490 40 151 Natural 40 000 40 9 3 76 or4 102 20 508 58 14 1477 153 336530 50 189 Natural 40 000 40 9 3 76 or4 102 22 559 57 28 1455 ...

Page 9: ... DIAMETER 22 559 mm OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28 711 mm DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 660 mm OR LESS 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 Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL SLOT HEA...

Page 10: ...Flue Baffle INSTALL INACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF B D E F G H_ V INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM M VACUUM RELIEF VALVE INSTALL PER LOCAL CODES _ p S GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT WHITE RODGERS GAS CONTROL KNOB WATER TEMPERATURE DIAL ADJUSTING DIAL OFF PILOT ON POSITION POSI...

Page 11: ...areas that contain negative pressure producing devices such as exhaust fans dryers fireplaces etc Is there a furnace air handler in the same room space as the water heater If so has a return air duct system been attached that exits the room If so check for leaks on the air duct system If no air duct system is present correct immediately by contacting a local Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Re...

Page 12: ...ly four inches away from where they connect to the water heater See Figure 6 This will avoid cutting off 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 completely disconnected and ready to be removed FIGU...

Page 13: ...area Site Location Select a location near the center of the water piping system The water heater must be installed indoors and in a vertical position on a level surface DO NOT install in bathrooms bedrooms or any occupied room normally kept closed Locate the water heater as close to the chimney or gas vent as practical Consider the vent system piping and combustion air supply requirements when sel...

Page 14: ...er while at the same time shutting off its water supply Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore products The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat toss encountered with storage tank heaters Your Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservatio...

Page 15: ...at If the information does not agree with the type of gas available do not install or light Call your dealer NOTE An odorant is added by the gas supplier to the gas used by this water heater This odorant may fade over an extended period of time Do not depend upon this odorant as an indication of leaking gas Gas Piping The gas piping must be installed according to all local and state codes or in th...

Page 16: ... areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas Before lighting an L R gas water heater smell all around the appliance at floor level If you smell gas follow the instructions as given in the warning on the front page When your L R tank runs out of fuel turn off the gas at ait gas appliances including pilot lights After the tank is refilled all appliances must be re lit ...

Page 17: ...minimum square footage area required for various BTUH inputs TABLE 3 Minimum Square Typical Room BTUH Input Feet with with 8 Ceiling 8 Ceiling 30 000 188 9 x 21 45 000 281 14 x 20 60 000 375 15 x 25 75 000 469 15 x 31 90 000 563 20 x 28 105 000 657 20 x 33 TABLE 3 120 000 750 25 x 30 135 000 844 28 x 30 IMPORTANT The area must be open and be able to provide the proper air requirements to the water...

Page 18: ...should be used in calculating the specified free area of the opening If the design and free area are not known it can be assumed that most wood louvers will allow 20 25 of free area while metal louvers and grilles will allow 60 75 of free area Louvers and grilles must be locked open or interconnected with the equipment so that they are opened automatically during equipment operation Keep louvers a...

Page 19: ...tallation L SCREWS FOUR PROVIDED _tP DRAFT HOOD SLOTJ _ _JACKETTOP p LSLOT INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD WITH THE FOUR SCREWS PROVIDED FIGURE 18 Align the legs of the draft hood with the slots provided Insert the legs and secure the draft hood to the water heater s top with the four screws provided as shown in Figure 18 Do not alter the draft hood in any way If you are replacing an existing water heater ...

Page 20: ...s of vent pipe system installations and may or may not be typical for your specific application Consult the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 current edition and the guidelines set forth by prevailing local codes SUPPORT MAINTAIN CLEARANCE _ 2 FT MINIMUM ABOVE ANY OBJECT 3 FT MINtMU WITHIN 10 FT HORIZONTALLY TYPE B DOUBLE WALLVENTPIPE MAINTAIN CLEARANCE 3FT MINIMUM SUPPORT STRAP MAINTAIN ...

Page 21: ...ose to the water heater and be easily accessible Know the location of this valve and how to shut off the water to the heater A temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked Temperature and Pressure T P Relief Valve on the water heater A discharge line must be added to the opening of the T P Relief Valve Follow the instructions under Temperature and Pressure Relief V...

Page 22: ...he event of excessive temperature or pressure developing in the water heater The valve s relief pressure must not exceed the working pressure of the water heater as stated on the rating plate IMPORTANT Only a new temperature and pressure relief valve should be used with your water heater Do not use an old or existing valve as it may be damaged or not adequate for the working pressure of the new wa...

Page 23: ...water heater MAIN BURNER FIGURE B FIGURE C PILOT POSITION ON POSITION THERMOCOUPLE GAS CONTROL TOP KNOB FIGURE D 1 _ STOP Read the safety information 9 Once the pilot has been found push the gas knob all the way down Immediately press the pilot ignitor _ above on this label 2 Set the thermostat to lowest setting PILOT LIGHTING button rapidly 4 to 5 times If the pilot will not Turn thermostat dial ...

Page 24: ...16 7 C higher or lower at the point of use such as bathtubs showers sink etc HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD Water heaters are intended to produce hot water Water heated to a temperature which wilt satisfy space heating clothes washing dish washing and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others Thes...

Page 25: ...n hot water is not being used a lower thermostat setting wilt reduce energy losses and may satisfy your normal hot water needs If hot water use is expected to be more than normal a higher thermostat setting may be required to meet the increased demand When leaving your home for extended periods vacations etc turn the temperature dial to its lowest setting This wilt maintain the water at tow temper...

Page 26: ...rocess chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive If when inspecting the vent system you find sooting or deterioration something is wrong Call the local gas supplier to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting before resuming operation of the water heater Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectable However over a per...

Page 27: ...pends on water conductivity not necessarily water condition A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your water heater Inspection should be conducted by calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor At a mini...

Page 28: ...e and allow all the water to drain from the tank Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment 6 Close the drain valve refill the tank and restart the heater as directed under the Operating Your Water Heater section If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended period the drain valve should be left open IMPORTANT Condensation may occur when refilling the tank and should not...

Page 29: ... its lowest setting 3 On top of the gas control valve thermostat turn the gas control knob to the OFF position 4 5 WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE _ _ _i 8g_ TM THERMOCOUPLE_ MANIFOLD TUBE FIGURE 31 Remove the outer door Remove the two screws securing the manifold door assembly to the combustion chamber Figure 32 GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT P_D EZO IGNITER BUTTON MANIFOLD TUBE PILOT THERMOCOUPLE TUBE THE...

Page 30: ...e 36 SCREW PILOTTUBE OTHER FITTINGS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY Route the new pilot tube thermocoupte and igniter wire through the manifold burner door opening Figure 34 Re attach the pilot assembly to the pilot bracket and secure using the screw removed earlier Position the new pilot tube through the largest opening of the two piece wire connector NOTE The largest opening should be located at the top p...

Page 31: ...e two screws which secure the manifold burner assembly door to the combustion chamber and tighten securely Once the manifold burner assembly door is tightened visually inspect the door gasket between the manifold burner assembly door and the combustion chamber for spaces or gaps that would prevent a seal IMPORTANT Do not operate the water heater if the door gasket does not create a seal between th...

Page 32: ...rol valve thermostat To remove the gas control valve thermostat thread a correctly sized pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the gas control valve thermostat counterclockwise Do not use a pipe wrench or equivalent to grip body Damage may result causing leaks Do not insert any sharp objects into the inlet or outlet connections Damage to the gas control valve thermostat may result Replacing the G...

Page 33: ...Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Expansion Tank Capacity Needed Inlet Water Pressure 40psi 50psi 60psi 70psi 80psi Water Heater Capacity Gallons 30 40 50 66 82 2 2 2 5 5 2 2 2 5 5 2 2 5 5 5 2 2 5 5 5 2 5 5 5 5 Highest recorded inlet water pressure in a 24 hour period or regulated water pressure NOTE Expansion tanks are pre charged with a 40 psi air charge If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 p...

Page 34: ...ing until there has been enough time for the water in the tank to warm up An undersized water heater will cause more condensation The water heater must be sized properly to meet the family s demands for hot water including dishwashers washing machines and shower heads AIR In Hot Water Faucets Explosion Hazard Flammable hydrogen gases may be present Keep all ignition sources away from faucet when t...

Page 35: ...Instruction Manual must remain with water heater Read this manual first Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned OFF and never turn the gas ON before the tank is completely full of water Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water To prevent damage to the tank the tank must be filled with water Water must flow from the hot water fauce...

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