Kenmore 153.339432, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...allon 153 339482 40 Gallon LP 153 339572 50 Gallon For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATER Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual de instrucciones en español puede solicitarlo al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR E...

Page 2: ...Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This appliance can cau...

Page 3: ...void all ignition sources if you smell Natural or 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 Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater ...

Page 4: ...and Accessibility 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 Conn...

Page 5: ...ts 29 External Inspection Cleaning of the Base Ring Filter 29 Removing the Manifold Burner Assembly 29 Removing the Burner from the Manifold Burner Assembly 29 Replacing the Thermocouple 29 30 Replacing the Pilot Pilot Tube Assembly 30 Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame arrestor 30 Replacing the Manifold Burner Assembly 31 Piezoelectric Igniter System 31 Testing the Igniter System 32 Removi...

Page 6: ... 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 which means someone you can trust will be working on your pro...

Page 7: ...e National Fuel 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 pla...

Page 8: ...NCHES mm DIAMETER INCHES mm DIMENSIONS INCHES mm HEIGHT TO JACKET TOP 153 339432 40 151 Natural 40 000 40 94 3 76 OR 4 102 20 508 47 75 1213 153 339473 40 151 Natural 40 000 40 94 3 76 OR 4 102 18 457 58 14 1477 153 339482 40 151 Propane L P 36 000 36 85 3 76 OR 4 102 18 457 58 14 1477 153 339572 50 189 Natural 40 000 40 94 3 76 OR 4 102 20 508 57 28 1455 ...

Page 9: ... HEATERS HAVING A 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 Ta...

Page 10: ...stat T Drain Valve U Pilot and Main Burner V Flue W Drain Pan X Piezo Igniter Y Base Ring Filter ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF A B D F G H I W V U T S O R J K Q VACUUM RELIEF VALVE INSTALL PER LOCAL CODES INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM M N L E P X Y MANIFOLD TUBE IGNITER WIRE MAIN BURNER ...

Page 11: ...AC R authorized service provider Use a fresh air supply that is free of corrosive elements and flammable vapors IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors P...

Page 12: ...hood which must be used for proper operation 6 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 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 ...

Page 13: ...ll the fire department from a neighbor s home Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished Fire or Explosion Hazard WARNING Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Improper use may result in fire or explosion Maintain required clearances to combustibles Keep combustibles such as boxes magazines clothes etc away from the water...

Page 14: ...r and hot water pipes connected to the water heater Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater 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 loss encounter...

Page 15: ... and state codes the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 current edition Tables 1 and 2 on the following page provide a sizing reference for commonly used gas pipe materials Consult the National Fuel Gas Code for the recommended gas pipe size of other materials NOTE Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being resistant to the action of petroleum Propane L P gases See Figure 11 1 ...

Page 16: ... gas lines should be purged of air by a qualified technician after installation of the gas piping system While purging the gas piping system of air ensure that the fuel is not spilled in the area of the water heater installation or any source of ignition If the fuel is spilled while purging the piping system of air follow the WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS instructions on the cover of this manual LP ...

Page 17: ...uare footage area required for various BTUH inputs TABLE 3 BTUH Input Minimum Square Feet with 8 Ceiling Typical Room with 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 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY VENTILATION 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 r...

Page 18: ... square inch per 1 000 BTUH of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined area but not less than 100 square inches Figure 13 CONFINED SPACE PERMANENT OPENINGS 1 SQUARE INCH 1000 BTUH MINIMUM 100 SQ IN FIGURE 13 All Air from Outdoors Outdoor fresh air can be provided to a confined area either directly or by the use of vertical and horizontal ducts The fresh air can be t...

Page 19: ...hnician Draft Hood Installation SHEET METAL SCREWS FOUR PROVIDED DRAFT HOOD LEGS LEGS SLOT SLOT JACKET TOP 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 rep...

Page 20: ...lacement Vent connectors cannot pass through any ceiling floor firewall or fire partition It is recommended but not mandatory that a minimum 12 inches of vertical vent pipe be installed on the draft hood prior to any elbow in the vent system IMPORTANT Existing vent systems must be inspected for obstructions corrosion and proper installation Chimney Connection IMPORTANT Before connecting a vent to ...

Page 21: ...cation of this valve and how to shut off the water to the heater 6 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 Valve 7 After piping has been properly connected to the wat...

Page 22: ...lation or tape should not block or hinder access to the T P Relief Valve manual relief lever 4 Next locate the hot water outlet cold water inlet pipes to the water heater 5 Select one of the sections of pipe insulation and locate the slit that runs the length of the insulation 6 Spread the slit open at the base of the insulation and slip it over the cold water inlet pipe Apply gentle pressure alon...

Page 23: ...g PILOT LIGHTING Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise until it stops Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise to OFF SEE FIGURE A NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed down slightly Do not force Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to next s...

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 will 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 The...

Page 25: ...e than 5 minutes LOW approx 80 F 27 C NOTE During low demand periods when hot water is not being used a lower thermostat setting will 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 FIGURE 28 demand When leaving your home for extended periods vacations etc turn the...

Page 26: ...h 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 Burner Inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectable However over a period of time a flooded wat...

Page 27: ...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 minimum the anode s should be checked annually after the warranty period Temperature ...

Page 28: ...alve 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 ...

Page 29: ...valve thermostat to its lowest setting 3 On top of the gas control valve thermostat turn the gas control knob to the OFF position THERMOCOUPLE MANIFOLD TUBE PILOT TUBE WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE FIGURE 31 4 Remove the outer door 5 Remove the two screws securing the manifold door assembly to the combustion chamber Figure 32 MANIFOLD SCREWS 2 TWO PIECE WIRE CONNECTOR MANIFOLD DOOR THERMAL SWITCH PILOT ...

Page 30: ...assemble by following the procedure under Replacing the Manifold Burner Assembly 6 Position the new thermocouple through the bottom opening of the two piece wire connector Figure 34 Be sure igniter wire is positioned through the small opening of the two piece wire connector 7 Re attach the burner Note the orientation of the burner Figure 33 8 See Replacing the Manifold Burner Assembly OTHER FITTIN...

Page 31: ...ssing or damaged Replace two piece wire connector if missing or removed Replace door gasket if damaged Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire WARNING 1 Check the door gasket for damage or imbedded debris prior to installation 2 Inspect the view port for damage and replace as required 3 Insert the manifold burner assembly into the burner compartment making sure t...

Page 32: ...niter spark Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry completely Rust can be removed from the electrode tip and metal surfaces by lightly sanding with an emery cloth or fine grit sandpaper Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve Thermostat IMPORTANT This water heater has a resettable thermal switch installed Do not attempt to disable or modify this feature in any way Use only factory authorized re...

Page 33: ... In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331020 2 8 203 mm 12 3 4 323 mm 3 4 Male 153 331050 5 11 279 mm 14 3 4 375 mm 3 4 Male TABLE 5 Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Inlet Water Heater Capacity Gallons Water Pressure 30 40 50 66 82 Expansion 40psi 2 2 2 5 5 Tank 50psi 2 2 2 5 5 Capacity 60psi 2 2 5 5 5 Needed 70psi 2 2 5 5 5 80psi 2 5 5 5 5 TABLE 6 Highest recorded inlet water pressure in a 24 hour p...

Page 34: ...odor is derived 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 a concentration of sulfate in the supply water little or no dissolved oxygen in the water a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater This harmless bacteria is non toxic to humans an excess of active hydrogen in the tank This is caused b...

Page 35: ...tructions in the Draining and Flushing section and then remove fitting Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace When you are finished follow the steps in Filling the Water Heater in the Installation Instructions earlier in this manual if the flame is absent This unit is also equipped with a thermal switch designed to shut off the gas supply in the event the water heater has been exp...

Page 36: ...urce and correct 10 Replace thermostat 11 Clean locate source and correct 12 Replace thermocouple 13 See maintenance section for inspection and cleaning of flame arrester 14 Replace water heater eliminate flammable vapors source Contact Sears Service 15 Inspect and clean base ring filter See External Cleaning Inspection of the Base Ring Filter HIGH OPERATION COSTS 1 Thermostat set too high 2 Sedim...

Page 37: ...k with gas utility company 3 Clean locate source and correct 4 Replace thermostat 5 Provide fresh air ventilation 6 See Burner Flame Yellow Lazy CONDENSATION 1 Temperature setting too low 1 Increase the temperature setting Refer to the Condensation sub section of this manual s Troubleshooting Guide BURNER FLAME FLOATS AND LIFTS OFF PORTS 1 Orifice too large 2 High gas pressure 3 Water heater flue ...

Page 38: ...his manual for specific requirements NO Is the pilot tube damaged NO Does the flame arrestor show signs of discoloration and or debris Shut off the gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas shut off valve then contact Sears Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO Contact a local Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration authorized service pr...

Page 39: ...r 9006649 9006649 9006649 9006649 15 Piezo Igniter w Clip 9006143 9006143 9006143 9006143 16 Pilot Assembly w Tubing and Fittings 9006666 9006666 9006667 9006666 17 T P Relief Valve 9000071 9000071 9000071 9000071 18 Temperature Adjustment Knob F145 1280 F145 1280 F145 1280 F145 1280 19 Thermocouple 9000056 9000056 9000056 9000056 20 Two Piece Wire Connector w Clip 9006449 9006449 9006449 9006449 ...

Page 40: ... that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Cen...