Kenmore 33204 - Power Vent, 40 Gallon, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...R ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA SI NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria originar lesiones graves o mortales Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List GAS FIRED LISTED For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or ...

Page 2: ...ty alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in propertydamage All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substance...

Page 3: ...bustibles Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended period of non use Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Improper installation and use may result in property damage Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Install vent system in accordance with codes Do not operate water heater if flood damaged High altitude orifice must be installed for operation ab...

Page 4: ... Traps 16 Filling the Water Heater 16 Blower Assembly Installation 16 17 Vent Connections to Blower Assembly 18 Venting and Installation 18 19 Condensation 18 Maximum Vent Lengths 18 Venting 19 Vent Terminal Installation 19 20 Vertical Vent Through Roof 20 Vertical Vent Restrictions 20 Vent Pipe Preparation 21 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23 24 Lighting and Operating Label 23 Temperature Regulation 2...

Page 5: ...ns and the local code authority having jurisdiction In the absence of local codes installations shall comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 These publications are available from The National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance with the local codes...

Page 6: ...ust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appli ance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector observes ...

Page 7: ...ER 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 HEAD SCREW...

Page 8: ...SSEMBLY VACUUM RELIEF VALVE _INSTALLPER LOCAL CODES o P s T INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM CAUTION 115 VAC IN CONTROL HARNESS AND INSIDE OUTER DOOR V Drip Leg Sediment Trap W Drain Valve X Gas Valve Thermostat Y Drain Pan Z Air Intake Screen Base Pan AA Inner Door B B Outer Door CC HSI Burner Assembly D D Air Intake Screen Blower Assembly E E F...

Page 9: ...nd ready to be removed FIGURE 2 1 Turn OFF the gas supply to the water heater If the main gas line Shut off valve serving all gas appliances is used also shut OFF the gas at each appliance Leave all gas appliances shut OFF until the water heater installation is completed see Figures 2 and 3 FIGURE 3 2 Turn OFF the water supply to the water heater at the water shut off valve or water meter Some ins...

Page 10: ...ected 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 AIR INTAKE FV SENSOR SCREEN ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Avoid all ignition sources if you smell LP gas Do not expose water heate...

Page 11: ... an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters Your Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas Do not obstruct water heater air intake with insulating blanket Gas a...

Page 12: ... area of 1 square inch per 2 000 Btu per hour 11 cm2 kW of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure see Figure 14 When ducts are used they shall be of the same cross sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they connect The minimum short side dimension of rectangular air ducts shall not be less than 3 inches 7 6 cm see Figure 14 j OUTLETAIRDUCT I INLET A_R DUCT VENTTHRO...

Page 13: ...stant 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 expansion tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expansion in the water system Thermal expansion tanks are available from Sears stores and through the Sears Service Centers Contact t...

Page 14: ...SME If replaced the valve must meet the requirements of local codes but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as indicated in the above paragraph The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater 150 psi 1 035 kPa and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as s...

Page 15: ...eeding 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa the damage to the gas control valve could result in a fire or explosion from leaking gas If the main gas line Shut off serving all gas appliances is used also turn off the gas at each appliance Leave all gas appliances shut off until the water heater installation is complete A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater Consult the current edition of National...

Page 16: ...taching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the inside To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply line a drip leg sometimes called a sediment trap must be incorporated in the piping The drip leg must be readily accessible Install in accordance with the Gas Piping section Refer to the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 A sediment trap shall ...

Page 17: ...d only where local codes permit If local codes do not permit the use of a flexible power supply cord Make sure the unit is unplugged from wall outlet Remove screws and open panel on front of control box Cut the flexible power cord leaving enough to be able to make connections and remove the strain relief fitting from box Install suitable conduit fitting in side of enclosure and then follow d and e...

Page 18: ...ction If 4 pipe is to be used then a 3 to 4 bell reducer is recommended Figure 21 shows the recommended location for the bell reducer If the bell reducer is located at the rubber boot on the blower assembly then a short section of 3 vent pipe needs to be installed in the rubber boot for proper connection of the 3 to 4 bell reducer That length can be the minimum length required for the connection T...

Page 19: ...revent blockage of vent termination see Figure 23 4 In cold climates it is recommended that vent termination not be mounted directly above or within 3 feet 91 cm horizontally from an oil tank vent or gas meter to avoid potential freeze up from condensation see Figure 23 Plan the vent system layout so that proper clearances are maintained from plumbing and wiring Vent pipes serving power vented app...

Page 20: ...tem pipe and elbows when installing the vent system see VENTING AND INSTALLATION AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS page 17 MORTAR OR SILICONE CAULK FROM WATER HEATER PVC COUPLING _ t i _ 4 _ _ i WALL PLATE OPTIONAL J PVC VENT TERMINAL WITH MESH PROTECTIVE _N INSIDE 12 MIN 30 5cm OUTSIDE OF L _1_ BUILDING WALL FIGURE 24 The vent terminal should be kept as close as possible to the outside wall but you need t...

Page 21: ... prepare the surfaces of pipe and fittings for solvent welding Do not use water rags gasoline or any other substitutes for cleaning PVC or CPVC surfaces A chemical cleaner such as MEK may be used CEMENT The cement should be a bodied cement of approximately 500 to 1600 centipoise viscosity containing 10 20 by weight virgin PVC material solvated with tetrahydrofuran THF Small quantities of dimethyl ...

Page 22: ...imer to the surface of the pipe and fitting socket with a natural bristle brush This process softens and prepares the PVC or CPVC for the solvent cementing step Move quickly and without hesitation to the cementing procedure while the surfaces are still wet with primer E Application of solvent cement Apply the solvent cement evenly and quickly around the outside of the pipe at a width a little grea...

Page 23: ...he lowest settinq bv first pressing the COOLER _ and HOTTER _ but tons togetherand holding for 1second Ther_press the COOLER button _ until the Warm indicator light appears 4 Set the ON OFF switch on the control box to the OFF position 5 This appliance is equipped with a device which automatically lights the burner DO NOT TRYTO LIGHTTHE BURNER BY HAND 6 Waitfive 5 minutes to _ clear out any gas If...

Page 24: ...the hot water tap 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 should 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 see Figure 15 Follow manufacturer s instructions for installation of...

Page 25: ...higher than 80 psi Good venting is essential for a gas fired water heater to operate properly as well as to carry away products of combustion and water vapor SMOKE ODOR It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and odor during the initial start up This is due to burning off of oil from metal parts and will disappear in a short while THERMAL EXPANSION Improper installation and use ma...

Page 26: ...uch as a dishwasher or washing machine If hydrogen gas is present there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened There must be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut off system This system works when high water ...

Page 27: ...ervice Center to remove and clean the burner and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned HOUSEKEEPING Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on a regular basis Fire and Explosion Hazard Do not obstruct combustion air openings at the bottom of the water heater Do not use or store flammable vapor products such as gasoline solvents or adhesives in the same room o...

Page 28: ...switch to the OFF position 2 CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater 3 OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining 4 Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain 5 OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining NOTE If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period the drain valve should be lef...

Page 29: ...onnections may be leaking C The anode rod fitting may be leaking anode is located under the Blower Assembly D Small amounts of water from 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 F Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened G The drain ...

Page 30: ...nd the air pressure switch is not jumpered Replace the air pressure switch Ensure the air pressure switch sensing tube is properly connected at both ends and is not kinked or damaged Ensure the correct size of vent and intake air pipe direct vent products was used per the installation instructions in the manual that came with the water heater Ensure maximum number of elbows or maximum equivalent f...

Page 31: ...hese error codes 2 Replace the gas control valve if this error code persists 1 Turn the power off for 10 20 seconds then on again to clear these error codes 2 Replace the gas control valve if the error code persists 1 Press and release both temperature adjust buttons several times cycle water heater power off and on 2 Replace the gas control valve if the error code persists 1 Turn the power off fo...

Page 32: ...lame arrestor opening blocked Defective gas valve Lack of air supply Improperly installed vent piping Downdraft Poor combustion _o i II o _ Turn switch to the ON position Plug blower back into 115 VAC outlet Repair service to outlet Replace thermostat Replace control harness Replace thermostat Replace blower assembly Adjust temperature control higher Replace thermostat Reduce hot water use Contact...

Page 33: ...n optional Instruction Manual Air Intake Screen Blower Assembly FV Sensor FV Sensor Bracket Nipple cold inlet or hot outlet Blower Assembly Pressure Switch Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit 153 332040 9005938 9003385 9005950 32 9005951 9005958 9003400 9003401 9005959 9003445 9004316 9003406 9007364 9005962 9002402 9001584 9005966 9003972 9000071 9003414 9002846 9002847 ...

Page 34: ...s in pipes or fittings c Condensation MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive 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 A...