Kenmore ECONOMIZER 6 153.332861, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU 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 Follow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be ...

Page 2: ...ef Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems and the current edition of ANSI Z21 22 CSA 4 4 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 Devices for Hot Water Supply S...

Page 3: ... DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE _ WARNING AWARNING The power vent water heater requires its own separate venting system It cannot be connected to an existing vent pipe or chimney It must be terminated to the outdoors Failure to properly install the venting system can result in asphyxiation a fire or explosion and can cause DEATH SE RIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AWARNING No...

Page 4: ...than 1 inches deep have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain The pan must not restrict combustion air flow 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 is extremely flammable and explosive To prevent the p...

Page 5: ... Gas Piping 2324 Installation Checklist 25 _gpertat n g ns t ruc t _n s Z_ ZZ ZZ_ ZZ _ZZ Z _I_mpemture Regulation 229 Ser_vi_ceiand lAd 33a Venting SystemInspection 30 Burner Inspection 30 Burner Cleaning 30 Aim Rod Inspection 30 lhnperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 31 Draining 31 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 31 Housekeeping 31 Service 31 Troubleshooting Guide 32 38 Start Up Conditions 32...

Page 6: ...TE THE WATER HEATER The installation must confbrm with the instructions in this manual gas company rules and Local Codes or in the absence of Local Codes with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223 1 also referred to as NFPA 54 This publication is available from your local gov ernment or public library or gas company or by writing NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 If af...

Page 7: ...IN PANS ARE AVAILABLE IN 20 22 24 AND 28 DIAMETERS SELECT A DRAIN PAN THAT IS AT LEAST 2 LARGER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE WATER HEATER 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 Tape or Folding Rule Garden Hose Drill Pipe dope or Teflon Tape GARDE...

Page 8: ...o copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they con nect to the water heater This willavoid cutting off the pipes too short Additional cuts can be made later if nec essary Disconnect the temperature pres sure 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 c...

Page 9: ... allow and 2 there is a three prong receptacle available CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure For this reason it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor When such locations cannot be avoided ...

Page 10: ...avity direct vent power vent or power direct vent appliance inlet and or outlet vent s when directly above or 135 to either side of center line Figure 3c a 24 minimum from any appliance inlet and or outlet vents when directly belowor 45 to either side of center line Figure 3c The location selection must provide clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater Figure 4 Vent termina...

Page 11: ...onal 2 PVC ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 piping from combustiblesurfaces The location selection must provide clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater Figure 4 The Power Vent outlet terminal shall terminate at least 18 above the roof surface Figure 5 The venting system must be installed in a manner which allows inspection of the installation of the venting pipes and joints as wel...

Page 12: ...total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure See Figm e 7 2 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 of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure See Figure 8 I Figure 8 3 When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts each openingshall have a minimum free area o...

Page 13: ...pearound thethreaded endofrile threaded to sweat coupling andaround bothendsofthe_ threaded nipple Using flexi bleconnectors connect thecoldwater pipetothecoldwaterinletoftbewater hearer NOTE Thiswaterheateris insulated to minimizeheat lossfromthe tank Furtherreduction in heat losscan beaccomplishedby insulatingthe hot water linesfromthewater heater INSTALLATION COMPLETED COLD INLET SHUTOFF WATER ...

Page 14: ...our elbowscan causerestriction and reduce the discharge capacityof the valve No valve or other obstructionis to be placedbetween the relief valveand the tank Do not connecttubing directlyto dischargedrain unlessa 6 air gap is provided To prevent bodily injury hazard to life or property damage the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities shouldcircumstancesdemand If the dischar...

Page 15: ...tsonly DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE Failureto usethe correctvoltage cancauseproblems whichcan result inDEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURYOR PROPERTYDAMAGE If you haveanyquestions or doubts consult yourelectriccompany CAUTION If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box wasalu minum for the old water heater replace it with copperwire If you wish to reu...

Page 16: ...r s junction box Connect ground wire to this location For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions refer to the current edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 6 Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw provided WIRING DIAGRAM ECO LI _H ON OFF m sw _ _ THERMOSTAT SWITCH 1 BLOWER VACUUM SWITCH I EXHAIIST BLOCKAGE FLAME SENSE ROD NORMAL OPERATION SEQUENCE INDICAT...

Page 17: ...rizontal runs must be securely supported at 3V2foot intervals and vertical runs supported at 5 foot intervals _ WARN I NG slope The vent pipe from the water heater must upward inch per five linear feet MI vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure dwelling MIN RISE PERFIVEFEET AWARNING I Failure to have required clearances between water I heater and combustible material ...

Page 18: ...vent pipe to the reducer when the vent pipe is to be turned horizontally off the blower supplied locally 6 2 PVC ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 pipe must be supplied locally The vent piping may be installed as follows 2 PVC ABS OR CPVC SCHEDULE 40 _1 90 ELBOW _ _ 2 PVC ABS OR CPVC SCHEDULE 40 PIPE i_ 3 TO 2 PVC ABS OR CPVC REDUCER 3 PVC ABS OR CPVC SCHEDULE 40 PIPE MINIMUM LENGTH 3 VENT CAP WITH SCREEN H...

Page 19: ...ax length 4 MiN 20 EXAMPLE _S MAX MIN RISEY PERFIVE FEET ONE ELBOW EXAMPLE 157 MIN 14 MIN MIN RISE PERFIVE FEET _l_ 3 VENT PIPE EXAMPLE USING ONE ELBOW WITH 3 VENT PIPE 1 The total vertical and horizontal vent run cannot exceed the maximum length with the number of 90 elbows as specified in the following tables If more elbows are required the vent ing distance must be reduced 5 feet for every 90 e...

Page 20: ...areas Wear impervious cloth ing while handling Do not smoke eat or drink while handling Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating Wear eye protection when handling If swal lowed drink water do not induce vomiting and call a physician or poison control center immediately If inhaled get fresh air and seek medical attention if ill feelings persist In case of eye and skin contact imme diately f...

Page 21: ...elbow in the required direction on the blower and using 3 sheet metal screws attach the elbow SEAL WITH _ _ _ _ I 2 If there is to be a vertical run of vent from the blower the Y PVC ABS or CPVC pipe must be attached to the blower using 3 sheet metal screws The 3 or optional 2 PVC ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 vent pipe can be run from the water heater through the wall or from the wall to the water heat...

Page 22: ...eater 2 A 3 PVC ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 pipe minimum length of Y must be supplied locally to make vent connec tion at the blower outlet 3 A 3 to 2 PVC ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 reducer must be supplied locally 4 2 and Y PVC ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 piping and fit tings are acceptable materials for the vent system on all mod els and must be supplied locally 2 PVC ABS OR CPVC SCHEDULE 40 PiPE 3 TO 2 PV...

Page 23: ...t the input rating must be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1 O00 feet above sea level which requires replacement of the burner orifice in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code Z223 1 NFPA 54 Contact the local Sears Service Center or your local gas utility for further information _WARNING Hake sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate The inlet gas press...

Page 24: ...shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation The sediment trap shall he either a tee fitting with a capped nip ple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effec tive sediment trap If a tee fitting is used it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installation shown DRIP LEG SEDIMENT GAS 3 MIN ...

Page 25: ...adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operate properly See Combustion Air and Ventilation in the Installation Instructions section ls the draft hood vent piping properly secured See Venting instructions in the Installation Instructions section ls there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything that might catch fire See Ventmg mstructtons m the Installation Instructions secti...

Page 26: ...rical control system to operate allowing the gas portion to operate ignite burner 3 The venting manual reset switch must be in the closed position See Venting Manual Reset Switch in the ii oubleshooting Guide section 4 There is a non resettable hi limit switch in the thermostat which must be good closed for the thermostat to be operat ed See High Temperature Limit Switch in the _I_oubleshooting Gu...

Page 27: ...fire department 4 The burner heats the water to the desired thermostat setting a The resistance in the thermostat rises to the value selected by the temperature control knob b The control module doses the gas valve and 5 seconds later removes power from the blower 5 Cycle is completed CONTROL SEQUENCE HOT SURFACE DIRECT IGNITION Pre purge 5 sec HSI Warm up 20 sec Ignition Activation Period 4 sec F...

Page 28: ...on above _ on this label 2 Set the ON OFF switch on the control box to the ON position 3 Set the thermostat to_e lowest setting b_rst press ing the COOLER _ and HOTTER _ buttons together and holdi J_ for 1 second Then 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 auto ...

Page 29: ...ixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the Temperature Regulation sec tion in this manual TEMPERATURE INDICATORS J TEMPERATURE AD USTMENT BUTTONS AWARNING I Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or to I draw their own bath water Never lea...

Page 30: ... causedeadly asphyx at on AWARNING If after inspectionof the vent system you found sooting or deterioration something is wrong a Sears Service Technicianmust be called in the problem corrected and the flue and venting cleaned or replaced before resuming operation on the water heater Burner Inspection AWARNING Flood damageto a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectible Howeve...

Page 31: ...into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater section Check for leaks Follow the operating instructions in the Operating Instructions section to restart the water heater HANDLE AND CAP ASSEMBLY _WASHER Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust dirt and lint on a regular basis Draining The water heater should...

Page 32: ... Center for assistance in controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Number 153 331020 153 331050 Tank Capacity In G 1ons 2 5 Dimensions in Inches PipeFitting Diameter Length On lhnk 8 inches 12_ inches Y4 Male 11 inches 14_ inches Y4 Male Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Expansion Ihnk Capacity Needed Inlet Water Pressure 40psi 50psi 60psi 70psi 80psi Water Heater Capacit...

Page 33: ...ts section for corrosion protection of the tank Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a rotten egg smell This 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 a concentration of sulfate ...

Page 34: ...s It will take longer to heat the water and seem like less hot water lfyou cannot find what is wrong call the Sears Service Center DRAFT HOO r WATER IS TOO HOT 1 The temperature ad ustment button may be set too high See the l_mperature Adjustment section NOTE A period of time is necessary after an adjustment has been made for the water temperature to reach the new tem perature setting 2 If lower t...

Page 35: ...e leaking O Small amounts of water from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres sure in your area O O The temperature pressure relief valve be leaking at may the tank fitting O Water from drain valve be due the valve a may to opened slightly Q The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Combustion products contain water vapor which can con dense ...

Page 36: ...oper and possible dangerous operation resulting in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK No I lhrn ON gassuppl_ Is gas being supplied to the thermostat Yes i Call gas company to increase gas _ _ l NO J pressure GO TO SYSTEMS CHECK SECTION PAGE 37 Is thermostat calling for heat Run hot water from heater and set adjustment button higher Check using a manomete...

Page 37: ...ly 3 Air intake or exhaust obstructed A B C Error in the hot surface ignitorcircuit h Check that allwiring is correct and secure 0 0 2 Replacehot surface ignitor System in lockout ABC 000000 I Gassupply isoff or too low to operate 2 Hot surfaceignitor not positioned correctly 3 Low voltage to the water heater 4 Electric polarity to unit is incorrect test and correct ABC 000000 Problem in the gas v...

Page 38: ...tion dripping on burner Sediment at bottom of heater tank Improper combustion Outlet polarity is reversed Turn switch to the ON position Plugblower back into 115VAC outleL Repair service to outlet Replacethermostat Replacecontrol harness Replace ECO Replace Blower Assembly Set temperature control highe_ Replacethermostat or ECO as required Reducehotwateruse Contact dealer Allow more time for heate...

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Page 40: ...TER HEATER MODEL NUMBERS 153 332861 40 Gal L P 153 332870HA 40 Gal High Altitude L E 153 332880 50 Gal L P 153 332890HA 50 Gal High Altitude L E 28 PVC ABS or CPVC Items for all models supplied locally 278 I 25d 24 lr_ j 10 2o 19_ 16_ 9 14 _15 27 7 b 8 40 ...

Page 41: ...365 9002546 9003892 9004035 9000071 9000071 9002402 9002402 9001584 9001584 9000281 9000281 9003627 9003627 9002411 9002411 0230224 0230225 51 HA 50 9003686 9003688 9003692 9003692 9003628 9003628 9000358 9000358 9001971 9001971 9001773 9001773 9003090 9003089 9003095 9003095 9003093 9003094 9000275 9000275 9002512 9002512 9003719 9003719 9000031 9000031 184820 000 153 332890HA 9001957 9001993 900...

Page 42: ...GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBERS 153 332960 40 Gal 153 332970HA 40 Gal High Altitude 153 332980 50 Gal 153 332990HA 50 Gal High Altitude 28 PVC ABS or CPVC Items for all models supplied locally 278 I 25d 24 22_ lr_ j 10 2o 19_ 16_ 9 14 _15 27 7 b 8 42 ...

Page 43: ...546 9003892 9004035 9000071 9000071 9002402 9002402 9001584 9001584 9000281 9000281 9003627 9003627 9002411 9002411 0230141 0230120 36 HA 33 9003689 9003685 9003691 9003691 9003628 9003628 9000358 9000358 9001971 9001971 9001773 9001773 9003090 9003089 9003095 9003095 9003093 9003094 9000275 9000275 9002512 9002512 9003719 9003719 9000031 9000031 184820 000 153 332990HA 9001957 9001993 9003082 900...

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