Sears 153, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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 supplier s instructions If you can not reach your gas supplie...

Page 2: ...ents for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems and the latest edition of ANSI Z21 22 and the code requirements of ASME If replaced the valve must meet the require ments of local codes but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meet ing the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Su...

Page 3: ...G VENT DAMPERS Any vent damper whether it is operat ed thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper drafting of the water heater Thermally Operated Vent Dampers Gas fired water heaters having thermal efficiency in excess of 80 may produce a relatively low flue gas temperature Such tem peratures may not be high enough to properly open ther mally operated vent dampers This would...

Page 4: ...WARNING t Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under I water Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to I inspect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any I part of the burner system which has been under water I AWARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long period of time generally two weeks or more Hydroge...

Page 5: ...4 Gas Piping 14 15 Installation Checklist 16 OperatinR Instructions I7 19 Eighting 17 8 Temperature Regulation 19 _ervice and Adjustment 20 21 Tank Sediment Cleaning 20 Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 Burner Cleaning 20 L P Gas Control Valve Burner Assembly 20 Draining 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 Drain VaJveWasher Replacement 21 Housekeeping 2 Service 21 Tro...

Page 6: ...confbrm with the instructions in this manual gas company rules and Local Codes or in the absence of Local Codes with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223 1 also referred to as NFPA 54 This publication is available from your local government or public library or gas company or by writing NFPA gatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 If after reading this manual you have any questions...

Page 7: ...ING A DIAMETER 24 OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75 GALLONS OR LESS DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAME TER 18 OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 OR LESS 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 locaI Sears store Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Screwd...

Page 8: ...copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they con nect to the water heater This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short Additional cuts can be made later if nec essary Disconnect the temperature pres_ sure retief valve drain line When the water heater is drained disconnect the hose from the drain valve Close the drain valve The water beater is now c...

Page 9: ...sed in the same room or area con raining a gaswater heater or other open flame or spark produc ingappliance NOTE Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areasof the structure to the appliance AWARNING Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds clean ers chlorine based chemicals refrigerants etc in addition to being highly flammable in many cases will also change to cor r...

Page 10: ...s f om the bottom of the enclosure The openings shall communicate directly or by ducts with the outdoors or spaces crawl or attic that freely communicate with the outdoors CHIMR_ OR GAg V_NT VENTILATION LOUVER8 J_LT INLETAIN VENTILATIONLOHVENS 1 When directly communicating with the outdoors each open ing shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BTU per hour of total input rating o...

Page 11: ...ly corrosion of hot and cold water fittings it is strongly recommended that di elec trlc unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe The illustration shows the attachment of the water t_iping to the water heater The water heater is equipped with _ water coa nectlons NOTE If using copper tubing solder tubing to an adapter before attadfing the adaptor to the c...

Page 12: ...ve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank Do nut connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 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 should circumstances demand If the discharge pipe is not connect ed to a drain or other suitable means the water flo...

Page 13: ...ther information AWARNING To insure proper venting of this gas fired water heater the correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized Any additions or deletions of other gas appliances on a common vent with this water heater may adversely affect the operation of the water heater Consult the local Sears Service Center or gas utility if _ any such changes are planned For proper venting in certain instal...

Page 14: ...piping and combustible material will result in a fire hazard A WARNING Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape of dangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation AWARNING Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors Spray can propellants cleaning solvents refrigerator and air conditioner refrigera...

Page 15: ...n the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effec tive sediment trap If a tee _itting is used it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installation shown be ow Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown _WARNING Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation of the gas con...

Page 16: ...t the Location section Is there proper clearance between the water heater and any thing that might catch fire See the Facts to Consider About the Location section o Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater will operate properly See Combustion Air and Ventilation in the Installation Instructions section ly Is the draft hood vent piping proper secured See Vennng_ instructions in the...

Page 17: ...AS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY tF YOU SHELL GAS i o 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 depart ment _ WARNING DO NOT force the gas control knob Use only your hand to pus...

Page 18: ...OP Follow B in the safetyinformation above onthis label If you don t smell gas go to the nextstep 6 Remove or open innerdoor located belowthe gas controlunit 7 Findpilot follow metaltubefrom gas control The pilot is locatedinfront of theburner PILOT BURNER 1 _ THERMOCOUPLE 8 Ifyoudon tsmellgas turn knobongascontrolcounter clockwise_ to PILOT position Figure7 page17 9 Push in control knob all the w...

Page 19: ...hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mixing valves are availableat plumbing supplyor hardware stores Followman ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the _remperature Regulation sectioninthis manual _ WARNING Never allow small childran to use a hot water tap or to draw their own bath water Never leave ...

Page 20: ...LOT to OFF unless knob is depressed slightly DO NOT FORCE Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by care fully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted through the access door of the water heater If the burner needs to be removed for additional cleaning calf the Sears Service Center to remove and clean the burner and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned AWAR...

Page 21: ...ation The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year TEPIPERATURE PRESSU RE DISCHARGE PIPE Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera ture pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might resuh from excessive temperature or pressurel AWARNING if the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or dis...

Page 22: ... the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations HOT COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING 0 EXPANSION TANK 0 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVEWITH BY PASS _ PRESSUREGAUGE WATER SHUTOFF RECOHMENDED INSTALLATION VERTICAL MOUNTING FLOOR CEILING JOIST ETC STRAPPING Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Iknk Capacity Number In Gallons Dime...

Page 23: ...people or at the water heater Mixing valves are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardware stores Follow man ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the t Temperature Regulation sectionin this manual SIOKEIODOR It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and odor during the initial start up This is due to burning off...

Page 24: ...s shut offvalve to be sure it is open i heck the pilot flame It may have gone out All models have an opening behind the outer door for viewing the pilot If the pilot is not tit follow the Lighting instructions in this marmal or located above the gas control valve on the water heater to relight the pilot If the water was extremely hot and is now cold the high limit safety temperature shut off may h...

Page 25: ...leaking Small amounts of water from temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres sure in your area The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened slightly The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting Combustion products contain water vapor which can con dense on the coole...

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Page 28: ... rder List POWER MISERTM 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 336150 153 336250 153 336311 153 336350 153 336411 153 336450 30 Gal 40 Gal 30 Gal High Altitude 30 Gal 40 Gal High Altitude 4O Gal 160 15 14 28 ...

Page 29: ...02613 9002411 9002411 9000355 9000355 9000281 9000281 F145 278 F145 1278 F145 1280 F145 1280 0530087 0530087 9001852 9001852 9002488 9002488 9000272 9000272 0291443 3515 9000071 9000279 0270118 9000254 9001584 9000284 42 9231 9000278 0230138 39 HA 9002615 9002411 900O355 9000281 F145 1278 F145 t280 0530087 9001852 9002489 9000272 9000071 9000279 0270118 9000254 9001584 9000284 42 9231 9000278 0230...

Page 30: ... WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 336511 50 Gal High Altitude 153 336550 50 Gal 153 336750 30 Gal Propane L P 153 336811 40 Gal Propane L P High Altitude 153 336850 40 Gal Propane LP 160 T I I 2O _O5 15 I4 i I I I IF O I k x x X 18 oi7 11 x x J 30 ...

Page 31: ...3 3515 9001584 9000286 42 9231 9000278 0230224 51 HA 9002616 9002411 9000355 9000281 F145 1279 F 45 I280 0530087 9001852 9001219 _ 9000272 9001584 9000284 42 9231 9000278 O23O138 39 HA 9002617 9O02411 9000355 9000281 FI45 1278 F145 1280 0530087 9001852 9001219 90O0272 9001584 9OOO286 _4a 9231 9O00278 0230225 5O 9002616 9002411 9000355 9000281 F145q279 F145 1280 0530O87 9001852 9001219 9000272 Note...

Page 32: ... industria or other non residential use more than 2 families the above xv_verage for t_s that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase and the above parts warranty is effec tive for 1 year from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS STOI_ OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warrant applies only while this product is in use in t...