Kenmore 153.33114, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...odria originar lesiones graves o mortales P N 320391 000 1110 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death m Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of ...

Page 2: ...s 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 fired wa...

Page 3: ...sure 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 Haz...

Page 4: ...sibility 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: ...ection Cleaning of theBase Ring Filter 30 Removing theManifold Burner Assembly 30 Removing theBurner fromtheManifold Burner Assembly 30 Replacing theThermopile 30 31 Replacing thePilot Pilot TubeAssembly 31 Cleaning theCombustion Chamber andFlame arrestor 31 Replacing theManifold Burner Assembly 32 Piezoelectric Igniter System 32 Testing theIgniterSystem 32 Removing andReplacing theGasControl Valv...

Page 6: ...more 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 The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Parts and labor needed to help keep pr...

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: ...NUMBER IN GALS LTRS OF RATE RATE GALS VENT PIPE INCHES INCHES mm GAS Btu hr PER HOUR DIA INCHES mm HEIGHT TO 90 F RISE mm JACKET TOP 153 331140 40 151 Natural 40 000 40 9 3 76 or4 102 20 508 58 14 1477 153 331150 50 189 Natural 40 000 40 9 3 76 or4 102 20 508 57 28 1455 ...

Page 9: ... WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER OF 22 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 SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER TIN SNIPS ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE USE ON...

Page 10: ...fold Burner Assembly V Flue W Metal Drain Pan X Piezo Igniter Y Base Ring Filter INSTALL INACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF B D INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM S GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT Control Temperature Knob 120 F Status Mark Light 1 gniter Temperatures shown are approximates and...

Page 11: ...ces 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 Refrigeration HVAC R authorized service provider Use a fresh air supply that is free of corr...

Page 12: ...ect the vent pipe from the draft hood where it connects to the water heater In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed Dispose of the draft hood The new water heater has a draft hood which must be used for proper operation If you have copper piping to the water heater the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately...

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: ...ounted in the metal drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when water is detected Sensors mounted in the metal drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan Water supply shut off devices that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the ...

Page 15: ...lve thermostat 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 co...

Page 16: ...Basements crawl spaces closets and 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 refil...

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: ...ROVIDED _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 be sure to use the draft ...

Page 20: ...e National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 current edition and the guidelines set forth by prevailing local codes SUPPORT MAINTAIN CLEARANCE t 2 FT MINIMUM ABOVE ANY OBJECT 3 FT MINtMU WITHIN 10 FT HORIZONTALLY TYPE B DOUBLE WALLVENTPIPE MAINTAIN CLEARANCE 3FT MINIMUM I SUPPORT STRAP MAINTAIN CLEARANCE t LISTED LINED CHIMNEY 2 FT MINIMUM ABOVE ANY OBJECT WITHIN 10FT HORIZONTALLY DO NOT EXTEND OF...

Page 21: ...e 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 Valve After piping has been pr...

Page 22: ...ed 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 water heater Do not place any valve between the relief valve and the tank The Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Must not...

Page 23: ...before another lighting attempt If the pilot does not light the Igniter may not be sparking or the unit may not be getting gas or on a new installation there may still be air in the gas line Each time the Igniter button is clicked you should be able to see the spark by looking through the sight glass you may have to darken the room lights to see the spark You do not have to push the Control Knob i...

Page 24: ...out any gas Ifyou then gas smell STOP _Follow B in the safety information above on thislabel If youdo not smellgas goto the nextstep 4 Turnthe gascontrol temperature knobclockwise to PILOT SeeFigure B 5 Pressthe gas control temperature knob all the way in and hold it in The knob should travel in about 1 4 inch 6 35 mm if it is set to PILOT correctly While holdinq the qas control temperature knob i...

Page 25: ... 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 These include the elderly chi...

Page 26: ...adjusted from 55 F to 155 F Turn the Gas Control Temperature Knob to the desired setting temperature NOTE Some models are certified for 180 F outlet temperatures See the Data Plate on the front of the water heater for the maximum outlet temperature NOTE The temperatures indicated are approximates The actual temperature of the heated water may vary Operating Modes and Settings Standard Mode The con...

Page 27: ... systems may present serious health risk or asphyxiation Fire or Explosion Hazard Failure to properly reseal the combustion chamber will disable the flammable vapor ignition resistance feature of this water heater which could result in death or serious injury Contact your local Sears Service Center for assistance Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Chemical va...

Page 28: ... temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year V 5 7 I d d Burn hazard Hot water discharge Keep clear of relief valve discharge outlet When checking the temperature pressure relief valve operation make sure that 1 no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature pressure relief valve discharge line and 2 that the water discharge will not cause any pr...

Page 29: ...he 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 in this manual 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 be confused with a tank leak Service Before cal...

Page 30: ...t Red Wire Igniter_ t Tube Left Side Wire _ M_eifold Tube 4 5 FIGURE 33 Remove the outer door Disconnect the pilot tube 7 16 wrench the igniter wire from the igniter lead wire and manifold tube 3 4 wrench at the gas control valve thermostat Figure 33 NOTE L R Gas systems use reverse left hand threads on the manifold tube GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT THERMOPILE AND GAS CONTROL TEMPERATURE PIEZOIGNI...

Page 31: ... Switch Wires Connection at Manifold Door W Thermopile Wires pass through Top Hole of Manifold Component Block FIGURE 38 8 Using the pilot thermopite assembly screw removed earlier reattach the new pitot thermopite assembly Reattach the bumer to the manifold using the screws removed earlier NOTE make sure the burner scoop is oriented to the pilot side of the manifold tube Figure 35 9 Reinstall the...

Page 32: ...tight in the gas valve NOTE L R Gas systems use reverse left hand threads on the manifold tube 7 Connect the white thermopile wire to the gas control valve thermostat Then connect the red thermal switch wires to the thermal switch on the on the manifold door Figure 38 8 Reconnect the igniter wire Figure 33 9 Turn on the gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas shut off valve Figure 11 Foll...

Page 33: ... it to turn the gas control valve thermostat clockwise DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN damage may result Be sure to use approved Teflon tape or pipe joint compound on the gas piping connections and fitting on the back of the gas control valve that screws into tank Be sure to remove the pilot ferrule nut from the new gas control valve thermostat Turn the gas supply on and check for leaks Test the water heater ...

Page 34: ...pacity 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 psi the expansion tank s air pressure must be ...

Page 35: ...water heater models by replacing the anode s with one of tess active material and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines Contact Sears Service for further information concerning this chlorination treatment and an anode replacement kit 9001453 For short heaters use anode replacement kit 9006299 Anode replacement and chlorination of the tank are not covered by the water heat...

Page 36: ... by a problem in the vent Contact a qualified technician B Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking C The anode rod fitting may be leaking 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 f...

Page 37: ...s 8 Dirt in gas lines 9 Cold drafts 10 Thermostat temperature limit was and not loose 4 Finger tighten then 1 4 turn with wrench 5 Bleed the air from the gas line 6 Check with gas utility company 7 Check with gas utility company 8 Notify utility install dirt trap in gas line 9 Locate source and correct 10 Replace thermostat HIGH OPERATION COSTS INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER 11 12 13 14 15 16 exceeded sta...

Page 38: ...flame yellow lazy 7 Base Ring Filter blocked with lint dust 2 Provide ventilation to water heater Check flue way flue baffle and burner Clean locate source and correct 3 Provide fresh air ventilation 4 Clean filter See External Cleaning Inspection of the Base Ring Filter section 5 Clean filter See Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor section 1 Provide ventilation to water heater Chec...

Page 39: ...tion the Pilot flame may not be heating the Thermopile sufficiently weak Pilot or the Thermopite may be defective or wiring connectors may be loose Replace outer door and verify proper operation after servicing NOTE If the water heater has been operating but has stopped and will not re light check the flame arrestor for signs of high temperature blue or black discoloration indicating a flammable v...

Page 40: ...and the thermopite continued to produce electric power This condition can occur if the thermopile does not cool down as quickly as expected when the unit is shut off This condition can also occur if the gas control temperature knob has been turned off and the pilot continues to operate because the pilot valve is stuck in the open position Make sure that the gas control valve thermostat knob is set...

Page 41: ...or code o Refer to the Replacing the Pilot I ego to section C I Assemby nstructons n the manua I I Reassemble and restore to service I Shut off the gas supply to the water heater at the I manual gas shut off valve and contact Sears Service I at 1 800 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Section C Pilot light wilt not remain lit Complete this section after completing Section B l Check for insufficient combustion...

Page 42: ...e 18 Manifold Component Block w Clip Not Shown 153 331140 9003721 9003934 9006616 9006136 9006698 9006647 9000058 9007885 9003473 9006141 320391 000 9007899 9003719 9006648 9007876 9000728 9007872 9006449 Model Numbers 153 331150 9001829 9003934 9006660 9006136 9006698 9006647 9000058 9007885 9006653 9006141 320391 000 9007908 9003719 9006648 9007876 9000728 9007872 9006449 Now that you have purch...

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