Kenmore 153.331740, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informacion en las etiquetas o en el manual iestructivo No hacer case de esta adver eecia podria resultar en la MU ERTE O GRAVES LESION ES CORPORALES WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other...

Page 2: ...WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages will generally tell y...

Page 3: ... before installing using or servicing water heater 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 Explosion Hazard Overheated water can cause water tank explosion Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas thstall vent syst...

Page 4: ... Filling the Water Heater 14 15 Venting 15 16 Gas Piping 16 17 Sediment Trap 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18 19 Lighting Operating Label 18 Temperature Regulation 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 20 22 Tank Sediment Cleaning 20 Venting System Inspection 20 Burner Inspection 20 Burner Cleaning 20 Housekeeping 20 21 Anode Rod Inspection 21 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 21 Draining 21 22 Drain Va...

Page 5: ...having jurisdiction In the absence of local codes installations shall comply with the following In the United States The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 This publication is available from the Canadian Standards Association 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 hav...

Page 6: ...AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS 7 6 LITERS AND 5 GALLONS 18 9 LITERS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER 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 _FIF_ _ Screwdriver Tin Snips 6 1 82 m Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL SLOT ...

Page 7: ...Pressure Relief Valve I Ground Joint Union R Rating Plate INSTALL INACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF B D V INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER iS iNSTALLED iN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM VACUUM RELIEF VALVE INSTALLPER LOCALCODES Q S W YI THERMOSTAT SHIELD OPTIONAL T THERMOSTAT GAS CONTROL KNOB I WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING D...

Page 8: ...t 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 Q If have to the water heater the two you copper piping 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 ...

Page 9: ...d Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not store or use gasoline or ether flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS VAPORS ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED GARAGES STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS ETC Flammable liquids such as gasoline solvents propane LP or butane etc and other substances such as adhesives etc emit flammable vapor...

Page 10: ...ddition to being highly flammable in many cases will also change to corrosive hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion products of the water heater The results can be hazardous and also cause product failure 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 blank...

Page 11: ...ee area of one square inch per 1 000 Btu per hour 22 cm2 kW of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space but not less than 100 square inches 645 cm2 One opening shall commence within 12 inches 30 cm of the top and one commencing within 12 inches 30 cm of the bottom of the enclosures CHIMNEY OR VENTILATION LOUVERS EACH END OF ATTIC OUTLET AIR WATER HEATER FURNACE...

Page 12: ...est possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a mixing valve shall 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 Eigu re 14 Valves for reducing point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are also available Follow manufacturer s instructions for install...

Page 13: ...p or plug FLOOR DRAIN FIGURE15 T P Valve and Pipe Insulation Remove insulation for T P valve and pipe connections from carton PIPE INSULATION FLUE PIPE T P RGURE15A Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot water line Make sure that the insulation is against the top cover of the heater Fit T P valve insulation over valve Make sure that the insulation does net interfere with...

Page 14: ...erature setting The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year Caution should be taken to ensure that 1 no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature pressure relief valve discharge line and 2 the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot If after manually operating the ...

Page 15: ...plier to aid you in determining the proper venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 For proper draft hood attachment the draft hood legs may be angled slightly inward Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of the water heater The legs will snap in the holes to give a tight fit Place the vent pip...

Page 16: ...de models Contact a qualified installer or service agency Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Always read and understand instruction manual Fire and Explosion Hazard Do not use water heater with any gas other than the gas shown onthe rating plate Excessive pressure to gas control valve can cause serious injury or death Turn off gas lines during installation Contact qualified ...

Page 17: ... with NFPA 54 Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion Before attaching 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...

Page 18: ...5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas _ STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label Ifyou don t smell gas go to next step Remove or open inner THERMOCOUPLE door located below gas control unit Find pilot follow metal tube from gas control The pilot is located in front of the burner if you don t smell gas turn knob on gas control counter clockwise _ N to PILOT position...

Page 19: ... a certain temperature water at 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 shall 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 Follow manufacturer s instructions fo...

Page 20: ...hing 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 Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectable However over a period of time a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Contact a Sear...

Page 21: ...n 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 If the temperature pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically this may be due to thermal expansion You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a...

Page 22: ...hten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 6 Follow instructions in the Fifling The Water Heater section 7 Check for leaks 8 Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater _HANDLE AND _ CAPASSEMBLY WASHER FIGURE 25 Service Before calling for repair service read the Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual If...

Page 23: ...stores and through the Sears Service Centers Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations See Figure 26 Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Tank Dimensions Pipe Model Capacity in inches Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Lenath On Tank 153 331020 2 8 203mm 12 3 4 323mm 3 4 Male 153 331050 5 11 279mm 14 3 4 375m...

Page 24: ...ter This harmless bacteria is non toxic to humans an excess of active hydrogen in the tank This is caused by the corrosion protective action of the anode Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode s with one of less active material and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines Contact Sears Service for further information conc...

Page 25: ...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 R Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened G The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting H Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces of the t...

Page 26: ...s unusually cold Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures High temperature limit switch activated Thermostat set too high Condensation dripping on burner Sediment at bottom of heater tank Improper combustion Tighten threaded connections Inspect other appliances near water heater Refer to CONDENSATION Install thermal expansion tank DO NOT plug T P valve Check relief valve for proper operation DO NOT plu...

Page 27: ...9002494 9002494 17 Nipple w Heat Trap 9003719 9003719 18 Anode Rod 9000734 9000734 19 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 9003895 9003895 20 Inner Door 9000281 9000281 21 Secondary Anode Rod w Heat Trap 9003967 9003967 Instruction Manual 184770 000 184770 000 NotShown Now that you have purchased your gas water heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Servi...

Page 28: ...Improper venting Fast help by phone phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in home repair plus convenient repair scheduling Power surge protection against eIectrical damage due to power fluctuations Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longerthan promised Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule servic...