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_A/R8
Gas Water Heater
Owners Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING
ONLY
NOT SUITABLE
FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE
HOMES
MODEL
NUMBERS:
153.338400
40 Gal. High Altitude
153.338450
40 Gal.
153.338502
50 Gal. High Altitude
153.338550
50 Gal.
t 53.338702
75 Ga]. High Altitude
t 53.338750
75 Ga]
I
• installation
• Operation
• Repair Parts
ty
AN ODORANT
IS ADDED
TO THE GAS
For Your Safe
USED BY TH_S WATER
HEATER
WARNING:
If the information
in these
instructions
are not followed
exactly, a
fire or explosion may result, causing prop-
erty damage, personal injury or dea_li.
-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.
- i'f you can not reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
-Installation
and service
must
be per-
formed
by a qualified
installer,
service
agency
or the gas supplier.
WARNING
Improper
installation,
adjustment,
alter-
ation,
service or maintenance
can cause
DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY,
OR
PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Refer to this man-
ual for assistance
or consult
the
local
Sears
Service
Center
or gas utility
for
! further
information.
WARNING
Flammable vapors may be drawn by air
currents from other areas of the sTruc-
ture to this appliance.
WARNING
READ
THE GENERAL
SAFETY
SECTION
BEGINNING
ON
INSIDE
COVER
AND
THEN
THIS
ENTIRE
MANUAL
BEFORE
INSTALLING
OR
OPERATING
THIS
WATER HEATER.
Save this Manual
for Future
Reference.
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- Page 1 _A/R8 Gas Water Heater Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES MODEL NUMBERS: 153.338400 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.338450 40 Gal. 153.338502 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.338550 50 Gal. t 53.338702 75 Ga].
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Page 2: General Safety
WARNING WARNING WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR water heater is equipped for one type gas only. Check the model PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or rating plate near the gas control valve for the correct gas. - Page 3 WARNING WARNING This water h eater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present a serious Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel heneat_h health risk or asphyxiation. the appliance extending beyond the full width anddepth of the WARNING appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
General Safety..........................Table of Contents................... Introduction ................_ ............Specifications ..................... Preparing for the New Installation ............... Materials and Basic Tools Needed ............. i....Materials Needed ..............................Basic Tools ................................Removing the Old Water Heater ................. Locating the New Water Heater. - Page 5 Thank You forpurchasing aSears water h eater. WARNING This gas-fired water heater is design certified by the Properly installed and maintained, it should give you American Gas Association Laboratories under years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you American National Standards for Gas Water...
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Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials Needed wmler __mw_ef To simplify the installation Sears has availabJe the installa- tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. CoupEtn_s WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24_x18 _' FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL... - Page 7 Turn gas supply to the water heater. Disconnect vent pipe from the draft hood /tOF where they connect to the water heater. In most WARNING installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft hood.
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Page 8: Facts To Congider About Location
WARNING Facts to Consider About the Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrigerants, etc.) in Location addition to being highly flammable in many cases, will also change to corrosive hydrochloric acid when exposed You should carefully choose an indoor location for the to the combustion products of the water heater. -
Page 9: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances Located In Unconfined Spaces
_'ombustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 1. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. -
Page 10: Water Piping
Water Piping WARNING 2. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded- produce hot water. -
Page 11: Temperature-Pressure Re
WARNING "emperature-PressureRelief Valve The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to WARNING ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) At the time of manufacture this water beater was provided the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily... -
Page 12: Filling The Water Heater
1. Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the_ Filling the Water Heater top of the water heater. The legs will snap in the holL to give a tight fit. CAUTION 2. Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled pipe... -
Page 13: Gas Piping
pipi.g WARNING WARNING Make sure the gas suppliedis the same type listed on the Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being | model ratingplate.Theinlet gaspressure mustnot exceed14 resistantto the action of petroleum[Propane (L.P.)]gases. incheswater column [1/5 poundper squareinch (3.5kPa)]. The minimum inlet gaspressure listed on the model rating SEDIMENT TRAP plate is for the purpose of input adjustment. -
Page 14: Nstallation Checklist
IIIIH'IHI"I'I'IIII'lllll Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: 1. Check the gas lines for leaks. 6. Is there proper clearance between the water heater a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas and anything that might catch fire? See the "Locating the New water Heater"... - Page 15 WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near theground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas.
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Page 16: Lighting
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion WARNING may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliancehas a pilot whichmust be lightedby • If you cannotreachyourgas supplier,call the fire hand.Whenlighting thepilot,followtheseinstructions department. -
Page 17: Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (_'_) water temperature in certain situations may vary up to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise (_-"_) 30°F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, to increase the temperature. -
Page 18: Start Up Conditions
Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a cer- The water within the water heater tank expands as it is tain amount of condensation will form while the burner is heated and increases the pressure of the water system. the reJieving point of the water heater's temperature-pres- on. -
Page 19: Air" In Hot Water Faucets
ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER If the smellywaterpersists a fterthe anodereplacement 1. Check the manual gas shut off va]ve to be sure it is andchlorination t reatment, wecanonlysuggest thatcon- open, tinuous chlorination a ndfiltering conditioning e quipment beconsidered to eliminate t hewaterproblem. 2. -
Page 20: Venting System Inspection
Venting System Inspection At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for: 1. Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed. 2. Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products. -
Page 21: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
Temperature-Pressure Relief Draining Valve Operation The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary. operated at least once a year. 1. -
Page 22: Leakage Checkpoints
Usethisguideto checka "Leaking" waterheater. Many CAUTION suspected " Leakers" a renot leakingtanks.Oftenthe Read this manual first. Then before checking the water source o fthewater c anbefound andcorrected. heater make sure the gas supply has been turned "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON" before the tank is com- If you are not thoroughly familiar with... - Page 26 POWER MISER_ 10 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.338400 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.338450 40 Gal. 153.338502 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.338550 50 Gal. 153.338702 75 Gal. High Altitude 153.338750 75 Gal...
- Page 27 POWER MISER _ 10 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.338400 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.338450 40 Gal. 153.338502 50 GaL High Altitude 153.338550 50 Gal. 153.338702 75 Gal. High Altitude 153.338750 75 Gal MODEL NUMBERS 15K338750 153_338400 153.338450 153.338502 153.338550 J153.338702 PARTDESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS...
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Page 28: Warranty L
LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS After one year and through 5 years from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in accordance with the information in this manual, if a part fails due to a failure in materials or workmanship, Searswill furnish a replacement part free of charge.