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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING.
FOR USE ONLY
IN
MOBILE
HOMES
Hodel No.
MODEL NUMBERS:
153.333832 30 Gal.
153.333932 40 Gal.
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Savethis Manual for Future Reference.
THE
ECONOMIZER
TM
6
MOBILE
HOME
GAS
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
For Your Safety
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
AN
ODORANT
IS ADDED
TO
THE
GAS
USED
BY THIS
WATER
HEATER
WARNING:
If the information
in these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, a .fire or explosion may result,
causing property
damage, personal ,nlury or death.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-
uids 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.
i Immediately
call your gas suppl,er from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier'sinstructions.
If you can not reach your gas suppher, call the fire department.
-Installation
and service must be performed by'a qua ifled installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
_,WARNING
.
J
Improper
installation,
adjus_on,
service or maintenance|
can cause DEATH,
SERIOUS
BOD!LY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAM- i
AGE. Refer to this manual
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 structure
to this appliance.
AWARNING
READ THE GENERAL
SAFETY
SECTION
BEGINNING
ON INSIDE
COVER AND
THEN
THIS
ENTIRE
MANUAL
BEFORE
INSTALLING
OR OPERATING
THIS WATER
HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLEFOR SPACEHEATING. FOR USE ONLY MOBILE HOMES ECONOMIZER Hodel No. MOBILE HOME MODEL NUMBERS: WATER HEATER 153.333832 30 Gal. 153.333932 40 Gal. • Care and Maintenance • Safety Instructions • Installation • Troubleshooting •...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions AWARNING AWARNING Improper installatio_lteration, service or [ At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILYI with a combination temperatere-pressures r elief valvecertified INJUR_,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains assistanceor consult your local Sears Service Center forl _eriodicinspection of production of listedequipment or mate- rials, as meeting the requirements... - Page 3 Safety Precautions AWARNING A, WARNING A gaswater heater cannotoperateproperlywithout the cor- This water heater mustnot be installed directlyon carpeting. rect amountof air for combustion. D o not installin a confined Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel areasucha closet,unless youprovideair asshownin the "Facts beneath the applianceextending beyondthe full width and to ConsiderAbout the Location"section.Never obstructthe...
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions A CAUTION a'WARNING WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the The water h.ea.._r with draft hood installed must be properlyI water heater must be accomplished in sucha mannerthat if vented to a chimneywhich.tern_ieates o utdoors,Never oper- ate the water heater unless it isventedto the outdoorsandhas] the tank or anyconnections shouldleak, the flow of water will adequateair supply to avoidrisks of improperoperation,explo- not causedamageto the s'omcture. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ....................... Table of Contents ......................Customer Responsibilities ..................Product Specifications ....................Materials and Basic Tools Needed ................Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Installation Instructions ..............: ..........8-18 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................... Facts to Consider About the Location .......................... -
Page 6: Customer Responsibilities
Customer Responsibilities Thank You • This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera- for purchasinga Sears water heater. tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of contains warnings through out the manual that you must... -
Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x18" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other AWARNING attached devices... -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location INSTALLATION METHOD B: An optional enclosure Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water incorporating a solid exter'or access door, when a 5"or 8' diame- heater in a new location, the following critical points... -
Page 10: Facts To Consider About The Location
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location (cont'd) _,WARNING AWARNING Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com- Toxicchemicals suchas usedfor treatment of boilersor non- I bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the potablewater heatingappliances s hallneverhe introduced into front, and 6"from the vent pipe.Clearancefrom the top of the a potabe water heatingsystem. -
Page 11: Securing Water Heater To Floor And Wall
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall A, WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to The water heater must be secured to the floor and to the wall of the enclosure with the three mounting brackets and screws produce hot water, Water hea.t._.l. -
Page 12: Water Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping (cont'd) WATER PIPING PRESSURE TEST • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around This section is only for the mobile home manufacturer installing threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat... -
Page 13: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING AWARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually with a combination temperature-pressures reliefvalvecertified operated at least once a year. Caution shouldbe taken to by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains ensurethat (I) no one is in front of or aroundthe outlet of _riodic inspection of production of listedequipmentor mate- the temperature-pressure relief valvedischargeline, and (2) -
Page 14: Filling The Water Heater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater AWARNING A CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with !To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or [ water. -
Page 15: Gas Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) AWARNING AWARNING Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical beforeplacng the app ance n operaton. vapors. - Page 16 Installation Instructions (cont'd) "Fuel" Conversion Instruc- Set the thermostat to lowest setting Step 9. tions From Natural Gas To by turning the water temperature dial clockwise, (_"_) to its lowest /_======_ Propane (L.P.) Gas temperature setting (with arrow on _ I1_ _ dial) as shown.
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Page 17: Fuel Conversion Instructior
Installation Instructions (cont'd) "A" GAS CONTROl Step 20. At arm's length away, set the thermostat to desired set- KNOB ting. The mark (V) HOT indicative of approx. 120°F is preferred starting point. If hotter water is desired see the _Temperature Regulation"... -
Page 18: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: • Check the gas lines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks VENT PIPE TO UL usinga match or open flame. LISTED ROOF JACK -.IF--- b. -
Page 19: Operatin_ Instructions
Operating Instructions Lighting A WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATERS]:Propane(I-R) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements,crawl spaces,skirted areasunder mobile homes (evenwhenventilated),closets andareasbelow groundlevelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attemp_ngto lightor rellghtthe water heater'spilotor turning on a nearbyelectrical l ight switch,beabsolutely surethere isno accumulated gasin thearea. - Page 20 Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion WARNING may resu t caus ng property damage, persona njury or oss of fe.
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Page 21: Temperature Regulation
Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- Turn the water temperature dial dockwise_f_-"_) to decrease erature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (_"-_'_) to increase the _o_werat the point of use such as, bathtubs,... -
Page 22: Service And Adjustment
Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature main burner and pilot burner. -
Page 23: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Temperature-Pressure Relief Replacement Valve Operation NOTE: For replacement, use a '_" x '_/_" x ¼" thick washer The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace- at least once a year. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION WATERHEATER COLD COLDWATER PRESSURE INLET FII-rlNG Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line REDUCING pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among VALVE WITH others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, BY-PASS check valves, back flowpreventers,... -
Page 25: Condensation
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Start Up Conditions (cont'd) CONDENSATION SMOKE/ODOR Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. -
Page 26: High Temperature Shut Off System
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM WATER IS TOO This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut off sys- • The temperature adjustment dial may be set too high. See the Temperature Adjustment section. tem. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve. -
Page 27: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- CAUTION ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water • can be found and corrected. Read this manual first. Then before checking the water I heater make sure the gas supply has been turned J "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON"... -
Page 28: Parts Order List
Parts Order List THE ECONOMIZERm6MOBILEHOMEGASWATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.333832 30Gal. 153.333932 40Gal. - Page 29 Parts Order List (cont'd) THE ECONOMIZERm6MOBILEHOMEGASWATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.333832 30Gal. 153.333932 40G_, Model Numbers 153.333832 153.333932 PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS 9000071 9000071 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve* 9000279 9000279 Primary Anode Rod 0270118 0270118 Model Rating Platey Drain Valve 9OOO254 9000254 9001584 9001584 Drain Valve Washer ('_2"...
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- Page 31 Notes...
- Page 32 3. A gasor water leak is due to loose pipe or connections. FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a single-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1.