Kenmore 153.337072 manuel d'utilisation

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model No. 153.337002 100 GaL 153.337072 73 Gal. Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Save this Manual for Future Reference. COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATER • Safety Instructions • [...]

Safety Precautions J AWARNING ] Improper installatio_lteration, service or I maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- J al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further nformat on. AWARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one[...]

Safety Precautions _WARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the "Locating The New Water Heater" section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, ca[...]

Safety Precautions I A, WARNING ] The water heater wi_talled must be prop- [ erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.[ Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the[ outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of| improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. J I_fro _, WARNING ] inimum clearances between the water h[...]

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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installa[...]

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. FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS CON- NECTOR WITH FITTINGS EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDI- TIIQFNS AVAILABLE IN 2 _-=&a[...]

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater OTurn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. •,WARNING ] If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is used, also shut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installa- t on s comp ete. [ ® ® [...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Typical Installation HOT SPACE HEATER TEMPERED WATER OUTLET HOT WATER OUTLET ( TO CHIMNEY OR GAS VENT VACUUM RELIEF REQUIRED BY SOME CODES (REFER TO LOCAL CODES) SPACE HEATER MIXING VALVE GAS SUPPLY -- TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE -- DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) -DRAIN VALVE DRAIN PAN I TO SUITABL[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in mobile h[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ® Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communi[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces (cont'd) Figure 7 ] ALT I_LETAIR VENTILATIONLOOVERS 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 of all equipment in th[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certi- fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main. tains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting t[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater A CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turn ng ON gas to the water heater. To fill the water heater with water: Close the water[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) There must be a minimum of 6" clearance between single wall vent pipe and any combustible material Fill and seal any clear- ance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance. For other than single wall, follow vent[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping (cont'd) CORRECT GAS PIPE SIZE FOR WATER HEATERS OPERATING ON NATURAL GAS Basedon Inlet Gas Pressures of 0.5 psig or Lessand a Pressure Drop of 0.3 inches Water Column. (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas) TOTAL INPUT* BTU/HR 75,000 100,000 150,000 *Of all gas appliances DISTANCE TO METER, I[...]

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 usinga match or open flame• b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings• c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. Turn "[...]

Operating Instructions Lighting _,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 gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets [...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE l WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.When li[...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water beater, the water tem- Foerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wer at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120 ° F, th[...]

Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases Mag Erad (part no. 23600) can be us[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary. Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. OPEN a nearby hot water fau[...]

Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of high line pressure, fre- quent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer and others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc. to control these types of problems. When these devices are not equipped wi[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Start Up Conditions (cont'd) CONDENSATION SMOKE/ODOR Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leakingwhen in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut off sys- tem. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners when high water temperatures are present.[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakets" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. lfyou are not thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes your water heater, and safety practices, contact the Sea[...]

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Parts Order List KENMORECOMMERCIALGASWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337002 100GM. 153.337072 73GM. 15 1 7 @ 16 3O[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORECOMMERCIALGASWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.337002 100G_. 153.337072 73Gal. (EY i NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Flue Baffle 2 Draft Hood 3 Dip Tube 4 Primary Anode Rod 5 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 6 Drain Valve (Brass) 7 Inner Door 8 Outer Door 9 Gas Control Valve 180 ° (Natural) 10 Gas Manifold 11 Pilot (Na[...]

Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Seats, Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only. 2. Searsdoes not warrant the installation. 3. A cha[...]