Kenmore 153.33296 manual

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332861 40 Gal. L.R 153.332870HA 40 Gal. High Altitude L.E 153.332880 50 Gal. L.R 153.332890HA 50 Gal. High Altitude L.E 153.332960 40 Gal. 153.332970HA 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332980 50 Gal. 153.332990HA 50 Gal. High Altitude[...]

Safety Precautions AWARNING J Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- J al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. _;L WARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is equ[...]

Safety Precautions (cont'd) AWARNING 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 "Facts to Consider About the Location" sec- tion. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts [...]

Safety Precautions (cont'd) &WARNING Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- bustible construction are 0" at the sides and rear, 5" at the front, and 0" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12". Provide 24 inches front clearance for ser- vicing and adequate clearance between the jacke[...]

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Customer Responsibilities • -rl l _r lnanK xou for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free ser- vice. If you should decide that you want the new water heater profes- sionally installed by Sears call the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt,[...]

Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed "Ib 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 INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR I/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXI[...]

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q_Iilrn gas supply to water "OFF" the the heater. _WARNING If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is I used, also shut "off" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "off" until the water heater installation is complete. Turn water[...]

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 consideration 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 hom[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location (cont'd) AWARNING This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in an) direction, or if[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) • LESS THAN 120" POWER VENT J TERMINAL 12" rain. Figure 3a I FORCED AIR INLET VENT TERMINAL f 18" TO WALL OR OTHER J_lS" MIN. _ OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY INTERFERE WFTH VENTING. VENT TERMINAL Figure 3b I CORNER OF BUILDING POWER VENTTERMINAL _js -- ". -- _ , / DIRECT VENT, POWER VENT _ [...]

Installation Instructions (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 aggregateinput rating of all appli- ances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly witll the space in which tile applian[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping *A WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to _roduce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some pet- fie are more likely to be permanently injured[...]

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 inspectionof productionof listed equipment or materials, as meeting the[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater A CAUTION J Never use this water heater unless it is completelyfired with J water. To prevent damageto 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. "Ib fill the water heater with water: • Clos[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring (cont'd) USE WITHOUT POWER CORD (cont'd) 3. A standard 7_" conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection. 4. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires inside the water heater's junction box. 5. The water heater must be[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting _WARNING To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must be uti- lized. Any additions of other gas appliances on vent with this water heater will adversely affect the oper- ation of the water heater. The combustion alld ventilation air flow must not be obst[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) ALL MODELS _ OPTIONAL 2" VENT PIPING 2" PVC, ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 vent piping: 1. A wire screen to fit a 2" PVC, ABS or CPVC Schedule 40- 45 ° vent cap is supplied with the water heater. 2. A 2 " PVC, ABS or CPVC Schedule 40-45 ° vent cap (elbow) (must be supplie[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) 3 ELBOW EXAMPLE MIN. RISE Y;" PER FIVE FEET MIN. RISE Y¢' PER FIVE FEET ALL MODELS- VENTING THROUGH WALL OPTIONAL 2 °" VENT PIPING 2" DIA.VENT MAX. LENGTH (FT.) 5O 45 4O 35 3O 25 NUMBER OF 90 ° DEG. ELBOWS* I 2 3 4 5 6 * NOTE: Two 45 ° elbows are equivalent to one 90 ° elbow. One 90 ?[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) VENTING THROUGH AN OUTSIDE WALL WITH LOW GROUND CLEARANCE 1. When the vent piping cannot pass through an outside wall at a height greater than or equal to 12" above the ground (or above snow accumulation level), then the installation can be modified as shown below. /,% [//_, CEMENTI[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) APPROXIMATE SETTING TIME FOR 2" TO 3" PIPE JOINTS MOVEMENT COMPLETE OF JOINT SET 90°F to 150°F % hr. 8 hrs. 50°F to 90°F I hr. 15 hrs. 0°F to 50°F 1% hr. 18 hrs. CUTTING OPENING THROUGH AN OUTSIDE WALL AND COLLAR INSTALLATION After reading the manual and you have determined the location of the[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) VENTING THROUGH A ROOF ALL MODELS 3 "° PVC, ABS or CPVC Schedule 40 vent piping: 1. A Y" PVC Schedule 40-45 ° vent cap with wire screen is sup- plied with the water heater. 2. 3 PVC, ABS, or CI VC Schedule 40 piping and fittings are acceptable materials for the vent system on[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) ALL MODELS -- THROUGH ROOF 3 °" DIA.VENT MAX. LENGTH (FT.) 115 II0 105 100 95 9O NUMBER OF 90 ° DEG. ELBOWS • I 2 3 4 5 6 ALL MODELS m THROUGH ROOF OPTIONAL 2" VENT PIPING 2" DIA.VENT MAX. LENGTH {FT.) 5O 45 4O 35 3O 25 NUMBER OF 90 ° DEG. ELBOWS • I 2 3 4 5 6 * NOTE: Two 45 ° elbows ar[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping (cont'd) ,&WARNING The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping sys- tem during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of I/2 pound per square inch (3.5kPa). The appliance must be isolated from the gas sup- ply p[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE OPERATING: • Check the gas lines for leaks• a. Use a soapy water solution• DO NOT test for gas leaks using a 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. _lhrn OFF gas[...]

Operating Instructions This water heater is equipped with an electrically operated vent- ing system and electronic control. For the burner to come on, the water heater thermostat must call for heat. Then the system will begin sequencing, each section proving itself before gas is allowed to flow to the burner. BLOWER MOTOR VENTING MANUAL RESET SWITC[...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Operating AWARNING BEFORE OPERATING [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 venti- lated), closets and areas below ground level will [...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) _[,_WARNING:lfyoudonotfollowtheseinstructionsexactiy, afireor_ explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped • If you cannot reach yo[...]

Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Short repeated heating cycles caused by small hot water uses can cause temperatures at the point of use to exceed the thermostat set- ting by up to 30°E If you experience this type of use you should consider using lower temperature settings to reduce scald hazards. Any water heater's[...]

Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature tank failure. Sediment deposits can usually be removed by draining and flushing the tank with water. Follow the "Draining" instruc- tions in the "Service and Adjustment[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation Drain Valve Washer Replacement The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. TEM PERATU RE-PRESSURE DISCHARGE PIPE Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera- ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufac[...]

Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-off}, the effects of water hammer among 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 [...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions CONDENSATION 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 leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • When a new water heater is filled with cold wat[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) VENTING MANUAL RESET SWITCH There is a venting manual reset switch located on the draft hood. If the switch is activated, it will not reset itself_ Before resetting this switch, check for flue blockage and propriety of the venting system. "_(b reset the venting manual res[...]

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

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) _,WARNING J This troubleshooting guidehas been supplied for use by quali-J fled servicepersonnel who have a complete understanding of both e ectrictic andgas. _i CAUTION J Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure J correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction J could cause improper [...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) SYSTEMS CHECK Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician. _,WARNING DO NOT BY-PASS ANY CONTROLS TO MAKE HEATER OPERATE. OPERATE ONLY AS WIRED FROM FACTORY. VABC 000000 An open earth ground circuit to the ignition system. VABC 000[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) I;,] ;T+] :]II :1 _ I [I¢_'Te_] = [,,_+] ILej d[e] _.l NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER VENT PIPE TOO HOT (ABOVE 17O°F) YELLOW FLAME CONDENSATION WATER LEAKS LEAKING T&P HOT WATER ODORS (Refer to SMELLY WATER) WATER TOO HOT WATER HEATER SOUNDS SIZZLING-RUMBLING SOOTING HEATER LIGHTS BUT GOES OUT IN 4-5 SECONDS Blo[...]

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Parts Order List THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332861 40 Gal. L.P. 153.332870HA 40 Gal. High Altitude L.E 153.332880 50 Gal. L.P. 153.332890HA 50 Gal. High Altitude L.E 28 PVC, ABS or CPVC Items for all models supplied locally 278 I 25d 24 lr_: j 10 2o 19_ 16_ 9 14 _15 27 7 b 8 40[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332861 40 Gal. L.P. 153.332870HA 40 Gal. High Altitude L.E 153.332880 50 Gal. L.P. 153.332890HA 50 Gal. High Altitude L.E KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION I 3" Vent Cap w/Screen (PVC) 2 Wall Collar 3 Schedule 40 Vent Pipe 4 Schedule 40 90 ° Street Elbow [...]

Parts Order List THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332960 40 Gal. 153.332970HA 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332980 50 Gal. 153.332990HA 50 Gal. High Altitude 28 PVC, ABS or CPVC Items for all models supplied locally 278 I 25d 24 22_ lr_: j 10 2o 19_ 16_ 9 14 _15 27 7 b 8 42[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332960 40 Gal. 153.332970HA 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332980 50 Gal. 153.332990HA 50 Gal. High Altitude KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION I 3" Vent Cap w/Screen (PVC) 2 Wall Collar 3 Schedule 40 Vent Pipe 4 Schedule 40 90 ° Street Elbow 5 Venting Manual R[...]

FULL ONE YF_R WARRANTY ON WATER HEKFER 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. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge. 2. Furnish and install a new cur[...]