Sears 153.332040 manual

1 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 0905 www.sears.com P ART NO. 185249-000 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A C3 T echnology ® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline. Owner ’ s Manual FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING[...]

2 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE Y our safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the inst allation, use and servicing of this water heater . Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety [...]

3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS[...]

4 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SER VICE .................................................................................................................................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................[...]

5 T AN K RECOVERY MINIMUM CAP ACITY INPUT RATE GALS. VENT PIPE DIAMETER DIMENSIONS IN MODEL IN G ALS. TYPE OF RA TE PER HOUR INCHES INCHES INCHES (mm) HEIGHT NUMBER ( L TRS) GA S (Btu/hr) @ 90°F RISE (mm) (mm) T O JACKET TOP 153.332040 40 (151) NA TURAL 40,000 44 2 (51) 18 1/2 (470) 55 (1,397) 153.332050 50 (189) NA TURAL 40,000 44 2 (51) 20 (508)[...]

6 Materials Needed T o simplify the installation Sears has available the installation p arts shown below . Y ou may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. W A TER HEA TER INST ALLA TION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” (19.05 mm) OR 1/2” (12.7 mm) THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECT[...]

7 TYPICAL INST ALLA TION GET T O KNOW YOUR W A TER HEA TER - GAS MODELS A V ent Pipe–Exhaust B V ent T erminal C V ent Adapter-Rubber Boot D Blower Assembly E Cold Water Inlet F Inlet Water Shut-off V alve G Union H Inlet Dip T ube J Anode** FIGURE 1. K Hot Water Outlet L Outlet Receptacle (1 15 V AC) M T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve N Flue [...]

8 1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater . If the main gas line Shut-off valve serving all gas appliances is used, also shut “OFF” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut “OFF” until the water heater installation is completed, see Figures 2 and 3. 2. Turn “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at the w[...]

9 FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCA TION 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 manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. Whet[...]

10 and 12" (30.5 cm) from the top. (S tandard clearance.) If clearances stated on the heater differ from standard clearances, install water heater according to clearances stated on the heater . Adequate clearance for servicing this appliance should be considered before installation, such as changing the anodes, etc. A minimum clearance of 5&qu[...]

11 Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue, blower assembly and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. S pray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are[...]

12 T oxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall not be introduced into this system. When the system requires water at temperatures higher than required for domestic water purposes, a tempering valve must be installed. Please refer to Figure 15 for suggested piping arrangement. W ater supply systems may , because of such events as[...]

13 INST ALLA TION COMPLETED USING INST ALLA TION KIT FIGURE 16. T & P V alve and Pipe Insulation (if supplied) Remove insulation for T & P valve and pipe connections from carton. FIGURE 17. 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[...]

14 The Discharge Pipe: • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. • Shall not be plugged or blocked. • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. • Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, [...]

15 The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. The appliance and its individual Shut-off valve shall be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa). It shall be isolated from the ga[...]

16 4. Make sure that the plastic tubing is still attached from the air pressure switch to the port on the blower housing. Make sure the plastic tubing is not folded anywhere between the pressure switch and the blower housing. 5 . Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position and that the outer harness is connected from the blower control box t[...]

17 VENT CONNECTIONS TO BLOWER ASSEMBL Y Figure 21 shows the optimal placement of the 2" to 3" or 3" to 4" reducer; however , the vent can be reduced at any point in the vent system as long as the maximum vent length is not exceeded. FIGURE 21. VENTING AND INST ALLA TION Plan the layout of the vent system from the vent terminatio[...]

18 VENTING The vent system must terminate so that proper clearances are maintained as cited in local codes or the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54, 7.3.4e and 7.8a,b, as follows: 1 . The exit terminals of a mechanical vent system shall be not less than 7 feet (2.13 m) above grade when located adjacent to public wa[...]

19 FIGURE 23. This unit can vent through 2", 3" or 4" nonmetallic pipe and fittings. The vent pipe installation can be started from either the blower discharge or the termination wall. Keep in mind the total vent system (pipe and elbows) when installing the vent system, see VENTING AND INST ALLA TION AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS, page 17[...]

20 VENT PIPE PREP ARA TION 1. INITIAL PREP ARA TION A. Make sure the solvent cement you are planning to use is designed for the specific application you are attempting. B . Know the physical and chemical characteristics and limitations of the PVC and CPVC piping materials that you are about to use. C . Know the reputation of your manufacturer and t[...]

21 B . Deburring Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or file to remove burrs from the end of small diameter pipe. Be sure to remove all burrs from around the inside as well as the outside of the pipe. A slight chamfer (bevel) of about 10°- 15° should be added to the end to permit easier insertion of the pipe into the end of the fitting. Fai[...]

22 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING W ARNING: 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 does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner . Do NOT try to light the burner by hand. [...]

23 TEMPERA TURE REGULA TION Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater , the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7°C) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Any water heater’s intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleansing, cleaning, and sanitizing (bod[...]

24 FOR YOUR INFORMA TION ST ART UP CONDITIONS CONDENSA TE Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water , some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensate. This usually happens when: a . A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. b . Burning ga[...]

25 STRANGE SOUNDS Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down do not necessarily represent harmful or dangerous conditions. Condensation causes sizzling and popping within the burner area during heating and cooling periods and should be considered normal. See “Condensate” in this [...]

26 At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and the hot surface igniter assembly for proper flame characteristics and ignition sequences. This can be done by removing the Outer Door and viewing the main burner operation through the Viewport on the Inner Door , see Figure 1. The main burner should provide complete c[...]

27 FIGURE 30. When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature- pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that the water discharge will not cause any property damage, as the water may be extremely hot, see Figure 30. If after manually operating the va[...]

28 LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water . Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water . T o prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with wa[...]

29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable V apor Ignition Resist ant” Product. PROBLEM SOLUTION An open earth ground circuit to the 1. Check that t[...]

30 These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. When calling for service notify the service agent that this is a “Flammable V apor Ignition Resistant” Product. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS LIST Now that you have purchased your gas water heater , should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY -HOME® (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Gas Water Heater will be found on the rating pla[...]

32 6 YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON WA TER HEA TER Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Y our new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time [...]