Sears 153333031 manual

Gas Water Heater Owners Manual NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING MODEl- NUMBERS" 153333000 30 Gal High Altitude 153,333030 30 Gal. I $3,333031 30 GaL 153333100 40 Gal, High Altitude 153.333130 40 Gal 153333131 40 Gal. 153,333530 50 Gal 153.333531 50 Gal, Installation + Operation + Repair [...]

WARNING Improper installation, adiustment0 alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE_ Refer to this manual for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressure [...]

WARNING This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpetin_ must be protected by a metal or woodpanel beneatl_ the appliance extendin_ beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at ieast 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the [...]

General Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 2_3 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Introduction ....[...]

Thank You forpurchasing aSears 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 contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store, They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized [...]

Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installa- tion parts shown below_ You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation I Comprel_n COMPRESSION COUPLINGS FOR CONNECTING TO COPPER PLUMBING WITH- OUT SWEAT SOLDERING O VENT ELBOW EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVA[...]

OTurn gas supply to water ItOFF _" the the heater. WARNING I If the main gas line shutoff valve serv- I ing all gas appliances is used, also shut I "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appfiances shut aOFF" until the I water heater installation is completed. I _.J Turn water supply to t_O FFtt the the water heater at t[...]

Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very impor- tant consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appli- ance This water heater is not for use in mobile homes or outdoor installation. Whether r[...]

Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unco_,fined Space is a space whose volume is not Jess than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space_ Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not fu[...]

Water Piping WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature whmch will satisfy clothes washing, dish wash- ing, and other sanitizing nei_ds can scaldand perma- nently inlure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than oth- ers. These incl[...]

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressure relief valve certi- fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main- tains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials_ as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Auto[...]

Filling the Water Heater 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 turning "ON" gas to the water heater. To fill the water heater with water: 1, Close the water heater drain valve by turn[...]

Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: 1_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 Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs[...]

Piping, WARNING Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate, The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 inches water column [Y2 pound per square inch (3o5kPa)]o The minimum inlet gas pressure "listed on the model rating plate is for the purpose oJ'input adjustment. WARNING If the gas control valve is subjec[...]

,'WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (LP.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will 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 [...]

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the applia[...]

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or lower 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, the actual water temperature at any hot water tap could be as h[...]

Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a cer- tain 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: a. When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. b When gas burn[...]

If the "smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlorination treatment, we can only suggest that con- tinuous chlorination and filtering conditioning equipment be considered to eliminate the water problem Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided. "AIR&[...]

Venting System Inspection At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for: I 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, 3, Rusted f[...]

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. TEMPERATURE_PRESSURE DISCHARGE PIPE WARNING 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 [...]

If you are not thoroughly familiar with gas codes your water heater, and safety practices, contact the Sears Service Center tocheck the water heater° CAUTION 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 com- pletely f[...]

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ECONOMIZER TM 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153o333000 30 Gal. High Altilude 153.333030 30 Gal. 153.333031 30 Gal. 153.333100 40 Gal. High Altitude 153_333t30 40 Gal. KEY NO. PART DEscrIPTION .......... 1 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ..... 9000071 2____ Primary Anode Rod i 9000279 MOD,EL NUMBERS 153.333000 153.333030 t53.333031 153.333100[...]

ECONOMIZER _ 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.333131 40 Gal. !53_333530 50 Ga|_ 153.333531 50 Gal. 17 18 15 19( 14 26[...]

ECONOMIZER _ 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153o333131 40 GaL 153.333530 50 Gal. 153.333531 50 GaL PA T ESCRI ,ON ....... 1 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2 Primary Anode Rod 3 Model Rating Plate 4- ................ 4 Drain Va[ve ........... MODEL NUMBERS 153.333t31 _153.333S30 153.333531 .... PART NUMBER S 9000071 9000071 9000071 9000279 ..[...]

About Your Warranty Some warranties say that you must drain the tank once a month. Your tank will last longer if you do this Your Sears warranty is good whether you drain the tank often or not We include a drain valve because: I, Many plumbing codes require a drain valve. 2.. Your water heater will continue to heat efficiently, if a small amount of[...]