Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLEFOR SPACEHEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES Model 153.330401 153.330451 153.330501 153.330551 153.330701 153.330751 No. 40 Gal. High Altitude 40 Gal. 50 Gal. High Altitude 50 Gal. 75 Gal.
Safety Precautions I •,WARNING . Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manuI al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further nformat on. L AWARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GAS ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type gas only. Check the model rating plate near the gas control valve for the correct gas.
Safety Precautions &WARNING This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected .bya metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extendmg beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet,the entire floor must he coveredb the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in fire hazard.
Safety Precautions r AWARNING I The water heater with draft hood installed must be prepJerly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I Never operate the water heater unless it ts vented to the I ontdoors and h.as adequate air supply to avoid risks of I improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. I | I I I I _,WARNING Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and combustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 24 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 5 Customer Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 6 Product Specincations'_".........................................................................................
Customer Responsibilities This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera- Thank You for purchasinga Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trou'blefree 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 installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual A.G.A.
Materials Materials and Basic Tools Needed Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation.
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Q Heater O Turn _OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. AWARNING I If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is [ used,also shut "OFF" the gasat each appliance.Leave all [ Jgas Pppliancas shut "OFF" until the water heater installa. J Jtion is complete. Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where th_ connect to the water heater.
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 buildin_and for the most economical use of the appliance. This waterneaser is not fi_r use in mobile homes or outdoor installation. Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water hearer in a new location, the following critical points must be observed.
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 aggregate input rating of all appliances 1. When direcdy communicating with the outdoors, each opening shall have a minimum free a_'ea of I square inch per 4,000 BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure. (See Figure 3.) installed in that space.
Installation Water Instructions (cont'd) Piping Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked'cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of He threaded-to-sweat cou[ling and around both ends of the 3A threaded nipple. Usinl_ flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the color warer inlet of the water heater. AWARNING HOTTERWATERCAN SCAL_. Water heate_ are intendedto Psatlroduce hot vr_en.
Installation Instructions Temperature-Pressure (cont'd) Relief Valve _,WARNING AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combinationtemperature-pressures reliefvalvecertified by a nationallyrecognized testinglaboratory that maintains mriodic inspectionof productionof listedequipmentor materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valvesand AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems, and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirementsof ASMF.
Installation Filling the Water Instructions (cont'd) Heater For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations, unforeseeable by the manufacturerof the water beater, you must consult your gas company to aid you in determining me proper venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referredto as NFPA 54.
Installation Instructions Venting (cont'd) (cont'd) Gas Piping All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Installonly the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. AWARNING Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the I .n_
Installation Instructions (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR AWARNING • The applianceand its individualshutoffvalvemustbe disconnectedfromthe gassupplypipingsystemduringanypressure testing of the gas systemat test pressuresin excessof •poundper squareinch(3._ld_ LOOP J AWARNING GAS GROUND tern byclosingitsindividualmanualshutx_ valvedunngan1 pressuretestingof the gassupplypiping _ at test pressuresequalor lessthan_ poundper squareinch(3.
Installation Instructions Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: (cont'd) • 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 VENT PIPE TO OUTDOORS OR CHIMNEY c. Che for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. Turn OFF gas andmake the necessary repairs. d. Recheck for leaks. e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry.
Operating Instructions Lighting _,WARNING BEFOREUGHTING PROPANE(L.R) GASWATERHEATERS: Propane(I-P.) gasis heavierthan air.Shouldthere be a leakin the system,the.gas will settle near the ground.Basements, crawl spaces,skirted areasunder mobile homes(evenwhen ventilated),closetsand areasbelowgroundlevelwill serveas for the accumulationof this ga_ Beforeattemptingto lightor relight_ water beater_ pilot or turningon a nearby electricallightswitch,be absolutelysumthere is no accumulet.
Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat 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 appliancehas a p,ot which musthe lighted by hand.Whenlightingthepilot,followtheseInstructions exactly. B. BEFORELIGHTINGsmellall aroundtheappliancearea for gas.
Operating Temperature Instructions (cont'd) Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- Turn the water temperature dial clockwise.Lff"_) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise (€ _ _) to increase the temperature. >oeraturein certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wer at the point of use such as, bathtuus, showers, sink, etc.
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 used to help remove the sediment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the 'Parts Order List" sect'on.
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. AWARNING When checldngthe temperature-prasmra relief valve opera, fion, make rare that (I) ne one Is in front of er around the outi_ ofthe temt_nture.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION SMOKEIODOR 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 filled with cold water for the first time. • When gas burns and water vapor is produced in water heaters, particularly high efficiency models where flue temperatures are lower.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational HOT COLD WATER HEATER SMELLY WATER O) • COLD WATER rINLET FITTING PRESSURE REDUCING VALVEWITH BY-PASS EXPANSION TANK 0) Conditions In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one ofa _rotten egg smell".
Troubleshooting Operational HIGH Conditions TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF Guide (cont'd) (cont'd) SYSTEM WATER This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsystern. 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. It is nonresettable. If the high temperature shut off activates, the gas control valve must be rephced.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking"water heater. Many suspected =Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. A CAUTION Read this manual first. Then before checldng the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON" completely full of water.
Parts Order POWER MISER TM List 12 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.330401 153.330451 153.330501 153.330551 153.330701 153.330751 40 40 50 50 75 75 Gal. High Altitude Gal. Gal. High Altitude Gal. Gal.
Parts Order POWER MISER MODEL 12 GAS WATER HEATERS NUMBERS: 153.330401 153.330451 153.330501 153.330551 153.330701 153.330751 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 TM 40 40 50 50 75 75 Gal. High Altlmde Gal. Gal. High Altitude Gal. Gal. High Altitude Gal 153.330401 11 12 13 !4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 153330451 PART DESCRIPTION Model Numbers 153.330501 153.330551 153.330701 153.
Warranty a. Adjustingthermostat. b. Lightingpilot. c. Leaksin pipes or fittings. d. Improperventing e. Condensation About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATERDOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICECALL.On Water HeaterInstallations Arranged BySears,Searswarrantsthe installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. YourSearswarranty appliesto the product only. 2. Searsdoes not warrant the installation. 3.
