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POWERMISERTM 12

GAS WATER HEATER

FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY

NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING

NOT FOR USE iN MOBILE HOMES

MODEL NO.

153.331761

CAPACITY

74 Gallon (280 Liter)

6AS-F|RED

LISTED

* Safety instruction

* Installation

* Operation

* Care and Maintenance

* Troubleshooting

* Parts List

For You r Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

manual and safety messages

before installing, operating or

servicing this water heater.

Failure to follow instructions and

safety messages could result in

death or serious injury.

Instruction manual must remain

with water heater.

Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual

instructivo y/o etiquetas en espa_ol puede obtenerlos Ilamando al

1-800-821-2017. NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE

CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informaci6n en las etiquetas

o en el manual instructivo. No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria

resultar en la MUERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES.

WARNING: If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a fire

or explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury or death.

= Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

m lnstallation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,

service agency orthe gas supplier.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

PRINTED 1208 www.sears.com 186079-001

Summary of content (28 pages)

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Owner's Manual POWERMISERTM 12 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING NOT FOR USE iN MOBILE HOMES MODEL NO. 153.
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Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersis Many safety-related messages extremely and instructions important in the installation, have been provided in this use and servicing manual and on your of this water own water heater. heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual, it is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.
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Fire Hazard manual andsafetymessages before installing, operating or servicing thiswaterheater. Failure tofollowinstructions and safetymessages couldresultin deathorserious injury. Instruction manual mustremain withwaterheater. For continued protection against riskof fire: • Do not install water heater on carpeted floor. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury' or death.
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE .................................................................................................................. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ........
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The installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, installations should comply with the current edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. This publication is available from the Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd, Cleveland Ohio 44131, or The National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater.
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Materials 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.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR A B C D E F G H Vent Pipe Draft Hood Anode Hot Water Outlet Outlet Water Connections Gas Supply Manual Gas Shut-off Valve I J K L M N O P WATER HEATER Ground Joint Union Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) Inner Door Outer door Union inlet Water Shut-off Valve Cold Water inlet Inlet Dip Tube = GAS MODELS Q R S T U V W X Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Rating Plate Flue Baffle(s) Gas Control Valve Thermostat Drain Valve Pilot and Main Burner Flue Metal Drain Pan * iNSTALL iN ACCORDANCE WITH LO
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Removing the Old Water Heater Q Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person, see Figures 2 and 5. FIGURE 5.
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Facts to Consider About the Location 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.
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Thiswaterheatermustnotbeinstalled directly oncarpeting. Carpeting mustbeprotected bymetalorwoodpanelbeneath theappliance extending beyond thefullwidthanddepthofthe appliance byatleast3 inches(76.2mm)inanydirection, orif theappliance isinstalled inanalcove orcloset, theentirefloor mustbecovered bythepanel.Failure toheedthiswarning may resultinafirehazard. j_ 12" MAX. {30 cm) T = VENTILATION AIR OPENING O = I AIR DUCT FRONT VIEW OF DOOR Fire or Explosion Hazard FIGURE 9.
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Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference. B. ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: (See Figures 9, 11,12 and 13) The confined space should be provided with two permanent openings, one commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top and one commencing within 12 inches (30 cm)from the bottom of the enclosure. The openings should communicate directly, or by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic) that freely communicate with the outdoors.
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Water Piping OR GAS VENT Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskforscald injury. OPENING LOCATION Feel water showering. before bathing or Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting.
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TYPICAL This water heater should not be connected to any heating systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance. INSTALLATION SHUTOFF VALVE All piping components heating applications potable water. connected to this unit for space should be suitable for use with COLD OUTLET HOT WATER Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment should not be introduced into this system.
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Temperature=Pressure E×plosion S_ HOT WATER OUTLET Relief Valve COLD WATER DRAFT Hazard PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE HOOD Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI A21.22, CSA 4.4 and ASM E code. DISCHARGE PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) Properly sized temperature-relief valve must be installed in opening provided. Can result in overheating excessive tank pressure. and --F- Can cause serious injury or death. 6" DRAIN VALVE AIR GAP \ FLOOR FIGURE This heater is provided with a properly c
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Venting Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskforscald injury. Feel water showering. before bathing Temperature available. limiting valves Breathing are The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year.
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• For proper draft hood attachment, be angled slightly inward. the draft hood legs may Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give a tight fit. Secure the legs of the draft hood with the supplied draft hood brackets. Flue gases may escape if vent Place the vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe in position, drill a small hole through both the vent pipe and draft hood.
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Areadily accessible manual shutoffvalveinthegassupply lineserving thewaterheater, and Adripleg(sediment trap)ahead ofthegascontrol valve tohelp prevent dirtandforeign materials fromentering gascontrol valve. Aflexible gasconnector ora ground jointunionbetween the shutoffvalveandcontrol valvetopermit servicing oftheunit. pound persquare inch(3.5kPa).
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FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: explosion may BEFORE A, B, LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM READ BEFORE if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL FAUCETS. • This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo electric spark gas ignition system. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
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Temperature Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water, Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower, Regulation 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. NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C 60°C) is recommended by most residential dishwasher manufacturers.
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Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent 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 section.
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Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not necessarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and/ or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor. At a minimum, the anode(s) should be checked annually after the warranty period.
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Draining 5. OPEN the water draining. heater drain valve to allow for tank NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain. • Burn hazard Hot water discharge. 6. CLOSE the drain valve. Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge. 7. Follow section. instructions in the Filling The Water heater 8.
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Start Up Conditions WATER HEATER COLD Thermal Expansion WATER INLET FITTING \ FLOOR, CEILING JOIST, ETC. \ HOT ii \COLD r-'-_}_# Property Damage ii _ I_'--'- STRAPPING Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. = Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. • Contact qualified installer or service agency.
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• Anewwaterheater isfilledwithcoldwaterforthefirsttime. • • Burninggas produceswatervaporin waterheaters, particularly highefficiency models wherefluetemperatures arelower. • Largeamounts ofhotwaterareusedinashorttimeandthe refillwaterinthetankisverycold. Moisture fromtheproducts ofcombustion condense onthecooler tanksurfaces andformdropsofwaterwhichmayfallontothe burner orotherhotsurfaces toproduce a"sizzling" or "frying" noise.
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Operational Leakage Conditions 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. (Continued) Checkpoints 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, see Figure 27. A.
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These guidelines should beused bya qualified service agent. CallSears Service at1-800-4-MY-HOME _> (1-800-469-4663) forassistance. WATER LEAKS LEAKING T&P VALVE improperly sealed, hotorcoldsupply connection, relief valve, drain valve, orthermostat threads. Leakage from other appliances orwater lines, Condensation offlueproducts. Tighten threaded connections. inspect other appliances near water heater. Refer toCONDENSATION.
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,= u n u GAS WATER 153.331761 HEATER 74 U.S. Gal. (280 Liters) BURNER ASSEMBLY " ..i'r'''''" Key No. 1 Model Number Part Description Anode Rod 153.
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12 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For twelve years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family with the owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1. 2. Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective Supply a free water heater for one that develops a leak. For the second through the twelfth year from the purchase in material home in accordance or workmanship.