Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HONES Model No. 153.332318 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.332362 30 Gal. 153.332418 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.332462 40 Gal. 153.332562 S0 Gal.
Safety Precautions I i i IA_ I alteration, service or AWARNING A_J_IING Improper in_tal!atiqn, _ljus_mlent, maintenance cian CauSe DEATH, SERIOUS BODILYI INJURY, OR_PRpPERT_ D_kMAGE. Refer to this manu-I al for usistande or cqnsu_t your local Sears Service I _Cel_ter _or f_lrthe_ _lfor_lla_ion. I -- __ iA ' At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationall.
Safety Precautions 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 shownin the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section. Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air. If you have any doubts or questions at all, call your gas company.
Safety Precautions A WARNING [ The water heater wi.thdraft hooclinstall.edmust be prop- [ [ erly vented to a ch,mney wh,ch termm.ates outdoors. [ [ Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the ] [ outdoors and h.asadequate air supply to avoid risks of I improper operation, explosionor asphyxiation. AWARNING Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible or non-combustible construction are I" at the sidesand roar, 4" at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................... 2-4 Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 5 Customer Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 6 Product Specifications ................................................................................................
Customer Responsibilities You This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains warnings through out the manual that you must read and be aware of, All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
Materials Materials and Basic Tools Needed Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation _arts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materis, depending on your type of installation.
Installation Removing OTum Instructions the Old Water Heater O "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. AWARNING If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is used,al..seshut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is complete. ® ® Turn "OFF" the water to the water heater. Some installations require that the water be turned off to the entire house. Check a_ain to make sure the gas supply is OFF 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 building_ and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water Ileatteris not for use in mobile homes or outdoor installation. Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater 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 Unconl_'med Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Bm per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.
Installation Water Instructions (cont'd) Piping • AWARNING HOTTERWATER CAN SCAL_. Water heatersare intendedto _.uce hot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill clotheswashing,dishwashin&and other sanitizingneeds canscaldand pen_nentJy injureyouuponcontact.Somepeodeare rnoreliiadyto be permanentlyinjuredbyhot water then others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the inErm,or physically/mentally handicapped.
Installation Instructions Temperature-Pressure (cont'd) Relief Valve A, WARNING &WARNING The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a yea_ Candon shouldbe taken to ensurethat (I) no one is in front of or aroundthe outlet of the temperature-pressure reliof valvedischargeline, and (2) the water manually dischargedwill not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely be_ At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided with a co
Installation Filling the Water Instructions (cont'd) Heater &CAUT. ION _ For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations, unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the water heater, you must consult your gas company to aid you in determining the proper venting for your water heater from the vent tables in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFPA 54.
Installation Venting Instructions (cont'd) (cont'd) Gas Piping All vent gases must be complete _"vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Installonl the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no otl" r drab hood. Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. - '-_ MIN, '/4 INCH RISE PER LINEAR FOOT _,WARNING Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate. The inlet gaspressuremust not exceed 10.5in. water column (2.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR AWARNING • The applianceand its individual shutoffvalvemust be disconnectedfrom the gassupplypipingsystemduringany pressure testing of the gas system at test pressuresin excessof • poundper squareinch(3.SkPa). The appliancemustbe isolatedfrom the gassupplypipingsystem by dosingit3 individualmanualshutoff valveduringany pressuretestingof the gassupplypiping systemat test pressuresequalor lessthan ½poundper squareinch(3.5kPa).
Installation Instructions Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: • Is the new temperature-pressure relief ,,v_lveproperly installed and piped to an adequate drain? See Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section. • Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water heater correctly? See _Water Piping" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
Operating Instructions Lighting _WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]:Propane(LR) gasisheavierthan air.Shouldthere be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground. Basements,crawl spaces,skirted areas under mobile homes (evenwhenventilated),closetsandareasbelow groundlevelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas.
Operating Instructions Lighting label on the water heater FOR YOUR SAFETY (cont'd) as it appears above the thermostat READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion WARNING J may resu t caus ng property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliancehas a pilot which must be lighted by hand.Whenlightingthe pilot,followtheseinstructions exactly. B. BEFORELIGHTINGsmellall aroundthe appliancearea for gas.
Operating Temperature Instructions (cont'd) Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem_oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or wet at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (ff'_) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise (_-"_) to increase the temperature.
Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Burner Inspection 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. 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. Th s may be ordered from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.
Service and Adjustment 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. • • • • Turn the the gascold control knob the "OFF" CLOSE water inlettovalve to the position. water heater. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining.
Troubleshooting Start Guide Up Conditions CONDENSATION THERMAL 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 teakingwhen 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 WATERHEATER • COLDWATER Conditions SMELLY WATER (3) PRESSURE REDUCING VALVEWITH BY-PASS 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 of a rotten egg smell .
Troubleshooting Operational (cont'd) HIGH Guide (cont'd) Conditions TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM WATER This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsystem. 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 replaced.
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 J Read this manual first.
Parts Order THE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332318 153.332362 153.332418 153.332462 153.332562 30 30 40 40 50 TM List 6 GAS WATER HEATERS Gal. High Aldmde Gal. Gal. High Altitude Gal. Gal.
Parts Order THE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.332318 153.332362 153.332418 153.332462 153.332562 30 30 40 40 50 TM List (cont'd) 6 GAS WATER HEATERS Gal. High Altitude Gal. Gal. High Altitude Gal. Gal. Model 153.332318 KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Temperature-Pressure 2 Primary Anode 3 4 5 6 Relief Valve Rod Model Rating Plate t Drain Valve i Drain Valve Washer ('_2" x ,3/_,,x X" thick)** Pilot Numbers 153.332362 153.332418 153.332462 PART NUMBERS 153.
Warranty a. Adjustingthermostat b. Lighting pilot c. Leaksin pipesor fittings d. Improper venting e. Condensation About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREECHECKUP SERVICECALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged BySears,Searswarrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. YourSearswarranty applies to the product only. 2. Searsdoes not warrant the installation. 3.
