Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.331140 40 Gallon 153.331150 50 Gallon LOW LEAD COMPLIANT I
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely Many safety-related messages and instructions important in the installation, have been provided use and servicing in this manual of this water heater. and on your own water heater to warn you and others of It is very important that the meaning n a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.
Fire Hazard Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. For continued protection against riskof fire: • Do not install water heater on carpeted floor. Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Instruction manual must remain with water heater.
SAFE INSTALLATION, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY CUSTOMER PRODUCT ................................................................................................................................ SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT 2-3 6 7 ...................................................................................................................... 8 NEEDED .................................................................................................. .....................................
OPERATINGYOURWATERHEATER................................................................................................... 23-26 LightingInstructions ....................................................................................................................................... 23-24 Checking the Draft......................................................................................................................................... 25 BurnerFlames................................................
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 home in accordance with the owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 2"• Supply for those that are defective in material or workmanship. Supply free a freewater waterheater heaterparts for one that develops a tank leak. See notes below also.
Thank Youforpurchasing aKenmore water heater. Properly installed andmaintained, itshould giveyouyears oftrouble freeservice. If youshould decide thatyouwantthenewwater heater professionally installed bySears call1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.Theywillarrange for prompt, quality installation bySears authorized contractors. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed accordance with Massachusetts Code and 248-CMR 5.00. Complies California 248-CMR in 2.
MODEL NUMBER TANK CAPACITY IN GALS (LTRS) TYPE INPUT RECOVERY OF RATE RATE GALS. GAS (Btu/hr) PER HOUR MINIMUM VENT PIPE DIA. INCHES DIAMETER INCHES (mm) DIMENSIONS INCHES HEIGHT JACKET (mm) TO @ 90°F RISE (mm) 153.331140 40 (151) Natural 40,000 40.9 3 (76) or4(102) 20 (508) 58.14 (1477) TOP 153.331150 50 (189) Natural 40,000 40.9 3 (76)or4(102) 20 (508) 57.
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. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS) CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER.
GET TO KNOW YOUR A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Vent Pipe Draft Hood Anode (Not Shown) Hot Water Outlet Insulation Gas Supply Piping Manual Gas Shut-off Valve Ground Joint Union Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Inner Door Outer Door Union Inlet Water Shut-off Valve Cold Water Inlet Inlet Dip Tube Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Rating Plate Flue Baffle S T U V W X Y Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Drain Valve Manifold/Burner Assembly Flue Metal Drain Pan Piezo Igniter Base-Ring
This gas water heater was manufactured to voluntary safety standards to reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident. The new technology used in meeting these standards makes this product more sensitive to installation errors. Please review the following checklist and make any required installation upgrades or changes. Questions? Installation Contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Checklist Water Heater Location Water heater location is important and can performance.
Removing the Old Water Heater C) Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. (See Figures 2 and 5.) Open the water heater drain valve. The water @ passing O 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 MANUAL GAS SHUT-OFFVALVE--_ any person.
Location I area of the water heater, leave the area immediately and call the fire department from a neighbor's home. Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished. Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Fire or Explosion Do not install in a mobile home. Hazard • Read instruction manual before installing, using or servicing water heater. Doing so can result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death. • Improper use may result in fire or explosion.
Insulation Property Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat toss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your Kenmore water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements, making an insulation blanket unnecessary.
-_ F BACK SIDES S°ESlll" IH TOP -VIEW Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. II _VENT l To ensure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water heater and the piping. Check all water piping and connections for leaks. Repair as needed. FIGURE 10.
Gas Pressure the fuel is not spilled in the area of the water heater installation, or any source of ignition. If the fuel is spilled while purging the piping system of air follow the "WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS" instructions on the cover of this manual. LP Gas Only Explosion Hazard • Gas leaks can not always be detected by smell. • Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. Explosion • For more information, contact your gas supplier.
TABLE 3 Carbon Monoxide Warning Follow all the local and state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the "National Fuel Gas Code", ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54)- current edition to properly install vent system. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning.
gas utilization equipment in the area. If you are unsure that the structure meets this requirement, contact your local gas utility company or other qualified agency for a safety inspection. Each of the two openings shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 1,000 BTUH of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined area, but not less than 100 square inches (Figure 13).
2000 using the manufacturer's regulations. BTUH instructions and local codes, rules, or IMPORTANT: If you tack the necessary skills required to properly install this venting system, you should not proceed, but get help from a qualified technician. CONFINED Draft Hood Installation SPACE L SCREWS (FOUR PROVIDED) _tP'--'DRAFT 1 SQ. 2000 ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS USING INCH BTUH PER SLOTJ HORIZONTAL _ _JACKETTOP p" LSLOT DUCTS INSTALL THE DRAFT THE FOUR SCREWS FIGURE 16.
inspection, and replacement. Vent connectors cannot pass through any ceiling, floor, firewall, or fire partition. (Figures 20 and 21). It is recommended (but not mandatory) that a minimum 12 inches of vertical vent pipe be installed on the draft hood prior to any elbow in the vent system. An unused chimney flue or masonry enclosure may be used as a passageway for the installation of a gas vent (Figure 21 ).
Piping Installation In a closed system thermal expansion Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the installation drawing (Figure 22). If the indoor installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be protected by insulation. Water to Fixtures Hot Water '_ Cold Water Inlet Valve The water supply pressure should not exceed 80 psi. If this occurs, a pressure reducing valve with a bypass should be installed in the cold water inlet line.
Closed System/Thermal Property For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked "T & P RELIEF VALVE." (See Figure 24). This valve must be design certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of the production of listed equipment or materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22.
Lighting Instructions Explosion Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 34.) Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. Check the rating plate near the gas control valve/thermostat for the correct type of gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other than the one listed on the rating plate.
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES A. This appliance has.a .pi.Iotwhich is lit.by a piezo*If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire elec_ncsparKgas j,gnluonsystem, uo n_.g.o_ qpen department. _ne inner aoor of me appliance and _ry_o IIgh_ the pilot by hand. C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control B.BEFORE LIGHTINGsmell aII around the appliance knob. Never use tools. If the knob wilt not push in or area for gas.
Checking the Draft Water Temperature Ir!II,7_,I d :| Regulation Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause servere burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Burn Hazard Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled highest risk for scald injury. Do not touch vent. Feel water before bathing or showering. Doing so can result in burns. Temperature available. temperature manual for safe setting.
Water Temperature Adjustment The water temperature setting can be adjusted from 55°F to 155°F. Turn the Gas Control/Temperature Knob to the desired setting/temperature. 120°F Gas Control/Temperature Knob Status Mark NOTE: Some models are certified for 180°F outlet temperatures. See the Data Plate on the front of the water heater for the maximum outlet temperature. NOTE: The temperatures indicated are approximates. actual temperature of the heated water may vary.
Vent System At least once a year, a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and pilot burner. See Figure 30. Inspection You should check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair proper combustion. Carbon Monoxide , . Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction before further use.
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. The anode rod should be inspected after a maximum of three years and annually thereafter until the condition of the anode rod dictates its replacement.
operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps: 1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve. 2. Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot. 3. Close the cold water inlet valve. 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate adequate drain or external to the building. 5.
Replacement Parts GAS GAS IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for the FVIR System components and should be performed by a qualified technician. 1. 2. 3. 4. & Cleaning PILOT the Manifold/Burner Turn the gas control/temperature knob to the "OFF" position. Before performing any maintenance, it is important to turn off the gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve. This valve is typically located beside the water heater.
asa bending template forthenewpilotassembly. Note theplacement/order ofthewiresinthemanifold component block. Thermopile Connector 8. Using the pilot/thermopite assembly screw removed earlier reattach the new pitot/thermopite assembly. Reattach the bumer to the manifold using the screws removed earlier. NOTE: make sure the burner scoop is oriented to the pilot side of the manifold tube (Figure 35). 9. Reinstall the manifold component block in the manifold door (Figure 38).
Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly 10 Follow the lighting instructions on the front of the water heater. With the main burner lit, check for leaks at the manifold and pilot connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution, or a mixture of hand dish washing soap and water (one part soap to 15 parts water) or childrens soap bubble solution. Bubbles forming indicate a leak. Correct any leak found. Verify proper operation and then replace the outer door.
Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat IMPORTANT: The gas control valve/thermostat is a standard valve with wire leads that connect to a thermal switch. • Be sure to remove the pilot ferrule nut from the new gas control valve/thermostat. Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat: • Turn the gas supply on and check for leaks.
NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank's air pressure must be adjusted to match that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion HOT Property Damage Hazard _LD_ WATER HEATER (3) INLET FITTING COLD WATER REDUCING PRESSURE VALVE WITH BY-PASS • Avoid water heater damage. • Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary.
Condensation hot water lines. Contact Sears Service for further information concerning this chlorination treatment and an anode replacement kit #9001453. (For short heaters, use anode replacement kit #9006299.) Anode replacement and chlorination of the tank are not covered by the water heater's limited warranty. Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. Awater heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation.
appliance. Immediately call a qualified technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will require replacement of the entire water heater. 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. 3. Reset the thermal switch by depressing the small button in the center of the thermal switch.
PROBLEM BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE CORRECTIVE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) ACTION 1. 2. 3. 4. Pilot not tit Thermostat set too tow Main burner line clogged Non-functioning 5. Base-Ring 6. 7. Heater installed in a confined area FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/ dust. 6. 7. SMELLY WATER 1. Sulfides in the water 1. Replace the anode with a special anode (See Smelly Odor section) BURNER FLAME YELLOWLAZY 1. 2. 3.
PROBLEM SLOW HOT WATER RECOVERY CORRECTIVE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 1, 2. insufficient combustion air 1. Water heater flue or vent system blocked Low gas pressure Improper calibration Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust 2. 6. FVIR Flame Arrestor dust. 6. 1. 2. 3. Excessive waterpressure Heater stacking Closed water system 1, 2. Thermostat not functioning Improper calibration 1. Insufficient combustion 2.
LED STATUS 0 FLASHES (LED NOT LIT) PROBLEM CORRECTIVE Pilot light is not lit or Thermopite has not yet reached normal operating temperature. ACTION Turn Gas Control Valve/Thermostat knob to OFF. Wait 10 minutes, then attempt to relight Pilot by following the lighting instructions on the water heater's label. Until the Thermopite reaches its normal operating temperature, the Status Light wilt not blink, even if the Pilot is tit.
LED STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION 4 FLASHES The Gas Control Valve's temperature sensor has detected that the water temperature was too high. Once this condition occurs, the Main Burner and the Pilot Light wilt be shut off. Since the Pilot light will be off, should this condition occur, this Flash Code will only be displayed immediately after the Pilot has been relit. Turn Gas Control Valve/Thermostat knob to OFF. Relight pliot and verify 4 flashes.
Section A: Pilot light will not light (new installation). Section C: Pilot light wilt not remain lit. Complete this section after completing Section B. Is the manual gas shut-off valve, located in the supply line to the water heater, in the on position? YES / klTurn the manual gas shut-off valve to I I_ NO _ the on position and follow the lighting 1 " l instructions on the front of the water heater. I ÷ Have you bled all the air from the pilot tube and I gas supply line? .
f--._ KENMORE 12 YEAR GAS WATER HEATER /2_ 153.331140 40 Gallon (Natural) 153.331150 50 Gallon (Natural) ¸_ i Model Numbers Key No. 1 153.331140 Part Description Anode Rod 153.
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