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Owner's
ManuaJ
®
POWER
MISERTM
12
ULTRA
LOW
NO×
GAS WATER
HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE iN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL
NO.
153.331242
40 Gallon
153.331252
50 Gallon
This water
heater
meets
the new ANSI
Z21.10.1
standard
that
deals
with
the accidental
or unintended
ignition
of flammable
vapors,
such as those
emitted
by gasoline.
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.
• Safety
Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
. Troubleshooting
. Parts
List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT
iS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
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 IF YOU 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.
--Installation
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
IN THE
U.S.A
0707
_tVVW,SeatS,COJ'_
PART NO. 186192-000
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- Page 1 Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISERTM ULTRA NO× GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE iN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL 153.331242 40 Gallon • Safety Instructions 153.331252 50 Gallon • Installation • Operation This water heater meets...
- Page 2 Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential hazard.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Fire Hazard manual and safety messages For continued protection against before installing, operating or riskof fire: servicing this water heater. -Do not install water heater on Failure to follow instructions and carpeted floor. safety messages could result in death or serious injury. -Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ........................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..............................5 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ........................6 Materials Needed ..............................Basic Tools ................................TYPICAL INSTALLATION ................................7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................8-17 Removing the Old Water Heater .......................... - Page 5 ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL Thank for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly OPERATE THE WATER HEATER. installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water...
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Page 6: Customer Responsibilities Product Specifications Materials And Basic Tools Needed
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. .:r.'_'J t:t:!L!! ///J DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE EXPANSION TANKS 20" (506 ram) DIAMETER TH ERMAL EXPANSION WATER HEATERS... - Page 7 GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS Vent Pipe Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) Flue Baffle Drafthood Inner Door Thermostat Anode Outer door Drain Valve Hot Water Outlet Union Pilot and Main Burner Outlet Inlet Water Shut-off Valve Flue Flexible Water Connections...
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Page 8: Removing The Old Water Heater
® Attach a hose to the water heater Removing Old Water Heater drain valve and put the other end in ® a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater... -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
Facts to Consider About Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting off its water supply. Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater. The placement is a very important consideration for the... -
Page 10: Insulation Jackets
Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters not necessary with Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your II 0" rvlIN,... -
Page 11: Combustion Air And Ventilation Appliances In Unconfined Spaces
• Doobtain n ew warning and instruction labels f rom Sears f or confined space shall be provided with two permanent placement ontheblanket directly o ver t heexisting l abels. openings, one commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top •... -
Page 12: Water Piping
Water Piping Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. OUTLET A{R DUCT Children, elderly, physically or mentally disabled _WATER HEATER 1 a re at highest riskfor scald injury Feel water before bathing showering INLET AIR DUCT... -
Page 13: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation
Thiswaterheater s hallnotbe connected t o anyheating Look at the top of the water heater. The cold water inlet is systems orcomponent(s) used with anon-potable water heating marked "COLD". Put two or three turns of Teflon tape around appliance. the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling around... - Page 14 Fit T &Pvalve insulation over v alve. Make s ure that t he insulation does notinterfere withthelever o ftheT&Pvalve. HOT WATER COLD WATER OUTLET INLET Secure a llinsulation using tape. SHUTOFF VALVE Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Explosion Hazard - Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply...
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Page 15: Filling The Water Heater
The temperature-pressure relief valve must bemanually operated ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively, cover electrically atleast o nce a year.Caution s hould betaken toensure t hat and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation (1)nooneisinfront o foraround t heoutlet o fthetemperature- of any vent damper, consult your local Sears... -
Page 16: Gas Piping
Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape _4ETA SCREWS (o_,_ _o,4d÷@ dangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. LEGS Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. -
Page 17: Sediment Trap
Sediment Traps Breathing Hazard o Carbon Nono×id÷ Fire and Explosion Hazard , }lgh attache office rn}o_stbe in, s talled fat oper_or_ _ove 2,000 feet (610 m). - Contaminants in gas lines cause fire or explosion. * Corltsct a qualified i_'stalle_ or serwoe •... -
Page 18: Operating Instructions
d theeaftire waterheater, Im_diately cabyeargassupplierfroma OO ROTUSE THiSAPPUA_E iFTHERE HASBEEN AN neighb<)¢e p hone FollowthegassuppgeSe IGR_ION OFVAPORS Im_iate_ enid a q_i_ se_ics inatraetions, technicianto inspectthe appliance, W aterheaters • if y oucannotreachyour _e suppiier, ca_l the _rs eaNect_ to a tla_bie vapors i gnition wiil showa d_scoloratlen onthe air i ntake grld a ndrequire... -
Page 19: Temperature Regulation
Temperature Regulation NOTE: Awater temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C) is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water lowest position. It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature... -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible Sediment build-up on the tank bottom create varying immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a flooded amount of noise and if left in the tank will cause permanent water heater... -
Page 21: Removing The Burner Door Assembly
Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner Removing the Burner Door Assembly Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner Turn offthe gas to the water heater at the manual may be cleaned with soft paint brush (Figure 26). -
Page 22: Replacing The Thermocouple
Replacing the Thermocouple External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame Arrestor Remove the Burner DoorAssembly as directed previously. Although not likely to occur, if debris collects on the flame Remove the retainer clip from the back of the two piece arrestor, use a vacuum, compressed... -
Page 23: Replacing The Burner Doorassembly
Replacing the Burner Door Assembly Fire or ExpJosion Hazard , Tighten both manifo d door screws securely. • Remove arty fiberglass between gasket combustion chamber , R÷pla_ v_ewpo_ if @ass is missing o_ damaged_ GAS CONTROL VALVE , Replace twe piece wire co_necter if missing THERMOSTAT removed. -
Page 24: Removing And Replacing The Gas Control Valve/Thermostat
Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Housekeeping Valve/Thermostat Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on regular basis. IMPORTANT: The gas control valve/thermostat is a standard valve with a right-hand thread thermocouple. Use only factory authorized replacement parts. -
Page 25: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. Temperature=Pressure Relief Valve Operation OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated draining. at least once a year. Connect a hose to the drain... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE: Expansion tanks pre=charged with a 40 psi air Start Up Conditions charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank's air pressure must be adjusted to match Thermal Expansion that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. -
Page 27: Condensation
Condensation a concentration of sulfate in the supply water. little or no dissolved oxygen in the water. Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater. (This condensate will form while the burner is on. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting Items
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE Pilot not lit Light pilot Thermostat set too low I 2. Turn temp. dial to desired temperature No gas Check with gas utility company Dirt in the gas lines Notify utility-install trap in gas line I 5. - Page 29 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE Excessive water pressure Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve Closed water system See "Thermal Expansion" THERMOSTAT FAILS TO Non-functioning thermostat Replace thermostat SHUT OFF Improper calibration Replace thermostat COMBUSTION ODORS Insufficient Provide...
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Page 30: Installation Instructions
Section A: Pilot light will not light. Section B: Pilot light will not remain lit or repeatedly goes out. _. ICheck the manual gas shut-off valve to [Is the gas turned on? _NO l_tsee if it is in the open position, if it is open onnected to the gas controt iNO_oonnected Fingertightenthengivea... -
Page 31: Parts Order List
POWER MISER 12 GAS WATER HEATER 15°Gall°° BURNER ASSEMBLY @.., © Model Numbers 153,331252 Key No. Part Description 153,331242 Draft Hood 700795-020 700795-020 700795-021 Reducer Ring - Some Models 700795-021 Flue Baffle 9006436005 9006437005 9003915015 Heat Trap (Cold) - Some Models 9003915015 9003915015 Heat Trap (Hot) - Some Models... -
Page 32: Warranty
Lighting pilot d. Improper venting MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore <R' on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable scheduling, operation. But like all products, it may require preventive...