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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HOMES
Model
No.
153.336151
153.336251
153.336312
153.336351
153.336412
153.336451
153.336512
153.336551
153.336751
153.336812
153.336851
153.336912
153.336951
30 Gal. Short
40 Gal. Short
30 Gal. High Altitude
30 Gal.
40 Gal. High Altitude
40 Gal.
50 Gal. High Altitude
50 Gal.
30 Gal. Propane (LR)
40 Gal. Propane (LR)
High Altitude
40 Gal. Propane (LR)
50 Gal. Propane (LR)
High Altitude
50 Gal. Propane (LP.)
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before
First Use of
This Product.
Save this Manual
for
Future Reference.
POWER
MISERT-"6
GAS
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 are not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result,
causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
-Do not sto_ or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this qr any other appliance.
-WHAT
TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electn'cal switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
.
.
• Immediately
call your gas suppher from a neighbor's
phone.
Follow the gas supplier'sinstructions.
If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Instal.lation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
_I,WARNING
.
.
I
Improper
installation,
adjustment,
alteration_
service
or maintenance
can I
cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to
this manual for asststance or consult the local Sears Service Center
or gas util-
it7 for further information.
&WARNING
I
Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas of the
structure to this appliance.
_,WARNING
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING
ON INSIDE COVER
AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERAT-
ING THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING POWER MISERT-"6 NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES WATER HEATER Model • Care and Maintenance 153.336151 30 Gal. Short • Safety Instructions 153.336251 40 Gal. Short • Installation • Troubleshooting 153.336312 30 Gal.
- Page 2 Safe Precautions ,IW RNIN G . AWARNING I I_pr6perl installatmn, adjustment, alteration, service or I At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro. Irrtalnten_ncq can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I vided with a combination temperature.pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing labora- I INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- Page 3 Safety Precautions _t,WARNING AWARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the This water heater must not be installed directly on car- correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a peting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as _anel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full shownin the "Locating The New Water Heater"...
- Page 4 Safety Precautions ..-'-__UTION &WARNING WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK_ Installation of The water heater with draft hood installed must be prol> erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. the water heater must be accomplishedin such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented .to the outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of of water will not causedamage to the structure.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ....................... Table of Contents ......................Customer Kesponsibilities ........................Product Specifications ....................Materials and Basic Tools Needed ................Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Installation Instructions ....................8-16 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................... Facts to Consider About the Location ............................ -
Page 6: Customer
Customer Responsibilities Thank d:,,.. Th_s manual coW_ns Instmcuons for the mstallanon, opera- Sears heater: purchasinga water tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of contains warnings through out the manual that you must read trouble free service. -
Page 7: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
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 materi- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x18" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation InstructiOns Removing the Old Water Heater "OFF" the heater. Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where Turn gas supply to water they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other AWARNING attached devices... -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new • The location selection must provide adequate dearances for ser- vicing and proper operation of the water heater. water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. -
Page 10: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances In Confined Spaces
Installation InstructiOns(cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 1. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each open- cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating ing shall have a minimum free area of I square inch per 4,000... -
Page 11: Water Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping _WARNING • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is markedcold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heaters are intendedto around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling _roducehot water. -
Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING AWARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heater was provided The tomperature-pressure relief valve must be manually with a combinationtemperature-pressures relief valvecerti- I operated at least once a ye_ Caution shouldbe taken to fied by a nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratory teat main- ensureth_ (I) no one _sin fvent of er _md the outlet of... -
Page 13: Filling The Water Heater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent &CAUTION pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations, Never usethis water heater unlessit ms completelyfilled w_l unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the water heater, you must water. -
Page 14: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: • 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 fittings. - Page 15 Operating Instructions Lighting _WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.)GAS WATER HEATE.I.1._.: Propane(L.R) gasisheavierthan air.Shouldthere be a leak m the system,the gaswill settle near the ground, Basements,crawl spaces,skirted areasunder mobile homes (evenwhenventilated),desetsand areasbeiewground levelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attempting to lightor relightthe water heaters pilotor tuming on a nearby electrical l ightswitch,be absolutely surethere is no accumulated gasin the are_ Searchfor odor ofgasbymiffing at...
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Page 16: Service And Adjustment
Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying AWARNING amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature Soot build-up indicatesa problem that requirescorrection tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain beforefurther use.Turn "OFF"... -
Page 17: Draining
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during AWARNING freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary. When checWng the _, _.._ relief valveoper_ don, _ sure that (I) no one is m front of or aroundthe outlet of the temperature-pressure reliefvalvedischarge line, Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF"... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION WATERHEATER COLD • COLDWATER INl.b-rFITnNG PRESSURE REDUCING Water supply systems may, because of high line pressure, fre- VALVE WITH quent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer and others, have BY-PASS installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc. -
Page 19: Condensation
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) CONDENSATION SMOKE/ODOR Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A odor during the initial start-up. This is due to burning off of oil from metal parts, and will disappear in a short while. -
Page 20: High Temperature Shut Off System
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM AWARNING Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut offsys- water temperature in certain situations may be hotter rem. -
Page 21: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- • A CAUTION ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water Read this manual first. Then before checking the water can be found and corrected. - Page 22 Notes...
- Page 23 Notes...
- Page 24 Parts Order List POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336151 30 Gal. Short 40 Gal. Short 153.336251 153.336312 30 Gal. High Altitude 30 Gal. 153.336351 153.336412 40 Gal. High Altitude 40GaL 153,336451...
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Page 25: Parts
Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336151 30 G_. Short 153.336251 40 Gal. Short 153.336312 30 Gal. High. Altitude 153.336351 30 Gal. 153.336412 40 Gal. High Altitude 153,336451 40 Gal, Model Numbers 153.336151 153.336251 153.336412 153.336451 153.336312... - Page 26 Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336512 50 Gal. High Altitude 5O Gal. 153.336551 153.336751 30 Gal. Propane (L.P.) 153.336812 40 Gal. Propane (L.P.) High Altitude 153.336851 40 Gal. Propane (LP.) 153.336912 50 Gal. Propane (L.P.) Higfi Altitude 153.336951 50 Gal.
- Page 27 Parts Order List (cont'd) POWER MISER 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.336512 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.336551 50 Gal. 153.336751 30 Gal. Propane (LP.) 153.336812 40 Gal. Propane (LP.) High Altitude 153.336851 40 Gal. Propane (LP.) 153.336912 50 Gal. Propane (L.P.) High Altitude 153.336951 50 Gal.
- Page 28 LIMITED WARRANTYON PARTS After one year and through 6 years from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is used in a single-family residence and is installed and operated in accordance with the information in this manual, ifa parr fails due to a materials or workmanship, Sears will furnish a replacement free of charge.