Kenmore 153.331572- Manuals

6 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: 1. Supply free water heater parts fo...

7 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® . They will arrange for p...

8 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. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” (19.05 mm) ...

10 Installation Checklist Water Heater Location Water heater location is important and can affect system performance. Please check the following: □ Installation area free of corrosive elements and flammable materials. □ Centrally located with the water piping system (For new installations). Located ...

12 Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard WARNING Do not install in a mobile home. Doing so can result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death. The FVIR System is designed to reduce the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. The patented system protects your family by trapping the bur...

13 IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. Due to the normal corrosive action of water, the tank will eventually leak after an extended pe...

14 BACK SIDES TOPVIEW SIDES VENT FRONT24” MINIMUMFOR SERVICE TOP TO CEILING FIGURE 10. Filling the Water Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be fi lled with water. Water must fl ow from the hot water faucet before tur...

15 Gas Pressure WARNING 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. • For more information, contact your gas supplier. • If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions...

16 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, or carbon monoxide poisoning. WARNING IM...

17 TABLE 4 Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and Combustion Air Supply - All Air from Outdoors Only.Based on total BTUH input rating for all utilizing equipment within the con fi ned space. Opening Source Minimum Free Area Per Opening (sq. in.) Reference Drawing *Direct to outd...

18 1 SQ. INCH PER2000 BTUH CONFINEDSPACE 1 SQ. INCH PER2000 BTUH INLET OUTLET OUTDOOR AIR DUCTS ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS USING HORIZONTAL DUCTS FIGURE 16. ALTERNATIVEOPENINGLOCATION 1 SQ. INCH PER 3000 BTUH CONFINEDSPACE ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS - USING A SINGLE PERMANENT OPENING FIGURE 17. Vent Pipe Syst...

19 separation, and maintain clearances to combustible materials (Figures 20 and 21).IMPORTANT: This gas vent must be terminated in a vertical position to facilitate the removal of the burnt gases.An unused chimney flue or masonry enclosure may be used as a passageway for the installation of a gas ve...

21 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 inspect...

22 Lighting Instructions 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 32.) Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. Check the rating plate near the...

23 Checking the Draft Burn harzard Hot water discharge. Keep clear of relief valvedischarge outlet. After successfully lighting the water heater, allow the unit to operate for 15 minutes and check the draft hood relief opening for proper draft (Figure 26). Make sure all other appliances in the area ...

24 INDEX BAR TEMPERATURE DIAL 160°F WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE GAS CONTROL KNOB (OFF-PILOT-ON) 150°F 140°F 130°F 120°F Temperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd Settings Degree Burns on Adult Skin VERY HOT= approx. 160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second C = approx. 150°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds B = approx. 1...

26 Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire and Explosion Harzard Do not obstruct combustion air openings at the bottom of the water heater.Do not use or store flammablevapor products such as gasoline,solvents or adhesives in the same room or ...

27 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. Close the cold water inlet valve.3. Open a nearby hot water faucet.4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an adequate ...

28 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Replacement Parts IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for the FVIR System components and should be performed by a qualified technician.Replacement parts may be ordered from Sears Parts and Service Centers or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-46...

29 7. Route the new pilot tube, thermocouple, and igniter wire through the manifold/burner door opening. (Figure 34) 8. Re-attach the pilot assembly to the pilot bracket and secure using the screw removed earlier. 9. Position the new pilot tube through the largest opening of the two piece wire conne...

30 control valve/thermostat. Finally, start the thermocouple nut and turn it all the way in by hand. An additional quarter turn with a 3/8” open-end wrench will then be sufficient to seat the lockwasher. When you are finished, connect the two wire leads that go to the thermal switch. 7. Reconnect th...

31 TEFLON ® tape or pipe compound only on the threaded section of the gas control valve/thermostat that screws into the tank. 2. Reconnect the gas piping to the gas control valve/ thermostat. NOTE: Use an approved Teflon tape or pipe compound on the gas piping connections. 3. Attach the igniter and ...

32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of water will grow. As the volume of water grows, there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure due to thermal expansion. Thermal expansion can...

33 drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make necessary air supply changes to correct. Condensation Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. ...

34 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. Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank m...

35 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1. Pilot not lit 2. Thermostat set too low 3. No gas 4. Dirt in the gas lines 5. Pilot line clogged 6. Main burner line clogged 7. Non-functioning thermocouple 8. Non-functioning thermostat 9. Heater installe...

37 Has the thermal switch tripped? NO Check for insufficient combustion air. Are there openings for make-up air to enter the room? Are the openings of sufficient size? See “Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation” section in this manual for requirements. Is there a furnace/air handler in the same room...

38 * Not Shown. Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.331472 153.331572 1 Anode Rod (Secondary) 9003934 9003934 2 Anode Rod 9003721 9001829 3 Base-Ring Filter 9006616 9006660 4 Burner Head 9006136 9006136 5 Burner Ori fi ce 9006698 9006698 6 Draft Hood 9006647 9006647 7 Drain Valve 9000058 9000...

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