Kenmore 30 gal. Mobile Home Natural Gas Water Heater- Manuals

6 The price of your water heater does not include a free checkup service call . On water heater installations arranged by Sears, Sears warrants the installation.A charge will be made on service calls due to poor or incomplete installation. These include: a. Adjusting thermostat b. Condensation c. Le...

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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER TANK CAPACITY IN GALS (LTRS) TYPE OF GAS INPUT RATE (Btu/hr) RECOVERY RATE GALS. PER HOUR @ 90°F RISE MINIMUM VENT PIPE DIA. INCHES (mm) DIAMETER INCHES (mm) DIMENSIONS INCHES (mm) HEIGHT TO JACKET TOP 153.336930 30 (113) Natural 35,500 36.34 3 (76) OR 4 (102) 1...

9 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. W A T E R H E A T E R I N S T A L L A T I O N K I T W I T H F L E X I B L ...

10 N A B D F G H I W V U T R J K Q M L E P Y (U) MANIFOLD/BURNER ASSEMBLY DISCHARGE PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG.) (S) GAS CONTROL VALVE/ THERMOSTAT DRAIN LINE MUST PASS THROUGH THE STRUCTURAL FLOOR AND DISCHARGE EXTERNAL TO THE BUILDING TO VENT TERMINATION (ROOF JACK) (Z) ROOF JACK** VAC Igniter Gas Co...

11 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 req...

13 Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard WARNING Do not install this water heater in any occupied space of the manufactured (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...

14 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...

15 • Do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certain it does not sag, thereby obstructing combustion air flow. Clearances and Accessibility NOTE: Minimum clearances from combustible surfaces are stated on the label adjacent to the gas control valve/thermostat of the water heater. The wa...

16 GAS CONVERSION For your safety, the following procedures should be performed by a qualified technician as it involves disconnection of gas piping and leak testing. WARNING Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P. gas supply. Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater to a natural gas sup...

17 Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA approved gas supply line.• Install a shut-off valve.• Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P. gas supply. • Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater to a natural gas supply. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or carb...

18 LP Gas Only Lique fi ed petroleum gas is over 50% heavier than air and in the occurrence of a leak in the system, the gas will settle at fl oor level. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for t...

19 Carbon Monoxide Warning The vent system must be installed according to all 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. Manufactured home manufacturers must comply with the “Manufactured Home Construction a...

20 Enclosure Installation Air for combustion and ventilation must not be supplied from the occupied spaces of the manufactured (mobile) home. IMPORTANT: The opening that provides outside air to your water heater must have a minimum free area of 20 square inches. Also, ensure that your installation c...

22 Water Piping Pressure Test WARNING If the water piping system is to be air pressure tested, the water heater must be disconnected from the water piping system. Failure to disconnect the water heater during air pressure testing of the water piping system could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR...

24 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 29.) Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. Check the rating plate near the...

25 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: FLAMMABLE I f you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL KNOB FIGURE 'A' "OFF" POSITION FIGURE 'B' "PILOT" POSITI...

26 Checking the Draft Do not touch vent. Doing so can result in burns. WARNING Burn Hazard 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 22). Make sure all other appliances in the area are opera...

27 IMPORTANT: Adjusting the thermostat past the 120°F mark on the temperature dial will increase the risk of scald injury. Hot water can produce first degree burns within: Water Temperature °F Time for 1st Degree Burn (Less Severe Burns) Time for Permanent Burns 2nd & 3rd Degree (Most Severe Bur...

29 Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire and Explosion Hazard 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 a...

31 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...

33 tube engages the slot of the bracket inside the combustion chamber (Figure 35). 4. Inspect the door gasket and make sure there is no fiberglass insulation between the gasket and the combustion chamber (Figure 34). 5. Tighten the two screws that secure the manifold/burner assembly to the combustio...

34 6. To remove the gas control valve/thermostat, thread a 4” section of gas pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the gas control valve/thermostat (counterclockwise.) Do not use a pipe wrench or equivalent to grip body. Damage may result, causing leaks. Do not insert any sharp objects into the inl...

35 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...

36 Moisture from the products of combustion condense on the cooler tank surfaces and form drops of water which may fall onto the burner or other hot surfaces to produce a “sizzling” or “frying” noise. Excessive condensation can cause pilot outage due to water running down the flue tube onto the main...

37 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...

38 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1. Pilot not lit 2. Thermostat set too low 3. Main burner line clogged 4. Non-functioning thermostat 5. Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust 6. Heater installed in a confined area 7. FVIR Flame Arresto...

40 PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART Have you bled all the air from the pilot tube and gas supply line? NO While repeatedly depressing the igniter button, push in and hold the gas control/temperature knob until the pilot is lit and maintains a stable flame (status light will blink). It may take ...

41 LED STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION 0 FLASHES (LED NOT LIT) Pilot light is not lit or Thermopile has not yet reached normal operating temperature. Turn Gas Control Valve/Thermostat knob to OFF. Wait 10 minutes, then attempt to relight Pilot by following the lighting instructions on the water hea...

42 STATUS LIGHT AND DIAGNOSTIC CODE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (Continued) 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 will be shut off. Sinc...

43 KENMORE MOBILE HOME GAS WATER HEATER PARTS ORDER LIST 13 1 8 16 7 6 14 2 5 VAC 153.336930 30 Gallon Tall 153.336940 40 Gallon Tall MODEL NUMBERS Key No. Part Description 153.336930 153.336940 1 Anode Rod 9003944 9003944 2 Base-Ring Filter 9006616 9006616 3 Burner Head - Natural Gas 9006136 900613...

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