Kenmore 33176- Manuals

5 PRODUCT wARRANTY 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...

6 RECOvERY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS TANK TYPE RATE GALS. vENT PIPE DIAMETER IN INCHES (mm) MODEL CAPACITY OF BTU PER HOUR INCHES INCHES HEIGHT TO NUMBER IN GALS (LTRS) GAS RATE @ 90°F RISE (mm) (mm) JACKET TO P 153.331762 74 (280) NATURAL 75,100 80.9 4” (102) 26.38” (670) 57” (1,448) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIlI...

7 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 C O N D I T I O N S AVA I l A B l E I N 2 G A l l O N S (7.6 lITERS) A...

8 GET TO KNOw YOUR wATER HEATER - GAS MODElS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Tempered Hot water Outlet E Outlet F water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve * INSTAll IN ACCORDANCE wITH lOCAl CODES. * S E D I M E N T T R A P A S R E Q U I R E D B Y l O C A l CODES. FIGURE 1. I Gro...

9 FIGURE 2. REMOVING THE OlD wATER HEATER FIGURE 3. FIGURE 4. 3. Check again to make sure the gas supply is “OFF” to the water heater. Then disconnect the gas supply connection from the gas control valve. 4. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outd...

10 FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE lOCATION Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the water heater. This water heater is not for use in manuf...

11 This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the water heater by at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or c...

12 • Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference. • Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels. • Do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certain i...

14 wATER PIPING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely t...

15 TYPICAl INSTAllATION FIGURE 16. noTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the water connections. Do not solder the water lines directly to the water connections on the tank. It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank. • Look at the top cover of t...

16 FIGURE 17. No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water ...

17 VENTING vENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operated thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper drafting of the water heater. Thermally Operated vent Dampers: This gas-fired water heater has a thermal efficiency at or above 80% which may produce a relatively low f...

18 Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals...

19 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa). It should be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa). Connecting the gas pipi...

21 The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position (PILOT LIGHTING). It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald injury. The mark ( ) indicative of approximately 120°F (49°C) is preferred starting point. Some state...

22 VENT SYSTEM INSPECTION At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for: • Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed. • Damage or deterioration which could cause improper ventin...

23 HOUSEKEEPING vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water heater must be maintained. See Facts to Consider About the Location section. Combus...

24 5. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of the water to drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment. 6. Close the drain valve, refill the tank, and restart the heater as directed in this manual. If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extende...

25 START UP CONDITIONS Thermal Expansion Water supply system may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, and the effects of water hammer have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc., to control these types of problems. Wh...

26 • Burning gas produces water vapor in water heaters, particularly high efficiency models where flue temperatures are lower. • Large amounts of hot water are used in a short time and the refill water in the tank is very cold. Moisture from the products of combustion condense on the cooler tank sur...

27 OPERATIONAl CONDITIONS (CONTINUED) leakage Checkpoints FIGURE 27. 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 complet...

28 These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. Leakage from other appliances or...

29 Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. W H E N O R D E R I N G R E PA I R PA RT S , ...

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