Sears 153.33535- Manuals

Introduction rhank You for purchasing a Sears water heater, »roperly installed and maintained, it should give you years of rouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new valer heater professionally installed by Sears call the local Sears lervice Center or any Sears store. They will ...

Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installa­ tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. 4i — Compr«it4on CoupUr>gt COMPRESSION COUPLINGS FOR CONNECTING TO COPPE...

Removing the Old Water Heater Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. WARNING Disconnect the vent pipe ’ ' tne If the main gas line shutoff servit^ all 8 as appliances is used, also shut "OFF" ie gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the wate...

Locating the New Water Heater Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very impor­ tant consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appli­ance. Thi...

Locating the New Water Heater (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicatin...

Installing the New Water Heater Water Piping -WARNING HOHER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanMz- the infirm, or physicaiiy/mentaliy handicapped. If anyone using hot water in ...

Installing the New Water Heater (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve - WARNING - At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certi- and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest edition of ANSI...

Installing the New Water Heater (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled lie tank must CAUTION ■ ‘ ompli with water. To prevent damage to the tank, thebe filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas t...

Installing the New Water Heater (cont'd) Gas Piping WARNING- Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 inches water column ['A pound per square inch (3.5kPa)]. The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the model rating plat...

Installing the New Water Heater (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: 1. Check the gas lines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings. c. Check for bub...

Lighting WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground lev...

Lighting (cant'd) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these Instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these ...

Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30 °F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Xhis means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating ...

For Your Information Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a cer­ tain amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: a. When a new wat...

For Your Information (cont'd) "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS ■ WARNING. HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for a long peri­od of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas i< extremely flammable and explosive. To prevent the possibili...

Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with gas codes your water heater, and safety practices, contact the Sears...

Repair Parts POWER MISER ii! 8 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.335200 40 Gal. High Altitude 153.335250 40 Gal. 153.335251 40 Gal. 153.335302 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.335350 30 Gal. 153.335351 30 Gal. 2 4

Warranty About Your Warranty Some warranties say that you must drain the tank once a month. Your tank will last longer if you do this. Your Sears warranty is good whether you drain the tank often or not. We include a drain valve because: 1. Many plumbing codes require a drain valve. 2. Your water he...