Page 3 - General Safety
General Safety WARNING This water heater must not be installed directly on carpetini appliance l appliance I be covered by the pane!, failure to heed this warning may result in a fire hazard. WARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly vyithout the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not...
Page 4 - Table of Contents; Lighting; Periodic Maintenance
Table of Contents General Safety ....... Table of Contents Introduction ..... .... Specifications ........ Preparing for the New Installation Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed.... Basic Tools............. . Removing the Old Water Heater Locating the New Water Heater Facts to Consider...
Page 5 - Introduction; Thank You; Preparing for the New Installation
Introduction Thank You for purchasirrg a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintaiiied, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store, They...
Page 6 - Materials and Basic Tools Needed; Materials Needed; Basic Tools
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the instailation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need alt of these materials, depending on your type of installation èi - Compreasfon rCT ìTy COMPRESSION COUPUNGS FOR CONNECTING TO COPPER PLUMBI...
Page 7 - Removing the Old Water Heater
Removing the Old Water Heater (^Turn "OFF" the gas suppiy to the water heater. WARNING Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft where they connect to the water heater In If the main gas line shutoff valve serving all gas appliances is used, also shut "OFF" uie gas at each appliance. ...
Page 10 - Installing the New Water Heater; Water Piping
Installing the New Water Heater Water Piping -WARNING- HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD; Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem perature which will satisiy clothes washing, dish wash ing, and other sanitizing needs can scaltf and perma- ers. These include the elderly, childre...
Page 11 - installing the New Water Heater; Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve; RELIEF VALVE OPENING
installing the New Water Heater Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve - WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressure relief valve certi fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of li...
Page 12 - Filling the Water Heater; Venting
the New Water Heater (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater. To f...
Page 13 - Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist BEFORE LiCHTING THE PILOT: I, 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 bubbling soap, This means you have a leak., T...
Page 14 - Gas Piping
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 (T.SkPa)], The minimum inlet gas pressure listed on the model rating plat...
Page 16 - PQPI; your; WAHNINH; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Lighting (conVd) PQPI your safety read before liohtino WAHNINH 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 ...
Page 18 - For Your Information; Start Up Conditions
For Your Information Start Up Conditions CONDENSATiON Whenever the water heater is filied 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: 3 . When a new wa...
Page 20 - Venting System inspection; Burner Inspection
Periodic Maintenance Venting System inspection At least once a year a visual inspection should be made ofthe venting system. You should look for; 1 Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed- 2. Damage or deterioration which could ...
Page 21 - Valve Operation; Dramme
Periodic Maintenance (cont'd) TT'^IS'Yl "i*# S S*<!3I I VniUCralUrv:“rfC!!>9Ur%: Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE ■WARNING When checking the temperature-pressure relief val...
Page 23 - Notes
Page 24 - Repair Parts
Repair Parts economizer ™ 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERSi 153.333000 30 Gal. High Altitude 153.333030 30 Gal. 153.333031 30 Gal- 153,333100 40 Gal. High Attitude 153.333130 40 Gal. 2-4
Page 26 - Repair Paris icon
I Repair Paris icon ECONOMIZER 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: t53.33313t 40 Cal 153.333530 SO Gal 153.333531 so Gal 17 «0 a 26