Sears POWER MISER 153.335914- Manuals

Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Scars 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 CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON AND 5...

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater. AWARNING If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is used, also shut “off” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut “off” until the water heater installation is compl...

Installation Instructions (cont’d) AWARNING A gas water heater cannot operate property without the cor* rect amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as shown in the “Locating The New Water Heater“ section. Never obstruct the flow of venti...

Installation Instructions (contad) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER 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 sanititing needs can scaid and permanently injure you upon contact Some peo­ple ...

Installation Instructions (cont’d) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of li...

Installation Instructions (cont’d) Filling the Water Heater A 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 fi...

Installation Instructions (cont’d) USE WITHOUT POWER CORD (cont’d) 3. A standard Vi' conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection. 4. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires inside the water heater’s junction box, 5. The water heate...

Installation Instructions (cont’d) Gas Piping AWARNING 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 mo^l rating plate is for...

Installation Instructions (cont*d) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: 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. Brusn the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings. c. Check for bubbling soap...

Operating Instructions This water heater is equipped with an electrically operated vent­ ing system and a standing pilot. For the burner to come on, the water heater thermostat must call for heat. Then the system will begin sequencing, each section proving itself before gas is allowed to flow to the...

Operating Instructions Lighting AWARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (LP.) gas is heavier ^an air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ^ound. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when v«ttilat^, closets and are...

Operating Instructions (cont*d) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- f )crature in certain situations may vary up to 30“F higher or ower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. This means that when the temperature adjustment dial...

Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may aeate varying amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases Mag ...

Service and Adjustment (contad) L.R Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information AWARNING PROPANE (L.P.) GAS CONTROL VALVE AN BURNER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. For Propane (LR) Gas Models Only; Your water heater is equipped with a Propane (LR) gas con­trol valve and a main ...

Service and Adjustment (cont’d) Drain Valve Washer Replacement NOTE: For replacement, use a %" x '%4" x %" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering replace­ ment washers, refer to the “Repair Part^ section. • Turn “OFF” gas supply to water heater.• Follow “Drai...

Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions CONDENSATION Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain amount of condensation will form while the burner is on, A water heater may appear to be leakine when in feet the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • When a new water...

Troubleshooting Guide (cont’d) Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER In each glassUned water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complai...

Troubleshooting Guide Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspect­ed “Leakers” are not leakinjg tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and correctecL If you are not thoroughly iamiliar with your local gas codes your water heater, and safety practices...

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Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL On Water Heater Instalations Arranged By Sears, Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only. 2. ...