Page 2 - Flammable Vapors; FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD; Can result in serious injury or death; Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.; WARNING; IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS; Quali; SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
2 Flammable Vapors FLAMMABLES FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Can result in serious injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this ...
Page 3 - Fire or Explosion Harzard
3 Fire or Explosion Harzard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas.Do not expose water heater control to excessive gaspressure. Use only gas shown on rating plate. Mai...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2-3...
Page 6 - PRODUCT WARRANTY
6 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 heater parts fo...
Page 7 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Excessive Weight Hazard; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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...
Page 8 - need all of these materials,; BASIC TOOLS
8 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. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” (19.05 mm) ...
Page 10 - Installation Checklist; Water Heater Location; IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER; Vent Pipe System
10 Installation Checklist Water Heater Location Water heater location is important and can affect system performance. Please check the following: □ Installation area free of corrosive elements and flammable materials. □ Centrally located with the water piping system (For new installations). Located ...
Page 12 - Location Requirements; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard; Do not install in a mobile home.; Fire or Explosion Hazard; • Improper use may result in fire or explosion.; Site Location; not; FIGURE 8
12 Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard WARNING Do not install in a 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 patented system protects your family by trapping the bur...
Page 13 - Insulation Blankets; Clearances and Accessibility
13 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...
Page 14 - Filling the Water Heater; Explosion Hazard; • Use a new CSA approved gas supply line.; Gas Requirements; NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
14 BACK SIDES TOPVIEW SIDES VENT FRONT24” MINIMUMFOR SERVICE TOP TO CEILING FIGURE 10. Filling the Water Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be fi lled with water. Water must fl ow from the hot water faucet before tur...
Page 15 - Gas Pressure; Gas Pressure Testing
15 Gas Pressure WARNING Explosion Hazard • Gas leaks can not always be detected by smell. • Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. • For more information, contact your gas supplier. • If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions...
Page 16 - Carbon Monoxide Warning; Unconfined Space; Confined Space; All Air from Inside the Building
16 Carbon Monoxide Warning Follow all the 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 to properly install vent system. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or carbon monoxide poisoning. WARNING IM...
Page 17 - TABLE 4; Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation; These openings connect directly with the outdoors through a; All Air from Outdoors
17 TABLE 4 Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and Combustion Air Supply - All Air from Outdoors Only.Based on total BTUH input rating for all utilizing equipment within the con fi ned space. Opening Source Minimum Free Area Per Opening (sq. in.) Reference Drawing *Direct to outd...
Page 18 - which create resistance to the flow of vent gases.
18 1 SQ. INCH PER2000 BTUH CONFINEDSPACE 1 SQ. INCH PER2000 BTUH INLET OUTLET OUTDOOR AIR DUCTS ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS USING HORIZONTAL DUCTS FIGURE 16. ALTERNATIVEOPENINGLOCATION 1 SQ. INCH PER 3000 BTUH CONFINEDSPACE ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS - USING A SINGLE PERMANENT OPENING FIGURE 17. Vent Pipe Syst...
Page 19 - Chimney Connection; • The connector must be firmly attached and sealed to; Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent
19 separation, and maintain clearances to combustible materials (Figures 20 and 21).IMPORTANT: This gas vent must be terminated in a vertical position to facilitate the removal of the burnt gases.An unused chimney flue or masonry enclosure may be used as a passageway for the installation of a gas ve...
Page 21 - T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation; Closed System/Thermal Expansion; Explosion Harzard
21 For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked “T & P RELIEF VALVE.” (See Figure 24). This valve must be design certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspect...
Page 22 - Lighting Instructions; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER
22 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 32.) Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot. Check the rating plate near the...
Page 23 - Checking the Draft; Burn harzard; Burner Flames; Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (
23 Checking the Draft Burn harzard Hot water discharge. Keep clear of relief valvedischarge outlet. 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 26). Make sure all other appliances in the area ...
Page 24 - During low demand periods when hot water is not
24 INDEX BAR TEMPERATURE DIAL 160°F WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE GAS CONTROL KNOB (OFF-PILOT-ON) 150°F 140°F 130°F 120°F Temperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd Settings Degree Burns on Adult Skin VERY HOT= approx. 160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second C = approx. 150°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds B = approx. 1...
Page 26 - Housekeeping; Fire and Explosion Harzard; Anode Rod Inspection; Draining and Flushing
26 Housekeeping Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. Fire and Explosion Harzard 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 ...
Page 27 - Service
27 down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps: 1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut- off valve. 2. Close the cold water inlet valve.3. Open a nearby hot water faucet.4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an adequate ...
Page 28 - Replacing the Thermocouple
28 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...
Page 29 - Replacing the Pilot/ Pilot Tube Assembly
29 7. Route the new pilot tube, thermocouple, and igniter wire through the manifold/burner door opening. (Figure 34) 8. Re-attach the pilot assembly to the pilot bracket and secure using the screw removed earlier. 9. Position the new pilot tube through the largest opening of the two piece wire conne...
Page 30 - Piezoelectric Igniter System
30 control valve/thermostat. Finally, start the thermocouple nut and turn it all the way in by hand. An additional quarter turn with a 3/8” open-end wrench will then be sufficient to seat the lockwasher. When you are finished, connect the two wire leads that go to the thermal switch. 7. Reconnect th...
Page 31 - FVIR System Operational Checklist; Removing the Gas Valve:; Replacing the Gas Valve:
31 TEFLON ® tape or pipe compound only on the threaded section of the gas control valve/thermostat that screws into the tank. 2. Reconnect the gas piping to the gas control valve/ thermostat. NOTE: Use an approved Teflon tape or pipe compound on the gas piping connections. 3. Attach the igniter and ...
Page 32 - Water
32 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...
Page 33 - Operational Conditions; Smelly Odor; Safety Shut-off and Thermal Switch
33 drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make necessary air supply changes to correct. Condensation Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. ...
Page 34 - Leakage Checkpoints
34 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...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART; PROBLEM
35 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1. Pilot not lit 2. Thermostat set too low 3. No gas 4. Dirt in the gas lines 5. Pilot line clogged 6. Main burner line clogged 7. Non-functioning thermocouple 8. Non-functioning thermostat 9. Heater installe...
Page 37 - PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART
37 Has the thermal switch tripped? NO Check for insufficient combustion air. Are there openings for make-up air to enter the room? Are the openings of sufficient size? See “Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation” section in this manual for requirements. Is there a furnace/air handler in the same room...
Page 38 - • MODEL; THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST.; POWER MISERTM 12 GAS WATER HEATER; MODEL NUMBERS
38 * Not Shown. Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.331472 153.331572 1 Anode Rod (Secondary) 9003934 9003934 2 Anode Rod 9003721 9001829 3 Base-Ring Filter 9006616 9006660 4 Burner Head 9006136 9006136 5 Burner Ori fi ce 9006698 9006698 6 Draft Hood 9006647 9006647 7 Drain Valve 9000058 9000...
Page 39 - NOTES
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