Kenmore 153.331761 - Manual

5 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 prompt, quality installatio...

6 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. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION C O N D I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E I...

7 TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve * INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. FIGURE 1. I Ground Joint Union ...

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 en...

9 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 appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactu...

10 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 appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or clos...

11 • 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...

12 FIGURE 13 • When ducts are used, they should be of the same cross- sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they connect. The minimum short side dimension of rectangular air ducts should not be less than 3 inches (76.2 mm), see Figure 14. FIGURE 14. • Louvers and Grilles: In calcu...

14 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer. T h e v a l v e i s c e r t i f i e d b y a n a t i o n a l l y r e c o g n i z e d testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of pro...

15 The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily inju...

16 • For proper draft hood attachment, the draft hood legs may be angled slightly inward. • Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give a tight fit. Secure the legs of the draft hood with the supplied draft hood brackets. •...

17 • A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line serving the water heater, and • A drip leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to help prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering gas control valve. • A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the ...

20 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent 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-Erad (part no. 23600...

21 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...

22 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain. 6. CLOSE the drain valve. 7. F o l l o ...

23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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...

24 • A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. • 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. Moist...

25 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...

27 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 , ...

28 The model number of your water heater is found on the model rating plate on the front of the water heater. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (U.S.A. and Canada) 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) www.s...