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; A 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 - Improper installation and use may result; Fire or Explosion Hazard; Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
3 Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.Install in location with drainage.Fill tank with water before operation.Be alert for thermal expansion. Refer to instruction manual for installation and service. Improper installation and use may result in property damage. Fire or Explosion Hazard Do no...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2 Important Definitions ..............................................................................................................................
Page 6 - 2 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER; - YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY; WARRANTY SERVICE; Congratulations on making a smart purchase.; 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; Thank You; fl; READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL; Installation Instructions; Excessive Weight Hazard
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 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
8 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER TANK CAPACITY IN GALS (LTRS) TYPE OF GAS INPUT RATE (Btu/hr) RECOVERY RATE GALS. PER HOUR @ 90°F RISE MINIMUM VENT PIPE DIA. INCHES (mm) DIAMETER INCHES (mm) HEIGHT TO JACKET TOP INCHES (mm) 153.332620 40 (151) Natural 40,000 42.6 3 (76) or 4 (102) 20 (508) 58 (...
Page 9 - need all of these materials,; BASIC TOOLS
9 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. W A T E R H E A T E R I N S T A L L A T I O N K I T W I T H F L E X I B L E...
Page 11 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER; Installation Checklist
11 Vent Pipe System Check for proper drafting at the water heater draft hood. Refer to the “Checking the Draft” section of this manual for the test procedure. If the procedure shows insufficient draft is present, please check the following . □ Draft hood properly installed. □ Vent connectors securel...
Page 13 - Location Requirements; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard; Site Location; state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the “National; FV Sensor
13 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. Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane, etc,...
Page 14 - • Sensors mounted in the metal drain pan that trigger an alarm; Clearances and Accessibility; Minimum Clearance Locations; High Altitude Installation
14 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 15 - Gas Pressure; Gas Pressure Testing; Explosion Hazard; Gas Requirements
15 Manual Gas Shut-Off Valve Install a readily acces-sible manual shut-off valve in the gas supply line as recommended by the local utility. Check with local utilityfor minimum height. 6” Max. Air Gap Suitable Drain Discharge Pipe (Do Not plug or cap) 3” Minimum Drip Leg Ground Joint Union FIGURE 12...
Page 16 - Gas Pipe Capacity Table
16 Gas Pipe Capacity Table WARNING • Use a new CSA approved gas supply line. • Install a shut-off valve. • Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P. gas supply. • Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater to a natural gas supply. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, e...
Page 17 - TABLE 3; Confined Space; Carbon Monoxide Warning; shops; Unconfined Space
17 TABLE 3 BTUH Input Minimum Square Feet with 8’ Ceiling Typical Room with 8’ Ceiling 30,000 188 9 x 21 45,000 281 14 x 20 60,000 375 15 x 25 75,000 469 15 x 31 90,000 563 20 x 28 105,000 657 20 x 33 120,000 750 25 x 30 135,000 844 28 x 30 IMPORTANT: • The area must be open and be able to provide t...
Page 18 - All Air from the Building; Ductwork must be of the same cross-sectional area as the; Louvers and Grilles; TABLE 4; Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and; Opening Source
18 12” Max. Permanentopenings to the outside oradditional rooms within the building Closet or other confined space 12” Max. FIGURE 13. All Air from the Building When additional air is to be provided to the confined area from additional room(s) within the building, the total volume of the room(s) mus...
Page 20 - Vent Pipe Size; MPORTANT: Before connecting a vent to a chimney, make sure; Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent
20 40 Gal. Water Heater: Align the reducer flue over top of baffle as shown in Figure 19 (NOTE: reducer flue must be installed on 40 gal. water heater above elevation 5,400 Ft. (1,646 m) from sea level). 40 & 50 Gal. Water Heaters: Align the legs of the draft hood with the slots provided. Insert...
Page 22 - Closed System/Thermal Expansion; • Temperature-pressure relief
22 Hot WaterOutlet In a closed system use a thermal expansion tank Cold Water Inlet Valve Pressure Reducing Valve with Bypass Main Water Supply Cold Water Supply to Fixture Discharge line (Do Not Cap or Plug) Drain line 3/4” ID Min. Drain 1“ Min. Metal Drain Pan 1-3/4” Depth Max. Massachusetts: Inst...
Page 23 - T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation; Locate the temperature and relief valve on the water heater
23 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 25). This valve must be design certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspecti...
Page 24 - Electrical Connections; not; Electric Shock Hazard; Wiring Diagram; The water heater and the outlet are properly grounded.; ELECTRICAL
24 Electrical Connections Before plugging in the water heater, always make sure:• The Voltage and frequency correspond to that specified on the water heater.• The electrical outlet has the proper overload fuse or breaker protection.• Unit is to connect to a 120VAC electrical supply outlet (extension...
Page 25 - OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING; Operating Instructions
25 OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Set the Electronic Display to the lowest setting by first pressing the COOLER and HOTTER but- tons together and holding for 1 second. Then press the COOLER button to the lowest setting. 185741-000 FLAMMABLE BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND ...
Page 26 - Checking the Draft; Burn Hazard; Doing so can result in burns.; Water Heater Operation; status
26 If the flame flutters or is blown out, combustion products are escaping from the relief opening. If this occurs, do not operate the water heater until proper adjustments or repairs are made to the vent pipe system and/or air supply requirements. Checking the Draft WARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch...
Page 27 - TABLE 5
27 Burner Flames Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare them to the drawings in Figure 31. A properly operating burner should produce a soft blue flame. Blue tips with yellow inner cones are satisfactory. The tips of the flame may have a slight yellow tint. The flame should not b...
Page 28 - Powered Anode Operation; COOLER; Powered Anode System
28 3. Disconnect the electric connection by unplugging the water heater from the wall outlet. 4. Shut off the incoming water supply to the water heater and open a nearby hot water faucet to depressurize the water tank. 5. Remove the manifold cover outer door and connect a hose to the drain valve and...
Page 29 - Explosion Harzard; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
29 Draining and Flushing It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed every 6 months to remove sediment which may build up during operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps: 1. Turn off the g...
Page 30 - Natural Gas Burner; Replacement Parts
30 Replacing the Flame Sense/Hot Surface igniter Assembly 1. Remove the manifold/burner assembly. See Removing the Manifold/Burner Assembly. 2. Lift the retainer clip straight up from the back of the manifold component block (using a flat-blade screwdriver), then remove the manifold component block ...
Page 31 - FIGURE 38.; Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly
31 6. Reposition the manifold component block in the mani-fold door opening and secure it with the retainer clip. 7. See Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly. E x t e r n a l I n s p e c t i o n & C l e a n i n g o f t h eAir Intake Chamber Screen 1. At least twice annually inspect the air int...
Page 32 - Door Gasket
32 10. Replace the outer door (see item K page 10). FIGURE 40. Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized replacement parts. Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat: 1. Set the gas control valve/thermostat to its lowest setting by first depressin...
Page 33 - Thermal Expansion; necessary air supply changes to correct.
33 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 34 - Operational Conditions; “AIR” In Hot Water Faucet; Safety Shut-off and Thermal Switch; Service
34 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. This usually happens when: • A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. • Burni...
Page 35 - Leakage Checkpoints
35 B. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. C. *The anode rod fitting may be leaking. D. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area. E. *The temperature-pressure r...
Page 36 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART; PROBLEM
36 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION NO HOT WATER 1. Transformer unplugged. 2. No power at outlet. 3. Thermostat defective. 4. Air Intake Chamber Fan defective. 5. Pressure Switch defective. 6. Gas Valve/Thermostat Switch in “OFF POSITION”. 1. Plug transformer back in...
Page 38 - Read the; GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION; supplied by the water heater manufacturer.; ELECTRONIC CONTROL DISPLAY TROUBLESHOOTING
38 Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service person. Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION supplied by the water heater manufacturer. 1. “POWER” Flashing Communication Error The system has detected a communication error between...
Page 41 - TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART
41 Please Note: The control continually monitorsinternal circuits and extern al sensors.Error codes noted abov e, and those forself-diagnostic faults can be found onpages 38 through 40. APPLY POWER TO APPLIANCE YES REQUEST FOR HEAT PRESENT? NO IS PRESSURE SW ITCH PROVEN OPEN WITHIN 5 SECONDS? NO COM...
Page 42 - PARTS ORDER LIST; provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.; MODEL NUMBERS
42 PARTS ORDER LIST 4 1 2 3 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 14 18 17 20 19 12 13 14 15 16 21 12 Key No. Parts Description 153.332620 153.332640 1 Draft Hood 9007362005 9007362005 2 Flue Baffle 9007363005 9007363005 3 Nipple (Hot) 9003719015 9003719015 4 Nipple (Cold) 9003719015 9003719015 5 Anode Rod 9007324005 900...
Page 43 - NOTES
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