Kenmore 153.338004 - 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 1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater. If the main gas line Shut-off valve 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 completed, see Figures 2 and 3. ...

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...

12 • 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 14A. FIGURE 14A. • Louvers and Grilles: In calculating fr...

13 Figure 15 shows the typical attachment of the water piping to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with 1” NPT (75 gallon models) or 1.25” NPT (100 gallon models) water connections. TYPICAL INSTALLATION FIGURE 15. NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attachin...

14 FIGURE 16. No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water ...

15 Venting VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operated thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper drafting of the water heater. Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: This gas-fired water heater has a thermal efficiency at or above 80% which may produce a relatively low f...

16 Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals...

17 The appliance and its individual shut-off valve should be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa). It should be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual...

18 Look for a spark at the pilot location, see Figure ‘D’. 9. Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob all the way down. Immediately press the pilot ignitor button rapidly (4) to (5) times. If the pilot will not light, repeat step (3) through (9). 10. Continue to hold the gas control knob do...

20 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent tank failure. Once a month the heater should be flushed by opening the drain valve and allowing two gallons of water to drain from the heater. The inlet ...

21 FIGURE 23. Burner Cleaning In the event your burner needs cleaning, following these instructions: If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is required, turn the gas control knob clockwise ( ) to the “OFF” position, depressing slightly. NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” ...

22 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining. 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain. 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is g...

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 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge. 2. Furni...