Page 2 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD; Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.; WARNING; DANGER; IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS; 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 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Page 4 - TABlE OF CONTENTS; Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces
4 TABlE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERvICE................................................................................................ 2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 2SA...
Page 5 - PRODUCT wARRANTY; 2 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER; WARRANTY SERVICE
5 PRODUCT wARRANTY 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...
Page 6 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIlITIES; Thank You; Excessive Weight Hazard
6 RECOvERY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS TANK TYPE RATE GALS. vENT PIPE DIAMETER IN INCHES (mm) MODEL CAPACITY OF BTU PER HOUR INCHES INCHES HEIGHT TO NUMBER IN GALS (LTRS) GAS RATE @ 90°F RISE (mm) (mm) JACKET TO P 153.331762 74 (280) NATURAL 75,100 80.9 4” (102) 26.38” (670) 57” (1,448) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIlI...
Page 7 - MATERIAlS NEEDED; BASIC TOOlS; Additional Tools Needed; MATERIAlS AND BASIC TOOlS NEEDED
7 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 N 2 G A l l O N S (7.6 lITERS) A...
Page 8 - GET TO KNOw YOUR wATER HEATER - GAS MODElS; TYPICAl INSTAllATION
8 GET TO KNOw YOUR wATER HEATER - GAS MODElS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Tempered Hot water Outlet E Outlet F water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve * INSTAll IN ACCORDANCE wITH lOCAl CODES. * S E D I M E N T T R A P A S R E Q U I R E D B Y l O C A l CODES. FIGURE 1. I Gro...
Page 9 - REMOVING THE OlD wATER HEATER; INSTAllATION REQUIREMENTS
9 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 end in a floor drain or outd...
Page 10 - FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE lOCATION; This water heater is not for use in
10 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 water heater. This water heater is not for use in manuf...
Page 11 - INSUlATION BlANKETS; wARNING
11 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 water heater by at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or c...
Page 12 - CloSED SySTEM / THERMAl ExPAnSIon; UNCONFINED SPACE; CONFINED SPACE
12 • 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...
Page 14 - wATER PIPING; The; To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold
14 wATER PIPING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely t...
Page 15 - noTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter; TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RElIEF VAlVE
15 TYPICAl INSTAllATION FIGURE 16. noTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the water connections. Do not solder the water lines directly to the water connections on the tank. It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank. • Look at the top cover of t...
Page 16 - CAUTION; Wa; Filling the water Heater; noTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
16 FIGURE 17. 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 ...
Page 17 - VENTING
17 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...
Page 18 - GAS PIPING
18 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...
Page 19 - SEDIMENT TRAPS; Fire and Explosion Hazard
19 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa). It should be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa). Connecting the gas pipi...
Page 21 - TEMPERATURE REGUlATION
21 The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position (PILOT LIGHTING). It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald injury. The mark ( ) indicative of approximately 120°F (49°C) is preferred starting point. Some state...
Page 22 - noTE: The knob cannot be turned from “PIloT” to “oFF”; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
22 VENT SYSTEM INSPECTION At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for: • Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed. • Damage or deterioration which could cause improper ventin...
Page 23 - HOUSEKEEPING; ANODE ROD INSPECTION
23 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...
Page 24 - SERVICE; DRAINING
24 5. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of the water to drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment. 6. Close the drain valve, refill the tank, and restart the heater as directed in this manual. If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extende...
Page 25 - Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications; noTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air; Strange Sounds; Draft Hood Operation; Condensation; TROUBlESHOOTING GUIDE
25 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 types of problems. Wh...
Page 26 - Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By; “AIR” In Hot Water Faucets; High Temperature Shut-Off System
26 • 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. Moisture from the products of combustion condense on the cooler tank sur...
Page 27 - leakage Checkpoints
27 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...
Page 28 - TROUBlESHOOTING GUIDE CONTINUED
28 These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. Leakage from other appliances or...
Page 29 - KENMORE 12-YEAR GAS wATER HEATER; BURNER ASSEMBlY; PARTS ORDER lIST; KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION
29 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 , ...
Page 32 - Your Home; in your home; Our Home; Sears Parts & Repair Service Center; Para pedir servicio de reparación
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