Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.33206- User Manual

5 TANK RECOVERY MINIMUM CAPACITY INPUT RATE GALS. VENT PIPE DIAMETER DIMENSIONS IN MODEL IN GALS. TYPE OF RATE PER HOUR INCHES INCHES INCHES (mm) HEIGHT NUMBER (LTRS) GAS (Btu/hr) @ 90°F RISE (mm) (mm) TO JACKET TOP 153.332040 40 (151) NATURAL 40,000 44 2 (51) 18 1/2 (470) 55 (1,397) 153.332050 50 (...

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. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” (19.05 mm) OR 1/2” (12.7 mm) THREADED OR COP...

8 TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe–Exhaust B Vent Terminal C Vent Adapter-Rubber Boot D Blower Assembly E Cold Water Inlet F Inlet Water Shut-off Valve G Union H Inlet Dip Tube J Anode** FIGURE 1. K Hot Water Outlet L Outlet Receptacle (115 VAC) M Temperatu...

9 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. 2. Turn “OFF” the water su...

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 appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufact...

11 and 12” (30.5 cm) from the top. (Standard clearance.) If clearances stated on the heater differ from standard clearances, install water heater according to clearances stated on the heater. Adequate clearance for servicing this appliance should be considered before installation, such as changing t...

13 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...

14 INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING INSTALLATION KIT FIGURE 16. T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation (if supplied) Remove insulation for T & P valve and pipe connections from carton. FIGURE 17. Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot water line. Make sure that the insulation...

15 The Discharge Pipe: • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. • Shall not be plugged or blocked.• Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution.• Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both...

16 The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. The appliance and its individual Shut-off valve shall 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 squar...

20 FIGURE 23. This unit can vent through 2”, 3” or 4” nonmetallic pipe and fi ttings. The vent pipe installation can be started from either the blower discharge or the termination wall. Keep in mind the total vent system (pipe and elbows) when installing the vent system, see VENTING AND INSTALLATION...

21 VENT PIPE PREPARATION 1. INITIAL PREPARATION A. Make sure the solvent cement you are planning to use is designed for the specifi c application you are attempting. B. Know the physical and chemical characteristics and limitations of the PVC and CPVC piping materials that you are about to use. C. K...

23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FLAMMABLE BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. B. C. D. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light any appliance. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor'sphone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ...

24 TEMPERATURE REGULATION Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7°C) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. It is recommended that lower water temperatures be used to avoid the risk o...

25 FOR YOUR INFORMATION START UP CONDITIONS CONDENSATE Whenever the water heater is fi lled 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 condensate. This usually happens when: a. A new water heater is fi lled wit...

26 STRANGE SOUNDS Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down do not necessarily represent harmful or dangerous conditions. Condensation causes sizzling and popping within the burner area during heating and cooling periods and should b...

27 At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and the hot surface igniter assembly for proper fl ame characteristics and ignition sequences. This can be done by removing the Outer Door and viewing the main burner operation through the Viewport on the Inner Door, see F...

29 LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual fi rst. 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 fi lled with water. To prevent damage to ...

30 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be used by a qualifi ed service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. # LED STATUS PROBLEM SOLUTION 1 The gas control valv...

33 Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.332040 153.332050 153.332060 153.332070 1 Burner Assembly 9005938 9005939 9005943 9005944 2 Burner Head 9003385 9003385 9005948 9005948 3 Burner Orifi ce 9005950(#32) 9005950(#32) 9003495(#50) 9003495(#50) 4 Burner Tube 9005951 9005952 9005954 9005955 5 ...

36 6 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may requir...