Sears 153.332040- 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 ( m m ) ( m m ) TO JACKET TOP 153.332040 40 (151) NATURAL 40,000 44 2 (51) 18 1/2 (470) 55 (1,397) 153.33205...

6 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 WITHFLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4”(19.05 mm) OR 1/2” (12.7 mm) THREADED ORCOPPER...

7 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 InletF Inlet Water Shut-off Valve G Union H Inlet Dip Tube J Anode** FIGURE 1. K Hot Water OutletL Outlet Receptacle (115 VAC) M Temperature...

8 1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater. If the main gas line Shut-off valveserving all gas appliances is used, alsoshut “OFF” the gas at each appliance.Leave all gas appliances shut “OFF”until the water heater installation iscompleted, see Figures 2 and 3. 2. Turn “OFF” the water supply ...

9 FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, becausethe placement is a very important consideration for the safety of theoccupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufacture...

10 and 12" (30.5 cm) from the top. (Standard clearance.) If clearancesstated on the heater differ from standard clearances, install water heateraccording to clearances stated on the heater. Adequate clearance for servicing this appliance should be consideredbefore installation, such as changing ...

12 Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall not beintroduced into this system. When the system requires water at temperatures higher than requiredfor domestic water purposes, a tempering valve must be installed. Pleaserefer to Figure 15 for suggested piping arrangement. Water s...

13 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 waterline. Make sure that the insulation ...

14 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...

15 The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before placingthe appliance in operation. The appliance and its individual Shut-off valve shall be disconnectedfrom the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of thatsystem at test pressures in excess of 1/2 pound per square i...

18 VENTING The vent system must terminate so that proper clearances aremaintained as cited in local codes or the current edition of the NationalFuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, 7.3.4e and 7.8a,b, as follows: 1. The exit terminals of a mechanical vent system shall be not less than 7 feet (2.13 m) ...

20 VENT PIPE PREPARATION 1. INITIAL PREPARATION A. Make sure the solvent cement you are planning to use isdesigned for the specific application you are attempting. B. Know the physical and chemical characteristics and limitationsof the PVC and CPVC piping materials that you are about to use. C. Know...

22 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss oflife. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the bu...

23 TEMPERATURE REGULATION Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperaturein certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7°C) higher or lower at thepoint of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Any water heater’s intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water isneeded for ...

24 FOR YOUR INFORMATION START UP CONDITIONS CONDENSATE Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensatewill form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leakingwhen in fact the water is condensate. This usually happens when: a. A new water heater is filled with co...

25 STRANGE SOUNDS Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal partsduring periods of heat-up and cool-down do not necessarily representharmful or dangerous conditions. Condensation causes sizzling and popping within the burner area duringheating and cooling periods and should be c...

28 LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater makesure 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 filled with water. Toprevent damage to the t...

29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES 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. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. PROBLEM SOLUTION An open e...

30 These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. When calling for service notify the service agent that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

31 REPAIR PARTS LIST Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, shoulda need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contacta n y S e a r s S e r v i c e C e n t e r o r c a l l 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 - M Y- H O M E ®(1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or vis...