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Owner’s Manual
POWER MISER™ 6
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153.336162 30 Gallon Short
153.336262 40 Gallon Short
• Safety Instructions
153.336362 30 Gallon
• Installation
153.336466 40 Gallon
• Operation
153.336566 50 Gallon
• Care and Maintenance
153.336762 30 Gallon Propane (L.P.)
• Troubleshooting
153.336862 40 Gallon Propane (L.P.)
• Parts List
153.336962 50 Gallon Propane (L.P.)
For Your Safety
AN ODO
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install,
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................ 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ........................
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly • The installation must conform with these instructions and installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, installations shall comply with the following: free service. If you should decide that you want the new water ® heater professionally installed by Sears call 1-800-4-MY-HOME . In the United States: The National Fuel
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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. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20” EXPANSION TANKS FOR (508 mm) DIAMETER FOR THERMAL EXPANSION WATER HEATERS HAVING A CONDITIONS AVAILABLE DIAMETER 18” (457 mm) OR IN 2 GALLONS LESS, 24” (610mm) DIAMETER (7.6 LITERS) AND FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS) A DIAMETER 22
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TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S Flue Baffle B Draft Hood K Inner Door T Thermostat C Anode L Outer door U Drain Valve D Hot Water Outlet M Union V Pilot and Main Burner E Outlet N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve W Flue F Flexible Water Connections O Cold Water Inlet X Drain Pan G Gas Supply P Inlet Dip Tube Y Thermostat Shield (optional) H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Z Piezo Igniter I Ground Joi
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Attach a hose to the water heater Removing the Old Water Heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from FIGURE 5. any person, see Figures 2
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• Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater Facts to Consider About while at the same time shutting off its water supply. 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 manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. Whether replacing an old water heater
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Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches (102 mm) at the front, and 6 inches (153 mm) from the FIGURE 9. vent pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12 inches (305 mm) on most models. Note that a lesser dimension If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops, may be allowed on some models, refer to the label attached cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry adjac
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commence within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top and one • Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater, as this commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the bottom of the will interfere with safe operation of the draft hood. enclosures. • Do not cover the outer door, thermostat or temperature & pressure relief valve. • Do not allow insulation to come within 2” (50.8 mm) of the floor to prevent blockage of combustion air flow to the burner. • Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on t
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Water Piping FIGURE 12. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: • When communicating with the outdoors through horizontal Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes 2 square inch per 2,000 BTU per hour (11 cm /kW) of total washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs input rating of all equipment in the enclosure, see can scald and permanently i
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This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems • Look at the top of the water heater. The cold water inlet is or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating marked “COLD”. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around appliance. the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4” NPT threaded nipple. Using All piping components connected to this unit for space heating flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold applications
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Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve. Secure all insulation using tape. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve FIGURE 16. This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer. The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment as meeting the requirements for Relief Va
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The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the the local gas supplier for further information. temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because
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Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape of dangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. 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 are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive. Gas Piping FIGURE 17.
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Sediment Traps Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation Water heaters covered in this manual have been tested and of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion. approved for installation at elevations up to 7,700 feet (2,347 m) Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean above sea level. For installation above 7,700 feet (2,347m), the water heater’s Btu input should be reduced at the rate of 4 on the inside. To trap any dirt or foreign mate
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo electric • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire gas ignition system. Do not open the inner door of the department. appliance and try t
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Temperature Regulation THE WATER HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS. Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water IF A SUITABLE AREA IS NOT AVAILABLE, A COVER SHOULD BE temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F° (16.7 C°) INSTALLED OVER THE THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, TAMPERING. Suitable covers are available through the Sears sink, etc. Service Center. Any water hea
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these can cause DE
