Kenmore 153333830 economizer 5 gas water heater User Manual

Owners

Manual

FOR POTABLEWATER

HEATING ONLY

NOT SUITABLEFOR

SPACEHEATING.

FOR USE ONLY IN

MOBILE HOMES

Model No.

MODEL NUMBERS:

153.333830 30 Gal.

153.333930 40 Gal.

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions

Before First Use of

This Product.

SavethisManual for Future Reference.

ECONOMIZERs5

GAS WATER HEATER

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Parts List

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS

WATER HEATER

WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not foi-

l lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property

[damage, personal injury or death.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-

uids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

: Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your

building. . .

i Immediately call your gas suppher from a ne,ghbor's phone.

Follow the gas supplier's]nstructions.

If you can not reach your gassupplier, call the fire department.

-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gassupplier.

• . . A' WARNING I

Improper ,nstallatlon, adlustment, alterat, on, service or malntenance J

can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAM-I

AGE: Refer to this manual for assistance or consult the local Sears]

Service Center or gasutl ity for further reformation. I

_WARNING I

Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from other areas

of the structure to thzs apphance.

I --WARNING I

READ THE GENERAL SAF_N BEGINNING ON INSIDE

COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING

OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Safety Precautions

I A,WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteratiod;'3entne-e_

maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOI_. BODILY

INJURY,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. Referto .thism_l_r

assistanceor consult your local Sears Ser_ce_Conter f_r

further information.

_1,WARNING

WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE GASONLYr.

Thiswaterheaterisequippedfor onetypegasonl_ Che_ _e

medalratlngplatenearthe gascontrol valseforthe correctga_

DO NOT USETHISWATERHEATERWITH ANY GASOTHER

THAN THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODELRATINGPLATE.

Failureto usethe correctgascancauseproblemswhichcan

result in DEATH, SERIOUSBODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.If youhaveanyquestionsor doubtsconsultyourgas

supplieror localatilit_

AWARNING

INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLEUQUIDS

(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

(GARAGES., STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):

FlammableIKluids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP) or

butane, etc.), all of whichemit flammable vapors,may be

improperlystoredor usedin sucharea_The gaswater heater

pilotlightor mainburnercanignitesuchvaporLThe resulting

flashl__ckandfire cancausedeathor seriousburnsto anyonem

the ares,aswellasprepertydamage.

If instailatloninsuchareasisyouronly option,then theinstaila-

tlon mustbe accomplishedin a waythat the pilotflameand

mainburnerflameareelevatedfrom theflooratleast18inches

While this mayreducethe changesofflammablevaporsfrom

floorspillbeingignited,gasolineandotherflammablesubstance

shouldneverbe storedor usedin shesameroom or areacon-

talninga gaswater heateror otheropenflameorsparkproduc-

ingappliance.

NOTE: Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnbyair currentsfrom

othorareasofthestructuretotheappliance.

-AWARNING

Ifthis waterheaterwillbeusedin beautyshops,barbershops,

cleaningestablishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry

cleaningequipment,it is imperativethat the water heateror

waterheatersbe installedsothat combustionandventilation

air bu takonfrom outsidethesearm_, Referto the "Factsto

ConsiderAbout the location" sectionofthis manualandalso

the latestedition oftheNationalFuelGasCode,ANSI7.223.1,

alsoreferredto asNFPA 54 for specificsprovidedconcerning

airrequired.

A, WARNING I

A fire can start if combustible materials such as clothing,]

I cleaningmaterials, or flammable liquidsare placedagainst

[ or next to the water heater.

mentsfor ReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoff Devicesfur

ANS,Z21.22bya... on ly

nizedtos_ng laboratorythat maintainsperiodecinspe_on of

productionoflistedequipmentormaterials.

The valvemust be markedwith a maximum set pressurenot

to exceedthe marked hydrostaticworkingpressureof the

water heater(150 Ibsdsq.in.)anda dischargecapacitynot less

than the.waterheaterinput_ as.shownonthe modelrating

plate.(Electricheaters- watts dividedby 1000x 3415equal

BTU/Hr.rate.)

Yourlocalj-risdi_onal authority,whilemandatingthe useof a

tempereture-prossurerailervalvecomplyingwith ANSIZ21.22

and ASME,mayrequire a valsemodeldifferentfromthe one

furnishedwiththewaterheater.

Compliancewith suchlocalrequirementsmust besatisfiedby

the installer or enduserof the .w_a._r heaterwith a locallyp_-

scribedtemperature-pressurerehefvalveinstalledin the deslg-

natodopeningin shewaterheater in placeofthe factoryfur-

nishedvalve.

Forsafeoperationofthe waterheater,the reliefvalvemustnot

beremovedfromi_ designatedopeningor plugged.

The temperature-pressurerelief valvemustbe installeddirectly

intothe fittingofthe water heaterdesignatedforthereleefvalve.

Positionthe valvedownwardand providetubingsothat anydis-

chargewill exit onlywithin 6 inchesabove,or at anydistance

belowthe structuralfloor.Be certainthat no contactismade

with anyEveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmustnotbe

blockedor reducedin sizeunderanycircumstances.Excessive

length,over30feet,or useofmore thanfourelbowscancause

restrictionandreducetiledischargecapacityofthevalve,

No valveor otherobstructionisto beplacedbetweentherelief

valveandthe tank.Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge

drainunlessa6" airgapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-

ardto life,or propertydamage,the reliefvalvemustbeallowed

to dischargewaterinquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If

the dischargepipeisnot connectedto a drainor othersuitable

means,the waterflowmaycausepropertydamage.

The DischargePipe:

Must not be smallerin sizethan the outlet pipesizeof she

valve,orhaveanyreducingcouplingsor otherrestrictions.

Mustnotbepluggedor blocked.

Mustbeofmateriallistedforhotwater distribution.

Must beinstalledso asto allow completedrainageof both

the temperature-pressurerelief valve, and the discharge

pipe.

Mustterminate at anadequatedrain.

Mustnothaveanyvalvebetweenshereliefvalveandtank.

Safety Precautions

&WARNING

Ages water beZer cannotoperateproperlywithoutthe cor-

rectamoontof air for combustio_Do not installin a canfi_d

areasuchacloset,unleasyou prorideair asshovmin_e "Facts

to ComidurAbootthe Locatioo"sectlo_ Neverobsmuctthe

Ilowofvantllatlondr. Ifyou haveanyduu_ or quos6omat a_

callyoorgesc_. Failureto providethe_ amoootof

combust_nmrcanresultin a tim or explceionand cencause

DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUI_,ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.

&WARNING

Thiswatorhoatorrm.t oot beinmlleddirec_ oocerp_n_

Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel

beneaththe applianceextendingbeyondthe full width and

depth ofthe appliancebyat _ 3 inches(76.2mm) in anyI

di_ or if sheappilaoceisinstagedinan alcoveor closet,i

the an_m Iloormostbecoreredbythepenel.Failureto heed

this warningm_/result inatimhazard.

&WARNING

HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water beatersareintendedto

ps_l.ucehotwater.Water heatedto a temperatu_ whichwill

satisfyclotheswashing,d'mhwashing,andothersanit_ng needs

canscaldandpermanan_ injureyou upen€ootact.Somepeo-

dearemorelikelyto bepermanendyinjured byhotwaterthan

lylmentallyhandicapped.If_ usinghotwaterinyourhome

fitsinto oneofthesugroupsocifthereisaiucalceduor statelaw

requiringacerteJntemperaturewaterat thehotwatertap,then

_u musttakespecialprecautions.In additiontousingthelowest

mssibletemperature.se_ngthatsatisfiesyourhotwaterneeds,

Lmeanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedat thehotwater

tapsusedbythesepeopleor at thewater heate_.Mixingvalves

am avmZableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Followmap

ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before

changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the

'fl'emperetureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.

AWARNING I

Soot build-upindicatesa problem that requires correction

beforefurther u_. Turn"OFF" gasto watorheaterandleave

"OFF" until repelrsam made, becausefailureto correctthe I

causeof the sootingcanresultin a fire or explosioncausing

DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.I

&WARNING

VENT DAMPERS-Any ventdamper,_ it isoperoted

thermallyor otherwisemustberemosndifitsuseInhibitsprop

er_ ofthe waterhe.an

ThermallyOperatedVent Dampers:Gas-firedwater heaters

havingthermalef_cinncyin excessof80_ mayproducea mla-

tlvelylowfluegastemperoture.Sochtempera_._s mayoot be

high enough to properly open thermally operated vent

dampers`Thiswauld causespigngeoffluegasesandmaycanse

_.boomoooxk_peisooin_

Ventdampersmustbearevidenceof certiflca_ooascompiylng

with the latesteditionof American NationalSt_nclardANSI

Z21.6g(AN..Sl7.21.66& 67, ,,_o_y, _ _ and

mechanicallyactuatedventdampers)Beforemst_latlon ofany

ve.ntdampe_consultyour.localSearsServiceCenterort_ gas

utilityforfurther information.

&WARNING

•The applianceand itsindividualshutoffvalvemustbe discon-

nectedfrom thegassupplypipingsysm_duringanypressure

testing of the gassystemat test pressuresin excessof V2

poundper squareinch(3.51dPa).

•The appliancemustbeisolatedhornthe gassupplypiping sys-

tem by dosingits individualmanualshutoff valveduringany

pressuretestingofthe gassupplypiping systemat test pres-

suresequalor lessthan_ poundpersquareinch(3.5kPa).

A,WARNING

BEFORElIGHTING PROPANE(LR) GASWATERHEATER_

Prupane(LR) gesisbearier than air.Shouklthere be a leakin

the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.Basements,

crawl speces,skirtedareasunder mobde homes(evenwhen

ventilated),closetsand areasbelow groundlevelwill serveas

pocketsfor theaccumulationof this ge_ Beforeat_PJnpdngto

Ilightor relight_ water heater_pilot or turningon a nearby

electricallightswitch,be absolutelysurethereis noarcumulat.

edgasin the area.Searchfor odorof gasbymifEngat ground

levelinthe vicinityofthe appliance.If odorisdetected,follow

stepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"on the coverpageofthis

manu_thenleavethe premise_.

AWARNING

:Chemicalvapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemma_

occurIf air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.

Spray.canpm._.lants, dean!ngsolvents,refrigeratorand air

conditionerrefrigerants, swimmingpool chemicals,calcium

andsodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,andprocesschemicalsare

itypicalcompoundswhicham potentiallycorrosive.

_,WARNING

Obstructedordebmoratedvent systemsmaypresenta serious

healthrisk or asphyxiatlo,.

Safety Precautions continued on page 4

Safety Precautions

AWARNING

Tbe water hoater with dr_ hood installedmustbe properly

ventedto a chimneywhichmTninatesoutdoors,Never oper-

atothe watorheataranlessit isventedtothe outdoorsandhas

.adequa_air supplyto aroid r_lcsofi_ op_r_on, _lo -I

slon or _

_LWARNING

Minimum clurances between the water heater and com-I

bustible€on,,_eructionare I" at the _dos and rear,4" at the

freat, and6' fromthe veatpipe.CJearance_om the tep oftheI

dra_ hoed is12".Refertothebbel onthewaterheaterlocatedI

ACAUTION

WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK:Installationof the

water hearermint bea,:omllbed in sucha mannerthat if

the tankor my cennectlom shouklleak,theflowofwat_ will

not causedama_ to tbe se.uceee.When suchlectern can-

not be avoided,a suitabledrainpanshouldbe iostailedunder

the water heater.Drain pare areavailableat yourlocalSean

store,Sucha drainpan mustbe not greaterthan 1'/2inches

deep,havea minimum lengthand widthof at least2 inches

greaterthan thewa_r heater dlmensioosandmustbe piped

to an_m_e drair.The panmustnotrestrictcombostionair

tlow.Under nodncumstancasisthe rnanubctureror Searsto

be held liable for anywater damagein connectionwi_ this

wa_erheater.

AWARNING

Donot usuthis_liance if_ i_'t ofit h_ beenunderwm_r.

Immediately call a SearsService Technicianto Inspectthe

applianceandto replacethe gascontrolor anypart of the

homer systemwhichhasbeenunderwater.

AWARNING

HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogengascanbe producedin a hot

water systemthat hasnot been usedfor a king periodoftime

(generallytwo weeks.or more). Hydrogengasisextremely

flammaF.leand explos_e.To preventthe possibilityof injury

undertheseconditions,we recommendthe hot water faucet

be openedfor suveralminutesat the kitchen sinkbeforeany

electricadapplianceswhith areconnectedto the hot watersys-

tem are used(suchas a dishwasheror washingmachine).If

hydrogengasispresent, there will probablybe an unusual

soundsimilar to airescapingthrough thepipeasthehot water

faucetisopened.There must be no smokingor openflame

nearthefaucetat thetimeit isopen.

_, WARNING

INSULATING JACKETS:When installingan externalwater

beatarinsulatlonjacket onagaswater heater,

DO NOT coverthetempereture-pressurerebefvalve.

DO NOT put imula_onoveranypart of the top ofthe ges

waterbeater.

DO NOT putinsulationoverthegsscontrolvalveor gascon.

trolvalverourner€over,or anyaccessarcesto thebereer.

DO NOT let insula_onaroundthe gasweter heaterto get

within8inchesoftbe floor(airmustgetto_e berner).

DO NOT coveror remove operatinginstructions,andsafety

related warninglabelsand mateHais affixedto the water

beaten

_ilure to heed this will result in the possibilityof a fire or

explosion.

"able of Contents

c___ietyPrecautions ...........:................................................................................................................................24

able of Contents ................................................................................................................................................5

;ustomer Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................6

"oduct Specincations"_ .................................................................................................................._...............6

;aterials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................7

Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Basic Tools................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

_stallation Instructions ........................................................................................................................8-18

Removing the Old Water Heater .......... ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Facts to Consider About the Location .................................................................................................................................. 9-10

Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall................................................................................................................................ 11

Water Piping ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11-12

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve........................................................................................................................................... 13

.Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14-15

Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

"Fuel Conversion Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 16-17

Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 18

--)peratin_ Instructions ........................................................................................................................._9-21

_" "-"Hghting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19-20

Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 21

:ervice and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................22-23

Tank {Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 22

Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveOperation .......................................................................................................................... 23

Drain V£ve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

)oubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................24-25

Start Up Conditions .....:..7:. ................................................................................................................................................... 24

Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................... 24

Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Operational Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Smelly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

High Temperature Shut Off System ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Not Enough Hot Water ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

Water is too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 26

_arts Order List ...............................................................................................................................................2s-29

Customer Responsibilities

Thank You for purchasinga Sears 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 the local Sears

Service Center or any Seats store. They will arrange for prompt,

quality !nstallation by Searsauthorized contractors.

Abbrevmuom Found In This Instruction Manual

A.G.A. - American Gas Aasodation

A.N.S.I. - American National Standards Institute

N.EP.A. - National FireProtection Agency

The gas fired water heater is design certified by the

American Gas Association Laboratories under

American National Standards for Gas Water

Heaters for Installation in Manufactured Houses,

(Mobtle Homes).

instructions to Mobile Home Manufacturers:

The installation must conform with the

Manufactured Home Construction and Safety

Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety

Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (Formerly the Federal

Standard for Mobile Construction and Safety Title

24 (Part 200), 1975.

Instruction for replacement installation:

The installation must conform with the instructions

in this manual; gas company rules; and Local Codes,

or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edi-

tion of the National Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1,

also referred to as NFPA 54. This publication isavail-

able from your local government or public library or

gas company or by writing NFPA, Bacterymarch

Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

• Read the _Safety Precautions" section, pager 2 through 4 of

this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you

don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate

properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY

INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera-

tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also

contains warnings through out the manual thatyou must read

and be aware oF.All warnings and .11instructions are essential

to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety.

Since we cannot put everything on the Fastfew pages, READ

THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATI'EMP'HNG TO

INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER _IL

The gas fired water heater is design certified by the American

Gas Association Laboratories under American National

Standards for Gas Water Heaters for Installation in

ManufacturedHouses, (Mobile Homes).

Instructionsto Mobile Home Manufacturers:

The installation must conform with the ManufacturedHome

Construction and Safety Standard for Mobile Home

Construction and Safety Title 24 CFIL Part3280 (Formerly

the FederalStandard for Mobile Construction and SafetyTitle

24 (Part 280), 1975.

Instruction for replacement installation:

The installation must conform with the instructions in this

manual; gas company rules;and LocalCodes, or in the absence

of Local Codes, with the htest edition of the National Fuel Gas

code, ANSI Z223.1, alsoreferred to asNFPA 54. This publica-

tion is availablefrom your local government or public library

orgas company orby writing NFPA, Batrerymarch Park,

Quincy, MA 02269.

If'after reading this manualyou have any questions or do not

understand any portion of the instructions, call the Sears

Service Center.

Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water

heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe instal-

lation are very important in preventing death from possible

carbon monoxide poisoning and fires.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with

the _Facts to Consider About the Location" section in this

manual.

For California installation this water heater must be braced,

anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an

earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce-

dures. Instructions may be obtained from your local dealer,

wholesaler, public utilities or California Office of the State

Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Product Specifications

MODEL

NUMBER

153.333830

153.333930

TANK

CAPACITY

IN GALLONS

TYPE

GAS

NAT/PROPANE(L.P.I,

N?_ /PROPANE(L.P.,

B.T.U.

RATE

30,000

RECOVERY RATE

GAI_. PER HOUR

@90°F RISE

NAT. PROfaNE(Lit)

31.0 31.0

MINIMUM

VENT

PIPE

3 n

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

HEIGHT TO

DIAMETER JACKET TOP

16" 56"

18" 56½"

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 mateti-

als, depending on your type of installation.

WATER HEATER INSTAL-

LATION KIT WITH FLEXI-

BLE CONNECTORS FOR

314" OR 112"THREADED

COPPER PLUMBING

VENT ELBOW

EXPANSION TANKS

FOR THERMAL

EXPANSION CONDI-

TIONS AVAILABLE IN

2 GALLON AND 5

GALLON CAPACITY

THROUGH LOCAL

SEARS STORE OR

SERVICE CENTERS

FLEXIBLE WATER

HEATER GAS CON-

NECTOR WITH

FITTINGS

VENT PIPE

WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"xl E"

FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS

INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL

GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24"

OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY ?S

GALLONS OR LESS

DRAIN PANS

AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR

WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAHE-

WATER HEATER HEAT TER 18" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN

TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT 28" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS

LOSS DUE TO THERMAL HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS

SYPHONING

Basic Tools

You may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your

type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local

Sears store.

• Pipe Wrenches (2) 14"

• Screwdriver

• Tin Snips

• 6 Foot Tape of Folding Rule

• Garden Hose ......

• Drill

• Pipe dope or Teflon Tape

GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE

SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE

(USE ONLY ON WATER

CONNECTIONS)

PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE)

(USE FOR WATER AND

GAS CONNECTIONS)

PIPE

WRENCH

TIN SNIPS

ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED

WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING

• Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw

• Propane Torch

• Soft Solder

• Solder Flux

• Emery Cloth

•Wire Brushes

HACKSAW

314"WIRE BRUSH

112"WIRE BRUSH

ROLL OF LEAD FREE

SOFT SOLDER

PROPANE

TORCH

ROLL OF EPIERV

CLOTH SOLDER TUBING

FLUX CUTTER

Installation Instructions

Removing the Old Water Heater

Turn _OFF _the gassupply to the water heater.

AWARNING . I

If the main gas line shutoff serving all _ apphancesisI

used,alsoshut "OFF" the gasat each appliance.Leaveall

gasappliancesshut "OFF" until the water heater installa-

tion iscomplete.

(_)Turn "OFF" the water to the water

_" heater. Some installations require that

the water be turned off to the entire

house.

Q Check again to make sure the gas supply

is "OFF _ to the water heater. Then dis-

connect the gas supply connection from

the gas control valve,

Q Attach hose thc,.waterheater drain

a to

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.

Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where

they connect to the water heater. In most installations

the vent pipe can be lifted off afterany screw or other

attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft

hood. The new water heater has the draft hood which

must be used for proper operation.

a. If you have copper piping to the water

heater, the two copper water pipes can

be cut with a hacksaw approximately 4"

away from where they connect to the

water heater. This will avoid cutting off

the pipes too short. Additional cuts can

be made later if necessary. Disconnect

the temperature-pressure relief valve

O drain line. When the water heater is

drained, disconnect the hose from the

drain valve. Close the drain valve. The

water heater is now completely discon-

nected and ready to be removed.

b. you pipe to water

If have the

heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes

with a pipe wrench at the union in each

line. Also disconnect the piping remain-

ing to the water heater. These pieces

should be saved since they may be need-

ed when reconnecting the new water

heater. Disconnect the temperature-pres-

sure relief valve drain line. When the

water heater is drained, disconnect the

hose from the drain valve. Close the

drain valve. The water heater is now

completely disconnected and ready to be

removed.

I AWARNING ]

The water passingout ofthe drainvalvemay he extremely ]

hot. To avoidbeingscalded,make sure all connectionsare ]

tight _nd that the water flow is directed away from any[

person.

ACAUTION

Mineral buildupor sedimentmay haveaccumulated in the

oldwater heater.This causesthe water heater to he much

heavierthan normal and this residue,if spilledout, couldJ

causestaining.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Facts to Consider About the

Location

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water

heater in a new location, the following critical points must be

observed.

This mobile home gas-fired water heater is for use in a mobile

home. You should 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 appfiance. This water

heater is for.use only in mobile homes and is not intended

for outdoor installation.

INSTALLATION METHOD B: An optional enclosure

incorporating a solid exterior accessdoor, when a 5 or 8 diame-

ter, or 20 square inch minimum equivalent fv:e air opening is

located in the floor of the enclosure. The opening must be cov-

i n •

ered by a /4 wire mesh.

ENCLOSURE INSTALLATIONS:

The installation of this water heater must be within an

endoenre so .as to separate the a]ppliance combustion sys-

tem and ventmg system from the interior atmosphere of the

. mobile home. There shall not be any door, removable

.access panel, or oth.er opening into the enclosure from the

inside of the mobsle home. This water heater must be

installed using Method A or B.

INSTALLATION METHOD _ An endosure with an exte-

rior access door incorporating a single opening positioned a

maximum of 6" above the lower edge of-the access door and

which may incorporate either '/4"wire mesh or louvers. When

%"wire mesh is used, the size of the opening must be a mini-

mum of 20 square inches. When the louvers are used, the area

must be a minimum of 20 square inches.

HOTWATER

OUTLET

GASSUPPLY

ou'rSIDE

WALt.OF

MOraLE

HOME

MOUNTING

SOLID

EXTSRIOR

DOOROF

t40_LE HOME

MESH

HOT WATER

GASSUPPLY

OUTSIDE

WALL OF

_IO_LE

HOME

MOUNTING

BRACKETS

6"I

INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MOBILE HOME

WITH LOUVERED EXTERIOR DOOR

INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSURE OF MOBILE HOME

WITH SOLID EXTERIOR DOOR

Install water heater into closet so as to have 1" minimum dear-

ance at sides and back. Clearance of 4" is needed to front to

accommodate the gas control valve. Be sure to allow adequate

dearance for servicing the water heater and for access to the pip-

ing and temperature-pressure relief valve.

NOTE: DOOR MUST BE

ON OUTSIDE WALL

OF MOBILE HOME.

I" MIN I ° MIN.

I*MIN,

4"MIkL

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TOP VIEVV

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Facts to Consider About the

Location (cont'd)

A WARIqlNG

Minimum clearancesbetween the water heater and com-

bustibleconstructionare I" at the sidesand rear, 4" at the

front,and6" fromthevantpipe.Clearancefromthetep oftbe

jacketis12"onmostmodeb.Notethata lesserdi_ may

be allowedon somemodels Referto the labelon the water

heateradjacentto thegascontrolvalveforall deeranc_

The water heater should be secured to the floor and to the wall

of the enclosure with th,,e,mounting brackets provided. For

bracket location refer to Securing Water Heater to Floor and

Wall' in the "Installation Instruct'ons" section.

When a mobile home is skirted, an air intake opening with a

minimum free areaof 32 square inches must be provided in the

skirt. If the opening is covered by louvers orscreen, the total free

. area must be 32 square inches. Other gas firedappliances in the

home will require additional free air openings; consult these

manufacturers for correct sizing.

AWARNING

A gaswater heatercannotope...rate_ wi_out _e cor-

rect amountofair forcombast_n.Do not mstailin a confined

areasucha closet,unlessyouprovideair asshowninthe "Facts

to ConsiderAbout the Location"soc_on on page9. Never

obstructtheflow ofventilationair. If you haveanydoubtsor

questionsat all,callyour gascompanyor SearsServiceCenter,

Failureto providethe proper amountof combustionair can

result in a fire or explosionand cancauseDEATH,SERIOUS

BODILYIN)URn,ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.

&WARNING

When the systemrequireswater at temperatureshigherthan

requiredfor other uses,the hot water systemmay requirea

meanssuchas a mixing valveto be installed to temper the

water at certainpointsof use.Somepeoplearemore likelyto

bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthanothers;theseindude

the elderly,children,_e !nfirm, or the physically/mentailyhand-

icapped.Beforeimmersingyourselforanyoneelseinhotwater,

be sureto checkthe water temperature.WARNING: HOT-

TER WATER INCREASES THE RISKOF SCALD INJURY.!

(Alsosee"Temperature Regulation"section)Mixingvalvesare

available.atplumbingsupplyor hardwarestere_Followmanu-'

facturersinstructionsfor installationof thesevalves. !

_,WARNING I

Thiswater heater shai_ected to anyheatingays-I

ternsor compenent(s)previouslyusedwitha nonpotablewater I

heatingappliance. I

AWARNING

If this water heaterwill beusedin beautyshops,barbershops,

cleaningestablishments,or self-servicelaundrieswith dry

cleaningequipment,it isimperativethat the water h_J.eror

water heatersbe installedsothat combustionandven_la_on

air be takenfrom outsidethese area_ Referto the "Facts to

ConsiderAbout the Location"sectionofthis manualandalso

thelatost edition ofthe NationalFuelGasCede,ANSI Z223.1,

also referredto as NFPA54 for specificsprovidedconcerning

air required.

I . AWARNING I

Toxicchemicalssuchas usedfor treatment of.b.oi.'lersor non-J

potablewaterbeing appliancesshallneverbe,ntreducedintoI

a potablewaterbeatlngsystem.

&CAUTION

WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLY LEAK: Installationof the

w'_or beater mint be _o_mpllsbed in sucha manner_t.lf

the tankor anycoanect_m shouldleak,theflowof waterwdl

not causedamageto the structure.When suchlocationscan-

not beavoided,a suitabledrain panshouldbe installedunder

the water heater,Drain pansareavailableat your localSoars

store.Sucha drain panmust be not greaterthan 1½inches

deep,havea minimumlengthandwidth ofat least2 inches

greaterthanthe water heater dimensionsandmustbe piped

to an adequatedrain.Thepanmustnotrestrictcombustionair

flow.Underno circumstancesisthe rnanufac_reror Searsto

be heldliablefor anywater damagein connectionwith this

waterheater.

When a drain pan is required, the installation must conform to

"Method A" on page 9.

AWARNING

INSTALLATIONSIN AREASWHERE FLAMMABLELIQUIDS I

(VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

(GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC):

Flammableliquids(suchasgasoline,solvents,propane(LP)or

butane, etc.), all of whichemit flammablevapors,may be

improperlystoredor usedinsucharea_The gaswater heater

pilotlightor main burnercanignitesuchvapor_The resulting

flashbackandfirecancausedeathor seriousbumsto anyonein

thearea,aswellaspropertydamage.

Ifinstallationin suchareasisyour onlyoption,then the installa-

tion mustbe accomplishedin a waythat the pilot flameand

mainburnerflameareelevatedfromthe floorat least18inches.

Whilethis mayreducethe changesofflammablevaporsfroma

floorspillbeingignited,gasolineandotherflammablesubstances

shouldneverbe storedor usedin thesameroom or areacon-

_ining a gaswaterheateror otheropenflameor sparkpnxluc-

mgapplianc_

NOTE: Flammablevaporsmaybe drawnby air currentsfrom

otherareasofthestructureto tbeapprmnce.

AWARNING

Propellantsof anrosolspraysand volatilecompounds,(clean-

ers,chlorine basedchemicals,rofHgerant_etc.)in additionto

beinghighlyflammableinmanyc_ses_will alsochangeto cor-

rosivehydrochloricacid when exposedto the combustion

productsof the water heater.The resultscanbe hazardom

andalsocauseproductfailure.

AWARNING

This water heater must not be installeddirectlyon carpeting.

Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel

beneath the applianceextendingbeyond the fullwidth and

depthof the appliance byat least3 inches(76.2mm) in any

direction,or ifthe applianceisinstalledin an alcoveor closet,

the entirefloormustbe coveredbythe panel.Failureto heed

this warningmayresultinafire hazard.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Securing Water Heater to

Floor and Wall

The water heater must be secured to the floor and to the wall

of the enclosure with the three mounting brackets and screws

packaged in the carton with the water heater. The two small

brackets stamped #0110064 are used to attachthe water heater

to the floor and the one large #0110063 bracket is used to

secure the top of the water heater to the wall.

Because of installation variances these brackets can be located

at any points around the circumference of the jacket. When

the bracket locations aredetermined using the % drill bit for

a pattern, drill only through the outer jacket of the water

heater. Then using the screws provided, secure the bracket to

the water heater, floor and wall.

Water Piping

AWARNING

HOTTERWATERCAN SCALDtWater heatersareintendedto

_hce hotwatt. Waterhea_., to a temperaturewhh..hva'll

dotheswashing,dishwadain_and othersanitizingneeds

canscaldand pennanen_ injureyouuponcontact.Somepeo-

othe_ Thesemdudetheeldor_ chHdre_theinErm,or physical-

lylm_mlallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome

fitsintooneoftheseiFoupsor ifthereisa localcodeorsta_ law

requiringa certaintern.peretumwaterat thehotwaterta_ then

youmusttakespecialprecaution_In add'_iontousingthelowest

potabletemperature,setting_aat_ yourhotwaterneedg

a meansinch asa mi_ng valve,shouldbeusedatthehot water

tapsusedbythesepeopleor at the waterheat_r.Mixlngvalves

are availableatplumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Followman-

ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before

changingthe factory settingon the thermostat, read the

'q'emperetureRegulation"sectioninthismanual

MOUNTING,

BRACKET

)MOUNTING

BRACKETS

AWARNING

]This water heater shall not be connected to any

I heating systems or component(s) now or previously

I used with a non-potable water heating appliance.

- AWARNING . I

Toxic chemicals such as used for treatment of bod-

ers or non-potable water heating applmnces shall

never be introduced into a potable water heating i

system. ' i

If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system;

such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water

meter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; means

shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the

local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this

situation.

NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and

cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-elec-

trlc unions or couplings be installed on this water heater

when connected to copper pipe.

The illustration shows the attachment of the waterpiping to the

water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3A"water con-

nections.

NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter

before attaching the adaptor to the cold water inlet connec-

tion. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the

cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the

tank.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Water Piping (cont'd)

• Look atthe top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is

marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the

threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around

both ends of the ¾ threaded nipple. Using flexible connec-

tors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet of the

water heater.

• Look at the lower fight side of the water heater. The cold

water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon

tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat cou-

pling and around both ends of the _A"threaded nipple. Using

flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold

water inlet of the water heater.

WATER PIPING PRESSURE TEST

This section isonly for the mobile home manufacturerinstalling

the water heater when the installation is to comply with H.U.D.

Standards.

When testing the water ways, H.U.D. Standards state:

"Water distribution system. All water piping in the water dis-

tribution system shall be subjected to a pressure test. The test

shaft be made by subjecting the system to air or water at 100

psi for 15 minutes without loss of ptessure. When air pres-

sure is used, the water heater shall not be connected dur-

hag the test."

NOTE: This water heater is insulated to minimize heat loss

ficom the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can be accom-

plished by insulating the hot water lines from the water

_ttero

INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING

SEARS INSTALLATION KIT

HO3" OUTL_t_

TO HOUSE/

THREADED TO

SWEAT COUPLING

CONNECTOR

PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

THREADED TO

SWEAT COUPLING

FLEXIBLE WATER

shutoff

COLD INLET

WATER LINE

314" THREADED_

COUPLINGS

&WARNING

If the water piping system isto be air pressure test.

ed, the water heater must be disconnected from

the water piping system. Failure to disconnect the

water heater during air pressure testing of the

water piping system could result IN DEATH, SERI-

OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

HOT OUTLET

WHEN AIR TESTING,

REMOVE THE WATER

LINES FROM THE

WATER HEATER

COLD INLET

(Do not cap or plug.

Must terminate beneath

Mobile Home)

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Temperature.Pressure Relief Valve

AWARNING

At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided

witha combinationtomperature-prassuresreliefvalvecertified

bya nationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratorythat maintains

periodicinspectionofproductionoflistedequipmentor mute-

rials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and

AutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,

and the latestedition ef ANSI 7.21.22andthe coderequire-

ments ef ASME.If replaced,the valvemustmeet the requir_

rnents eflocalcedes,but notlessthana combinationtempera.

tore andpressurerelief valvecertifiedasmeeting the require-

meritsfor ReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoffDevicesfor

Hot Water SupplySystems,ANSI7.21.22bya nationallyrecog-

nized testinglaboratorythat maintains periodicinspec_onof

productionoflistedequipment,or meterl:als,

The valvemust be markedwith a rna_mum setpressurenot

to exceedthe marked hydrostaticworkingpressureof the

waterheater (150II_/sq. in.) anda dischargecapacitynot less

thanthe water heaterinputrate ..asshownonthemodelrating

plate. (Electricheaters- watts drvidedby 1000x 3415 equal

BTU/Hr.rate.)

Yourlocaljurisdictionalauthority,whilemandatingthe useof a

temperature-pressurereliefvalvecomplyingwith ANSI 7.21.22

and ASME,may requirea valvemodel diiferentfrom the one

furnishedwiththe waterheater.

Compliancewith suchlocalrequirementsmustbe satisfiedby

the installeror enduserofthe waterheaterwith a locallypre-

scribedtemperature-pressurerelief valveinstalledinthe desig-

natedopeningin the water heater in placeofthe factoryfur-

nishedvalve.

Forsafeoperationofthe waterheater,therelief valvemustnot

be removedfromit'sdesignatedopeningorplugged.

The tempe.ratere-pressorerelief valvemustbe installeddirectly

intothe fittingofthewaterheaterdesignatedforthe re,el valve.

Positionthevalvedownwardandprovidetubingsothat anydis-!

chargewill exit onlywithin6 inchesabove,or at anydistance

belowthe structuralfloor.Becertainthat no contactismadeI

with anyliveelectricalpart.The dischargeopeningmustnotbe

blockedor reducedin sizeunderanycircumstances.Excessive

length,over30 feet,or useof morethan fourelbowscancause

restriction andreducethe dischargecapacityofthevalve.

No valveor otherobstru_ionistobe placedbetweenthe relief

valveand the tank. Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge

drainunlessa 6"air gapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,has-

arclto life,or propertydamage,the reliefvalvemustbeallowed

to dischargewater inquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand.If

the dischargepipeisnotconnectedto a drainor othersuitable

means,the waterflowmaycausepropertydamage.

The DischargePipe:

Mustnot be smallerin sizethan the outletpipesizeofthe

valve,or haveanyreducingcouplingsorotherrestrictions,

Mustnot be pluggedor blocked.

Mustbeofmateriallistedfor hotwaterdistribution.

Mustbe installedsoasto allowcompletedrainageof beth

the temperature-pressurerelief valve, and the discharge

pipe.

Mustterminateat anadequatedrain.

• Mustnothaveanyvalvebetweenthe reliefvalveandtank.

AWARNING

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually

operated ut leastonce a year. Caution shouldbe taben to

ensurethat (I) noone isin front ef or aroundthe outfotof

!the temper_ure-peessurereliefvalvedischargeline, and (2)

the water manually dischargedwill not causeany bodily

njury or property damage because the water may be

iextremelyhot

If after manually operating the valve, it failsto completely

iresetand continuesto releasewater, immediatelydose the

cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining

instructions,and replace the temperature-pressure relief

valvewltha newone.

,TEMPERATURE-

PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

SHUTOFF

[] VALVE

I COLD

PIPE

(Do not cap or

plug. Must termi-

nate beneath

Mobile Home.)

RELIEFVALVEOPENING

At thetimeof manufacture,thiswaterheaterwasproddedwitha combinationtem-

pe_tur_pressurereliefvahelistedascomplyingwiththestandardfor re,el_ and

automaticgasshot-offdevice_for hotwa_r supplysy_erns,ANSi791.22.For safe

operationofthewaterhe_t_ thereliefvalvemustnotberemovedfromitsdasillna_

pointofinstaiLatfunorp_ed.

YourIo_ judsdictfunalauthori_whilemandatir_theuseof atemperature-pressure

reliefvalvecomplyingwithANSI7.21.22andASMF_mayrequireavalvemodeldifferent

fromtheonefurnishedwiththewaterheater

Compliancewithsuchfucalrequirementsmustbesatisfiedbytheinstalleror enduser

ofthewaterheaterwithalocallyprescribedtempe_ture-pressurerellef_ahein_l_

inthedesignat_openinginthewaterheater.

Seemanualbeadin_-'Temperatu_*PressureP,eliefVahes for in_llationandmainte-

nanceofrelie_valve,dischargeline,andothersafe_precau_ons.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

A CAUTION I

Neverusethiswator heetorunlessit B compietaiyfilledwith J

weter.To proventdamageto tbe tank,thetank m_-t betiltedJ

with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet

beforeturning"ON" gastothe waterheator. I

To fillthe water heater with water:

• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to

the right (clockwise). The drain valveis on the lower front of

the water heater.

• Oip_e cold water supply valve to the water heater.

NOTE, The cold water supply valve must be left open

when the water heater is in us_

• To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by

opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run

until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the

water heater and the piping.

• Check all new water piping for leaks.Repairasneeded.

Venting

• Place the draft hood legs in the receiving holes on the top of

the water heater. The legs will snap in the holes to give a

tiv.ht fit.

• P['acethe vent pipe over the draft hood. With the vent pipe

in position, drill a small hole through both the vent pipe and

draft hood. Secure them together with a sheet metal screw.

DRAFT HOOD INSTALLATION

DRAFT HOOD t

/VENT . I;

/ VENT TO j !__L____ENi CAF

J=_ OUT-

DP_ET • _ DOORSOR _ _---ROOFJACK

HOOD CHIMNEY _;

AWARNING

VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is

operated thermally or otherwise must be removed if its

useinhibitsproper drafting ofthe water heater.

Thermally Operated Vent Dampers: Gas-fired water

heaters having thermal efficiencyin excessof 80% may

)roduce a relatively low flue gas temperature. Such

temperatures may not be high enough to properly open

thermally operated vent dampers. Thes would cause

spillage of flue gasesand may cause carbon monoxide

poisoning.

Vent dampers must bear evidence of certification as

complying with the latest edition of the American

National Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67,

respectively,cover electrically and mechanically actuat.

ed vent dampers). Before installation of any vent

damper, consult the local Sears Service Center or gas

utility for further information.

AWARNING

To insureproperventingof this gas-firedwater heater,the

correctventpipediametermustbeutilized.Anyadditions or

deledom ofothergasapplianceson acommon ventwith this

w-aterbeator may_ affect the operationoftheweter

heater.Consultthe localSearsServiceCanteror gasu_lityif

any,uchchangesaropkmn L

Check the venting system for signs of obstructionor deterioration

and replace ifneeded.

The combustion and ventilationair flow mustnot be obstructed.

&WARNING

The water heaterwith draft hoodinstalledmustbe properly

ventedto a chimneywhichterminatesoutdoorLNever oper-

atethewatsrheaterunlessit isventedtotheoutdoorsandhas

adequateair su.p_yto avoidrisksofimproperoperation,explo-

sionorasphyxiat_

• &WARNING

Obstructedor deterioratedventsystemsmaypresenta senousJ

healthriskor_. I

All vent gasesmust be completely vented to the outdoors of the

structure (dwe!ling). Insrall only the draft hood provided with

the new water heater and"no other draft hood.

Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws.

The water heater must be connected to a roof iack: The vent

pipe from the water heater to the roof jack must be no less than

the diameter of the draft hood outlet (min. Y') on the water

heater.

This water heater may be installed with single wall or Type B

vent pipe connection to the draft hood and the following U.L.

listed roof jacks not furnished.

Triangle Products No. 773-50

Vent Line No. 2073

Strawsine No. 73T

White MetalProducts 3RJ

There must be a minimum clearance of 12" between the top of

the draft hood and the top of the enclosure.

The draft hood and combustion air inlet to the water heater

must be in the same atmosphericpressure zone. Do not separate

by awal!, shelf, ceiling, partition, orany other means.

AWARNING

Failure to have required clearances between vent

piping and combustible material will result in a fire

hazard.

. AWARNING J

Be sure vent pepe is properly connected to prevent

escapeof dangerousflue gaseswhich could causedeadly

asphyxiation.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Venting (cont'd)

AWARNING

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system

may occur ifair for combustion containscertain chemlcai

vapors.Spraycanpropellants,cleaningsolvents, refrigera-

tor and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool

chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes bleach

and processchemicalsare typical compoundswhich are

potenti=lly corrosive.

Gas Piping

AWARNING

Make surethe gassuppliedisthe same type listedon the

imodelrating plate. The inlet gaspressuremust not exceed

14 incheswater column ½ poundper squareinch(3.5kPa).

iThe minimum inlet gaspressurelistedon the model rating

jplateisfor the purposeofinputadjustment.

_WARNING

If the gascontrolvalveissubjectedto pressuresexceeding ½I

pound per square inch(3.5klPa),the damageto the gascon-

tro valvecouldresult n afireor explosionfrom leakingga_

AWARNING

If the main gaslineshutoff servingall gasappliancesisused,

alsoturn "OFF" the gasat eachappliance.Leaveallgasappli-

ancesshutoffuntilthewater heaterinstallationiscomplete.

&WARNING

The applianceand its gasconnectionmust be leak tested

beforeplacingthe appliancemoperation.

&WARNING

• The applianceanditsindividualshutoffvalvemustbediscon-

nect_ fromthe gassupplypipingsystemduringanypressure

testingof the gassystemat test pressuresm excessof

persq=r*inch(3.Skh).

•Tbe appliancemustbe isolatedfromthegassupplypipingsys-

tem bydosingi_ individualmanualshutoff valveduring

pressuretestingofthe gassupplypipingsystemat testpres-

suresequalorlessthan'/2poundpersquareinch(].SkPa).

AWARNING I

Use pipejoint compoundor teflon tape marked as beingJ

Lresistantto theactionof petm eumlet°pane (LR)] gases" ...J

A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater.

Consult the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1 also referred to _ NFPA54 and the gas company concern-

ing pipe size,

There must be:

I A readily accessiblemanual shut offvalve in the gas supply line

serving the water heater, and

A drip leg (sediment trap) aheadof the gas control valveto help

prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control

Valve,

• A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the

shutoffvalve and control valve to permit servicing ofthe unit.

Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the

water beater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open

flame. Rinseoffsoapy solution and wipe dry.

SEDIMENT TRAP

A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the

water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation.

The sediment trap shall be either atee fitting with a capped nip-

ple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effec-

tive sediment trap. If a tee fitting is used, it shall be installed in

conformance with one of the methods of installation shown

below.

GAS PIPING WITH

FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR

_H, GAS SUPPLYPIPING

MANUAL

SHUTOFF

VALVE

FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTOR

LABELED AS COMPLYING

WITH ANSI STANDING

GROUND

GAS

CONTROL

VALVE

AWARNING

Contaminants in thegasfinesmaycauseimproperoperation

of the gascontrolvalvethat may resultin Ereor explosion.

Beforeattachingthe gaslinebesurethat allgaspipeisclean

on the inside.To trap anydirt or foreignmaterial in the gas

supplyllne, a drip leg (sometimescalleda sediment trap)

mu_ be incorporated in the piping.The drip leg must be

readilyaccessible.Installinaccordancewith the "Gas Piping"

section.Referto the latesteditionof the Na_onal FuelGas

Cede,ANSI 7.223.1,alsoreferredto asNFPA54.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

"Fuel" Conversion Instruc-

tions From Natural Gas To

Propane (L.P.) Gas

&WARNING

This water heater hasbeen factory equipped to operate

with the type gasindicatedin the "EQUIPPED FOR" area

of the model rating plate located near the gas control

valve. The indicated gas may be either Natural or

Propane (L.R). Byfollowingthe conversioninstructionsin

this manual or the instructionsnear the gascontrol valve,

the water heater must be converted if it is to be used

with the opposite gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER

HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE

LISTED ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE. Failureto use

the correct gas can cause problems which can result in

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult

your gassupplieror gascompany.

Read and follow detailed conversion instructions located on the

water heater and also in this manual in their entirety before starting

the conversion.

Conversion kit with necessary parts are in a bag attached to the

drain valve.

Step 1.

Step 2.

Step 3.

Step 4.

Step 5.

Turn gascontrol knob "A"to "PILOT". Depress and turn

"OFF. (See Figure 1, page 17).

Remove outer and inner accessdoors from water heater.

Removeburner as_,mbly from water heater and control by

loosening _Anut H holding burner assembly to control.

(See Figure 2, page 17). Loosen pilot tube nut _J" and

thermocouple nut "K" at control.

Remove screws _D" disengaging manifold from burner.

(See Figure 3, page 17)

Remove orifice _E" (See Figure 3, page 17) using 3A"

wrench. Install orifice marked _L.P." found in the bag

into manifold. Tighten securely. Secure burner to mani-

fold with screwsSD '.

Step 6. Loosen pilot tube nut "F" (See Figure 4, page 17). Re-

move orifice "G" and replace with blue colored orifice

found in bag. Reinstall nut "F" and tighten securely.

Step 7. Makesure all connections are tightened securely,and rein-

stall burner assemblyinto waterheater. Position end of the

manifold inside bracket as shown in Figure3 on page 17.

Reinstall manifold into control andtighten 3A"nut ("H')

securely. Recheck to see that end of tuanifold is still inside

bracket as shown in Figure 3 on page 17. Reinstall pilot

tubing and thermocouple into control. (See Figure 2,

page 17)

Step 8. Place screwdriver in slot _B'. (See Figure 1, page 17). De-

press and turn counter-clockwise (_-'_) to stop. Con-

trol screw must be in "IN" position for propane (UE) gas

and m OUT posmon for natural gas. STOP. Readlabel

"For Your Safety" located on your water heater.

Step 9.

Step 10.

Step 1I.

Step 12.

Step 13.

Step 14.

Step 15.

Step 16.

Step 17.

Step 18.

Step 19.

Set the thermostat to lowest setting

by turning the water temperature

dial clockwise, ("-'_) to its lowest

temperature setting (with arrowon

dial) asshown. DO NOT FORCE.

Turn gas control knob clockwise _ _to _OFF_,._:_si-

tion. Knob cannot be turned from PILOT"to OFF"

unless knob is depressed slightly. DO NOT FORCE.

Wait five (5) minutes to dear out any gas. If you then

smell gas, STOP! Follow _B" in the safety information

on "ForYourSafety" label. If you don't smell gas, go to

the next step.

Find pilot-follow metal tube from gas control. The pilot

is locatedon the right hand side of the burner. (See Fig-

ure 4, page 17)

PILOT BURNER ___ THERMOCOUPLE

If you don't smell gas, turn knob on gas control

counter-clockwise __ to _PILOT" position.

Push in control knob allthe way andhold down. Imme-

diately light the pilot with amatch. Continue to hold

control knob in for about one (1) minute afterthe pilot

is lit. Releaseknob and it will pop back up. Pilot should

remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 9 through 12.

• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and

immediately call the Sears Service Center or gas

supplier.

• If the pilot will not stay lit afterseveral tries, depress

and turn the gas control knob clock-

wise _ _ to "OFF"and call the SearsService Cen-

ter or gas supplier.

Check for gas leakswith only pilot flame burning using

a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame.

Cbeck for gas leaksat fittings_F_and _G_(SeeFigure4,

page 17) and at fitting _J" (See Figure2, page 17).

Make sure temperature adjustment dial is turned dock-

wise (f'-'%) in its lowest position (See Figure 1,

page 17).

Replaceinner and outerdoors.

At arms length away turn gas control knob to the full

ON position. WARNING: Do not use gas control

knob to regulate gas flow. Turn temperature adjust-

tuent dial counter-clockwise (_"x) until gas flows to

main burner andignites.

With a soapy water solution, not a match or open

flame, check for gas leaks at gas connection "H'. (See

Figure 2, page 17). If gas leak occurs,turn offimmedi-

ately by shutting offgas cock at inlet to/a,._

control,or by turning gas control knob sh'_ to PI-

LOT" pushing down and turning to "OFF ". Repair gas

leak as necessary, and repeat steps 9 through 19.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Step 20. At arm's length away,set the thermostat to desired set-

ting. The mark _ HOT indicative of approx.120°F is

LP,,referredstarting pint. If hotter water is desiredseethe

Temperature Regulation section in this manual.

"A" (

KNOB

AWARNING

Hotter water increases the risk of scald inlury.

Before changing temperature setting see the

"Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.

GAS

UNE

Step21. Replace the outer door ifnot replaced in step 17.

Step 22. Remove adhesive label found in conversion kit and

place next to the model rating plate. Mark label indi-

cating for which type gas the water heater is now

equipped.

"Fuel" Conversion

Instructions From Propane

(L.P.) Gas To Natural Gas

TEMPERATURE it- PLASTICCAP

ADJ.DIAL ,,

"_--o_ _R NATURAL

[ Figure I ] IN FOP,PROPANE(LR)

AWARNING

This water heater has been factory equipped to operate

with the type gasindicated in the "EQUIPPED FOR" area

of the model rating plate located near the gas control

valve. The indicated gas may he either Natural or

Propane (LR). Byfollowingthe conversioninstructionsin

this manualor the instructionsnear the gascontrolvalve,

the water heater must he converted if it is to he used

with the opposite gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER

HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE ONE

LISTED ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE. Failureto use

the correct gascan cause problems which can result in

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult

yourgassupplieror gascompany.

To convert from Propane (L.P.) gas to Natural gas, follow the

"Fuel" Conversion Iristructions From the =Natural Gas to

Propane (LP.) Gas" section except in Step 5, use orifice "E",

marked "NAT.". In Step 6 use pilot orifice "G", brass color and

in Step 8 turn control screw "B_"in Figure 1 clockwise (f-"%)

to stop. Screw must be in "OUT" position for Natural gas.

See =Instruction Label" for orifice sizes.

Maximum Supply Pressure:

14"W.C. For Nat. Gas.

14" W.C. for Propane (L.E) Gas

Minimum Supply Pressure

5"W.C. for Nat. Gas.

11" W.C. For Propane (L.E) Gas

NOT "H"

THERHOCOUPLE ][ L_ LL PILOT TUBING

IF,guru2} N,FOLO

BURNER

PILOT TUBING'_ _

I Figure 41 "F"

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Installation Checklist

BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:

• Check the gaslines for leaks.

_. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks

usinga match or open flame.

b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and

fimngs.

c. Check, for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak.

Turn OFF gasand make the necessary repairs.

d. Recheck for leaks.

e. Rinse offsoapy solution and wipe dry,

• Is the new temperature-pressnse relief valye properly installed

and piped to an adequate drain?See Temperature-Pressure

ReliefValve section.

• Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water

heater correctly? See _Water Piping" instructions in the

"Installation Instructions" section.

• Is the water heater completely filled with water. See Pi/hng

instructions in the "Installation Instructions _section.

• Will a water leak damage anything? See the "Facts to

Consider About the Locatio_ section.

• Is there proper dearance between the water heater and any-

thing that might catch fire?See the "Facts to Consider About

the Location" section.

• Do you have adequate ventilation so that the water heater

will operate properly? See Combustion Air and Ventilation

in the "Facts to Consider About the Location_section.

Is the drafthood vent piping properly secured? See "Venting"

instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section•

HOT

GAS

SUPPLY

SHUTOFF

VALVE

DRIP LEG

(Sediment trap)

PIPE CAP

VENT PIPE TO UL

LISTED ROOF JACK

TEMPERATURE-PRES-

SURE RELIEF VALVE

SHUTOFF

VALVE

COLD COLD

DMonot cap or plus.

ust terminate

beneath

Mobile Home.)

Is there proper clearance between the vent pipe and anything

that might catch on fire_ See Venting instructions in the

"InstallationInstructions section•

• Is the vent pipe properlE sloped and does the vent terminate

outdoors? See "Venii_g" instructions in the "Installation

Instrucuons section,

• Do you need to call your gas company to check the gas pipe

and its hookup?

MODEL RATING PLATE

Operating Instructions

Lighting

AWARNING

BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER

HEATERS]:Propane(LR) gasisheav_ thanair,Shouldthere

bea leak in the system, the gaswill settlenear the ground.

Basements,crawlspaces,skirtedareasunder mobile homes

(evenwhenvenl_la_, dosutsandareasbelowgroundlev_will

serveas pockets for the accumulationof this gas. Before

attemptingto ligl_,or relight_ waterheater'spilotor turning

on a nemaoyelectrlcalli_t_'€switch,beabsulutdysumthemisno

accumulatedgasint_ are_ Searchfor odorofgasbym'dfingat

groundlevelinthevicinityoftbeappliance.Ifodorisdetected,

followstepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"onthecoverpageof

thismanualthenleavethepremises.

Lighting and operating instructions arelocated on front of the

water heater, above orto one side of the gas control valve.

Figure 5 ]

AWARNING

AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GASUSED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELl.GAS:

Do not try to lightanyapplie_.e.

Do not touch anyelectrlcalswitch;do not useanyphonein

yourbuilding.

Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom aneighbor'sphone.

Follow the gassuppliersinstructions.

If you cannotreachyour gassupplier,call the fire depart.

merit.

Figure 6 ]

AWARNING

DO NOT forcethe gascontrolknob.Useonly yourhandto

pushit downto lightthe pilot,or to turn it to "ON", "OFF"

or "PILOT". Never usea tool suchasa lever,wrenchor pli-

er_ Do not hit or damage the knob.A damagedknobmay

result in anexplosionandseriousinjury,ffyou haveproblem

turningtheknob, callthe gassupplier immediately.

Figure 7 ]

I Figure 8 ]

INNER- ._

DOOR

_ UTER

DOOR

perating Instructions (cont'd)

Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING J

If you do not follow these Instructions exactly, a fire or explosion

may resu t causing property damage, personal njury or ose of life.

A. Thisappliancehasa pilot whichmustbe lightedby

hand.Whenlightingthepilot,followtheseInstructions

exactly.

g. BEFORELIGHTINGsmellallaroundtheappliancearea

for gas. Be sure to smell nextto the floor because

somegasIsheavierthanairandwillsettleonthericer.

WHATTODOIFYOUSMELLGAS

eeeDonottrytolightanyappliance.

Do not touch anyelectric switch; do not useany

phoneInyourbuilding.

Immediatelycall yourgassupplierfroma neighbor's

phone.Followthegassupplier'sinstructions.

• If youcannotreachyourgassupplier,cellthe fin

depeth_nL

C. Useonlyyour handtopushin orturnthegascontrol

knob.Neverusetools.If theknobwillnotpushin or

turnbyhand,don_tryto repairIf, calla qualifiedser-

vicetechnician.Forceor attemptedrepairmay result

inatimorexplneion.

D. Donot usethisapplianceif anypart hasbeenunder

water.Immediatelycell a qualifiedservicetechnician

toinspecttheapplianceandtoreplaceanypartofthe

central systemand anygascontrolwhichhasbeen

underwater.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOPIReadthesafetyinformationaboveonthislabel.

2.Removeouterdoor.

3. Set the thermostatto lowest settingbyturning the

watertemperaturedialclockwise,(F'_) to itslowest

temperaturesetting (witharrowon dial)asshown,DO

NOT FORCE,

4.Turngascentrul knobclockwise_J'* to "OFF" posi-

tion. Knob cannotbeturnedfrom "PILOT" to "OFF"

unlessknobIs depressedslightly.DO NOT FORCE.

(Fi(_lure5,page 19)

5. Waitfive(5) minutesto clearout anygas. ifyou then

smellgas, STOP!Follow"B" in thesafetyinformation

aboveon this label If you don'tsmellgas, go tothe

nextstep.

6. Remove(or open)inner door locatedbelowthe gas

controlunit.(Figure8,page19)

7. Rnd pilot-followinstaltubefromgascontrolThepilot

s ocatedonthe rghthands deoftheburner.

PILOT BURNER ._THERMOCOUPLE

8,Ifyoudon1smellgas,turnknobongascontrolcounter

clockwise _@ to "PILOT" position. (Figure 6,

page19)

9. Push in control knoball the way and hold down.

Immediatelylightthepilotwitha match.Continueto

holdcontrolknobin for aboutone (1) minuteafter

the pilotis lit. Releaseknoband itwillpopbackup.

Pilotshouldremainlit.If it goesout,repeat steps3

through8.

• Ifknobdoesnotpop upwhenreleased,stopand

immediatelycall yourservicetechnicianor gas

supplier.

• If the pilot will not stay lit afterseveral tries,

depressandturnthegascontrolknobclockwise

_) to "OFF"andcallyourservicetechnician

orgassupplier.(Figure5,page19)

10. Replace(or close)innerdoor.Replaceouterdoorif

doordoesnot covergascontrolon/offknobor tem-

peratureadjustmentknob.(Figure8,page19)

11. Atarmslengthaway,turngascontrolknobcounter-

clockwise _ to the full "ON" position,

WARNING: Do not use gas control knobto reg.

ulate gas flow. (Figure7, page19)

12.At armslengthaway,setthe thermostatto desired

setting. Themark( • ) HOTindicativeofapproximate

120°F Is preferredstarting point.Somelocal laws

mayrequires towerstarting"point. If hotter.,,wateris

desired,seeinstructionmanualand"warning below.

13.Replacetheouterdoorifnotreplacedinstep10.

WARNING

Hotterwaterincreasesthe riskof scaldinjury.Beforechangingtemperaturesettingsee instructionmanual.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Setthe thermostatto lowestsettingbyturningthe

watertemperaturedialclockwise(F-_) to itslowest

temperaturesetting(witharrowondial)as shown.DO

NOT FORCE.

2.Turngascontrolknobclockwise_' _ to"OFF"posi-

tion.Knobcannotbe turnedfrom"PILOT"to "OFF"

unlessknobis depressedslightly.DO NOT FORCE.

(Figure5)

3.Replaceouterdoor(ifremoved).

Operating Instructions (cont'd)

Temperature Regulation

Due to the nature of the t,!pical gas water heater, the water tem-

_oerature in certain situauons may vary up to 30°F higher or

wet at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.

Turn the water temperature dial dockwise (f"-_) to decrease

the temperature, or counterdoc.kwise (4 f _"_) to increase the

temperature.

This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at

the mark approximating 120° F, the actualwater temperature at

any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as90°E

Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water

is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will

present ascald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the

people involved (normal adults, children, toddlers, elderly,

infirm, etc.) scalding may occur atdifferenttemperatures.

a,WARNING

HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:.Water heatersareintendedto

producehot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill

satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneeds

canscaklandpermaneutlyinjureyouupon€ontact.Somepeo-

plearemorelikelyto bepermanentlyinjured_ hotwaterthan

other_Theseincludetheelderly,children,theinfirm,or physicag

ly/mentellyhandicapped.If anyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome

fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthereisa localcedeor statelaw

requiringacertaintemperaturewaterat thehotwater_ then

_)umusttakespeci_Jprecautlon_In additionto usingthelowest

)ossibletemperature.se_ngthatsatisfiesyourhotwaterneeds,

tmeanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedat thehotwater

tapsusedbythese peopleor at thewaterheater.Mixingvalves

areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestoreLFollowman-

ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before

changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the

'_l"emperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.

AWARNING !

Never allowsmallchildrento usea hot water tapsor to draw I

theirownbathwater. Neverleavea childor handicappedper- I

I sonunattendedina bathtubor shower. I

• HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which

will supply hot water at the most economical tem-

[eratures. The tempe,,_ture adjustment knob can

e turned lower than HOT" if desired.

A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E

B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E This is the

lowest setting for supply ofhot water to dishwashers.

C--Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E

VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recommended

that the dial be set lower whenever possible.

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its

lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable

and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark

(•) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred

starting point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-

ting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature

adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.

AWARNING

Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfail to shut off,

tum "OFF themanualgascontrolvalveto theappliance.

Service and Adjustment

Tank (Sediment) Cleaning

Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying

amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature

tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain

all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases

Mag Erad(part no. 23600) can be used to help remove the sedi-

ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service

Center. For ordering, referto the Parts Order List section.

At least once ayear a visual inspection should be made of the

main burner and pilot burner. The drawing is for your reference.

You should check for sooting which is not normal and will

impair proper combusdon.

. . . &WARNING I

] Soot budd-upindicatesa problemthat requires correction

I beforefurther use.Turn'_DFF"gasto waterheaterandleave

}'_FF" untilrepairsare made,becausefailureto correct

causeof the sootingcanresultin a Ere or explosioncuumng

I DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJURY,ORPROPERTYDAMAGE

&WARNING

Chemicalvapor corrosionofthe flue andvent systemmay

occurif air for combustion containscertainchemir.alvapor_

Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air

conditionerrefrigerants, swimmingpoolchemicals,calcium

andsodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,andprocesschemicalsare

typicalcompoundswhicharepotentiallycorrns'n_.

#`WARNING I

Obstructed ordeterioratedventsystemsmaypresentaserious

healthriskor asphyxiat_n. I

I AWARNIHG I

Be sure the vent pip_onnected to prevent

escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could causedeadly[

aspMxla6on, I

#'WARNING ]

if after inspectionof the vent systemyou found sootingor I

deterioration,somethingiswrong.Callthe localgasutilityto |

correctthe problem_ dean or replacetheflueandventing}

beforeresuming operationof the water heater. ]

Burner Inspection

#`WARNING ]

Do not_ this applian_ hasbeenunderwater.|

Immediately calla SearsService Technicianto inspectthe |

applianceand to replace the gascontrolor any part of the |

burnersystemwhichhasbeenunderwater. ]

Burner Cleaning

In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following

instructions:

If inspection of the burner shows that denning is reouired, turn

the gas control knob clockwise (_ to the _OFI_ position,

depressing slightly.

NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"

unless knob is depressed slightly_DO NOT FORCE.

Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by care-

fully using the hose of a vacuum deaner inserted through the

access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be removed

for additional cleaning, call the Sears Service Center to remove

and clean the burner and correct the problem that required the

burner to be cleaned,

Draining

The water heater should be drained if being shut down during

freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of

sediment from the tank may be necessary.

Turn the gascontrol knob to the _OFF" position,

CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.

OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leaveopen to allow for

draining.

Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an ade-

quate drain.

OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank

draining.

NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and

drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be

left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate

to an adequate drain.

Close the drainvalve.

Follow instructions in the "FiUing The Water Heater"

section.

Follow the lighting instructions in the ULighting" section to

restartthe water heater.

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Temperature-Pressure Relief

Valve Operation

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated

at least once a y_ar.

Drain Valve Washer

Replacement

NOTE: For replacement, use a '_" x _," x %" thick washer

available at your nearest hardware stem For o_lering t_-place-

me_t washer_ refer m the "Parts Order List_ section.

TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE PIPE

• Turn "OFF *gassupply to water heater.

Follow "Draiuing _instructions.

Turning counter dockwise, remove the hex cap below the

screw handle.

• Remove the washer and put the new one in place.

Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve

and retightenusing a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN;

• Follow instructions in the Filling The Water Heater

section.

• Check for leaks.

• Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to

restart the water heater.

Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera-

ture-pressure relief valve will rdease the manufacturerfrom any

claim which might result from excessivetemperature orpressure.

AWARNING

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance

weepsor dischargesperiodically,this may be dueto thermal

expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve

installed in the water line or a water meter with a check

valve.Consultthe SearsServiceCenter fur further informa-

tion. Do not plugthetemperature-pressurerelief valve.

A WARNING

When checkingthe temperature-pressurereliefvalveopera-

tion, make surethat (I) no one is in front of or aroundthe

outletoftbe _perature-pr_sure relief valve dischar_ line,

and(2) thatthe water manually_ willnot causuany

propertydamagebecametbewater maybeextremeS/hot.

If after manually operating the valve, it failsto completely

reset and continuesto releasewater, immediatelyclosethe

coldwater inlet to the water heater, follow the draining

instructions,and replace the temperature-pressure relief

valve with a now one.

A$SEHBLY

Housekeeping

Vacuum mound base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a

regular basis.

Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or

flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed againstor adjacent to

the water heater.

To insure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply, prop-

er clearances from the water heater must be maintained at all

times.

Service

Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions

and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting

Guide of this manual.

If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation

of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.

Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-

473-7247).

Troubleshooting Guide

Start Up Conditions

CONDENSATION

Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain

amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. A

water heater may appear to be leakingwhen in fact the water is

condensation. This usually happens when:

• When a new water heater is filled with cold water for the

first time.

When gas burns and water vapor is produced in water

heaters, particularly high efficiency models where flue tem-

peratures are lower,

When you use large amounts of hot water in a short time

and the refill water is very cold.

Moisture from the products of combustion condense on the

cooler tank surfaces and form drops of water which mxy fall

onto the burneror other hot surfaces to produce a _sizzling or

"frying" noise.

Excessivecondensation can cause pilot outage due to water run-

ning down the flue robe onto the main burner and putting out

the pilot.

Because of the suddenness and amount of water, condensation

water may be diagnosed as a "tank leak". After the water in the

tank warms up (about 1-2 hours), the condition should disap-

pear.

Do not assume the water heater is leaking until there has been

enough time for the water in the tank to warm up,

An undersized water heater will cause more condensation. The

water heater must be sized properly to meet the family's

demands for hot water including dishwashers, washing machines

and shower heads.

Excessive condensation may be noticed during the winter and

early spring months when incoming water temperatures are at

their lowest.

Good venting is essential for a gas fired water heater to operate

properly as well as to carry away products of combustion and

water vapor.

SMOKEIODOR

It is not uncommon to experience a small amount of smoke and

odor during the initial start-up. This is due to burning off of oil

from metal parts, and will disappear in a short while.

THERMAL EXPANSION

Water supply systems may, because of high line pressure, fre-

quent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer and others, have

installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves,

back flow preventers, etc. to control these types of problems.

When these devices are not equipped with an internal by-pass,

and no other measures are taken, the devices cause the water sys-

tem to be closed. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expan-

sion) and dosed systems do not allow for the expansion of heat-

ed water.

The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated

and increases the pressure, of the water system. If the relieving

point of the water heaters temperature-pressure relief valve is

reached,the valve will relieve the excesspreSSure.The tempm'a-

tu_-pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant

re.lid"of thermal expansson. This is an unacceptable condition

and must be corrected.

It is recommended that any devices installed which could create

a dosed system have a by-pass and/or the system have an expan-

sion tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expansion in

the water system. Expansion tanks are available for ordering

through the Sears Service Center. Contact the local plumbing

inspector, water supplier, and/or the Sears Service Center for

asststance in controlling these situations.

STRANGE SOUNDS

Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal

parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down do not represent

harmful or dangerous conditions.

Condensation causes sizzling and popping with the burner area

during heating and coolin[g periods and should be considered

normal. See "Condensation section.

Operational Conditions

SMELLY WATER

In each glasslined water heater there is installed at least one

anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the

tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this

rod and the water, The most common complaint associated with

the anode rod is one of a "rotten egg smell . This odor is derived

from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water. The smell is

the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor

to develop:

a. a concentration of sulfate in the supply water.

b. little or no dissolved oxygen in the water.

c. a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater. (This

harmless bacteria is non-toxic to humans.)

d. an excess of activehydrogen in the tank. This is caused by

the corrosion protective actionof the anode.

Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater

models by repladng the anode(s) with one of less activematerial,

and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water

lines. Contact Sears Service for further information concerning

an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 and this Chlorination

Treatment.

If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlo-

rination treatment, we can only suggest that continuous chlori-

nation and filtering conditioning equipment be considered to

eliminate the water problem.

Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By

doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

"AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS

AWARNING

HYDROGEN GAS: Hydmgangascan be producedin a hot

water_ thet hasnetbeon usedfer a kingperindof_ne

(generallytwo weeks or more). Hydrogengasis ext_mely

flammableandexplosive.To preventthe possibilityof injury

undertheseco_ we recommendthe hot waterfaucet

be openedfor severalminutesat the kitchensinkbeforeany

electricalapplianceswhichareconnectedto thehot watersys-

tem are used(suchas a dishwasheror washingmachine).If

hydrogengasispresent, there will probably be an unusual

soundsimilarto air escapingthroughthe pipeasthe hotwater

faucetisopened.There mustbe no smokingor openflame

nearthefaucetattbetime it isope_

HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM

This water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut off sys-

tem. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control

valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater

burners when high water temperatures are present. It is non-

resetrable. If the high temperature shut offactivates, the gas,con-

trol valve must be replaced. If this were to occur, turn OFF the

entire gas supply to the water heater. Contact the Sears Service

Center.

_,WARNING

Shouldoverheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shutoff,

turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.

NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER

_ Check the manual gas shut offvalve to be sure it is open.

Check the pilot flame. It may have gone out. All models have

an opening behind the outer door for viewing the pilot.

If the pilot is not lit, _l!ow the _Lighting" instructions in this

manual or located above the gas control valve on the water

heater to relight the pilot. If the water was extremely hot and is

now cold, the high limit safety temperature shut off may have

put out the burner and pilot. If the high temperature shut off

activates,the gas controlvalve must be rephced. Contact the

SearsService Center.

The gas control knob must be turned to the "ON"position.

T_e temperature adjustment dial may be set too low. See the

Temperature Regulation section.

i he gas company can check the gas input to seeif it iscorrect.

An underfired water heater will nor heat water as quickly.

Look for leaking or open hot water faucets. Make sure all are

closed.

• The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the

winter months. It will take longer to heat the water and seem

likeless hot water.

• If you cannot find what is wrong, call the Sears Service Center.

WATER IS TOO HOT

1. _e temperatureadjustment dial may be set too high. See the

Temperature Adjustment" section.

NOTE: A period of time is oece_k_y after an adjustment

has been made for the waser temperasure to t-eachthe new

temper,ware semng.

2. ]flower temperaturesetringswill nor lowerthe water tempera-

ture, call the SearsServiceCenter.

AWARNING

HOTTERWATERCANSCALI_.Water heatersam intendedto

producehot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill

sadslyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanit_ngneeds

canstaidand_ injureyouupencontact.Somepeo-

pleam mereI.ila_.y..to be_ injuredbyhotwaterthan

othe_ Theseincludetheelderl_children,sheinfirm,or physical-

lyylrnentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwater inyourhome

fitsintooneofthesegreupser ifthamisalocalcndeer statelaw

requiringacertaintemperaturewaterat thehotwater_ then

youmusttakespecial.pre_L Inaddi6ontouslngthe lowest

possibletemperature,settingthatsatisfiesyourhotwaterneeds,

a meanssuchasamixingvalve,shouldbeusedat thehotwater

tapsusedbythesepeopleor at the waterheater.Mixingvalvas

areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores,Followman-

ufacturersinstructionsfor installationofthe valves.Before

changingthe factory settingon the thermostat, read the

'_remperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.

&WARNING

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the

water temperature in certain situations may be hotter

than the thermostat setting.

Short, frequent drawsof hot water - especiallywith very

coldincomingwater - canshockthe thermostat into brief

operation resulting in hotter and hotter layersof water

closerto the top ofthe tank.

Changesin hot water usagepatterns or raisingthe tom-

perature differential between the cut-on of the thermo-

scatand the coldwater temperature will usuallyeliminate

the problem.

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

Leakage Checkpoints

Use this guide to check a _Leaking_water heater. Many suspect-

ed _Leakers"are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water

can be found andcorrected.

If you arenot thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes your

water heater, and safety practices, contact the

Center to check the water heater.

• ACAUTION I

Read this manual Erst. Then before checking the water

heater make sure the gas supply has been turned]

"OFF", end never turn the gas"ON" before the tank is

comp etely fullof water,

® ®

A CAUTION [

Never usethk water heater unlessit iscompletely filled ]

with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank

must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot I

water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water I

heater.

Water at the draft hood is water which has con-

vapor

densed out of the combustionprodncts. This is caused by a

problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center.

O *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or

pipe connections may be leaking.

O'The primary anode rod fitting be leaking.

may

O Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief

valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres-

sure in your area,

o'The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at

the tank fitting.

O Warer from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened

slightly.

O'The drainvalvemay be leaking at the tank fitting.

O Combustion products contain water vapor which can con-

dense on the cooler suff_ees of the tank. Droplets form and

drip into the fire or run on the floor. This is common at

the time of startup after installation and when incoming

water is cold.

Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be

from condensation, loose connections, or the relief valve.

DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection

of all possible water sources is made and necessary correc-

tive steps taken. Leakage from other appliances, water

lines, orground seepageshould also be checked.

NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank,

insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting.

If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instructions in the

"Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fit-

ting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and

replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater"

instructions in the "Installation Insttuctlon_' section.

Notes

'arts Order List

2ONOMIZER TM 5 MOBILE HOME GASWATER HEATERS

3DEL NUMBERS:

•3.333830 30 Gal.

,3.333930 40 Gal.

ZT_

Parts Order List (cont'd)

ECONOMIZER TM 5 MOBILE HOME GASWATER HEATERS

MODEL NUMBERS:

153.333830 30 Gal.

153.333930 40 Gal.

KEY _

NO.

PART DESCRIFI_ON

Temperstule-PrrssureRalief Valve*

2 Primary Anode Rod

3 Modd Rating Platet

4 Drain Valve

5 Drain Valve Washer (_7A2"x 'gu"x ¼"thick)**

6 Tharmocouple Clip

7 Pilot (Natural)

7 Pilot [Propane (L.E)]

8 Thermocouple*

9 Pilot Tubing w/FittinBs

10 Burner Orifice (Natural)

10 Burner Orifice [Propane (L.E)]

11 Manifold

12 Burner

13 Outer Door

14 Inner Door

15 Gas Control Valve

16 TemperatureAdjustment Knob

17 Flue Baffle

18 Draft Hood

19 Mounting Brackets

# Manual

# Mag-Erad

Modal Numbers

153,333830 153.333930

PART NUMBERS

9000071 9000071

42-33085 4=_-33085

9000279 9000279

0270118 0270118

9000058 9000058

9001584 9001584

F145-0085 F145-0085

9000284 9000284

9000800 9000800

42-9231 42-9231

9000278 9000278

0230211 0230211

0230140 0230140

9002613 9002615

9000390 9000390

9000351 9000351

9000281 9000281

F145-0846 F145-0846

F145-0697 F145-0697

9000391 9000537

9000272 9000272

9001261 9001261

0291214

23600

# Not Illustrated

*These parts are also availableat most Sears retail stores.

**Also availableat most hardware stores.

t Replaced only upon return of damaged plate.

Now that you have purchased your Gas Water Heater, should a

need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any

SEARSService Center or call 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247).

Be sure to provide pertinent factswhen you call orvisit,

All parts listed may be ordered from any SEARS Service Center,

most SEARS stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-

7247). If the pasts you need axenot stocked locally,your orderwill

be electronically transmitted to a SEARS RepairParts Distribution

Center for handling.

THIS ISA REPMR PARTSLIST,NOT A PACKING LIST.

The model number of your Gas Water Heaterwill befound on

the model rating plate located near the gas controlvalve.

When ordering repair parts, always give the following infor-

marion:

Model Number

Part Number

Part Description

Name of Item

_lotes

Notes

Warranty

About Your Warranty

THE PRICE OF YOUR WATERHEATERDOES NOT INCLUDE

A FREE CHECKUP SERVICECALL.On Water Heater Instalatlom

ArrangedBySears,Searswarrantsthe installation.

ON INSTALLATIONSNOT MADE BY SEARSAUTHORIZED

CONTRACTORS:

1.YourSearswarrantyappliesto the product only,

2, Searsdoesnot warrant the installation.

3. A charge will be madeon servicecallsdue to poor or incomplete

imtalladon. Theseindude:

a.Adjustingthermostat.

b. Lightingpilot.

c. Leaksin pipesorfittings.

d. Improperventing

e. Condensation

This manual is in non-technicalhngusge. It may help you,avoidthe

cost of a needless servicecall. Many servicecallsreallyarentneeded.

Suchaswhen:

1.The gasis turned "OFF".

2.The pilot isout.

3.A gasorwaterleakisdueto loosepipe orconnections.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER

For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kealmom water heater is installed and operated in accordancewith

the instructions in this manual Searswill:

1. Repairdefects in material orworkmanship in this water heater, free of charge.

2. Furnish and install a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality, free of charge, ifa leak occurs in the

tank.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON TANKS THAT LEAK

After one year and through 5 years from the date of purchase, if a leak occurs in the tank, Sears will furnish a new current

model water heater of equal capacity and quality. You will be charged for installation.

If the water heater is subjected to commercial, institutional, industrial or other non-residential use, the above warranty cover-

age for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase.

To obtain warranty service, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN

THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies onlywhile this product ]sin use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

"SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179"

Sears Installation Warranty

In addition to any warranty.¢xrendedto you on the Searsmerchandise

involved,which warranty becomeseffectivethe datethe merchandiseis

installed should the workmanship of any Searsarran_d installation

prove faulty within oneyear, Searswill, upon notice from you, cause

such faultsto be correctedat no additionalcostto you. If youwant this

heater professionallyinstalledby Searscontact your SearsSalesperson.

Theywill arrangeforprompt, qualityinstallation.

Parts Ordering Information

The modelnumber ofyour gaswaterheater isfound on the modelrat-

ingplateonthe front of the waterheater.

Sears Installation Policy

Allinstallationlaborarrangedby Searsshallbeperformed inaneat,

workmanlikemanner in accordancewithgenerallyacceptedtrade prac-

tices.Further,alliustallatiomshallcomplywith alllocalfaws,codes

regulationsand ordinances.The customershallalsobeprotected,dur-

inginstallation,byinsurancerelatingto propertydamage,Worker's

Compensation and PublicLiability.

Ifyou wantthis waterheater professionallyinstalledbySearscontact

yourSalesperson.Theywillarrangeforprompt, quality installationby

Searsauthorizedcontractors.

Fortherepairorreplacementpartsyouneed

delivereddirectlytoyourhome

Call7am-7 pro,7daysaweek

1-800-366-PART

(1-eoc_6e-727e)

Forin-homemajorbrandrepairservice

Call24hoursaday,7 daysaweek

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60 179 U.S.A. 029_z_4-_.

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