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1 ww w.sears.com Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Owner ’ s Manual FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING ONL Y NOT SUIT ABLE FOR SP ACE HEA TING NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES MODEL NO. CAP ACITY 153.338073 74 Gallon (280 Liter) 153.338003 98 Gallon (371 Liter) For Y our Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS W A TER HEA T ...
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2 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE Y our safety and the safety of others is extremely import ant in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater . Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety ...
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3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...
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4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SER VICE ............................................................................................. ................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. ................................ 3 T ABLE OF C ...
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5 Thank Y ou for purchasing a Kenmore 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 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® . They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviatio ...
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6 MA TERIALS AND BASIC T OOLS NEEDED Materials Needed T o simplify the installation Sears has available the installation p arts shown below . Y ou may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. EXP ANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL E XP ANSION CONDITIONS A V AILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS) C ...
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7 TYPICAL INST ALLA TION GET TO KNOW YOUR W A TER HEA TER - GAS MODELS A V ent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F W ater Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off V alve * INST ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. FIGURE 1. I Ground Joint Union J Drip Leg (Sediment T rap) K Inner Door ...
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8 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. T urn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater . If the main gas line Shut-off valve serving all gas appliances is used, also shut “OFF” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut “OFF” until the water heater installation is completed, see Figures 2 and 3. 2. T urn “OFF” the water suppl ...
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9 Fact s to Consider About the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater , because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupan ts in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. Whe ...
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10 This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. ...
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11 • Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference. • Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels. • Do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certain it does not sag, thereby obstructing combusti ...
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12 FIGURE 13. • Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration shall be given to the blocking effect of louvers, grilles or screens protecting openings. Screens used shall not be smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) mesh. If the free area through a design of louver or grille is known, it should be used in calculating the size opening requ ...
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13 Figure 15 shows the typical attachment of the water piping to the water heater . The water heater is equipped with 1” NPT (75 gallon models) or 1.25” NPT (100 gallon models) water connections. TYPICAL INST ALLA TION FIGURE 15. NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the water connections. Do ...
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14 FIGURE 16. No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. T o prevent bodily injury , hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstances demand. If th ...
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15 V enting VENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper , whether it is operated thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibit s proper drafting of the water heater . Thermally Operated V ent Dampers: This gas-fired water heater has a thermal efficiency at or above 80% which may produce a relatively low flue gas temperature. Such temperatures may no ...
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16 Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. S pray can propellants, cleaning solvent s, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially cor ...
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17 The appliance and its individual shut-of f valve shall be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/ 2 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa). It shall be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut- off valve during any pressure testin ...
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18 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier , call the fire department. C. Use only your hand to push down or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the kn ...
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19 changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the T emperature Regulation section in this manual, see Figures 21 and 22. Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water . Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower. NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-6 ...
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20 T ank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise, and if lef t in the tank will cause permanent tank failure. Once a month the heater should be flushed by opening the drain valve and allowing two gallons of water to drain from the heater . The inlet water valve should remain open to maintain pres ...
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21 FIGURE 23. Burner Cleaning In the event your burner needs cleaning, following these instructions: If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is required, turn the gas control knob clockwise ( ) to the “OFF” position, depressing slightly . NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is depressed slightly . D ...
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22 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater . 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining. 4 . Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain. 5. 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 ...
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23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE S t art Up Conditions Thermal Expansion W ater supply system may , because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-of fs, and the effects of water hammer have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc., to control these types of problems. When these devices are no ...
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24 • A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first time. • Burning gas produces water vapor in water heaters, particularly high efficiency models where flue temperatures are lower . • Large amounts of hot water are used in a short time and the refill water in the tank is very cold. Moisture from the products of combustion condens ...
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25 Operational Conditions (Continued) Leakage Checkpoints FIGURE 27. Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water . Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water . T o prevent damag ...
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26 These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) for assist ance. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, T ighten threaded connections. relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads. Leakage from other appliances or water lines ...
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27 Now that you have purchased your gas water heater , should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply cont act any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. WHEN ORDERING REP AIR P ARTS, AL WA YS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMA TION: • MODEL NUMBER ? ...
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28 FULL ONE YEAR W ARRANTY ON W A TER HEA TER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defect s in material or workmanship in this water heater , free of charge. 2. Furnish and install a new current model water hea ...
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