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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
POWER MISER M6
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HONES
GAS WATER HEATER
Model No.
153.336151 30 Gal. Short
• Care and Maintenance
• Safety Instructions
153.336251 40 Gal. Short
• Installation
• Troubleshooting
153.336312 30 Gal. High Altitude,
• Parts List
153.336351 30 Gal.
• Operation
153.336412 40 Gal. High Altitude
153.336451 40 Gal.
For Your Safety
153.336512 50 Gal. High Altitude
153.336551 50 Gal.
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GA
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Safety Precautions &WARNING AWARNING I Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or I At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro- maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I vided with a combination temperature-pressures relief INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- valve certified by a nationally recognized testing labora- al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service tory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials
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Safety Precautions A, WARNING &WARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properlywithout the This water heater must not be installeddirectlyon car- correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a peting. Carpetingmust be protectedby a metal or wood confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as panel beneath the applianceextending beyondthe full shown in the "Locating The New Water Heater" section. width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches Never obstruct the flow of
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Safety Precautions ACAUTION AWARNING 1 The water heater with draft hood Installed must be prop-/ WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAKJ IostaJlation of eriy vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.| the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner Never operate the water heater unless It is vented to the/ that Ifthe tank or any connections should leak, the flow of outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks ofl water will not cause damage to the structure. When such locations cannot
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 2-4 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Customer Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... 6 Produ
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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasinga Sears water heater. • This manual contains instructions fur the installation, opera- tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of contains warnings through out the manual that you must read trouble free service. If you should decide teat you want the new and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions ire essential water heater professionally installed by Sears ca
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Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of tbese materi- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x I E" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24" OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 7S GALLONS OR LESS FLEXIBLE WATER EXPANSION TANKS HEATER GAS CON- FOR THERMAL NECTOR WITH EXPANSION CONDI- FITTINGS TIONS AVAILABLE
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Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q Turn _OFF _ the gas supply to the water heater. 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 after any screw or other I *WARNING I attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is I hood. The new water heater has the draft hood which used,al.soshut "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new • The location selection must provide adequate dearances for ser- water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- vicing and proper operation of the water heater. eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in mobile homes or outdoor installation. AWARNING W
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 1. When directly communicating with the outdoors,each open- cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating ing shall have a minimum flee area of 1 square inch per 4,000 of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the directly with the spa
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING • Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is markedcold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape HOTrER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatotsam iotendedto around the threaded end of _e threaded-to-sweat coupling producehot water. Water heated to a tomperatom which willi and atuund both ends of the ¾ threaded nipple. Using flexi- satisfyclotheswashing,dishweshing_ and other suniti_ needs ble connectors, connect the cold water
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve &WARNING AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided The temperature-preesure relief valve must be manually with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certi- operated at least once a year. Caution shoukl be taken to fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main- emure that (I) no one ls in front of ov around the outlet of tains periodic inspectionof productionof listedequipment o
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater A, CAUTION For proper ventingin certain installations,a largerdiametervent pipe may be necessary.Due to greatvariancesin installations, Neveruset_s water heaterunless It is completelyfilledwith unforeseeableby the manufacturer of the waterheater, you must water.Topreventdamage to the tenk, thetenk mustbefilled consult your gas company to aid you in determiningthe proper with water. Water must flowfrom the hot water faucet ventingfor you
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) Gas Piping All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the AWARNING structure (dwelling). Installonly the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood. Make sure the gas suppliedis the same type listed on the model ra_ng plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. Ifl.S in. water column (2,6k_) for natural gasor 13i_ water column (3.2kPa
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR The appliance and its gas connection must AWARNING be leak tested before placingthe applianceinoperation. GASSUFFLY PIPING FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR LABELED AS COMPLYING &WARNING WITH ANSI STANDING • The applianceand its individualshutoffvalve must be discon- GROUNO nected from the gassuppiypiping systemduringany pl_sure UNION(Optional) testing of the gas system at test pressuresin excess of poundper squareinch(3._kl_). • The app
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: • Check the gaslines forleaks. a. 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 VENT PIPE TO fittings. OUTDOORS OR CHIMNEY SHUTOFF VALVE c. Check for bubbling soap• This means you have a leak. Turn OFF gasandmake the necessaryrepairs. d. Recheckfor leaks. e. Rinseoffsoapy solution and wipe dry. COLD • Is the new te
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Operating Instructions Lighting AWARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P,) GAS WATER I HEATERS]: Propane(I.R) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. IBasements, crawl spaces,skirted areas under mobile homes (emnwbenventilatod), dosets andareasla_owgroundle_ wili serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attempdng to lightor religh¢the water beator_ pilotor turning on a nearby electricallightswitch,be absolutelywm them isno a
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Operating Instructions (cont'd) Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostat FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these Instru_ions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing properly damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. Thisappliance hasa pilotwhichmustbe lightedby • If youcannotreachyourgassupplier, callthe fire hand.Whenlighting thepilot,followtheseinstructions department. exazc_, . C. Useonlyyourhandto pushinorturnthegascontro
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Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gaswater heater, the water tem- Turn the water temperature dial clockwise_.ff'_) to decrease _oeraturein certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (€ "_ _'_) to increase the wer at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. temperature. This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the markapproximating 120° t_,the actual'water temperat
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Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying AWARNING amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will causepremature Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction I tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain belbrefur_.., use.Turn"OFF" gesto watorheatorandlenve I all sediment depositsby simply drainingthe tank. In these cases I "OFF" until n_airs are made, becausefailure to correct the I MugErad(part no.
