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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HOMES
Model No.
POWER MISERT--M 12
153.330402 40 GaL High Altitude
153.330452 40 Gal.
GAS WATER HEATER
153.330502 50 GaL High Altitude
153.330552 50 Gal.
• Care and Maintenance
• Safety Instructions
153.330702 75 Gal. High Altitude
153.330752 75 Gal
• Installation
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
• Operation
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS
WATER HEATER
WARNING: If the infor
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Safety Precautions &WARNING I AWARNING Improper installati_ alteration, service At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid- or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY ed with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the req
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Safety Precautions _,WARNING _WARNING A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the This water heater must not be installed directly on car- correct amount of air for combustion. Do not install in a peting. Carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood confined area such a closet, unless you provide air as panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full shown in the "Facts to Consider About the Location" sec- width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches tion. Never obstr
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Safety Precautions _,CAUTION _WARNING _] The water heater with draft hood installedmust be prop- I WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner Never operate the water heater unlessit is vented to the I that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of I water will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not
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Table of Contents c¢....oa_Ly Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 2-4 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Customer Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... 6
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Customer Responsibilities This manual contains instructions for the installati.on, opera- Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. 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 flee service. If you should decide that you want the new and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are 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 these materi- i als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x 18" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS Gas INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL Water Heater GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24" Installation OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75 Kit GALLONS OR LESS @ VENT ELBOW FLEXIBLE WATER EXPANSION TANKS HEATER GASCON- FOR THERMAL NECTO
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Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. they connect to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off"after any screw or other _,WARNING attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft hood. The new water heater has the draft hood which If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is [ must be used for proper operation. used, alsoshut "OFF" t
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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 clearances for ser- water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- vicing and proper operation o_'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
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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 free 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 sp
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water AWARNING inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will and around both ends of the _" threaded nipple. Using flexi- satisfyclotheswashing, dish washing,and other sanitizingneeds ble connectors, connect the co
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintain ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of )eriodic inspection of production of listed equipment or
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent A CAUTION J pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations, Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with J unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the water heater, you must water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be fiUed J consult your gas company to aid you in determining the proper with water. Water must flow from the hot
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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). install only the draft hood provided with the new water heater and no other draft hood. Make sure the gassuppliedis the same type listed on the model rating plate. The inlet gaspressuremust not exceed Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal screws. 10.5in. water column(2.6kPa)for natural gasor 13in. water column (3.2kPa) f
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH A, WARNING FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR • The appliance and its individual shutoffvalvemust:be discon- nectedfromthe gassupplypipingsystemduringany pressure testing of the gassystemat test pressuresin excessof poundpersquareinch(3.5kPa). • The appliancemust be isolatedfromthe gassupply pipingsys O,OO OO T tem by closingits individualmanualshutoffvalveduringany pressuretestingof the gassupplypipingsystemat test pres- suresequalorlessthan½ poundper square
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: • Check the gas lines for leaks• a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks usinga match or open flame. VENT PIPE TO b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and OUTDOORS fittings. OR CHIMNEY c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. urn OFF gas andmake the necessary repalrs. d. Recheck for leaks. UNION SHUTOFF VALVE e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry. ..€ COLD
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Operating Instructions Lighting ilWARNING BEFORE LIGHTING PROPANE (LR) GAS WATER HEATERS: Propane (L.R) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attempting to light or rolight the water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolut
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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 LIGHTINI WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may resu t caus ng property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliancehas a pilot whichmust be lighted by • If you cannotreachyour gas supplier,callthe fire hand.Whenlightingthe pilot,follow these instructions department. exactly. C. Use onlyyourhandto pushin orturn t
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Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tern- Turn the water temperature dial clockwi_["_) to decrease perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (€" "_) to increase the lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. temperature. This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120°E the actual water temperature
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Service and Adjustment Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying I AWARNING ] 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 Do not usethisappliance if anypartof it hasbeenunderwater / all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases Immediately call a SearsService Technicianto inspect the/ Mag Erad (part no. 23600) can be used to help remove t
