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Owner's Manual
POWER MISERTM 6
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING,
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153,336162 30 Gallon Short
153.336262 40 GaHon Short
* Safety mnstructions
153,336362 30 Gallon
* mnstaHation
153,336466 40 Gallon
* Operation
153,336566 50 Gallon
* Care and Maintenance
153,336762
30 Gallon Propane (L.R)
* Troubleshooting
153,336862
40 Gallon Propane (L.R)
* Parts List
153.336962
50 Gallon Propane (L.P,)
For Your Safety
AN ODORAN
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Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safetyoreLated messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manuaL, mt is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who instalm, use or service this water heater. Th
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Fire Hazard Read andunderstand instruction manual andsafety messages mtinued protection against before installing, operating or riskof fire: servicing thiswater heater ,Do ot install water heater on Failure tofollow instructions and carl: .tted floor safety messages could result in death orserious injury, ,Do ot operate water heater if flood damaged. Instruction manual must remain withwater heater Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns Explosion Hazard instantly resulting in
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The installation must conform with these instructions and Thank Youforpurchasing a Kenmore waterheater. Properly the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of installed andmaintained, it should giveyouyears oftrouble freeservice. Ifyoushould decide thatyouwant thenewwater local codes, installations shall comply with the following: heater professionally installed bySears call1-800-4+MY-HOME ®. In the United States: The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Theywillarrange for prompt, qual
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Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need al! of these materials, depending on your type of installation. _'"'. ........... i!1I_ _,_ I _'_il I_ DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE iN 20" EXPANSION TANKS FOR (508 ram) DIAMETER FOR THERMAL EXPANSION WATER HEATERS HAVING A CONDITIONS AVAILABLE DIAMETER 18" (457 ram) OR IN 2 GALLONS LESS, 24" (510ram) DIAMETER (7=5 LITERS) AND FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING 5 GALLONS (18.8 LITERS) A DIA
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GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER o GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S F[ueBaff[e B Draft Hood K BnnerDoor T Thermostat C Anode L Outer door U Drain Valve D Hot Water Outlet M Union V Pilot and Main Burner E Outlet N BnmetWater Shut-off Valve W Flue F Flexible Water Connections O Cold Water mnlet X Drain Pan G GasSupply P hmet Dip Tube Y Thermostat Shiemd (optional) H ManuamGasShut-offVa[ve Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Z Piezo[gaiter m Ground Joint Union R Rating Plate AA Air
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Attach a hose to the water heater Removing the O_d Water Heater (_ drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which wil! relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure al! connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from FIGURE 5. any person, see Figures 2 and 5. Disconnect the vent pip
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• Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater Facts to Consider About while at the same time shutting off its water supply. the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most Fire or Explosion Hazard economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation. Do not store
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,L12 '' MAX. {30 era} 7 Fire or Explosion Hazard VEN'R LATION Read instruction manual before installing, using or servicing water heater AmRDUCT ° improper use may result in fire or explosion, • Maintain required clearances to combustibles. FRONT vmEw OF DOOR Minimum clearances be_,,veen the water heater and combustible construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches (102 ram) at the front, and 6 inches (153 ram) from the RGURE& vent pipe, see Figure 8. Clearance from the top of the jack
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commence within12inches(30cm)of thetopandone Donotapply insulation tothetopofthewater heater, asthis commencing within12inches (30cm)of thebottom ofthe willinterfere withsafeoperation ofthedrafthood. enclosures. Donotcover theouter door, thermostat ortemperature & pressure relief valve. Donotallowinsulation tocome within 2"(50_8 mm)ofthe floor toprevent blockage ofcombustion airflowtotheburner. Donotcover theinstruction manual Keep itonthesideof thewater heater ornearby forfuture reference. Doob
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Water Piping Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting FIGURE 12. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: When communicating withtheoutdoors through horizontal VVater heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heat
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This water heater shall notbeconnected toany heating systems Look atthetopofthewater heater. Thecoldwater inletis or component(s) usedwitha non-potable waterheating marked 'COLD". Puttwoorthree turns ofteflon tape around appliance. thethreaded endof thethreaded-to-sweat coupling and around bothendsofthe3/4"NPTthreaded nipple. Using Allpiping components connected tothisunit forspace heating flexible connectors, connect thecoldwater pipe tothecold water inlet ofthewater heater. applications shallb
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FitT&Pvalve insulation over valve. Make sure thattheinsulation HOT WATER does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve. OUTLET Secure al! insulation using tape. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve REUEF VALVE (OPTIONAL TOP T & P RELIEF VALVE NOT SHOWN) DRAFT HOOD Explosion Hazard o Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply w_th ANSI Z21.22 and ASME code. • Properly sized temperature° pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. DISHCARGEPUPE _--'(DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) • Ca
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Thetemperatureopressure reliefvalvemustbemanually and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation operated at leastoncea year.Caution should betaken to of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or ensure that(1)nooneisinfrontoforaround theoutlet ofthe the local gas supplier for further information. temperatureopressure reliefvalvedischarge line,and(2)the water manually discharged willnotcause anybodily iniury or property damage because thewater maybeextremely hot.
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Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape of dangerous flue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air VENT TO OUTDOORS conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium OR.OHOMH'_Y and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals DRAFT HOOD are typical compounds which are potential
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Sediment Traps Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas o High altitude orifice must be installed for Fire and Explosion Hazard operation above 7,700 feet (2,347 m). " Contaminants in gas lines can - Contact a qualified installer or service cause fire or explosion agency • Clean all gas piping before installation. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or • InstaN drip leg in accordance with death. Always read and L4nderstand instruction manual NFPA 54 Contaminants in the gas lines may c
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE UGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED W}TH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo electric If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire gas ignition system. Do not open the inner door of the department. appliance and try to light the pilot by hand.
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Temperature Regulation THE WATER HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS. Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water IF ASUITABLEAREA IS NOTAVAtLABLE,A COVER SHOULD BE temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F ° (16.7 C °) INSTALLED OVER THE THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, TAMPERING. Suitable covers are available through the Sears sink, etc. Service Center. Any water heate
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Tank (Sediment) C_eaning Burner Inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise, and if left in the tank will cause permanent immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR
