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SWARS
Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HOMES
Model No.
153.336150 30 Gal.
POWER MlSER 6
153.336250 40 Gal.
153,33631I 30 Gal, High Altitude
GAS WATER HEATER
t53,336350 30 Gal.
153.336411 40 Gal. High Altitude
• Care and Maintenance
• Safety Instructions
153.336450 40 Gal.
• Installation
• Troubleshooting
153.33651I 50 Gal. High Altitude
153.336550 50 Gal,
• Parts List
• Operation
153.336750 30 GaL Propane (L.R)
153.3368I l 40 Gal. Pro
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recautions Safety _WARNING _WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro- Improper installation, adjustment, a|teration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY vided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing labora- INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- tory that maintains periodic inspection of production of al for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. list
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Safety Precautions AWARNING _,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 "Locating The New Water Heater" section. width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches Never obstruct the f
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Safety Precautions _CAUTION AWARNING WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation ol The water heater with draft hood installed must be prop- the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the water will not cause damage to the structure. When such outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of locations cannot be av
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Table of Contents _al_y¢_'_" Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Customer Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... 6 Pr
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Customer ponsibilities • This manual contains instructions for the installation, op£ ,-,-ILlnanK 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 tile manual that you must read trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new and be aware of, All warnings and ali instructions are essential water heater professionally installed by Sears
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ateriais 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- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x18" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24" Water Heater _ i Installation _ i OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75 i Kit GALLONS OR LESS O VENT ELBOW FLEXIBLE WATER EXPANSION TANKS HEATER GAS CON- FOR THERMAL NEC
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Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater 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 _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 used,also shut "OFF" the gasat each appliance.Leaveall must be
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) --acts 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 of the water heater. eration _br 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) 'Nater Piping AWARNING Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intended to around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling _roducehot water.Water heatedto a temperature whichwilt and around both ends of the ¾" threaded nipple. Using flexi- satisfy clothes washing, dishwashing, andothersanitizing needs ble connectors, connect the cold wat
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installation in: :ructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _WARNING 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 certi- operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main- ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of tains periodic inspection of production of listed equipm
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installation instructions (cont'd) :illing the Water Heater For proper venting in certain installations, a larger diameter vent I ACAUTION pipe may be necessary. Due to great variances in installations, Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with unforeseeable by the manufacturer of the water heater, you must water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled consult your gas company to aid you in determining the proper with water. Water must flow from the hot wat
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Installation instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) Gas Piping MI vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the j &WARNING structure (dwelling). Install only the draft hood provided with Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the the new water heater and no other draft hood. model rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed Vent pipes must be secured at each joint with sheet metal 14 inches water column ½ pound per square inch (3.5kPa). screws. The minimum i
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR The appilance and its gas connection must be leak tested _WARNING J before placingthe appliance in operation. GAS SUPPLY PIPING FLEXIgLE GAS CONNECTOR LABELED AS COMPLYING _WARNING "The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon- _ WITH ANSI STANDING nected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas system at test pressures in excess of 9 pound per square inch (3.5kPa), • The applia
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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 using a match or open flame. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and VENT PiPE TO fittings. OUTDOORS c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. OR CHIHNEY SHUTOFF VALVE Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs. d. Recheck for leaks. e. Rinse offsoapysolution andwipe dry. 1' • Is the ne
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Instructions Operating Lighting _WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (LR) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas wil! settle near the ground. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closetsand areasbelow ground levelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attempting to light or relight the water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutel
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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 l WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A, This appliancehas a pilot which mustbe lighted by ®If you cannotreachyour gas supplier,call the fire hand.Whenlightingthe pilot,follow theseinstructions department. exactly. C. Useonlyyour handto pushin orturn
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Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Turn the water temperature dial clockwise_f_",) to decrease Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- _erature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (€_ -"_) to increase the ower 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 ° F, the actual water tempera
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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 cause premature Soot build.upindicatesa problem that requires correction| tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain beforefurther use.Turn"OFF" gasto water heaterand leave| all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases "OFF" until repairs are made, becausefailure to correctthe/ Mag Erad (part no
