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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACE HEATING
COMMERCIAL
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HOMES
GAS WATER HEATER
Model No.
• Care and Maintenance
• Safety Instructions
153.337002 100 GaL • Installation
• Troubleshooting
153.337072 73 Gal.
• Parts List
• Operation
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS
WATER HEATER
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property
damage, personal
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Safety Precautions AWARNING J AWARNING ] Improper installatio_lteration, 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- J 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 Center for further nformat on. listed eq
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Safety Precautions _WARNING AWARNING 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 fl
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Safety Precautions A, CAUTION I A, WARNING ] WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of The water heater wi_talled must be prop- [ erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.[ the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the[ outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of| water will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisabl
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 2-4 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Customer Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... Product
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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. contains warnings through out the manual that you must read Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. water heater professionally installed by Sears call the local Sears Since we cannot put everything on the first f
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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- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER STAND 24"x24"x 18" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24" OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75 GALLONS OR LESS @ VENT ELBOW EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDI- TIIQFNS AVAILABLE IN 2 _-='ALLON AND 5 GALLON CAPACITY
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Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater OTurn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater. Q 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 gas at each appliance. Leave a
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Typical Installation VACUUM RELIEF REQUIRED BY SOME CODES HOT WATER (REFER TO LOCAL CODES) OUTLET ( TO CHIMNEY OR GAS VENT HOT SPACE HEATER SPACE HEATER TEMPERED WATER OUTLET MIXING VALVE GAS -- TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE SUPPLY RELIEF VALVE -- DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) -DRAIN VALVE DRAIN PAN I TO SUITABLE DRAIN This appliance has been design certified as complying with American National Standards for water heaters and is considered suitable for:. Water (Po
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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 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
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Combustion Air and Location (cont'd) Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unconfined Space is a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, ® through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space In
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces (cont'd) 5. 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 he smaller than ¼ inch mesh. If the free area through a design of louver or grille is known, it should be used in calculating the size opening required to provide the free area specified. If the design and
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING A WARNING 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) Filling the Water Heater AWARNING A CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with To insure proper venting of this gas-fired water heater, the I water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled correct vent pipe diameter must be utilized. Any additions or with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet deletions of other gas appliances on a common vent with this water heater may adversely affect the operation of the
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) There must be a minimum of 6" clearance between single wall _WARNING vent pipe and any combustible material Fill and seal any clear- Minimum clearances between the water heater and com- ance between single wall vent pipe and combustible material bustible construction are I" at the sides and rear, 4" at the with mortar mix, cement, or other noncombustible substance. front, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance from the top of the For other than s
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping (cont'd) GAS PIPING WITH CORRECT GAS PIPE SIZE FOR FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR WATER HEATERS OPERATING ON NATURAL GAS Basedon Inlet Gas Pressuresof 0.5 psigor Lessand a Pressure Drop of 0.3 inchesWater Column. (Basedon a 0.60 SpecificGravity Gas) TOTAL INPUT* DISTANCE TO METER, IN FEET MANUAL _GAS SUPPLYPIPING BTU/HR 20 30 60 90 125 150 200 SHUTOFF VALVE '/2 3/4 3/, 3/, I I I 75,000 3/, 3/, 3/4 I I I I 100,000 FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR 3/, 3/4 t I 17, 17, 17, 15
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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. SHUTOFF VALVE Turn "OFF" gas andmake the necessary repairs. d. Recheck for leaks. e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry. HOT COLD • ls
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Operating Instructions Lighting _,WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) 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 relight the water heater's pilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be ab
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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 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion l WARNING may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliancehas a pilot which must be lighted by • If you cannotreachyour gas supplier,call the fire hand.Whenlightingthe pilot,follow theseinstructions department. exactly. C. Use onlyyour handto pushin orturn the ga
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Operating Instructions (cont'd) Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water beater, the water tem- Turn the water temperature dial clockwi_{_"'_) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise (_€" "_) to increase the Foerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or 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 mark approximating 120° F, the actual water temperatu
