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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLEFOR
SPACEHEATING
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE HOMES
POWER MISER TM 9
Model No.
L53.335816 40 Gal.
POWER VENT
153.335845 40 Gal. High Altitude L.R
153.335862 40 GaL.L.R
GAS WATER HEATER
153.335916 50 Gal.
• Safety Instructions • Care and Maintenance
153.335942 50 Gal. High Altitude L.R
153.335962 50 Gal. L.R
• Installation • Troubleshooting
• Operation • Parts List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS
WATER HEATER
WARNING: If
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Safety Precautions &,WARNING &`WARNIN__G At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid- Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or ed with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve maintenance can cause death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Refer to this manual for assistance or certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed consult your local Sears Service Center for further equipment
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Safety Precautions AWARNING 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 (76.2mm) in any direc
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Safety Precautions _,WARNING I _WARNING I The water heater wi_talled must be prep- I Vent termination must not be within 4 feet of any items erly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors. I such as gas meters, gas valves or other gas regulating Never operate the water heater unless it is vented to the equipment. outdoors and has adequate air supply to avoid risks of improper operation, explosion or asphyxiation. ACAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of AWARNING the water heat
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Table of Contents cc...-..oal_y Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 2-4 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Customer Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................
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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera- instaRled and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free ser- tion, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also vice. If you should decide that you want the new water heater profes- contains warnings through out the manual that you must read sionally installed by Sears call the local Sears Service Center or any and be aware of. All
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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"x18" FOR USE WITH WATER HEATERS Gas INSTALLED IN RESiDENTiAL Water Heater GARAGES HAVING A DIAMETER 24" I Installation _ OR LESS AND A RATED CAPACITY 75 Kit GALLONS OR LESS EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN I 2 GALLON AND
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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 If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances is I hood. The new water heater has the draft hood which used, also shut "off" the gas at each appliance. Leave all
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Installation Instructions Locating the New Water 5. The location selection must provide adequate clearances for Heater servicing and proper operation of the water heater. You should 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 IIWARNING economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS use in mobile ho
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) IIWARNING from A gaswater heater cannotoperate properlywithout the cor- any overhang rect amount of air for combustion.Do not installin a con- of Flue fined area sucha closet, unlessyou provide air asshownin the "Locating The New Water Heater" section. Never obstructthe flowof ventilationair. If you haveany doubtsor questionsat all, callyour gascompany.Failureto providethe proper amountof combustionair canresultin afire or explo- sionand can causeDEATH, SERIOUS
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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 cubic 1. When directly communicating with the outdoors, each opening feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregate input rating of all appli- shall have a minintum free area of 1 square inch per 4,000 BTU ances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the e
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING 2. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water 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 Jmduce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will and around both ends oiCthe X" threaded nipple. Using flexi- satisfyclothes washing, dishwashing, and other sanitizingneeds ble connectors, connect the
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING _,WARNING The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line,
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company ACAUTION requirements when you install this wiring. Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet have any doubt,
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) USE WITHOUT POWER CORD (cont'd) 3. A standard ½" conduit opening has been made in the water water heater's junction box. Connect ground wire to this heater junction box for the conduit connection. location. For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions, refer to local codes or in the absence of local 4. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, wires inside the water he
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) VENTING SYSTEM EXAMPLE INSTALLATIONS FOR ALL MODELS Be surevent pipe is properlyconnectedto preventescape AWARNING of The vent piping cannot under any circumstances be run down- dangerous fluegases whichcouldcause deadlyasphyxiation. hill. AWARNING 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 conditioner refri
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) VENTING SYSTEM EXAMPLE INSTALLATIONS CEMENTING PVC, ABS OR CPVC PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR ALL MODELS (cont'd) Read and observe all safety information printed on primer, • , . i - , cleaner, and cement containers. 2. Horizontal runs require a mmtmum¼ rtse per foot. DANGER Primer, cleaner, and cements are extremely flammable. They are harmful or fatal if swallowed. The vapors are harmful. They may irritate eyes and skin and can be absorbed through the skin. PRECAUTIO
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Venting (cont'd) CUTTING OPENING THROUGH AN OUTSIDE CONNECTING PVC, ABS OR CPVC PIPE VENT TO WALL AND COLLAR INSTALLATION BLOWER After reading the manual and you have determined the location 1. The manufacturer has supplied a 3" PVC Schedule 40 street of the opening in the wall, (using the drawing below), cut a 3_" elbow for connection to the water heater when turning imme- hole through an exterior wall. diately horizontally off the blower. Place the elbow in t
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Gas Piping AWARNING AWARNING I Make sure the gas suppliedis the same type listed on the Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being model rating plate. The inlet gaspressuremust not exceed resistant to the action of petroleum [Propane (L.R)] gases. 10.5in. water column(2.6kPa) for natural gasor 13in,water column (3.2kPa) for propane(LR) gas.The minimum inlet SEDIMENT TRAP gaspressurelistedon the model rating plate is for the pur- poseof inputadjustme
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist VENT PIPE TO OUTDOORS 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. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings. c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have a leak. Turn "OFF" gas and make the necessary repairs. d. Recheck for leaks. COLD SHUTOFF e. Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry. VALVE • Is the new tem
