Table Of Contents - Kenmore 153.33525 Owner's Manual

General Safety.................................................................................... _-_
Table of Contents ............................................... ............................................................ ................ 4
Introduction ............. ........................................................................................... 5
SPepeCifica tions .......................................................................................... ........ 5
aring for the New Installation ................................................ ...._ ................. s
Materiafs and Basic Tools Needed ............. _ ............. _ ................................... ,........ 6
Materials Needed .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Removing the Old Water Heater. ............................................................ 7
Locating the New Water Heater ............................................................. 8-9
Facts to Consider About Location .......................................................................................................................... 8
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ..................................................... 9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces ......................................................... 9
Installing the New Water Heater ............. ,................................................... lo-14
Water Piping .......................................................................................................... .............................................. 10
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ....................................................................................................................... 11
Filling the Water Heater..: .................................................................................................................................... 12
Venting ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Gas Piping ................................................................................................................................................... • ........ 13
Installation Checklist ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Lighting ........................................................................................................... _s-_6
Temperature Regulation ............................................................................ lz
For Your Information ....... ............................................................................. ;_a-19
Start Up Conditions ... .......................................................................................................................................... I 8
Condensation .................................................................................................................................... " ................ 18
Smoke/Odor ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Operational Conditions ......................... . .................... .................................................................................... 18-19
Smelly Water ..................................... _.......................................................................................................... 18-19
"Air" In Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................ 19
High Temperature Shut Off System .................................................................................................................... 19
Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................ 19
Water Is Too Hot ........................... i .................................................................... ................................................ 19
Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................. 2o-2_
Venting System Inspection ................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Burner Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Propane (L.P.) Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information .................................................. 20
Housekeeping ........................................................................................................... . ......................................... 20
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...................................................................................................... 21
Tank Sediment Cleaning ................. • ..................................................................................................................... 21
Draining .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .............................................................................. _. ........................................ 21
Service ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................. 22
Repair Parts .............................................................................................
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About Your "!warranty .............. ................................. ,........................................................................................... 32
Sears Installation Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Sears Installation Warranty ................................................................... .' . ............................................................. 32