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Owner's Manual
POWER MISER™ 9
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153.339362
30 Gallon
153.339262
40 Gallon Short
153.339462
40 Gallon
153.339962
40 Gallon (L.P.)
153.339161
50 Gallon Short
153.339562
50 Gallon
153.339762
48 Gallon High Recovery
153.339640
65 Gallon
153.339680
65 Gallon High Recovery
C3 Technology
the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals
with the accidental or unintended ignition of
flammable vapors, such as those emitted
by gasoline.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED 0607
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• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
184232-003
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Page 1: For Your Safety
Owner’s Manual POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153.339362 30 Gallon 153.339262 40 Gallon Short 153.339462 40 Gallon • Safety Instructions 153.339962 40 Gallon (L.P.) •... -
Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential hazard. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ........................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..............................5 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ........................6 Material Needed ...............................6 Basic Tools................................6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ................................7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................ -
Page 5: Customer Responsibilities
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly • The installation must conform with these instructions and the installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, installations shall comply with the following: service. -
Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
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 materials, depending on your type of installation. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN EXPANSION TANKS FOR 20”... -
Page 7: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S Flue Baffle B Drafthood K Inner Door Thermostat C Anode Outer door U Drain Valve D Hot Water Outlet M Union Pilot and Main Burner Outlet N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve W Flue... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater 4. Attach a hose to the 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 will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
Facts to Consider About the Location • Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting off its water supply. 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 economical use of the appliance. -
Page 10: Insulation Jackets
Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on gas water heaters are not necessary with Kenmore products. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your Kenmore... -
Page 11: In Unconfined Spaces
• Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears for The confined space shall be provided with two permanent placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels. openings, one commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top •... -
Page 12: Water Piping
Water Piping FIGURE 13. • Alternatively a single permanent opening may be used when HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: communicating directly with the outdoors, or with spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors. The opening shall Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 3,000 BTU heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, per hour (8.3 cm²/kW) of total input rating of all equipment in... -
Page 13: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation
This water heater shall not be connected to any heating • Look at the top of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked “COLD”. Put two or three turns of Teflon tape around systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and appliance. -
Page 14: Temperature Pressure Relief Valve
Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever or block the discharge opening of the T & P valve. Secure all insulation using tape. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve FIGURE 17. This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer. -
Page 15: Filling The Water Heater
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature- the local gas supplier for further information. -
Page 16: Gas Piping
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 conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals are typical... -
Page 17: Sediment Trap
Sediment Traps Water heaters covered in this manual have been tested and Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation approved for installation at elevations up to 7,700 feet (2,347 m) of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion. above sea level. -
Page 18: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES A. -
Page 19: Temperature Regulation
Temperature Regulation NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C) is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F°... -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or amount of noise and if left in the tank will cause permanent immediately detectable. -
Page 21: Housekeeping
Housekeeping rod, check for any leaks and immediately correct if found. In situations where clearance above the water heater is limited it may be necessary to bend the anode rod for removal. Flexible Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on anode rods are available for replacement. -
Page 22: Draining
Drain Valve Washer Replacement If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter (See Figure 26) with a check valve. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank’s air pressure must be adjusted to match Thermal Expansion that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. Water supply system may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs and the effects of water hammer have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves,... -
Page 24: Condensation
Condensation • a concentration of sulfate in the supply water. • little or no dissolved oxygen in the water. Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may •... -
Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints
Operational Conditions (Continued) Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water. Leakage Checkpoints Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with water. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Items
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) ® for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant” Product. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. -
Page 27: Parts Order List
PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NOS. 153.339362 30 Gallon 153.339262 40 Gallon Short 153.339462 40 Gallon BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.339362 153.339262 153.339462 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406 Anode Rod 9003465 9003465 9001829... - Page 28 PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NOS. 153.339962 40 Gallon (L.P.) 153.339161 50 Gallon Short BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.339962 153.339161 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 Anode Rod 9001829 9001829 Burner Assembly 9003384 9003991 Burner Head**...
- Page 29 PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER MODEL NOS. 153.339562 50 Gallon 153.339762 48 Gallon High Recovery 153.339640 65 Gallon 153.339680 65 Gallon High Recovery BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.339562 153.339762 153.339640 153.339680 Air Intake Screen 9003406 9003406 9003406...
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Page 30: Notes
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Page 32: Warranty
Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on • products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.