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Owner's Manual
POWER MISER™ 9
ULTRA LOW NOx
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153.330960
40 Gallon
153.330970
50 Gallon
This water heater meets the new ANSI Z21.10.1
standard that deals with the accidental or
unintended ignition of fl ammable vapors, such
as those emitted by gasoline.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 1208
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
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For Your Safety
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Page 1: For Your Safety
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. MODEL NO. 153.330960 40 Gallon • Safety Instructions 153.330970 50 Gallon • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. -
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 Materials Needed ..............................6 Basic Tools................................6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ................................7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................ -
Page 5: Customer Responsibilities
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly OPERATE THE WATER HEATER. installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater •... -
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) Flue Baffl e 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... -
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 fl oor 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 • Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at the same time shutting off its water supply. the Location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater. 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... -
Page 11: Combustion Air And Ventilation Appliances In Unconfi Ned Spaces
• Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears for The confi ned 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 Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water freely communicate with the outdoors. The opening shall heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 3,000 BTU clothes washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing... -
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 Tefl on 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 of the T & P valve. HOT WATER COLD WATER OUTLET INLET Secure all insulation using tape. SHUTOFF VALVE Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve COLD DRAFT HOOD TEMPERATURE - PRESSURE... -
Page 15: Filling The Water Heater
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21.66 & 67, respectively, cover electrically at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature- of any vent damper, consult your local Sears Service Center or pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage... -
Page 16: Gas Piping
Be sure vent pipe is properly connected to prevent escape of dangerous fl ue gases which could cause deadly asphyxiation. Chemical vapor corrosion of the fl ue 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 2,000 feet (610 of the gas control valve that may result in fi re or explosion. m) above sea level. -
Page 18: Operating Instructions
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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. The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water lowest position. -
Page 20: Service And Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a fl ooded amount of noise and if left in the tank will cause permanent water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause tank failure. -
Page 21: Removing The Burner Door Assembly
Removing the Burner Door Assembly Ultra Low NOx Natural Gas Burner Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas may be cleaned with soft paint brush (Figure 26). Do not use shut-off valve (Figure 3). -
Page 22: Replacing The Thermocouple
Replacing the Thermocouple External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame Arrestor Remove the Burner Door Assembly as directed previously. Although not likely to occur, if debris collects on the flame Remove the retainer clip from the back of the two piece arrestor, use a vacuum, compressed air, or a soft bristle brush wire connector and remove the two piece wire connector to remove it. -
Page 23: Replacing The Burner Door Assembly
Replacing the Burner Door Assembly GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT BURNER DOOR ASSEMBLY FIGURE 30. Check for leaks by brushing on an approved noncorrosive Check the door gasket for damage or imbedded debris leak detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct prior to installation. -
Page 24: Removing And Replacing The Gas Control Valve/Thermostat
Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Housekeeping Valve/Thermostat Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis. IMPORTANT: The gas control valve/thermostat is a standard valve with a right-hand thread thermocouple. Use only factory authorized replacement parts. -
Page 25: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated draining. at least once a year. 4. -
Page 26: 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 27: Condensation
• a concentration of sulfate in the supply water. Condensation • little or no dissolved oxygen in the water. Whenever the water heater is fi lled with cold water, some • a sulfate reducing bacteria within the water heater. (This condensate will form while the burner is on. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting Items
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE Pilot not lit Light pilot Thermostat set too low Turn temp. dial to desired temperature No gas Check with gas utility company Dirt in the gas lines Notify utility-install trap in gas line Pilot line clogged Clean, locate source and correct Main burner line clogged... - Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE Excessive water pressure Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve Closed water system See “Thermal Expansion” THERMOSTAT FAILS TO Non-functioning thermostat Replace thermostat SHUT OFF Improper calibration Replace thermostat COMBUSTION ODORS Insufficient air...
- Page 30 PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Section A: Pilot light will not light. Section B: Pilot light will not remain lit or repeatedly goes out. Check the manual gas shut-off valve to Make sure the thermocouple is securely Is the gas turned on? Is the thermocouple securely see if it is in the open position, if it is open connected.
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Page 31: Parts Order List
PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER Alternate anode location for top MODEL NO’S T&P 153.330960 40 Gallon 153.330970 50 Gallon Anode location for side T&P BURNER ASSEMBLY Model Numbers Key No. Part Description 153.330960 153.330970 Draft Hood... -
Page 32: Warranty
Leaks in pipes or fi ttings e. Condensation b. Lighting pilot d. Improper venting MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable scheduling.