Kenmore 153.33449 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................2-4
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................_
Customer Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................6
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................6
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................7
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
B_sic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................8-16
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About the Location ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ................................................................................... 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Confined Spaces ....................................................................................... 10
Water Piping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve........................................................................................................................................... 12
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13-14
Gas Piping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. t6
O eratin Instructions 17-19
_ig_ting ......... .g., ......................................................................................................................... 1718
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Service and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................20-21
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 21
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................22-22
Start Up Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Thermal Expansion ......................................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 23-24
Smelly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
High Temperature Shut Off System ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Not Enough Hot Water ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Water is Too Hot .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Parts ---OrderList ...............................................................................................................................................26-27