Kenmore 153.335943 Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
_¢...._,a,,.tyPrecautions ............................................................................................................................................2-4
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................5
Customer
l_esponsibilities .......................................................................................................................6
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................6
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................7
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
T ,,-installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................8-23
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Locating the New Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 9-10
Combustion Air and Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Venting Clearances ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Unconfined Spaces ................................................................................... 12
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances in Confined Spaces ....................................................................................... 12
Water Piping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Temperature-Pressure Rdief Valve ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Wiring .................................. I,,........................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Venting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16-21
Gas Piping .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
O eratin Instructions 2427
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_ighting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25-26
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Service and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................2s-30
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Venting System Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Oiling Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
L.R Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information .................................................................................... 29
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Temperature-Pressure Rdief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 29
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Service ........................................................................................................................................................ :........................... 30
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................31-38
Start Up Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Thermal Expansion ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Strange Sounds ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Condensation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Smoke/Odor ........................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Operational Conditions ....................................................................................................................................................... 32-33
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................................................................... 32
"Air" in Hot Water Faucets ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Venting Manual Reset Switch ................................................................................................................................................. 33
High Temperature Shut off System ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Not Enough or No Hot Water ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Water Is Too Hot .................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Leakage Checkpoints ................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Thermostat and Gas Supply Check ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Electrical System Check ....................................................................................................................................................... 36-38
Parts "-'-!OrderList...............................................................................................................................................40-43
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