Kenmore 153.33968 Water Heater User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ....................................................................................................................... 6
Material Needed .......................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Tools................................................................................................................................................................6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 8-16
Removing the Old Water Heater ...............................................................................................................................8
Facts to Consider About the Location ..................................................................................................................9-10
Insulation Jackets ...................................................................................................................................................10
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances
in Unconned Spaces .............................................................................................................................................
11
Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances
in Conned Spaces ...........................................................................................................................................11-12
Water Piping ......................................................................................................................................................12-13
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation .............................................................................................................................13
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ...................................................................................................................13-14
Filling the Water Heater .....................................................................................................................................14-15
Venting ...............................................................................................................................................................15-16
Gas Piping .........................................................................................................................................................16-17
Sediment Trap ........................................................................................................................................................17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................................................................18-19
Lighting & Operating Label .....................................................................................................................................18
Temperature Regulation .........................................................................................................................................19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................................20-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................20
Venting System Inspection .....................................................................................................................................20
Burner Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................20
Burner Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................20
Housekeeping ....................................................................................................................................................20-21
Anode Rod ..............................................................................................................................................................21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ..................................................................................................21-22
Draining ..................................................................................................................................................................22
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ..........................................................................................................................22
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................ 23-26
Start Up Conditions ...........................................................................................................................................23-24
Thermal Expansion ...........................................................................................................................................23
Strange Sounds ................................................................................................................................................23
Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................23
Condensation ....................................................................................................................................................24
Smoke/Odor ......................................................................................................................................................24
Operational Conditions ......................................................................................................................................24-25
Smelly Odor ......................................................................................................................................................24
Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................25
High Temperature Shut-Off System ..................................................................................................................24
Leakage Checkpoints ........................................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting Items ............................................................................................................................................26
PARTS ORDER LIST .......................................................................................................................................................... 27-29
NOTES ................................................................................................................................................... 30-31
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................................................................32