Sears 153.332050 Water Heater User Manual


 
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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
TYPICAL INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 8-21
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Facts to Consider About the Location .............................................................................................................................. 9-10
Insulation Blankets................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................. 10
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces ............................................................10-11
Water Piping...................................................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ............................................................................................................................... 13-14
Gas Piping......................................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Sediment Traps ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Filling the Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Blower Assembly Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Vent Connections to Blower Assembly................................................................................................................................. 17
Venting and Installation ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Condensation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Maximum Vent Lengths .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Venting ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Vent Terminal Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 18-19
Vertical Vent Through Roof..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Vertical Vent Termination Restrictions.................................................................................................................................. 19
Vent Pipe Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 20-21
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 22-23
Lighting and Operating Label ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Temperature Regulation........................................................................................................................................................ 23
FOR YOUR INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................................
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Start Up Conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 24-25
Operational Conditions.......................................................................................................................................................... 25
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 25-27
Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Burner Operation and Inspection ................................................................................................................................... 25-26
Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Anode Rod Inspection............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ............................................................................................................. 26-27
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Drain Valve Washer Replacement........................................................................................................................................27
Service ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ...................................................................................................................................... 29-30
REPAIR PARTS LIST ...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
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