Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.33205 User Manual

Owner’s Manualftj"KcmnorGTHE ECONOMIZER™ 6 GAS WATER HEATERPOWER VENTED GAS MODELS WITH HOT SURFACE IGNITIONFOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT S

and 12" (30.5 cm) from the fop. (Standard clearance.) If clearances stated on the heater differ from standard clearances, instaii water heate

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue, blower assembly and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray

WATER PIPINGADANGERWater temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death.Children, the elder

INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING INSTALLATION KIT TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVEFIGURE 16.T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation (if supplied)Remove insul

The Discharge Pipe:• Shali not be smalier in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.• Shall

The appliance and its gas connection must be ieak tested before piacing the appliance in operation.The appliance and its individual Shut-off valve sha

4. Make sure that the plastic tubing is still attached from the air pressure switch to the port on the blower housing. Make sure the plast

VENT CONNECTIONS TO BLOWER ASSEMBLYFigure 21 shows the optimal placement of the 2" to 3" or 3" to 4" reducer; however, the vent ca

VENTINGAWARNINBreathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide GasInstall vent system in accordance with codes.Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.High alt

Шт ¡mum 3 ft (91 cm)12 in. {30 cm) from soffitMitiimym 7 ft. (2.3 m above public sidewalk or paved driveway (see footnote 2)Minimum'' 12 in.

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the instailation, use and servicing of this water heater.Many safety-related messages

VENT PIPE PREPARATION1. INITIAL PREPARATIONA. Make sure the soivent cement you are planning to use is designed for the specific applicatio

R DeburringUse a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or file to remove burrs from the end of small diameter pipe. Be sure to remove a!! burrs from aro

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATINGWARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a lire orexplosion may result causing property da

TEMPERATURE REGULATIONDue to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature In certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7°C) high

START UP CONDITIONS Thermal Expansion Tank SpécificationsCONDENSATEWhenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some condensate will form whil

STRANGE SOUNDSPossible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down do not necessarily represen

At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and the hot surface igniter assembly for proper flamecharacteristics and ig

When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, makesure that (1 ) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature- press

Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found

These guidelines should be used by a qualified service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Inform the assoc

AWARNINGRead and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater.Failure to f

These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. When calling for service notify the service agent that this is a “Flammable Vapor Ig

THE ECONOMIZER™ 6 GAS WATER HEATER153.332040MODEL NO’S40 Gallon Natural Gas153.332050 50 Gallon Natural Gas153.332060 40 Gallon Propane (L.P.)153.3320

6 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATERFor six years from date of purchase, ifthis water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in a

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE...

mm mmThank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Property installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If youshoul

Materials NeededTo simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, d

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER ^ GAS MODELSA Vent Pipe-Exhaust K Hot Water Outlet V Drip Leg (Sediment Trap)B Vent Terminal L Outlet Receptacle (115 VA

Removing the Old Water Heater1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater.If the main gas line Shut-off valveserving all gas appliances is used, a

FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATIONCarefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important considerat