Kenmore ECONOMIZER 153.332418 User Manual

K^nmorGOwnersManualFOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATINGNOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMESModel No.153.332318 30 Gal. High Altitu

1. when directly communicating with the outdoors, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4,000 BTU per

Installation Instructions (cont’d)Water PipingAWARNINGHOTTER WATER CAN SCALD; Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heate

Installation Instructions (cont’d)Temperature-Pressure Relief ValveAWARNINGAt the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a

Installation Instructions (cont’d)Filling the Water HeaterA CAUTIONNever use this water heater unless it is completeiy (iiied with water. T

Installation Instructions (cont’d)Venting (cont’d)All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). I

Installation Instructions (cont’d)AWARNING• The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply pi

Installation ChecklistBEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT:Installation Instructions (cont'd)• Check the gas lines for leaks.a. Use a soapy water solution

Operating InstructionsLightingAWARNINGBEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (LR) gas is heavier than air. Should t

Operating Instructions (cont*d)Lighting label on the water heater as it appears above the thermostatFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGWARNINGif you

Operating Instructions (cont’d)Temperature RegulationDue to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem- erature in certain situations m

Safety PrecautionsA WARNINGImproper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INjURV, OR

Service and AdjustmentTank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner InspectionSediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise,

Service and Adjustment (cont’d)DrainingThe water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic

Start Up ConditionsCONDENSATIONTroubleshootingWhenever the water heater is filled with cold water, a certain amount of condensation will

TroubleshootingWATER HEATER COLO WATER INLET FITTINGFLOOR, CEJUNG PIST.ETC.STRANGE SOUNDSPossible noises due to expansion and contraction of s

Operational Conditions (cont’d)HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEMThis water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut ofF system. The

Leakage CheckpointsUse this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the sour

Parts Order ListTHE ECONOMIZER“ 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS:153.5323 IS 30 Gal. High Altitude153.332362 30 Gal.153.332418 40 Gal. High

Parts Order List (cont*d)THE ECONOMIZER™ 6 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS:153.332318153.332362153.332418153.332462153.33256230 Gal. High Altitude 30

WarrantyAbout Your WarrantyTHE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations

Safety PrecautionsAWARNINGAWARNINGA gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct amount of air for combustion. Do not

Safety PrecautionsAWARNINGThe water heater with draft hood installed must be properly vented to a chimney which terminates outdoors.

Table of ContentsSafety Precautions...

Customer ResponsibilitiesThank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of

Materials and Basic Tools NeededMaterials NeededTo simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You m

Installation InstructionsRemoving the Old Water Heater^^Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater.AWARNINGIf the main gas line shutoff servi

A CAUTIONWATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomi^ished in such a manner that if the tank or