Kenmore POWER MISER 153.339432 User Manual

1This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-current edition regarding the accidental or unintended ignition of fl ammable vapors, such as those emit

10TYPICAL INSTALLATIONGET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode (Not Shown) D Hot Water Outlet E Insulation F

11Installation Checklist Water Heater LocationWater heater location is important and can affect syste

12INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSRemoving the Old Water Heater FIGURE 2.1. Turn “OFF” the gas

13Location Requirements Carbon Monoxide Poisoning HazardWARNINGDo not install in a mobile home. Doing so

14IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to

15 BACKSIDESTOPVIEWSIDESVENTFRONT24” MINIMUMFOR SERVICETOPTO CEILINGFIGURE 10.Filling the Water Heater

16Gas Pressure WARNINGExplosion Hazard• Gas leaks can not always be detected by smell.• Gas

17Carbon Monoxide WarningFollow all the local and state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1 (

18TABLE 4Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and Combustion Air Supply - All Air from Outdoors Only.Based on total BTUH input rati

191 SQ. INCH PER2000 BTUHCONFINEDSPACE1 SQ. INCH PER2000 BTUHINLETOUTLETOUTDOORAIR DUCTSALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS USING HORIZONTAL DUCTSFIGURE 16.ALTERNAT

2Flammable VaporsFLAMMABLESFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDCan result in serious injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va

20separation, and maintain clearances to combustible materials (Figures 20 and 21).IMPORTANT: This gas vent must be terminated in a vertical position

21Piping Installation Piping, fittings, and valves should be installed according to the installation

22For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked “T &

23Lighting Instructions Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light o

24Checking the Draft Do not touch vent.Doing so can result in burns.WARNINGBurn HazardAfter success

25NOTE: During low demand periods when hot water is not being used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy losses and may satisfy your normal

26SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTTank (Sediment) Cleaning

27Housekeeping

28operation. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps:1. Tur

29MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATERReplacement Parts IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedur

3Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide GasInstall vent system in accordance withcodes.Do not operate water heater if flooddamagedHigh altitude orifice mu

307. Route the new pilot tube, thermocouple, and igniter wire through the manifold/burner door opening. (Figure 34)8. Connect the new pilot tube and

31control valve/thermostat. Finally, start the thermocouple nut and turn it all the way in by hand. An additional quarter turn with a 3/8” open-end w

32TEFLON® tape or pipe compound only on the threaded section of the gas control valve/thermostat that screws into the tank. 2. Reconnect the gas pip

33TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEStart Up Conditions

34drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make necessary air supply changes to correct.CondensationWhenever the water heater is filled

35Read this manual first. Then, before checking the water heater, make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before t

36TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIONBURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1. Pilot not lit2. Thermostat set too low3. No gas4. Dirt

37PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIONTHERMOSTAT FAILS TO SHUT-OFF1. Thermostat not functioning properly2. Improper calibration1. Replace ther

38Has the thermal switch tripped?NOCheck for insufficient combustion air.Are there openings for make-up air to enter the room?Are the openings of suff

39Model NumbersKey No. Part Description 153.339372 153.339432 153.339473 153.339482 153.339550 153.3395721 Anode Rod 9003721 9003721 9003721 9003721 9

4TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...

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5OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER ... 23-25Lighting Instruc

69 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATERFor nine years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family

7CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESThank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free

8PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODELNUMBERTANK CAPACITY IN GALS (LTRS)TYPEOFGASINPUT RATE(Btu/hr)RECOVERY RATE GALS.PER HOUR@ 90°F RISEMINIMUM VENT PIPEDIA.

9MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDEDMATERIALS NEEDEDTo simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may