Kenmore 33176 Installation Guide

1Use & Care GuideModel No.153.331762 74 Gallon (280 Liter)Kenmore®Gas Water HeaterFor potable water heating only.Not suitable for space heating.N

10FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATIONCarefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consider

11This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending b

12• Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference.• Do obtain new warning and instruct

13FIGURE 12.• When communicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts, each opening should have a minimum free area of 1 square inch pe

14WATER PIPINGHOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating

15TYPICAL INSTALLATION FIGURE 16.before attaching the adapter to the water connections. Do

16FIGURE 17.No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain un

17VENTINGVENT DAMPERS - Any vent damper, whether it is operated thermally or otherwise must be removed if its use inhibits proper drafting of the wate

18Chemical vapor corrosion of the ue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can propellants,

19pound per square inch (3.5 kPa). It should be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any

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

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21The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position (PILOT LIGHTING). It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired

22VENT SYSTEM INSPECTIONAt least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for:• Obstructions which c

23HOUSEKEEPINGVacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis.INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilat

245. Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of the water to drain from the tank. Flush the tank with water as needed to remove se

25START UP CONDITIONSWater supply system may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, and the effects of wat

26• Burning gas produces water vapor in water heaters, particularly high efciency models where ue temperatures are lower.• Large amounts of

27OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS (CONTINUED)Leakage Checkpoints FIGURE 27.Read this manual rst. Then before checking the water heater make sure the

28These guidelines should be used by a qualied service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Improperly s

29Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or

3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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4TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE... 2

5PRODUCT WARRANTY12 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATERFor twelve years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated

6 RECOVERY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS TANK TYPE RATE GALS. VENT PIPE DIAMETER IN INCHES (mm) MODEL CAPACITY OF BTU PER HOUR INCHE

7MATERIALS NEEDEDTo simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials,

8GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Tempered Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Water Connections G G

9FIGURE 2.REMOVING THE OLD WATER HEATERFIGURE 4.3. Check again to make sure the gas supply is “OFF” to the water heater. Then disconnect the