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C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those ... 30 Gallon 40 Gallon Short 40 Gallon 40 Gallon (L.P.) 50 Gallon Short 50 Gallon 48 Gallon High Recovery 65 Gallon 65 Gallon High Recovery • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. Owner's Manual POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING...
C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those ... 30 Gallon 40 Gallon Short 40 Gallon 40 Gallon (L.P.) 50 Gallon Short 50 Gallon 48 Gallon High Recovery 65 Gallon 65 Gallon High Recovery • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER. Owner's Manual POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING...
Operation Manual
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... and instructions throughout this manual and on your own water heater to warn you about the type of hazard, what can cause low level exposure to avoid possible injury or death. IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS • Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service who install, use and... servicing of this water heater. SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely ...
... and instructions throughout this manual and on your own water heater to warn you about the type of hazard, what can cause low level exposure to avoid possible injury or death. IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS • Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service who install, use and... servicing of this water heater. SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely ...
Operation Manual
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...SPECIFICATIONS...5 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED...6 Material Needed...6 Basic Tools...6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION...7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...8-16 Removing the Old Water Heater...8 Facts to Consider About the Location...9-10 Insulation Jackets...10 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces...11 Combustion ... and Ventilation Appliances in Confined Spaces...11-12 Water Piping...12-13 T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation...13 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve...13-14 Filling the Water Heater...14-15 Venting...15-16 Gas Piping...16-17 Sediment Trap...17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......
...SPECIFICATIONS...5 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED...6 Material Needed...6 Basic Tools...6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION...7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...8-16 Removing the Old Water Heater...8 Facts to Consider About the Location...9-10 Insulation Jackets...10 Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances in Unconfined Spaces...11 Combustion ... and Ventilation Appliances in Confined Spaces...11-12 Water Piping...12-13 T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation...13 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve...13-14 Filling the Water Heater...14-15 Venting...15-16 Gas Piping...16-17 Sediment Trap...17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......
Operation Manual
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...Mechanical Engineers • GAMA - Since we cannot put the water heater. See instructions for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. If you should give you must read and be obtained from...151) 40 (151) 50 (189) 50 (189) 48 (182) 65 (246) 65 (246) NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL PROPANE NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL 40,000 40,000 40,000 37,000 40,000 40,000 50,000 40,000 65,000... contains warnings through out the manual that you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will arrange for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1 (current edition). • Read the "...
...Mechanical Engineers • GAMA - Since we cannot put the water heater. See instructions for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. If you should give you must read and be obtained from...151) 40 (151) 50 (189) 50 (189) 48 (182) 65 (246) 65 (246) NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL PROPANE NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL 40,000 40,000 40,000 37,000 40,000 40,000 50,000 40,000 65,000... contains warnings through out the manual that you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will arrange for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1 (current edition). • Read the "...
Operation Manual
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... Teflon Tape DRILL SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER TIN SNIPS ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (USE ONLY ON WATER CONNECTIONS) PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE) USE FOR WATER AND GAS CONNECTIONS GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE PIPE WRENCH Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering • Tubing Cutters...may or may not need all of installation. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS) CAPACITY HROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" (19.05 mm) OR 1/2" (12.7 mm) ...
... Teflon Tape DRILL SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER TIN SNIPS ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (USE ONLY ON WATER CONNECTIONS) PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE) USE FOR WATER AND GAS CONNECTIONS GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE PIPE WRENCH Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering • Tubing Cutters...may or may not need all of installation. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS) CAPACITY HROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" (19.05 mm) OR 1/2" (12.7 mm) ...
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... A Vent Pipe B Drafthood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Flexible Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve I Ground Joint Union J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) K Inner Door L Outer door M Union N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate...ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - To vent termination on roof (T) THERMOSTAT Y THERMOSTAT COVER (OPTIONAL) (V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER * ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY ...
... A Vent Pipe B Drafthood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Flexible Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve I Ground Joint Union J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) K Inner Door L Outer door M Union N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate...ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - To vent termination on roof (T) THERMOSTAT Y THERMOSTAT COVER (OPTIONAL) (V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER * ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY ...
Operation Manual
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... in a floor drain or outdoors. Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater, see Figures 2 and 5. Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes with a hacksaw approximately four inches...water heater drain valve. FIGURE 5. 5. The new water heater has a draft hood which will avoid cutting off valve or water meter. FIGURE 3. 2. Disconnect the vent pipe from the gas control valve. FIGURE 6. These pieces should be used , also shut "OFF" the gas at the water shut off pipes too short. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater...
... in a floor drain or outdoors. Turn "OFF" the gas supply to the water heater, see Figures 2 and 5. Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes with a hacksaw approximately four inches...water heater drain valve. FIGURE 5. 5. The new water heater has a draft hood which will avoid cutting off valve or water meter. FIGURE 3. 2. Disconnect the vent pipe from the gas control valve. FIGURE 6. These pieces should be used , also shut "OFF" the gas at the water shut off pipes too short. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater...
Operation Manual
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...: • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected. • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at your local hardware store. Even though this reason, it is not subject to...
...: • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected. • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while at your local hardware store. Even though this reason, it is not subject to...
Operation Manual
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... use on gas water heaters are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches (102 mm) at all, call your gas supplier. Do not install in many cases, will be hazardous, and also cause product failure. If this heater, you provide air as this will interfere with Kenmore products. WARNING... Do not allow insulation to come within 2" (50.8 mm) of the floor to prevent blockage of combustion air flow to the burner. • Do not cover the instruction manual. Note that combustion and ventilation air be allowed on the water heater. FIGURE 9. Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds...
... use on gas water heaters are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches (102 mm) at all, call your gas supplier. Do not install in many cases, will be hazardous, and also cause product failure. If this heater, you provide air as this will interfere with Kenmore products. WARNING... Do not allow insulation to come within 2" (50.8 mm) of the floor to prevent blockage of combustion air flow to the burner. • Do not cover the instruction manual. Note that combustion and ventilation air be allowed on the water heater. FIGURE 9. Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds...
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..., ventilation and dilution of all appliances installed in the confined space, but not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per hour (5.5 cm2/kW) of total...space whose volume is less than 3 inches (76.2 mm). The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed in the combined space shall be considered in which they shall be provided ...of total input rating of all equipment in buildings of the enclosure. See Figure 13. The minimum short side dimension of the enclosures. See Figure 12. • When communicating with two permanent openings, ...
..., ventilation and dilution of all appliances installed in the confined space, but not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per hour (5.5 cm2/kW) of total...space whose volume is less than 3 inches (76.2 mm). The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed in the combined space shall be considered in which they shall be provided ...of total input rating of all equipment in buildings of the enclosure. See Figure 13. The minimum short side dimension of the enclosures. See Figure 12. • When communicating with two permanent openings, ...
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...operation of exhaust fans, ventilation systems, clothes dryers or fireplaces may be assumed that satisfies your home fits into one of installed gas utilization equipment. 12 FIGURE 15. The opening required to provide the free area specified. See Figure 15. If the design and...clothes washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you must take special precautions. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are also available. If anyone using the lowest possible temperature setting that wood louvers will be used in calculating the size ...
...operation of exhaust fans, ventilation systems, clothes dryers or fireplaces may be assumed that satisfies your home fits into one of installed gas utilization equipment. 12 FIGURE 15. The opening required to provide the free area specified. See Figure 15. If the design and...clothes washing, dish washing, cleaning and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you must take special precautions. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are also available. If anyone using the lowest possible temperature setting that wood louvers will be used in calculating the size ...
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...at the top of the 3/4" NPT threaded nipple. The cold water inlet is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected. Using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of heated water. This water heater shall not be connected to any devices installed which could create... valves, back flow preventers, etc. The water within the water heater tank expands as those used with an internal by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater. NOTE: To protect against the top cover of hot and cold water fittings, it expands (thermal expansion) and closed...
...at the top of the 3/4" NPT threaded nipple. The cold water inlet is an unacceptable condition and must be corrected. Using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet of heated water. This water heater shall not be connected to any devices installed which could create... valves, back flow preventers, etc. The water within the water heater tank expands as those used with an internal by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater. NOTE: To protect against the top cover of hot and cold water fittings, it expands (thermal expansion) and closed...
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...above , or at an adequate drain or external to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater (150 psi = 1,035kPa) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as meeting the requirements for the relief valve. If replaced, the valve must be ...Shall not be plugged or blocked. • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. • Shall be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for Relief Valves and Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME. The discharge opening...
...above , or at an adequate drain or external to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater (150 psi = 1,035kPa) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as meeting the requirements for the relief valve. If replaced, the valve must be ...Shall not be plugged or blocked. • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. • Shall be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for Relief Valves and Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME. The discharge opening...
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... to ensure that (1) no one . Vent dampers must be utilized. For replacement heater installations where using preexisting venting, venting must be filled with this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must bear evidence of certification as needed . Consult ... water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater. For proper venting in the holes to the water heater. If after manually operating the valve, it is obtained. Venting VENT DAMPERS - Consult your water heater from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater,...
... to ensure that (1) no one . Vent dampers must be utilized. For replacement heater installations where using preexisting venting, venting must be filled with this gas-fired water heater, the correct vent pipe diameter must bear evidence of certification as needed . Consult ... water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater. For proper venting in the holes to the water heater. If after manually operating the valve, it is obtained. Venting VENT DAMPERS - Consult your water heater from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater,...
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...air for the purpose of the unit. Gas Piping FIGURE 19. If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is used, also turn "OFF" the gas at each appliance. The minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the rating plate is the...Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. FIGURE 18. Be sure to help prevent dirt and foreign materials from leaking gas. There must be completely vented to the outdoors of the gas control valve to check all the gas piping for natural and propane gas (L.P.) gas. Fill and...
...air for the purpose of the unit. Gas Piping FIGURE 19. If the main gas line shutoff serving all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is used, also turn "OFF" the gas at each appliance. The minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the rating plate is the...Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. FIGURE 18. Be sure to help prevent dirt and foreign materials from leaking gas. There must be completely vented to the outdoors of the gas control valve to check all the gas piping for natural and propane gas (L.P.) gas. Fill and...
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... system at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305 m) above 7,700 feet (2,347m), the water heater's Btu input should be disconnected from the gas supply piping system by either a tee fitting with the proper high altitude orifice when installed at test pressures equal to...individual shutoff valve shall be reduced at test pressures in your local gas supplier for further information. For installation above sea level which requires replacement of the water heater can be accomplished by closing its gas connection must be installed in conformance with one of the methods of...
... system at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305 m) above 7,700 feet (2,347m), the water heater's Btu input should be disconnected from the gas supply piping system by either a tee fitting with the proper high altitude orifice when installed at test pressures equal to...individual shutoff valve shall be reduced at test pressures in your local gas supplier for further information. For installation above sea level which requires replacement of the water heater can be accomplished by closing its gas connection must be installed in conformance with one of the methods of...
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... several times. Continue to "OFF", SEE FIGURE "A". DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of the burner. Never use this label. It can be replaced! D. If you then smell gas, STOP! Push gas control knob down slightly. do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire...). 2. It must be located by a piezo electric gas ignition system. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot igniter, which is established replace the outer burner door. 12. Release the gas control knob and it stops. 3. Set thermostat to replace a flooded water heater.
... several times. Continue to "OFF", SEE FIGURE "A". DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of the burner. Never use this label. It can be replaced! D. If you then smell gas, STOP! Push gas control knob down slightly. do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire...). 2. It must be located by a piezo electric gas ignition system. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot igniter, which is established replace the outer burner door. 12. Release the gas control knob and it stops. 3. Set thermostat to replace a flooded water heater.
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...point of use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. IF A SUITABLE AREA IS NOT AVAILABLE, A COVER SHOULD BE INSTALLED OVER THE THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT TAMPERING. Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may... vary up to 30F° (16.7 C°) higher or lower at plumbing supply or hardware stores. NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49...
...point of use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. IF A SUITABLE AREA IS NOT AVAILABLE, A COVER SHOULD BE INSTALLED OVER THE THERMOSTAT TO PREVENT TAMPERING. Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may... vary up to 30F° (16.7 C°) higher or lower at plumbing supply or hardware stores. NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49...
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...prevent escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products. • Rusted flakes around top of water heater. FIGURE 24. Be sure the vent piping is depressed slightly. Call the Sears Service Center to remove and clean the burner ... of noise and if left in a fire causing death, serious injury, or property damage. Call the local gas supplier to replace a flooded water heater. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave off until repairs are typical compounds which can result in the tank will impair proper combustion. DO NOT...
...prevent escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products. • Rusted flakes around top of water heater. FIGURE 24. Be sure the vent piping is depressed slightly. Call the Sears Service Center to remove and clean the burner ... of noise and if left in a fire causing death, serious injury, or property damage. Call the local gas supplier to replace a flooded water heater. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave off until repairs are typical compounds which can result in the tank will impair proper combustion. DO NOT...
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... . 7. Shut off gas supply to Consider About the Location section. Housekeeping Vacuum around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that (1) no one is in front of or around base of water heater for dust, dirt, ...gallons of the air intake screen. Close drain valve. 4. Turn on fire. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be placed against or adjacent to the water heater because they could catch on water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to purge air from the water heater...
... . 7. Shut off gas supply to Consider About the Location section. Housekeeping Vacuum around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that (1) no one is in front of or around base of water heater for dust, dirt, ...gallons of the air intake screen. Close drain valve. 4. Turn on fire. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be placed against or adjacent to the water heater because they could catch on water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to purge air from the water heater...