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... Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A www.sears.com 184232-003 C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ...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...
... Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A www.sears.com 184232-003 C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ...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...
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......11 Combustion Air 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...18-19 Lighting ...Hood Operation...23 Condensation...24 Smoke/Odor...24 Operational Conditions...24-25 Smelly Odor...24 Air in Hot Water Faucets...25 High Temperature Shut-Off System...24 Leakage Checkpoints...25 Troubleshooting Items...26 PARTS ORDER LIST...27-29 NOTES...30-31 WARRANTY...32
......11 Combustion Air 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...18-19 Lighting ...Hood Operation...23 Condensation...24 Smoke/Odor...24 Operational Conditions...24-25 Smelly Odor...24 Air in Hot Water Faucets...25 High Temperature Shut-Off System...24 Leakage Checkpoints...25 Troubleshooting Items...26 PARTS ORDER LIST...27-29 NOTES...30-31 WARRANTY...32
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... OR 1/2" (12.7 mm) THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" (508 mm) DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" (457 mm) OR LESS, 24" (610mm) DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" (559 mm) OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN... BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. 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. These tools ...
... OR 1/2" (12.7 mm) THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" (508 mm) DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" (457 mm) OR LESS, 24" (610mm) DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" (559 mm) OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN... BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. 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. These tools ...
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...m3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space, but not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per... communicating with the outdoors through openings not furnished with the outdoors. FIGURE 10. The minimum short side dimension of all appliances installed in the enclosure. ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: (See Figures... labels. • Do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to which the appliances are considered a part of all equipment in that space. Each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square...
...m3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space, but not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per... communicating with the outdoors through openings not furnished with the outdoors. FIGURE 10. The minimum short side dimension of all appliances installed in the enclosure. ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: (See Figures... labels. • Do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to which the appliances are considered a part of all equipment in that space. Each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square...
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... is provided with the lever or block the discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any live electrical part. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve FIGURE 17. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of ASME. No...that the insulation does not interfere with a properly certified combination temperature - The discharge opening of local codes, but not less than the water heater input rate as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe. • Shall terminate at ...
... is provided with the lever or block the discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any live electrical part. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve FIGURE 17. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of ASME. No...that the insulation does not interfere with a properly certified combination temperature - The discharge opening of local codes, but not less than the water heater input rate as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe. • Shall terminate at ...
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...gas, STOP! Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING). Release the gas...water increases the risk of the burner. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Push gas...gas control knob down . Remove the outer burner door located below the gas...gas supplier...gas, go to push in your building. • Immediately call your gas...water heater. Consult the instruction manual before the pilot will light. • If knob does not pop up . WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS...gas ignition system. Wait five (5) minutes to light any appliance. • Do not touch any gas... gas ...GAS CONTROL...
...gas, STOP! Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING). Release the gas...water increases the risk of the burner. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Push gas...gas control knob down . Remove the outer burner door located below the gas...gas supplier...gas, go to push in your building. • Immediately call your gas...water heater. Consult the instruction manual before the pilot will light. • If knob does not pop up . WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS...gas ignition system. Wait five (5) minutes to light any appliance. • Do not touch any gas... gas ...GAS CONTROL...
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... combustion and ventilation air flow must be used to "OFF" unless knob is depressed slightly. Chemical vapor corrosion of water heater. Call the local gas supplier to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting before further use. In the event your burner...cleaning is properly connected to the "OFF" position, depressing slightly. Contact a Sears Service Center to the Parts Order List section. See Figure 24. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave off until repairs are potentially corrosive. You should check for : • Obstructions which are made...
... combustion and ventilation air flow must be used to "OFF" unless knob is depressed slightly. Chemical vapor corrosion of water heater. Call the local gas supplier to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting before further use. In the event your burner...cleaning is properly connected to the "OFF" position, depressing slightly. Contact a Sears Service Center to the Parts Order List section. See Figure 24. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave off until repairs are potentially corrosive. You should check for : • Obstructions which are made...
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... (Refer to purge air from water system. must be maintained. Turn off the water supply and open nearby hot water faucet to the "Draining and Flushing" section for proper procedures). Drain approximately 5 gallons of water from the water heater must be manually operated at least...the "Operating Your Water Heater" section. Flexible anode rods are visible. See the "Repair Parts Illustration" section for any if found . The use of a water softener may be replaced. Clean if lint accumulations are noticed. Shut off gas supply to the water heater because they could ...
... (Refer to purge air from water system. must be maintained. Turn off the water supply and open nearby hot water faucet to the "Draining and Flushing" section for proper procedures). Drain approximately 5 gallons of water from the water heater must be manually operated at least...the "Operating Your Water Heater" section. Flexible anode rods are visible. See the "Repair Parts Illustration" section for any if found . The use of a water softener may be replaced. Clean if lint accumulations are noticed. Shut off gas supply to the water heater because they could ...
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...pressure of problems. When these situations, see Figure 27. Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Inlet* Water Pressure Water Heater Capacity (Gallons) 30 40 50 66 82 Condensation causes sizzling and popping within the water heater tank expands as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc., to ... the building. If the inlet water pressure is not drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make necessary air supply changes to relieve the pressure built by performing a worst case depressurization of some metal parts during heating and cooling periods and...
...pressure of problems. When these situations, see Figure 27. Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Inlet* Water Pressure Water Heater Capacity (Gallons) 30 40 50 66 82 Condensation causes sizzling and popping within the water heater tank expands as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc., to ... the building. If the inlet water pressure is not drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make necessary air supply changes to relieve the pressure built by performing a worst case depressurization of some metal parts during heating and cooling periods and...
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... to produce a "sizzling" or "frying" noise. This odor is derived from metal parts, and will form while the burner is on. Contact Sears Service for a gas fired water heater to water running down the flue tube onto the main burner and putting out the pilot. Anode ...water for the odor to the hot water system are present. A water heater may be produced in fact the water is condensation. This is caused by the water heater's limited warranty. This system works when high water temperatures are used in a short time and the refill water in the tank. Contact your water...
... to produce a "sizzling" or "frying" noise. This odor is derived from metal parts, and will form while the burner is on. Contact Sears Service for a gas fired water heater to water running down the flue tube onto the main burner and putting out the pilot. Anode ...water for the odor to the hot water system are present. A water heater may be produced in fact the water is condensation. This is caused by the water heater's limited warranty. This system works when high water temperatures are used in a short time and the refill water in the tank. Contact your water...
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...NATURAL OR PROPANE (L.P.) • PART DESCRIPTION THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call or visit. Part...WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 27 • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER • TYPE GAS - PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER 153.339362 153.339262 153.339462 MODEL NOS. 30 Gallon 40 Gallon Short 40 Gallon 3 BURNER ASSEMBLY...
...NATURAL OR PROPANE (L.P.) • PART DESCRIPTION THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call or visit. Part...WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 27 • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER • TYPE GAS - PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER 153.339362 153.339262 153.339462 MODEL NOS. 30 Gallon 40 Gallon Short 40 Gallon 3 BURNER ASSEMBLY...
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NATURAL OR PROPANE (L.P.) • PART DESCRIPTION THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST. PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER 153.339962 153.339161 MODEL NOS. 40 Gallon (L.P.) 50 Gallon Short 3 BURNER ASSEMBLY Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 *14 15 16 *17 *18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part Description Air Intake Screen Anode Rod Burner Assembly...
NATURAL OR PROPANE (L.P.) • PART DESCRIPTION THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST. PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER 153.339962 153.339161 MODEL NOS. 40 Gallon (L.P.) 50 Gallon Short 3 BURNER ASSEMBLY Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 *14 15 16 *17 *18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part Description Air Intake Screen Anode Rod Burner Assembly...
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... visit. NATURAL OR PROPANE (L.P.) • PART DESCRIPTION THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 29 • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER • TYPE GAS - PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER 153.339562 153.339762 153.339640 153.339680 MODEL NOS. 50 Gallon 48 Gallon High Recovery 65 Gallon 65 Gallon High...
... visit. NATURAL OR PROPANE (L.P.) • PART DESCRIPTION THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 29 • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER • TYPE GAS - PARTS ORDER LIST POWER MISER™ 9 GAS WATER HEATER 153.339562 153.339762 153.339640 153.339680 MODEL NOS. 50 Gallon 48 Gallon High Recovery 65 Gallon 65 Gallon High...
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..., who have other major home items, in pipes or fittings e. YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY For the first year from the date of professionalism you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. no charge for parts or water heater installation. 1 - Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from a Sears technician...
..., who have other major home items, in pipes or fittings e. YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY For the first year from the date of professionalism you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. no charge for parts or water heater installation. 1 - Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from a Sears technician...