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... SPECIFICATIONS ...MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ...Material Needed ...Basic Tools ...TYPICAL INSTALLATION ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location ...Insulation Blankets ...Combustion Air and Ventilation forAppliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ...Combustion Air .../Odor ...Operational Conditions ...Smelly Odor ...Air in Hot Water Faucets ...High Temperature Shut-Off System ...Leakage Checkpoints ...Troubleshooting Items ...PARTS ORDER LIST ...WARRANTY ... 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 8-17 8 9,10 10,11 11 11,12 12,13 14,15 15 15,16 16,17 17...
... SPECIFICATIONS ...MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ...Material Needed ...Basic Tools ...TYPICAL INSTALLATION ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location ...Insulation Blankets ...Combustion Air and Ventilation forAppliances Located in Unconfined Spaces ...Combustion Air .../Odor ...Operational Conditions ...Smelly Odor ...Air in Hot Water Faucets ...High Temperature Shut-Off System ...Leakage Checkpoints ...Troubleshooting Items ...PARTS ORDER LIST ...WARRANTY ... 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 8-17 8 9,10 10,11 11 11,12 12,13 14,15 15 15,16 16,17 17...
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...**iNSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE iF WATER HEATER IS iNSTALLED iN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM (T) THERMOSTAT GAS CONTROL ,/ KNOB O Q [ I Ground Joint Union J Drip Leg (Sediment K inner Door L Outer door Trap) M Union N Inlet Water Shut=off Valve I WATER TEMPERATURE (ADJUSTING DIAL) w / X... BY CUSTOMERS. **CLOSED WATER SYSTEMS ARE THOSE WiTH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES iNSTALLED IN THE INLET WATER SERVICE LINE. GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut=off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip ...
...**iNSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE iF WATER HEATER IS iNSTALLED iN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM (T) THERMOSTAT GAS CONTROL ,/ KNOB O Q [ I Ground Joint Union J Drip Leg (Sediment K inner Door L Outer door Trap) M Union N Inlet Water Shut=off Valve I WATER TEMPERATURE (ADJUSTING DIAL) w / X... BY CUSTOMERS. **CLOSED WATER SYSTEMS ARE THOSE WiTH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES iNSTALLED IN THE INLET WATER SERVICE LINE. GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Draft Hood C Anode D Hot Water Outlet E Outlet F Water Connections G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut=off Valve O Cold Water Inlet P Inlet Dip ...
Owners Manual
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... be made later if necessary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater, see Figure 6. Close the drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which must be used , also shut "OFF" the gas at each line. FIGURE 3. FIGURE 4. (_) Check again to mak.e sure the gas...
... be made later if necessary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater, see Figure 6. Close the drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which must be used , also shut "OFF" the gas at each line. FIGURE 3. FIGURE 4. (_) Check again to mak.e sure the gas...
Owners Manual
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... open flame or spark producing appliance. Fire Hazard For continued protection against risk of fire: • Do not install water heater on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater. • Devices that if the tank or any other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which the...
... open flame or spark producing appliance. Fire Hazard For continued protection against risk of fire: • Do not install water heater on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater. • Devices that if the tank or any other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which the...
Owners Manual
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... physically/mentally handicapped. Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration shall be of installed gas utilization equipment. 12 HOT WATER OUTLET { COLD WATER INLET TEMPERED WATER OUTLET *MIXING VALVE FROM HOT WATER OUTLET ON WATER HEATER TO COLD WATER LET ON WATER HEATER FIGURE 15, Toxic Chernical Hazard • Do not connect to non-potablewater system. Temperature limiting valves are available...
... physically/mentally handicapped. Louvers and Grilles: In calculating free area, consideration shall be of installed gas utilization equipment. 12 HOT WATER OUTLET { COLD WATER INLET TEMPERED WATER OUTLET *MIXING VALVE FROM HOT WATER OUTLET ON WATER HEATER TO COLD WATER LET ON WATER HEATER FIGURE 15, Toxic Chernical Hazard • Do not connect to non-potablewater system. Temperature limiting valves are available...
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... If using copper tubing, solder tubing before attaching the adapter to the hot water outlet on the tank. Connect the hot water pipe to the water Do not solder the water lines directly connections on the water heater. NOTE: This water heater is reached, the valve will harm the damage the tank, to control...tape around the exposed end of the NPT threaded nipple. Figure 16 shows the typical attachment of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked "HOT". Refer to the water heater. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the exposed end of the NPT threaded nipple....
... If using copper tubing, solder tubing before attaching the adapter to the hot water outlet on the tank. Connect the hot water pipe to the water Do not solder the water lines directly connections on the water heater. NOTE: This water heater is reached, the valve will harm the damage the tank, to control...tape around the exposed end of the NPT threaded nipple. Figure 16 shows the typical attachment of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked "HOT". Refer to the water heater. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the exposed end of the NPT threaded nipple....
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...damage, the relief valve must be installed in opening nor plugged. HOT WATER OUTLET DRAFT HOOD COLDWATER INLET _&_.-...== \ SHUTOFF VALVE TEMPERATURE* PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DRAIN VALVE._ (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) This heater is to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of ASME. The valve...installed so as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, CSA 4.4 and the code requirements of the water heater (150 psi = 1,035kPa) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as indicated in size than the outlet pipe...
...damage, the relief valve must be installed in opening nor plugged. HOT WATER OUTLET DRAFT HOOD COLDWATER INLET _&_.-...== \ SHUTOFF VALVE TEMPERATURE* PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DRAIN VALVE._ (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) This heater is to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of ASME. The valve...installed so as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, CSA 4.4 and the code requirements of the water heater (150 psi = 1,035kPa) and a discharge capacity not less than the water heater input rate as indicated in size than the outlet pipe...
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... water heater from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to ensure that (1) no one . To fill the water heater with this water heater may be removed drafting of the water heater. opening the nearest hot water faucet. Never operate the water heater unless it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to properly open when the water heater...
... water heater from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to ensure that (1) no one . To fill the water heater with this water heater may be removed drafting of the water heater. opening the nearest hot water faucet. Never operate the water heater unless it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to properly open when the water heater...
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... _J'above on the right side of the burner. Do not attempt to desired setting DANGER: Hot water increases the risk of life. NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from a neighbor's phone. Do ..._ cald injury. if knob does not pop up . Replace the inner and outer burner doors. 12 At arm's length away, turn clockwise f"_ I to clear the lines before changing temperature. TO ... gas control knob down or turn clockwise f'_ to replace a flooded water heater. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any part has been under water, immediately contact a qualified installer or service agency to "OFF", see...
... _J'above on the right side of the burner. Do not attempt to desired setting DANGER: Hot water increases the risk of life. NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from a neighbor's phone. Do ..._ cald injury. if knob does not pop up . Replace the inner and outer burner doors. 12 At arm's length away, turn clockwise f"_ I to clear the lines before changing temperature. TO ... gas control knob down or turn clockwise f'_ to replace a flooded water heater. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any part has been under water, immediately contact a qualified installer or service agency to "OFF", see...
Owners Manual
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...°C) dishwasher The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at the point of use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. Some people are at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( t'_ ) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise ( _ ) to produce hot water. Feel water before bathing or showering. Before...
...°C) dishwasher The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at the point of use a hot water tap, or to draw their own bath water. Some people are at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( t'_ ) to decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise ( _ ) to produce hot water. Feel water before bathing or showering. Before...
Owners Manual
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... after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater because they could catch on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be extremely hot, see Figure 25. Fire and Explosion Hazard • Do not obstruct combustion air openings...
... after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater because they could catch on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be extremely hot, see Figure 25. Fire and Explosion Hazard • Do not obstruct combustion air openings...
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... section. Service Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Filling The Water heater 8. Turn the gas control knob to the drain valve and terminate adequate drain. Connect a hose to the "OFF" position. 2. OPEN ...shut down during freezing temperatures. The water heater should be left open to allow for tank NOTE: If the water heater is going to allow for an extended period, the drain valve should be shut down and drained for draining. 4. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open with hose connected...
... section. Service Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Filling The Water heater 8. Turn the gas control knob to the drain valve and terminate adequate drain. Connect a hose to the "OFF" position. 2. OPEN ...shut down during freezing temperatures. The water heater should be left open to allow for tank NOTE: If the water heater is going to allow for an extended period, the drain valve should be shut down and drained for draining. 4. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open with hose connected...
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... still be considered normal. If the relieving point of the water system. It is heated and increases the pressure of water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve is an unacceptable WATER HEATER COLD WATER iNLET FiTTiNG FLOOR, CEiLiNG JOIST, ETC. \ lIZ HOT \COLD /1II11I-I -sTRAPP'No I J GAUGE iNLET COLD WATER SHUT-OFF ALTERNATERECOMMENDED INSTALLATION (HORIZONTAL MOUNTING) FmGURE 26A. Condensation...
... still be considered normal. If the relieving point of the water system. It is heated and increases the pressure of water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve is an unacceptable WATER HEATER COLD WATER iNLET FiTTiNG FLOOR, CEiLiNG JOIST, ETC. \ lIZ HOT \COLD /1II11I-I -sTRAPP'No I J GAUGE iNLET COLD WATER SHUT-OFF ALTERNATERECOMMENDED INSTALLATION (HORIZONTAL MOUNTING) FmGURE 26A. Condensation...
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... open . Explosion Hazard • Flammable hydrogen gases may be replaced. This odor is opened for the odor to the water heater burner when high water temperatures are used for a long period of sulfate in Hot Water Faucets Anundersizewdatehr eatewr illcausemorecondensatiTonh.e }.--\ waterheatermustbe sizedproperlyto meetthefamily's ) demandfosrhotwateirncludindgishwashewrsa,shinmg achines andshowehreads. To prevent the possibility of oil from hydrogen...
... open . Explosion Hazard • Flammable hydrogen gases may be replaced. This odor is opened for the odor to the water heater burner when high water temperatures are used for a long period of sulfate in Hot Water Faucets Anundersizewdatehr eatewr illcausemorecondensatiTonh.e }.--\ waterheatermustbe sizedproperlyto meetthefamily's ) demandfosrhotwateirncludindgishwashewrsa,shinmg achines andshowehreads. To prevent the possibility of oil from hydrogen...
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... serious injury. Then follow "Draining" instructions in humid weather or pipe connections may be from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater, see Figure 27. Water at the time of the combustion products. Contact the gas utility. B. *Condensation may be seen... the burner or run on the threads and replace. Never use this water heater unless it is wet, follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in your area. If cotton is completely filled with water heater. Operational Conditions Leakage Checkpoints (Continued) FIGURE 27, Read and understand instruction...
... serious injury. Then follow "Draining" instructions in humid weather or pipe connections may be from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater, see Figure 27. Water at the time of the combustion products. Contact the gas utility. B. *Condensation may be seen... the burner or run on the threads and replace. Never use this water heater unless it is wet, follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in your area. If cotton is completely filled with water heater. Operational Conditions Leakage Checkpoints (Continued) FIGURE 27, Read and understand instruction...
Owners Manual
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...PILOT OUTAGE Thermocouple tip is unusually cold. Heater not tit or thermostat not on main gas shutoff valve. Thermostat set too high. _/ATER HEATER SOUND_ Condensation dripping on burner. Low gas pressure. Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures. SIZZLING OR Sediment or .... Replace Gas Control, Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS, Refer to determine cause. Reduce hot water use. Contact Sears Service to TEMPERATURE REGULATION. Clean sediment from other appliances near water heater. Refer to determine cause. 26 Contact Sears Service to DRAINING instructions in bottom ...
...PILOT OUTAGE Thermocouple tip is unusually cold. Heater not tit or thermostat not on main gas shutoff valve. Thermostat set too high. _/ATER HEATER SOUND_ Condensation dripping on burner. Low gas pressure. Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures. SIZZLING OR Sediment or .... Replace Gas Control, Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS, Refer to determine cause. Reduce hot water use. Contact Sears Service to TEMPERATURE REGULATION. Clean sediment from other appliances near water heater. Refer to determine cause. 26 Contact Sears Service to DRAINING instructions in bottom ...
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...Fitting 6 Dip Tube 7 Draft Hood *8 Draft Hood Bracket 9 Drain Valve 10 Drain Valve Washer I1 Flue Baffle 12 Gas Control Valve 13 Inner Door "14 Instruction Manual 15 Nipple (Hot Outlet) 16 Outer Door 17 Pilot Assembly w/Compression Fitting *'18 Pilot Tube 19 T&P Relief Valve 2O Piezo Ignitor ... 186079-000 9003743 9000358 9006201 9003741 9003410 9000283 23600 9003741 9003410 9000283 23600 Now 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 call 1-800-4-MY-HOME GAS...
...Fitting 6 Dip Tube 7 Draft Hood *8 Draft Hood Bracket 9 Drain Valve 10 Drain Valve Washer I1 Flue Baffle 12 Gas Control Valve 13 Inner Door "14 Instruction Manual 15 Nipple (Hot Outlet) 16 Outer Door 17 Pilot Assembly w/Compression Fitting *'18 Pilot Tube 19 T&P Relief Valve 2O Piezo Ignitor ... 186079-000 9003743 9000358 9006201 9003741 9003410 9000283 23600 9003741 9003410 9000283 23600 Now 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 call 1-800-4-MY-HOME GAS...