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... www.sears.com PART NO. 315427-000 NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to follow instructions and safety messages could result in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal ,n jury or death. Owner's Manual THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER !i!i!i POWER VENTED GAS MODELS WITH HOT SURFACE IGNITION FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY...
... www.sears.com PART NO. 315427-000 NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to follow instructions and safety messages could result in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal ,n jury or death. Owner's Manual THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 GAS WATER HEATER !i!i!i POWER VENTED GAS MODELS WITH HOT SURFACE IGNITION FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY...
Owners Manual
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... water can cause brain damage or death. Instruction manual must be installed for safe temperature setting. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must remain with this or any other flammable va 3ors and liquids in severe injury or death. Verify proper operation after extended period of this power vented water heater. installing, using or servicing Read instrwuactteiorn hemataenru. Failure to do this water heater...
... water can cause brain damage or death. Instruction manual must be installed for safe temperature setting. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must remain with this or any other flammable va 3ors and liquids in severe injury or death. Verify proper operation after extended period of this power vented water heater. installing, using or servicing Read instrwuactteiorn hemataenru. Failure to do this water heater...
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...... 8-9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 9-22 Removing the Otd Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Location ...Insulation Blankets ... 9 10-11 11 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces 11 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces 11-12 Water Piping ... 13-14 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ... 14-15 Gas Piping ... 15 Sediment Traps ... 16 Filling the Water Heater ... 16 Blower Assembly Installation ... 16-17 Vent Connections to Blower Assembly ... 18 Venting and Installation ... 18-19 Condensation ... 18...
...... 8-9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 9-22 Removing the Otd Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Location ...Insulation Blankets ... 9 10-11 11 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces 11 Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces 11-12 Water Piping ... 13-14 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ... 14-15 Gas Piping ... 15 Sediment Traps ... 16 Filling the Water Heater ... 16 Blower Assembly Installation ... 16-17 Vent Connections to Blower Assembly ... 18 Venting and Installation ... 18-19 Condensation ... 18...
Owners Manual
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... instructions, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. If after reading this manual you must be installed in this water heater to be braced, anchored, or strapped to the proper operation of local codes, installations shall comply with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. MODEL NUMBER 153.332040 153.332050 TANK CAPACITY IN GALS. (LTRS) 40(151) 50 (189) TYPE OF GAS NATURAL NATURAL INPUT RATE...
... instructions, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. If after reading this manual you must be installed in this water heater to be braced, anchored, or strapped to the proper operation of local codes, installations shall comply with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. MODEL NUMBER 153.332040 153.332050 TANK CAPACITY IN GALS. (LTRS) 40(151) 50 (189) TYPE OF GAS NATURAL NATURAL INPUT RATE...
Owners Manual
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... wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all side wall terminated, horizontally vented power vent, direct vent, and power direct vent gas fueled water heaters installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in accordance with an alarm shall be the responsibility of the property owner to be installed on the floor level where the gas equipment is installed in size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. In...
... wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all side wall terminated, horizontally vented power vent, direct vent, and power direct vent gas fueled water heaters installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in accordance with an alarm shall be the responsibility of the property owner to be installed on the floor level where the gas equipment is installed in size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. In...
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...) TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS GAS MODELS L__J WITH HOT SURFACE IGNITION +'" BB & 2", 3" OR 4" PVC VENT CAPABILITY FIGURE1. Blower Assembly FV Sensor Assembly VACUUM RELIEF VALVE +_INSTALLPER LOCAL CODES. Base Pan Inner Door Outer Door HSI Burner Assembly Air Intake Screen - cc V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) Drain Valve Gas Valve-Thermostat Drain Pan Air Intake Screen - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe-Exhaust B Vent Terminal C Vent Adapter-Rubber Boot D Blower Assembly E Cold Water Inlet F Inlet Water Shut-off Valve G Union H Inlet Dip Tube J Anode** K Hot...
...) TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS GAS MODELS L__J WITH HOT SURFACE IGNITION +'" BB & 2", 3" OR 4" PVC VENT CAPABILITY FIGURE1. Blower Assembly FV Sensor Assembly VACUUM RELIEF VALVE +_INSTALLPER LOCAL CODES. Base Pan Inner Door Outer Door HSI Burner Assembly Air Intake Screen - cc V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) Drain Valve Gas Valve-Thermostat Drain Pan Air Intake Screen - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe-Exhaust B Vent Terminal C Vent Adapter-Rubber Boot D Blower Assembly E Cold Water Inlet F Inlet Water Shut-off Valve G Union H Inlet Dip Tube J Anode** K Hot...
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... or location to which the water heater vent piping is installed in any other open flame or spark producing appliance. Reiandstalilinnsgt,ructuiosning moarnusaelrvicibnegfore water heater. Carpeting must be installed under the water heater. Failure to the troubleshooting guide on carpeted floor. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. This water heater is not for servicing and proper operation of flammable vapors being ignited, gasoline and other substances (such as centralized with the use...
... or location to which the water heater vent piping is installed in any other open flame or spark producing appliance. Reiandstalilinnsgt,ructuiosning moarnusaelrvicibnegfore water heater. Carpeting must be installed under the water heater. Failure to the troubleshooting guide on carpeted floor. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. This water heater is not for servicing and proper operation of flammable vapors being ignited, gasoline and other substances (such as centralized with the use...
Owners Manual
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...; Install thermal expansion tank if necessary. • Do not apply heat to the cold water inlet. Before changing the factory setting on this unit shall be suitable for suggested piping arrangement. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to cold water inlet. • Contact qualified installer or Sears Service Center. It will relieve the excess pressure. All piping components connected to this water heater when connected to the water heater. Using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet connection. Children...
...; Install thermal expansion tank if necessary. • Do not apply heat to the cold water inlet. Before changing the factory setting on this unit shall be suitable for suggested piping arrangement. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to cold water inlet. • Contact qualified installer or Sears Service Center. It will relieve the excess pressure. All piping components connected to this water heater when connected to the water heater. Using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet connection. Children...
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....2 cm) above paragraph. INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING INSTALLATION KIT TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE HOT WATER OUTLET FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS L_ COLD WATER _ t INL_/ _,_ * Y_ / __ T.RE.DEDTO TH$ SRHwUTOF'FAwDEDTO SW ATCOUPL,S" WEATCOUPL,NG 3/4" THREADED _ R _ _ 3/4" THREADED COUPLING ......v._.._...... INSULATED INSULATED INLET I/ The valve is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must not be placed between the relief valve and the tank. This heater is made with the...
....2 cm) above paragraph. INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING INSTALLATION KIT TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE HOT WATER OUTLET FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS L_ COLD WATER _ t INL_/ _,_ * Y_ / __ T.RE.DEDTO TH$ SRHwUTOF'FAwDEDTO SW ATCOUPL,S" WEATCOUPL,NG 3/4" THREADED _ R _ _ 3/4" THREADED COUPLING ......v._.._...... INSULATED INSULATED INLET I/ The valve is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must not be placed between the relief valve and the tank. This heater is made with the...
Owners Manual
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... for safe temperature setting. There must be run to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one is complete. Carbon Monoxide Gas • High altitude orifice must comply with local codes and ordinances or with propane. When installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347 m) could result in accordance with a high altitude orifice when installed at least once a year. Failure to ensure...
... for safe temperature setting. There must be run to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one is complete. Carbon Monoxide Gas • High altitude orifice must comply with local codes and ordinances or with propane. When installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347 m) could result in accordance with a high altitude orifice when installed at least once a year. Failure to ensure...
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I I GASOONv ROL _" Theapplianacneditsgasconnectmiounsbteleatkestebdeforpelacing theapplianicneoperation. GROJOON,°.T UN,ON (OPT,O,A 3"M,N. Connecttihneggaspipintgothegascontrvoal lvoefthewatehreater c1a8nabned1a9c.complisbhyeeditheorfthetwomethosdhsowin Figures HoT*-- TheapplianacneditsindividuSahlut-ovfaf lvsehalbl edisconnected fromthegassupplpyipingsystemduringanypressutreestinogf thast ysteamttespt ressurienesxcesosf1/2pounpdersquariench (3.5kPa).Itshalbl eisolatefrdomthegassupplpyipinsgystemby closinitgsindividumaal nuSalhut-ovfaflvdeurinagnypressutreesting ...
I I GASOONv ROL _" Theapplianacneditsgasconnectmiounsbteleatkestebdeforpelacing theapplianicneoperation. GROJOON,°.T UN,ON (OPT,O,A 3"M,N. Connecttihneggaspipintgothegascontrvoal lvoefthewatehreater c1a8nabned1a9c.complisbhyeeditheorfthetwomethosdhsowin Figures HoT*-- TheapplianacneditsindividuSahlut-ovfaf lvsehalbl edisconnected fromthegassupplpyipingsystemduringanypressutreestinogf thast ysteamttespt ressurienesxcesosf1/2pounpdersquariench (3.5kPa).Itshalbl eisolatefrdomthegassupplpyipinsgystemby closinitgsindividumaal nuSalhut-ovfaflvdeurinagnypressutreesting ...
Owners Manual
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... that the plastic tubing is still attached from the air pressure switch to the water heater is secured shut. Note: If any of control box, make sure the ON/OFF switch is in power cord until vent system is in side of control box. Remove screws and open panel on the side of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must...
... that the plastic tubing is still attached from the air pressure switch to the water heater is secured shut. Note: If any of control box, make sure the ON/OFF switch is in power cord until vent system is in side of control box. Remove screws and open panel on the side of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must...
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... protected against on installations where it has "Heat Deflection Temperature" (HDT@66 psi) or 455 kPa of at the rubber boot on the drain port (if a drain hose is NOT ALLOWED. See the instructions on the built-in pre-existing venting, a thorough inspection of vent pipe. The water heaters covered by the installer (if condensate is supplied with the venting instructions in this manual are : PVC (Schedule 40...
... protected against on installations where it has "Heat Deflection Temperature" (HDT@66 psi) or 455 kPa of at the rubber boot on the drain port (if a drain hose is NOT ALLOWED. See the instructions on the built-in pre-existing venting, a thorough inspection of vent pipe. The water heaters covered by the installer (if condensate is supplied with the venting instructions in this manual are : PVC (Schedule 40...
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... Monoxide Gas • Install vent system in accordance with codes. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. • High altitude orifice must be mounted directly above snow accumulation level), then the installation can be provided in accordance with information in . (30 cm) above any building. Always read and understand instruction manual. The exit terminals of the flue. In cold climates...
... Monoxide Gas • Install vent system in accordance with codes. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. • High altitude orifice must be mounted directly above snow accumulation level), then the installation can be provided in accordance with information in . (30 cm) above any building. Always read and understand instruction manual. The exit terminals of the flue. In cold climates...
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... hot water needs. In addition to "Sleep" mode. 2. After 30 seconds the control will also provide the most energy efficient operation of the valves. To decrease the temperature press and release the "COOLER" button until the desired setting is reached. Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in your home fits into one second, see Figure 26. 1. Setting the water heater temperature at specific lower temperatures. If anyone using...
... hot water needs. In addition to "Sleep" mode. 2. After 30 seconds the control will also provide the most energy efficient operation of the valves. To decrease the temperature press and release the "COOLER" button until the desired setting is reached. Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in your home fits into one second, see Figure 26. 1. Setting the water heater temperature at specific lower temperatures. If anyone using...
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... devices such as a "tank leak". The temperature-pressure relief valve is condensate. Burning gas produces water vapor in the tank warms up . The water heater must be diagnosed as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc. Moisture from metal parts, and will cause more condensation. Good venting is essential for the first time. If the relieving point of the water system. t INLET COLD WATERSHUT-OFF ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION I I WATER COLD INLET HEATER WATER FITTING (2) PRESSURE GAUGE INLET COLD WATER SHUT...
... devices such as a "tank leak". The temperature-pressure relief valve is condensate. Burning gas produces water vapor in the tank warms up . The water heater must be diagnosed as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc. Moisture from metal parts, and will cause more condensation. Good venting is essential for the first time. If the relieving point of the water system. t INLET COLD WATERSHUT-OFF ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION I I WATER COLD INLET HEATER WATER FITTING (2) PRESSURE GAUGE INLET COLD WATER SHUT...
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... the water. If the high temperature shut-off is wrong. Be sure the vent piping is non-resettable. Contact Sears Service Center to eliminate the water problem. Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. It is properly connected to develop: a. Little or no smoking or open . Smelly water may be present for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. BURNER OPERATION AND INSPECTION Flood damage to a water heater may occur if air...
... the water. If the high temperature shut-off is wrong. Be sure the vent piping is non-resettable. Contact Sears Service Center to eliminate the water problem. Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. It is properly connected to develop: a. Little or no smoking or open . Smelly water may be present for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. BURNER OPERATION AND INSPECTION Flood damage to a water heater may occur if air...
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... your burner or burner air openings require cleaning, turn the blower switch to the "OFF" position and allow the burner to keep the tank in operating condition. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OPERATION • Burn hazard • Hotwater discharge. • Keep clear of anode rod required. The temperature-pressure least once a year. Combustible materials such as gasoline, solvents or adhesives in Figure 29. ANODE RODINSPECTION FIGURE 28. BURNER CLEANING In the event your water heater. Property...
... your burner or burner air openings require cleaning, turn the blower switch to the "OFF" position and allow the burner to keep the tank in operating condition. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OPERATION • Burn hazard • Hotwater discharge. • Keep clear of anode rod required. The temperature-pressure least once a year. Combustible materials such as gasoline, solvents or adhesives in Figure 29. ANODE RODINSPECTION FIGURE 28. BURNER CLEANING In the event your water heater. Property...
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... the gas valve driver circuit, internal microprocessor, or other type of flammable vapor(s) in your building, and do not try to clear these error codes. 2 Replace the gas control valve if the error code persists. 1 Ensure all FV sensor wiring is 16 I ";°;I 000 • opening repeatedly during one or both temperature adjust buttons several times - check/clean the screen. Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on models so equipped are no gas leaks at the gas control valve...
... the gas valve driver circuit, internal microprocessor, or other type of flammable vapor(s) in your building, and do not try to clear these error codes. 2 Replace the gas control valve if the error code persists. 1 Ensure all FV sensor wiring is 16 I ";°;I 000 • opening repeatedly during one or both temperature adjust buttons several times - check/clean the screen. Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on models so equipped are no gas leaks at the gas control valve...
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... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Replace blower assembly. Replace thermostat. Refer to outlet. Install correct orifice. Check dilution air intake, exhaust venting, and air openings in burner ports. Refer to CONDENSATION section and Start Up Conditions. Refer to CONDENSATION section and Start Up Conditions. Drain and flush heater thoroughly then refill. Refer to determine cause. Test polarity and correct. Contact a Sears Service Center to TEMPERATURE REGULATION section. RUMBLING SOOTING BURNER WILL NOT STAY LIT - e. Thermostat set too high. b. c. Leaking hot water pipes of...
... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Replace blower assembly. Replace thermostat. Refer to outlet. Install correct orifice. Check dilution air intake, exhaust venting, and air openings in burner ports. Refer to CONDENSATION section and Start Up Conditions. Refer to CONDENSATION section and Start Up Conditions. Drain and flush heater thoroughly then refill. Refer to determine cause. Test polarity and correct. Contact a Sears Service Center to TEMPERATURE REGULATION section. RUMBLING SOOTING BURNER WILL NOT STAY LIT - e. Thermostat set too high. b. c. Leaking hot water pipes of...