Kenmore Powermiser 12 153.331761 User manual

Owner's Manual
POWERMISERTM 12
GAS WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING
NOT FOR USE iN MOBILE HOMES
MODEL NO.
153.331761 CAPACITY
74 Gallon (280 Liter)
6AS-F|RED
LISTED
* Safety instruction
* Installation
*Operation
* Care and Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
* Parts List
For You r Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain
with water heater.
Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual
instructivo y/o etiquetas en espa_ol puede obtenerlos Ilamando al
1-800-821-2017. NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE
CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informaci6n en las etiquetas
o en el manual instructivo. No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria
resultar en la MUERTE O GRAVES LESIONES CORPORALES.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
=Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
m lnstallation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency orthe gas supplier.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED 1208 www.sears.com 186079-001

Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersis extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and
others of apotential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual, it is very important
that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.
This is the safety alert symbol, it is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
II lll/
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or injury.
WARNING indicates apotentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates apotentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates apotentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and
how to avoid the risk of injury.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish alist of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of
potential exposure to such substances.
This product contains achemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This
appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed.
iMPORTANT DEFiNiTiONS
Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning
appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of
gas piping up to and including the natural gas meter or propane storage tank of a building, Many gas suppliers also
offer service and inspection of appliances within the building,
© Sears, Roebuck and Co.

manualandsafetymessages
beforeinstalling,operatingor
servicingthiswaterheater.
Failuretofollowinstructionsand
safetymessagescouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Instructionmanualmustremain
withwaterheater.
Fire Hazard
For continued protection against
riskof fire:
• Do not install water heater on
carpeted floor.
• Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury'
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physicafly or mentally disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feet water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas.
Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
• Use only gas shown on rating plate.
• Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
• Keep ignition sources away from faucets after
extended period of non-use.
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Explosion Hazard
• Overheated water can cause
watertank explosion.
• Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.
Breathing Hazard -Carbon Monoxide Gas
oInstall vent system in accordance with
codes.
Do not operate water heater if flood
damaged.
High altitude orifice must be installed
if a standard model is installed above
o
;;:_._:. o_:e::-v.o,, 7,700 ft. (2347m).
_:,::°:,: 1;_:_::,. . Donotoperateifsootbuildupispresent.
":::1::'o ",::*:." •Do not obstructwater heater air intake
_ with insulating jacket.
.\:,_:t"; Do not place chemical vapor emitting
products near water heater.
Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
are available.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or
death. Always read and understand instruction manual.
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.
• Inspect and replace anode.
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
• Be alert for thermal expansion.
Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE .................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................................. 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED .................................................................................................................. 6
Material Needed ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 8-17
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................... 8
Facts to Consider About the Location .................................................................................................................. 9,10
Insulation Blankets ............................................................................................................................................ 10,11
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 ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,13
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................... 14,15
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Venting ............................................................................................................................................................... 15,16
Gas Piping ......................................................................................................................................................... 16,17
Sediment Trap ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 18,19
Lighting & Operating Label ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 20-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Housekeeping ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ....................................................................................................... 21
Draining .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Service .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................................ 23-26
Start Up Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 23,24
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Strange Sounds ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Draft Hood Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Condensation ............................................................................................................................................... 23,24
Smoke/Odor ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Operational Conditions ...................................................................................................................................... 24,25
Smelly Odor ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Air in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................... 24
High Temperature Shut-Off System ................................................................................................................... 24
Leakage Checkpoints ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Troubleshooting Items ............................................................................................................................................ 26
PARTS ORDER LIST ................................................................................................................................................... 27
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................. 28

Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly
installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free
service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater
professionally installed by Sears call 1-800-4-MY-HOME _.They
will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized
contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
The installation must conform with these instructions and
the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence
of local codes, installations should comply with the current
edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54. This publication is available from the Canadian Standards
Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd, Cleveland
Ohio 44131, or The National Fire Protection Association, 1
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
• UL- Underwriter's Laboratories
CSA- Canadian Standards Association
ANSI- American National Standards Institute
NFPA- National Fire Protection Association
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
GAMA- Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
EPACT - Energy Policy Act
This gas-fired water heater is design certified by UL
Underwriter's Laboratories underAmerican National Standard/
CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.3 • CSA
4.3 (current edition).
Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 3 of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow
the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It
could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains
warnings through out the manual that you must read and be
aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the
proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since
we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THE
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR
OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
• If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand any portion of the instructions, call the Sears
Service Center.
Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the
water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent
pipe installation are very important in preventing death
from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. See
figures 1 and 8 through 14.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies
with the Facts to Consider About the Location section in this
manual.
For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during
an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation
procedures. Instructions may be obtained from your local
dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or California Office of the
State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
• Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed
in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State
Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.
• Complies with SCAQMD rule #1146.2 and districts having
equivalent NOx requirements.
MODEL
NUMBER
153.331761
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALS (LTRS)
74 (280)
TYPE
OF
GAS
NATURAL
BTU
RATE
75,100
RECOVERY MINIMUM
RATE GALS. VENT PIPE
PER HOUR INCHES
@ 100°F RISE (mm)
72.8 4" (102)
DIAMETER
INCHES
(mm)
26.38" (670)
DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES (mm)
HEIGHT TO
JACKET TOP
57"(1,448)