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    PRINTED 0308 185876-002 Owner ’ s Manual THE ECONOMIZER™ 6 GAS W A TER HEA TER FOR USE ONL Y IN MOBILE HOMES MODEL NO. 153.333850 30 Gallon 153.333950 40 Gallon C3 T echnology® Gas W ater Heaters meet the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals with the accidental or unintended ignition of fl ammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline. A ...

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    2 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE Y our safety and the safety of others is 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 a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety m ...

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    3 GENERAL SAFETY ...

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    4 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SER VICE...................................................................................................................................................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... ............... ...

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    5 Thank Y ou 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. Abbreviatio ...

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    6 MA TERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed T o simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below . Y ou may or may not need all of these mate rials, depending on your type of installation. W A TER HEA TER INST ALLA TION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” (19.05 mm) OR 1/2” (12.7 mm) THREADED OR COPPER ...

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    7 GET T O KNOW YOUR W A TER HEA TER A V ent Pipe B Drafthood C Anode D Hot W ater Outlet E Outlet F Roof Jack G Gas Supply H Manual Gas Shut-off V alve I Ground Joint Union * INST ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. * DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. FIGURE 1. J Drip Leg (Sediment T rap) K Inner Door L Outer door M Union N Inlet W ater Shut-off ...

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    8 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. T urn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater . If the main gas line shut-off valve serving all gas appliances is used, also shut “OFF” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut “OFF” until the water heater installation is completed, see Figures 2 and 3. 2. T urn “OFF” the water suppl ...

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    9 TYPICAL INST ALLA TIONS FIGURE 8. This appliance has been design certified as complying with American National Standard/CSA Standard for water heaters and is considered suitable for: W ater (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable for water (potable) heating. HOTTER W A TER CAN SCALD: W ater heaters are intended to produce hot water ...

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    10 F ACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCA TION This manufactured home gas- fi red water heater is for use in a manufactured home. Y ou should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater , because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the applia ...

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    11 Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle. This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) in a ...

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    12 SECURING W A TER HEA TER TO FLOOR AND W ALL The water heater must be secured to the fl oor and to the wall of the enclosure with the three mounting brackets and screws packaged in the carton with the water heater . The two small brackets stamped #01 10634 are used to attach the water heater to the fl oor and the one large bracket #01 10063 is ...

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    13 The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving point of the water heater ’s temperature-pressure relief valve is reached, the valve will relieve the excess pressure. The temperature-pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion ...

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    14 This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer . The valve is certi fi ed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief V alves for Hot W ater Supply Syst ...

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    15 To fi ll the water heater with water: 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater . 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater . NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. 3. T o insure compl ...

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    16 Chemical vapor corrosion of the fl ue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially cor ...

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    17 Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown in Figures 15 and 16. SEDIMENT TRAPS A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fi tting wi ...

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    18 9. Remove fl ange nuts holding inner door in place with 3/8” nut driver , see Figure 19. FIGURE 19. 10. Loosen fl are nut “T” holding thermocouple to bottom of gas valve with 3/8” open-end wrench and pull down to remove, see Figure 20. 1 1. Loosen fl are nut “P” holding pilot line to bottom of gas valve with 7/16” open-end wrenc ...

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    19 23. Place screwdriver in slot “C”, see Figure 25. Depress and turn counterclockwise ( ) to stop. Control screw must be in “IN” position for propane (LP) gas and in “OUT” position for natural gas. STOP! Read label “For Y our Safety” located on your water heater . FIGURE 25. 24. Light pilot following the lighting and operating inst ...

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    20 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ...

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    21 INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT : 1. Check the gas lines for leaks. a. Use a soapy water solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open fl ame. b. Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fi ttings. c. Check for bubbling soap. This means you have leak. T urn “OFF” gas and make the necessary ...

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    22 The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its lowest position. It is adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald injury . The mark ( ) indicative of approximately 120°F (49°C) is the preferred starting point for the control. Some States have a requirement for a lower setting. T ...

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    23 VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. Y ou should look for: 1. Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The combustion and ventilation air fl ow must not be obstructed. 2. Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products. 3. Ru ...

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    24 ANODE ROD INSPECTION The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The submerged rod deteriorates to protect the tank. Instead of corroding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. This does not af fect the water ’s taste or color . The rod must be maintained to ke ...

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    25 6. CLOSE the drain valve. 7. Follow instructions in the “Filling The W ater Heater” section. 8 . Follow the lighting instructions on the label or “Operating Instructions” to restart the water heater . DRAIN V AL VE W ASHER REPLACEMENT (See Figure 29) 1. Follow “Draining” instructions. 2. Turning counterclockwise ( ), remove the hex c ...

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    26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ST ART UP CONDITIONS Thermal Expansion W ater supply system may , because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, and the ef fects of water hammer have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back fl ow preventers, etc., to control these types of problems. When these devices are n ...

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    27 Condensation Whenever the water heater is fi lled with cold water , some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • A new water heater is fi lled with cold water for the fi rst time. • Burning gas produces water vapor In water he ...

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    28 LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual fi rst. Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water . A. Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has condensed out of the combustion products. This is caused by a problem in the vent ...

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    29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be used by a quali fi ed service agent. Call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) for assistance. Inform the associate that this is a “Flammable V apor Ignition Resistant” Product. Problem Cause Solution W A TER LEAKS Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, relief ...

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    30 THE ECONOMIZER™ 6 MOBILE HOME GAS W A TER HEA TER MODEL NO’S 153.333850 30 Gallon 153.333950 40 Gallon P ARTS ORDER LIST BURNER ASSEMBL Y 1 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 ® (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to ...

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    31 NOTES: ...

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    6 YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON W A TER HEA TER Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Y our new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to ...

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