Kenmore 153.337463, 153.337863, 153.337963 Operating Instructions, Lighting, Check for Leaks

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Operating Instructions

Lighting

_WARNING

BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P,) GAS WATER HEATERS]:Propane(L.P.)gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.

Basements,crawl spaces,skirted areasunder mobile homes (evenwhenventilated),closetsandareasbelowgroundlevelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attemptingto light or relightthe water heater'spilotor turning on a nearby electricallightswitch,be absolutelysure there isno accumulatedgasin the area. Searchfor odor ofgasbysniffingat groundlevelin the vicinityof the applianceIf. odor isdetected, followstepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"on the coverpageof fiismanual thenleavethe premises.

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Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.

AW_RNING

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER. FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELLGAS:

Do not try to light anyappliance.

Do not touch any electricalswitch;do not useany phone in your building.

Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor'sphone.

Followthe gassuppliersinstructions,

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If you cannot reach your gassupplier,call the Ere depart- merit.

a, WARNING

DO NOT force the gascontrol knob. Use only your hand to pushit down to light the pilot, or to turn it to "ON", "OFF" or "PILOT". Never usea tool suchas a lever,wrench or plio ers, Do not hit or damage the knob. A damaged knob may result in an explosionand serious injury. If you haveproblem turning the knob, callthe gassupplierimmediately,

CHECK FOR LEAKS

Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your

water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open

flame. Check the factory gas ,fittings after pilot is lit and gas con- trol knob is still in PILOT position. Then, check the fittings

when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu- tion for this, too.

_INNERDOOR

OUTER

DOOR

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Contents AN Odorant is Added to the GAS Used by this Water Heater For Your SafetyWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS AwarningIwarning Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions Burner Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsBasic Tools Materials and Basic Tools NeededMaterials Needed Removing the Old Water Heater Installation InstructionsFacts to Consider About Location Installation Instructions contdALL AIR from Outdoors see Figures Installation Instructions contdALL AIR from Inside Buildings Rs. Theseincludetheelder,children,the infirm,or physical Water PipingHotter Water can SCALD.Water heatersare intendedto Iraln unlessa 6 air gapisprovided,To preventbodilyinjury,haz BTU/Hr. rateVenting Filling the Water HeaterIAWARNING1 Healthrisk or asphyxiationVenting contd ContdGas Piping Be surevent pipeisproperly connectedto preventescapeofGAS Piping with ALL Black Iron Pipe to GAS Control GAS Piping with Flexible ConnectorSediment Trap Installation Checklist Installation InstructionsContd Venting instructionsCheck for Leaks Operating InstructionsLighting Replaceouterdoorif removed Set the thermostatto lowest setting by turningOperating Instructions contd Hotter Watercan SCALDWater heatersare intendedto Temperature RegulationBurner Cleaning Service and AdjustmentTank Sediment Cleaning Venting System InspectionAssembly Replacement Service and Adjustment contdGas Control Valve & Burner InformationDrain Valve Washer Replacement Service and Adjustment contdContact Sears Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME HousekeepingThermal Expansion Troubleshooting GuideStart Up Conditions Condensation Start Up Conditions contdSMOKE/ODOR Smelly WaterHigh Temperature Shut OFF System Troubleshooting Guide contdNot Enough or no HOT Water Water is TOO HOTLeakage Checkpoints Page Page Page Gal. Short Gal. Short High Altitude3O Gal Gal. High AltitudeParts Order List contd 153.337514 50 Gal. High Altitude 153.337563 50 Gal Parts Order List contd153.337614 65 Gal. High Altitude 153.337463 40 Gal 153.337514 50 Gal. High Altitude9000071 Model Ratin Plate t O27O118153.337663 65 Gal 153.337763 50 Gal. High Recovery Restrictor Ring # Manual # Mag-Erad Manifold CoverImproperventing Warranty

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