Kenmore 153.33114 Fire or Explosion Hazard, Fire Hazard, Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas

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Read and understand instruction 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.

Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death.

Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskforscald injury.

Feel water before bathing or showering.

Temperature limiting valves are available.

Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting

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.

Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP 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.

installing, using or servicing

water heater.

Read instruction manual before

Fire Hazard

For continued protection against riskof fire:

Do not install water heater on carpeted floor.

Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.

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

Install vent system in accordance win codes

Do not operate water heater if flood damaged

High altitude orifice must be installed for operaaen abe_e 10,100 feet (3,048m)_

Do not o_rate if soot is present,

Do not obstru_ water hea_er air intake with insulating iacket

. Do not place chemical vapor emi_Jng 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.

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Contents 320391-000 Sears Brands Management CorporationModel No 153.331140 40 Gallon 153.331150 50 GallonImportant Definitions Read and follow water heater warnings and instructionsExplosion Hazard Improper installation and use may result in property damageFire or Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard12-15 InstallationVent Pipe System Draft Hood Installation Vent Connectors 19-20StartUpConditions OperatingtheTemperatureControlSystemService LightingInstructionsYear Limited Warranty on Water Heater Important Information About This Water Heater Excessive Weight HazardModel Materials Needed Status Mark Light Control/Temperature KnobTemperatures shown are approximates and may vary Vent Pipe Inner DoorInstallation Checklist Manual GAS Removing the Old Water HeaterFire or Explosion Hazard Location RequirementsSite Location Carbon Monoxide Poisoning HazardAll water heaters eventually leak Insulation BlanketsProperty Damage Hazard Breathing Hazard Carbon Monoxide GasProperty Damage Hazard Filling the Water HeaterGas Requirements Gas PipingExplosion Hazard Gas Pressure TestingGas Pressure LP Gas OnlyConfined Space Carbon Monoxide WarningUnconfined Space All Air from Inside the BuildingLouvers and Grilles All Air from OutdoorsVent Pipe System Draft Hood InstallationVent Connectors Vent Pipe SizeOpposite wall of the chimney Figure Chimney ConnectionVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Chimney as it may restrict the space between itPiping Installation Isectn 19 MGLLminimum Closed System/Thermal Expansion Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveIf the Pilot Does Not Light Lighting InstructionsLighting the Pilot If the Status Light Does Not BlinkIgniterGASCONTROL STOP!It is imyou readall safety lightingthe pilotRefertothe UghtingInstructionsinthe Installation Phone. Follow the gas supptiersinstructionsEmergency Shut Down Water Temperature RegulationChecking the Draft Burner FlamesStatus Light Code Normal Flashes Operating the Temperature Control SystemFiue gases may escape if ,vent pipe is not connected Vent System InspectionBurner Inspection Carbon Monoxide and Fire HazardFire and Explosion Hazard HousekeepingAnode Rod Inspection Draining and FlushingService Removing the Burner from the Manifold Burner Assembly Replacement PartsExternal Inspection & Cleaning Base-Ring Filter Removing the Manifold/Burner AssemblyBurneran other Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-arrestorReplacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly Explosion HazardPiezoelectric Igniter System Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/ThermostatStrange Sounds Thermal Ex ansion Tank SpecificationsExpansion Tank Sizing Chart Start Up ConditionsAIR In Hot Water Faucets Safety Shut-off and Thermal SwitchOperational Conditions CondensationBefore installing, operating or servicing this water heater Problem Thermostat Not functioning properly Replace Water heater flue or vent systemBlocked Excessive Waterpressure Use Pressure Reducing ValveNormal Operation Pilot light was recently extinguishedThermopile is cooling DownGas Control Valve failure Temperature Sensor Thermistor Is defective=N01 800-4694663Section Pilot light Repeatedly Goes out 153.331140 Gallon 153.331150 GallonModel Page MY-HOME