Sears 153.332070, 153.332060, 153.332050 Safe INSTALLATION, USE and Service, Important Definitions

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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE

Your 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 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.

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.

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.

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Contents Economizer 6 GAS Water Heater Safe INSTALLATION, USE and Service Important DefinitionsSafety Precautions Table of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsPreparing for the Installation Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials NeededPropane HOT Surface Igniter & Main Burner Typical InstallationNatural HOT Surface Igniter & Main Burner Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterFacts to Consider about the Location Insulation Blankets ALL AIR from Inside Buildings See Water Piping Hotter Water can ScaldValve and Pipe Insulation if supplied GAS Piping Sediment Traps Blower Assembly InstallationSequenceofinstallation Filling the Water HeaterPage Condensation Vent Connections to Blower AssemblyVenting and Installation Maximum Vent LengthsVent Terminal Installation VentingVertical Vent Through Roof Vertical Vent Termination RestrictionsVent Pipe Preparation Recommended BRUSH* Size for Primer Cement ApplicationsStepf StepbStepe StepgDo not try to light the burner by hand PowerbeforeservicingOperating Instructions What to do if YOU Smell GASTemperature Regulation Temperature Setting Burns on Adult SkinCondensate For Your InformationStart UP Conditions SMOKE/ODORVenting System Inspection Service and AdjustmentOperational Conditions Burner Operation and InspectionHousekeeping Burner CleaningTEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve Operation Anode ROD InspectionDraining Drain Valve Washer ReplacementService Leakage Checkpoints Troubleshooting Guidelines LED StatusTroubleshooting Guidelines Economizer 6 GAS Water Heater Repair Parts ListBurner Assembly Outer Door Alternate Model Numbers Part Description 153.332040 153.332050Warranty Service Year Limited Warranty on Water HeaterYear Exclusive Kenmore Labor Warranty Sears Installation Service