Sears 153.336566 50 GALLON, 153.336162 Installation Instructions, Removing the Old Water Heater

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Removing the Old Water Heater

FIGURE2.

 

1. Turn “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.

FIGURE3.

2. Turn “OFF” the water supply to the

 

 

water heater at the water shut off

 

valve or water meter. Some

 

installations require that the water

 

be turned off to the entire house,

 

see Figures 2 and 4.

 

FIGURE4.

 

3.Check again to make sure the gas supply is “OFF” to the water heater. Then disconnect the gas supply connection from the gas control valve.

4.Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all

connections are tight and that the

 

water flow is directed away from

FIGURE5.

any person, see Figures 2 and 5.

5.Disconnect the vent pipe from the draft hood where it connects to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are removed. Dispose of the draft hood. The new water heater has a draft hood which must be used for proper operation.

6.If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater, see Figure 6. This will avoid cutting off pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made later if necessary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain valve. The water heater is now completely disconnected and ready to be removed.

FIGURE6.

If you have galvanized pipes to the water heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each line. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater, see Figure 7. These pieces should be saved since they may be needed when reconnecting the new water heater. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain valve. The water heater is now completely disconnected and ready to be removed. Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.

FIGURE7.

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Contents Power Miser GAS Water Heater Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.ASafe INSTALLATION, USE and Service Important DefinitionsSafety Precautions Table of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsTo Install or Operate the Water Heater Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering Materials and Basic Tools NeededMaterials Needed Basic ToolsPilot & Main Burner Typical InstallationThermostat Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterFacts to Consider About the Location Insulation Blankets ALL AIR from Inside Buildings See on page 9 and belowWater Piping Hotter Water can ScaldValve and Pipe Insulation Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater VentingGas Piping GAS Piping with Flexible Connector Sediment TrapsFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating InstructionsTemperature Regulation Temperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rdService and Adjustment Tank Sediment CleaningBurner Cleaning Vent System InspectionTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation HousekeepingAnode Rod Inspection DrainingDrain Valve Washer Replacement ServiceTroubleshooting Guide Start Up ConditionsOperational Conditions CondensationLeakage Checkpoints Troubleshooting Guide Page Page Burnerassembly Parts Order List153.336466 Gallon 153.336566 Burner Assembly 153.336962Warranty Service Year Limited Warranty on Water HeaterYear Exclusive Kenmore Labor Warranty

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