Contents
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
Owners Manual
For Your Safety
POWER MISER 9 GAS WATER HEATER
ADVERTENCIA
www.sears.com
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
CAUTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TYPICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED
Materials Needed
Basic Tools
Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Removing the Old Water Heater
Facts to Consider About the Location
Insulation Blankets
Combustion Air and Ventilation for AppliancesLocatedinUnconnedSpaces
Combustion Air and Ventilation for AppliancesLocatedinConnedSpaces
Water Piping
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Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Filling the Water Heater
Venting
Gas Piping
Sediment Traps
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re or
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Temperature Regulation
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning
Vent System Inspection
Burner Inspection
Burner Cleaning
Housekeeping
Anode Rod
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Service
Draining
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Start Up Conditions
Thermal Expansion
ThermalExpansionTankSpecications
Expansion Tank Sizing Chart
Operational Conditions
Smelly Odor
AIR In Hot Water Faucets
High Temperature Shut Off System
Operational Conditions (Continued)
Leakage Checkpoints
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued)
153.339362 30 Gallon 153.339262 40 Gallon Short 153.339462 40 Gallon
Model Numbers
Model Numbers
153.339962 40 Gallon (L.P.) 153.339161 50 Gallon Short
Model Numbers
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9 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER
1 - YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY
WARRANTY SERVICE
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