Kenmore 153.33204, 153.33205, 153.33206, 153.33207 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE......................................................................................................................................2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .....................................................................................................................................................5

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................5

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ............................................................6

MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ......................................................................................................................................7

TYPICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................8-9

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................9-22

Removing the Old Water Heater .................................................................................................................................................9

Facts to Consider About the Location ...................................................................................................................................10-11

Insulation Blankets .....................................................................................................................................................................11

Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconﬁ ned Spaces .........................................................................11

Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Conﬁ ned Spaces ........................................................................11-12

Water Piping .........................................................................................................................................................................13-14

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ......................................................................................................................................14-15

Gas Piping .................................................................................................................................................................................15

Sediment Traps .........................................................................................................................................................................16

Filling the Water Heater .............................................................................................................................................................16

Blower Assembly Installation ................................................................................................................................................16-17

Vent Connections to Blower Assembly ......................................................................................................................................18

Venting and Installation ........................................................................................................................................................18-19

Condensation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Maximum Vent Lengths .............................................................................................................................................................18

Venting ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Vent Terminal Installation .....................................................................................................................................................19-20

Vertical Vent Through Roof .......................................................................................................................................................20

Vertical Vent Restrictions...........................................................................................................................................................20

Vent Pipe Preparation ..........................................................................................................................................................21-22

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................23-24

Lighting and Operating Label ....................................................................................................................................................23

Temperature Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................24

FOR YOUR INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... ...................................................25

Start Up Conditions ...................................................................................................................................................................25

Operational Conditions .............................................................................................................................................................. 26

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................................................................26-28

Venting System Inspection ........................................................................................................................................................26

Burner Operation and Inspection .........................................................................................................................................26-27

Burner Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Anode Rod Inspection ...............................................................................................................................................................27

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .....................................................................................................................27-28

Draining ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Drain Valve Washer Replacement.............................................................................................................................................28

Service ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ..............................................................................................................................................................29

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ..........................................................................................................................................30-32

PARTS ORDER LIST .......................................................................................................................................................................33

WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................................................................................36

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