Kenmore 153.33453 - Manual (Page 4)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ..................................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Material Needed ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 8-17
Removing the Old Water Heater .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Facts to Consider About the Location ..................................................................................................................................... 9-10
Insulation Blankets ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
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 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Filling the Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Venting .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15-16
Gas Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16-17
Sediment Trap ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 18-19
Lighting & Operating Label ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Temperature Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................................... 20-22
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Venting System Inspection ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Inspection ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Burner Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Housekeeping ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Anode Rod Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 21
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21-22
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 23-24
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Strange Sounds ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Draft Hood Operation .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Condensation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Smoke/Odor ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Operational Conditions ......................................................................................................................................................... 24-25
Smelly Odor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Air in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
High Temperature Shut-Off System ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Leakage Checkpoints .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR GAS CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 26-27
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................................................... 28-29
PARTS ORDER LIST ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30
NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 32