Sears 153.33535 - Manual (Page 4)

Table of Contents
General Safety .........................................................................
2-3
Table of Contents .............................................................. 4
Introduction ......... ....................................................................... 5
Specifications ......................................................................... 5
Preparing for the New Installation ........................................... 5
Material^ and Basic Tools Needed .............. .............................. e
Materials Needed.........................................................................................................................6
Basic Tools................................................................................................................................ 6
Removing the Old Water Heater .................................................?
Locating the New Water Heater ..................................................
8 9
Facts to Consider About Location..................................................................................................... 8
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces................................................ 9
Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Confined Spaces................................................... 9
Installing the New Water Heater
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Water Piping.... ..................................................................................................................... 10
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve................................................................................................. 11
Filling the Water Heater.............................................................................................................. 12
Venting................................................................................................................................... 12
Gas Piping.......................................................................................................................... ...... 13
Installation Checklist...................................................................................................................14
Lighting .....................................................................................
15-16
Temperature Regulation .............................................................
17
For Your Information ...............................................................
is 19
Start Up Conditions.....................................................................................................................18
Condensation......................................................................................................................... 18
Smoke/Odor........................................................................................................................... 18
Thermal Expansion.................................................................................................................. 18
Strange Sounds........................................................................................................................ 18
Operational Conditions..................... .................. ..................................................................... 18-19
Smelly Water.............................. ^.......................................................................................18-19
"Air" In Hot Water Faucets..........................................................................................................19
High Temperature Shut Off System................................................................................................ 19
Not Enough or No Hot Water........................................................................................................ 19
Water Is Too Hot...................... !........................................................ ....................................... 19
Periodic Maintenance ................................................................
20 21
Venting System Inspection............................................................................................................ 20
Burner Inspection.......................................................................................................................20
Burner Cleaning.........................................................................................................................20
Propane (L.P.) Gas Control Valve & Burner Assembly Replacement Information.......... .................................. 20
Housekeeping.......................................................................................................................... 20
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation.................................................................................... 21
Tank Sediment Cleaning.............................................................................................................. 21
Draining................................................................................................................................ 21
Drain Valve Washer Replacement.................................................................................................. 21
Service................................................................................................................................... 21
Leakage Checkpoints ...................................................................
22
Repair Parts .............................................................................
24-31
Warranty ... ................................................................................
32
Sears Installation Policy.............................................................................................................. 32
Sears Installation Warranty........................................................ .'.................................................. 32
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