Kenmore 153.33204 User Manual
4
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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