Kenmore 153.331492 User Manual
Kentnorg, Hydrosense gas water heater, Awarning
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Owner’s Manual
KentnorG
HydroSense
Gas Water Heater
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153.331492
153.331592
40 Gallon
50 Gallon
ENERGYSTAR
Safety Instructions
Installation
Operation
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Parts List
For Your Safety
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-
current
edition
regarding
the
accidental
or
unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such
as those emitted by gasoline.
AWARNING
Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain
with water heater.
ADVERTENCIA
Si no puede leer o entender el inglés y necesita el manual de
instrucciones en español, puede solicitarlo al 1 -800-821 -2017. NO
TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA
SI NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES. No hacer caso de esta
advertencia podría originar lesiones graves o mortales.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not foliowed exactiy, a fire
or explosion may resuit causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
fiammabie vapors and iiquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appiiance.
WHATTO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to iight any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
•
immediateiy cali your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Foliow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
cali the fire department.
-
instaliation
and
service
must
be
performed
by
a
quaiified
instaiier,
service agency or the gas suppiier.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 1208
PART NO. 186422-001
SUPERSEDES 186422-000
Document Outline
- Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
- SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.
- if
- Fire Hazard
- Explosion Hazard
- Improper installation and use may result in property damage.
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- PRODUCT WARRANTY
- 12 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER
- 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS
- 1 YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY
- WARRANTY SERVICE
- Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
- Master Protection Agreements
- Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
- • Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details, call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
- Sears Installation Service
- CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED
- MATERIALS NEEDED
- BASIC TOOLS
- ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WATER HEATER
- Installation Checklist
- Removing the Old Water Heater
- Location Requirements
- A
- U/
- Explosion Hazard
- COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION
- Unconfined Space
- All Air from Inside the Building
- All Air from Outdoors
- Louvers and Grilles
- Chimney Connection
- Vertical Exhaust Gas Vent
- WATER SYSTEM PIPING
- Piping Installation
- Closed System/Thermal Expansion
- Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
- OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER
- Lighting Instructions
- U/
- a:
- Water Temperature Regulation
- Burner Flames
- Emergency Shut Down
- SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
- Tank (Sediment) Cleaning
- Vent System Inspection
- Burner Cleaning
- Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
- Anode Rod Inspection
- Draining and Flushing
- Service
- SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GAS CONTROL VALVE/THERMOSTAT
- MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER
- Replacement Parts
- External Inspection & Cleaning of the Base-Ring Filter
- Removing the Manifold/Burner Assembly
- Removing the Burner from the Manifold/ Burner Assembly
- Replacing the Pilot/ Pilot Tube Assembly
- Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-arrestor
- Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly
- Explosion Hazard
- Tighten both manifold door screws securely.
- Remove any fiberglass between gasket and combustion chamber.
- Replace viewport if glass is missing or damaged.
- Replace two piece wire connector if missing or removed.
- Replace door gasket if damaged.
- Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.
- Piezoelectric Igniter System
- Testing the Igniter System
- FVIR System Operational Checklist
- Start Up Conditions
- Operational Conditions
- PARTS ORDER LIST
- HYDROSENSE GAS WATER HEATER
- Get it fixed, at your home or ours!