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ThankYouforpurchasingaKenmorewaterheater.Properlyinstalled
andmaintained,itshouldgiveyouyearsoftroublefreeservice,ifyou
shoulddecidethatyouwantthenewwaterheaterprofessionally
installedbySearscall1-8004-M%HOME®.They\,viiiarrangeforprompt,
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AbbreviationsFoundInThisInstructionManual:
CSA-CanadianStandardsAssociation
ANSI-American National Standards institute
NFPA- National Fire Protection Association
ASME -American Society of Mechanical Engineers
GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Association
UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
This gas-fired water heater is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
underAmerican National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters
ANSI Z21.10.1 •CSA4.! (current edition).
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 3 of this manual first
and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety
rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURYAND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and
maintenance of the gas4ired water heater. Italso contains warnings
throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of. All
warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation
of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put eveQ/thing
on the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
The installation must conform with these instructions and the Ioca!
code authority having iurisdiction. In the absence of local codes,
installations shall comply with the National Fuel Gas COdeANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA70. These publications
are available from The National Fire Protection Association, 1
Battery,march Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
3. The water heater when installed must be grounded in accordance
with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National
Electrical Code NFPA 70.
4. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility or
the Sears Service Center.
Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater.
Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are very
important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide
poisoning and fires.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the
"Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location" section in this manual.
For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored,
or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See
instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be
obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814.
7. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in
accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code
and 248-CMR 5.00.
8. CompiieswithSCAQMDrule#1121 and distdcts having equivalent
NOx requirements.
MODEL
NUMBER
153.332040
153.332050
153.332060
153.332070
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALS.
(LTRS)
40 (151)
50 (169)
40 (151)
50 (16e)
TYPE OF
GAS
NATURAL
NATURAL
PROPANE
PROPANE
INPUT
RATE
(Btuthr)
40,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
RECOVERY
RATE GALS.
PERHOUR
@90°F R_SE
44
44
44
44
MINIMUM
VENT PRPE
INCHES
(ram)
2 (51)
2 (51)
2 (51)
2 (51)
DBA_,_ETER
iNCHES
(ram)
18 1/2 (470)
20 (508)
18 1/2 (470)
20 (508)
DIMENSBONS IN
iNCHES (ram} NERGHT
TO JACKET TOP
55 (1,397)
56 3/4 (1,441)
55 (1,397)
56 3/4 (1,441)