Kenmore Economizer 6 Owners Manual

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
C3 Technology® Gas Water Heaters meet
the new ANSI Z21.10.1 standard that deals
with the accidental or unintended ignition
of flammable vapors, such as those
emitted by gasoline.
Owner’s Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
MODEL NO.
153.332040 40 Gallon Nat
153.332050 50 Gallon Nat
153.332060 40 Gallon LP
153.332070 50 Gallon...

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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.
Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and
others of a potential injury hazard.  Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.  It is very
important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or...

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE.................................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF...

5 TANK RECOVERYMINIMUM
CAPACITYINPUT RATE GALS.VENT PIPEDIAMETER DIMENSIONS IN
MODEL IN GALS. TYPE OF RATEPER HOUR INCHES INCHESINCHES (mm) HEIGHT
NUMBER ( LTRS) GAS(Btu/hr) @ 90°F RISE(mm) (mm) TO JACKET TOP
153.332040 40 (151) NATURAL40,000 44 2 (51) 18 1/2 (470) 55  (1,397)
153.332050 50 (189) NATURAL40,000 44 2 (51) 20 (508) 56 3/4 (1,441)
153.332060 40 (151)PROPANE40,000 44 2 (51) 18 1/2 (470) 55  (1,397)
153.332070 50 (189)PROPANE40,000 44 2 (51) 20 (508) 56 3/4 (1,441)
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Materials Needed
To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may  or may not need all of these materials,
depending on your type of installation.
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH
FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4”
(19.05 mm) OR 1/2” (12.7 mm) THREADED OR
COPPER PLUMBING AND FLEXIBLE GAS
CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS. EXPANSION TANKS FOR
THERMAL EXPANSION
CONDITIONS AVAILABLE
IN 2 GALLONS
(7.6 LITERS) AND
5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS)
CAPACITY THROUGH
LOCAL SEARS STORE OR...

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS
A Vent Pipe–Exhaust
B Vent Terminal
C Vent Adapter-Rubber Boot
D Blower Assembly
E Cold Water Inlet
F Inlet Water Shut-off Valve
G Union
H Inlet Dip Tube
J Anode**
FIGURE 1. K Hot Water Outlet
L Outlet Receptacle (115 VAC)
M Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
N Flue
O Flue Baffle Assembly**
P Insulation
Q Control Harness
R Rating Plate
S Gas Supply
T Manual Gas Shut-off Valve
U Ground Joint UnionV Drip Leg (Sediment Trap)
W Drain Valve
X...

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1.  Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water
heater.
If the main gas line Shut-off valve
serving all gas appliances is used, also
shut “OFF” the gas at each appliance.
Leave all gas appliances shut “OFF”
until the water heater installation is
completed, see Figures 2 and 3.
2.  Turn “OFF” the water supply to the
water heater at the water shut off
valve or water meter.  Some
installations require that the water be
turned off to the entire house, see
Figures 2 and 4.
FIGURE 2.
Removing the Old Water...

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FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION
Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because
the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the
occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.
This water heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile) homes
or outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a
new location, the following critical points must be observed:
1. Select a location indoors as...

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and 12 (30.5 cm) from the top. (Standard clearance.) If clearances
stated on the heater differ from standard clearances, install water heater
according to clearances stated on the heater.
Adequate clearance for servicing this appliance should be considered
before installation, such as changing the anodes, etc.
A minimum clearance of 5 (12.7 cm) must be allowed for access to
replaceable parts such as the thermostats, drain valve and relief valve.
When installing the heater, consideration must be given...