Kenmore Power Miser 6 Manual

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This water heater complies with ANSI Z21.10.1-
current edition regarding the accidental or 
unintended ignition of fl ammable vapors, such 
as those emitted by gasoline. 
 
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Owner’s Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
 
 
MODEL NO.     
  153.336433  40 Gallon Short
 153.336472  40 Gallon
  153.336482  40 Gallon Propane (L.P.)
 153.336572  50 Gallon
  153.336582  50 Gallon...

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Fl ammable VaporsFLAMMABLES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in serious injury or death
           Do not store or use gasoline or other 
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this 
or any other appliance. Storage of or use of 
gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance can result in 
serious injury or death.
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.
WARNING
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the...

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Fire or Explosion Harzard
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. 
Avoid all ignition sources if you smell Natural or LP gas.
Do  not  expose  water   heater  control   to  excessive  gas
pressure.
Use only gas shown on rating plate.
Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
Keep  ignition  sources  away  from  faucets  after  extended
period of non-use.
Read instruction manual before
installing, using or servicing
water...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 6
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...

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OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER ...................................................................................................23-25
Lighting Instructions ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Checking the Draft .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Burner Flames...

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6 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER
For six years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with 
the owner’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will:
1.  Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmanship.
2.  Supply a free water heater for one that develops a leak.
For the second through sixth year from the purchase date, you must pay the labor cost for...

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed 
and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If 
you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally 
installed by Sears call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®. They will arrange for 
prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
•    CSA - Canadian Standards Association
•    ANSI - American National Standards Institute
•...

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 
MODEL
NUMBERTANK CAPACITY 
IN GALS (LTRS)TYPE
OF
GASINPUT 
RATE
(Btu/hr)RECOVERY 
RATE GALS.
PER HOUR
@ 90°F RISEMINIMUM 
VENT PIPE
DIA. INCHES
(mm)DIAMETER
INCHES
(mm)DIMENSIONS
INCHES (mm)
HEIGHT TO
JACKET TOP
153.336433 40 (151)Natural 35,500 36.34 3 (76) or 4 (102) 2 0  (508) 47.75 (1213)
153.336472 40  (151)Natural 35,500 36.34 3 (76) or 4 (102) 18  (457) 58.14  (1477)
153.336482 40  (151)Propane  
(L.P.)35,500   36.34 3 (76) or 4 (102) 18  (457) 58.14  (1477)
153.336572 50...

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MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED
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 WATER 
HEATER GAS CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS. EXPANSION TANKS FOR 
THERMAL EXPANSION 
CONDITIONS AVAILABLE 
IN 2 GALLONS 
(7.6 LITERS) AND 
5...

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS
 A Vent Pipe
 B Draft Hood 
  C  Anode (Not Shown)
  D  Hot Water Outlet
 E Insulation
  F  Gas Supply Piping
  G  Manual Gas Shut-off Valve
  H  Ground Joint Union
  I  Drip Leg (Sediment Trap)
* INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE
  WITH LOCAL CODES.
* DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED  
  BY LOCAL CODES.
FIGURE 1.
 J Inner Door
 K Outer Door
 L Union
  M  Inlet Water Shut-off Valve
  N   Cold Water Inlet
  O  Inlet Dip Tube
  P  Temperature-Pressure Relief...