Kenmore Miser 9 Manual

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.
  153.339362  30 Gallon
  153.339262  40 Gallon Short
  153.339462  40 Gallon
  153.339962  40 Gallon (L.P.)
  153.339161  50 Gallon Short...

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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the instal\
lation, 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 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 i\
nstall, use...

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  ........................................................................\
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...

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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
•  NFPA - National...

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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 GALLONS (18.9...

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS
 A  Vent Pipe
  B  Drafthood 
  C  Anode
  D  Hot Water Outlet
  E  Outlet
  F  Flexible Water Connections
  G  Gas Supply
  H  Manual Gas Shut-off Valve
  I  Ground Joint Union
* INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE 
  WITH LOCAL CODES.
*  DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED  
  BY LOCAL CODES.
FIGURE 1.
  J  Drip Leg (Sediment Trap)
  K  Inner Door
  L  Outer door
  M  Union
  N   Inlet Water Shut-off Valve
  O  Cold Water Inlet
  P  Inlet Dip Tube
  Q...

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.  Turn  “OFF”  the  gas  supply  to  the 
water heater.
  If  the  main  gas  line  shutoff  valve 
s e r v i n g   a l l   g a s   a p p l i a n c e s  i s 
used,  also  shut  “OFF”  the  gas 
a t   e a c h   a p p l i a n c e .     L e a v e   a l l 
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...

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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...

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Minimum clearances between the water heater and combustible 
construction are 0 inch at the sides and rear, 4 inches (102 mm) 
at the front, and 6 inches (153 mm) from the vent pipe, see Figure 
8.  Clearance from the top of the jacket is 12 inches (305 mm) 
on most models.  Note that a lesser dimension may be allowed 
on some models, refer to the label attached adjacent to the gas 
control valve on the water heater.
FIGURE 8.
A gas water heater cannot operate properly without the correct 
amount of...