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Page 1: ...se instructions for future reference 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 ADVERTENCIA P N 319994 000 0910 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman ...

Page 2: ...m This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed in the act IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS Sears Service Center The Sears Service Center has the ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing and electrical work including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Electrical Code as it relates to the installation of electric water heater...

Page 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 4: ...dependable op eration But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just de...

Page 5: ...T 17 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 17 22 Before Use 16 Temperature Regulation 16 Adjusting the User Interface Module Operational Modes 16 Operating Mode Descriptions 17 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 17 18 Draining and Flushing 18 Element Removal Replacement 18 19 Routine Preventive Maintenance 19 Air Filter Cleaning Maintenance 19 Inspection Cleaning of the Condensate Drain Pan Condensat...

Page 6: ...ca gov Pubs 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 In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts this product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gasfitter INTRODUCTION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER TANK CAPACITY IN GALLONS DIMENSIONS IN INCHES mm RECOVERY RATE GALS PER HOUR 90 F RISE ELEM...

Page 7: ...TIONS PIPE WRENCH GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE HACKSAW TUBING CUTTER PROPANE TORCH ROLL OF EMERY CLOTH 3 4 19 mm WIRE BRUSH 1 2 13 mm WIRE BRUSH ROLL OF LEAD FREE SOFT SOLDER SOLDER FLUX 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 EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXP...

Page 8: ...er heater junction box FIGURE 6 5a If you have copper piping to the water heater the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they connect to the water heater This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short Additional cuts can be made later if necessary Disconnect the temperature pressure relief valve drain line When the water heater is drained dis...

Page 9: ...ump does not operate NOTE Local codes and requirements in your area may require the installation of your water heater be accomplished in a way that the bottom element is elevated from the floor at least 18 inches Ensure that a platform capable of supporting the combined weight of the water heater and water is used Reference Table 1 TABLE 1 Capacity Weight filled with water 60 Gallon 760 lbs 80 Gal...

Page 10: ...ly available Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for more information 4 Some local codes may require and the manufacturer of this water heater recommends installing a pressure reducing valve PRV in the cold water inlet line where it enters the residence as shown in Figure 9 5 If installing the water heater in a closed water system install an expansion tank in the cold water ...

Page 11: ...other drain or discharge lines into a single common pipe or line Each line condensate drain line temperature and pressure relief valve discharge pipe etc should be independently run to an adequate drain Slope the condensate drain lines toward the inside floor drain or condensate pump The condensate drain lines and connections to the drain piping must comply with all local codes Use appropriate pri...

Page 12: ...struction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided To prevent bodily injury hazard to life or property damage the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means the water flow may caus...

Page 13: ...an 1 Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch 2 Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker Refer to the chart in the Product Specification...

Page 14: ...L2 Circuit Breaker Ground Wire Green FIGURE 14 Connecting the Condensate Pump Overflow Shut Off Switch Condensate Pump Shut off Switch Wiring Loop 18 AWG White Loop Located Behind Junction Box White Wires From Water Heater Wires to Condensate Pump Overflow Shut Off Switch 18 AWG or Larger FIGURE 15 1 Turn off power to the electrical wiring for the water heater at the circuit breaker fuse box 2 Loc...

Page 15: ...leaks Heater completely filled with water See Water Piping System section Closed system pressure buildup precautions installed See Closed System Thermal Expansion section Mixing valve when applicable installed per manufacturer s instructions See Temperature Regulation section INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Condensate Drain Line Must be located with access to an adequate drain or condensate pump Condensate...

Page 16: ...atisfies your hot water needs some type of tempering device such as a mixing valve should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting of the thermostat see Temperature Settings table below Never allow sm...

Page 17: ... freezing while still conserving energy NOTE To activate the Vacation Mode touch the vacation button To deactivate Vacation Mode touch the vacation button IMPORTANT The anode protecting the tank requires power to the unit to operate Do not shut off power to the unit for extended periods of time If power must be turned off for an extended period of time drain the tank completely Lock Holding this b...

Page 18: ...e building 6 Open the water heater drain valve and allow all of the water to drain from the tank Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment 7 Close the drain valve refill the tank open the cold water inlet valve and restart the heater as directed in this manual IMPORTANT Do not turn on power to the water heater unless it is completely filled with water To ensure that the tank is full o...

Page 19: ...r a constant flow of water is obtained 11 Check for leaks around the element s 12 Reconnect the electrical wires to the element and securely tighten the screws See Figure 19 13 Replace the protective plastic cover s removed earlier Make sure the cover s are securely engaged on the attachment point s 14 Replace the foam block s and access cover s 15 Although this water heater is equipped with Dry F...

Page 20: ...p cloth 3 Once the condensate drain pan and lines have been inspected cleaned secure the access panel to the water heater 4 Restore power to the water heater and press the power button to turn the water heater on NOTE The water heater will conduct a system diagnostic check prior to operation Drain Valve Washer Replacement NOTE For replacement use a 17 32 x 13 64 x 1 8 thick washer available at you...

Page 21: ...hes Pipe Fitting On Tank Diameter Length 153 331020 2 8 203 mm 12 3 4 323 mm 3 4 Male 153 331050 5 11 279 mm 14 3 4 375 mm 3 4 Male Table 4 Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Expansion Tank Capacity Needed Inlet Water Pressure Water Heater Capacity Gallon 30 40 50 66 82 40psi 2 2 2 5 5 50psi 2 2 2 5 5 60psi 2 2 5 5 5 70psi 2 2 5 5 5 80psi 2 5 5 5 5 Highest recorded inlet water pressure in a 24 hour perio...

Page 22: ...panel Reset the ECO by firmly pushing in the red reset button located on the ECO block If the ECO continues to shut off the water heater contact a qualified person for service DIAGNOSTIC CODES If a fault is detected by the system an error message will be displayed on the MAIN screen indicating the general nature of the fault More detailed fault information can be obtained by viewing the MAINTENANC...

Page 23: ...GE TEMP SENSOR SHORT OR OPEN OR AD ERROR 1 Discharge Temperature Sensor is not functioning 1 Contact a qualified person to service the unit COIL TEMP SENSOR FAULT OR AD ERROR 1 Coil Temperature Sensor is not functioning 1 Contact a qualified person to service the unit MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD FAULT 1 Main Circuit Board is not functioning 1 Contact a qualified person to service the unit HIGH TEMP LOCKOUT...

Page 24: ...ch to Hybrid Mode 4 Ensure the cold connection is at the bottom and that the hot connection is at the top 5 Insulate exposed piping 6 Repair hot water leaks 7 Call qualified person for service 8 Drain and flush tank Water conditioning may be necessary to minimize build up HIGH OPERATION COSTS 1 Temperature set point too high 2 Air filter dirty 3 Electric mode selected 4 Water connections to unit r...

Page 25: ...panel and insulation cap with handle If leaking around element follow proper draining instructions and remove element Reposition or replace gasket on element Place element into opening and tighten securely Then follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section E Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly F The drain valve may be leaking...

Page 26: ...19 13 ITEM NO PARTS DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER 153 321160 153 321180 1 Upper Access Cover 409230 000 409230 000 2 Lower Access Cover 409231 000 409231 000 3 Upper Element 4500 Watts 9007479015 9007479015 4 Lower Element 2000 Watts 9003946115 9003946115 5 Energy Cut Off ECO Switch 9007480015 9007480015 6 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve T P 9007483005 9007483005 7 Dip Tube at hot water outlet 900748...

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