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Page 1: ...nstructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List Caution Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product Savethis Manual for Future Reference GAiVlA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons Input rating of 12 Kw or less at a voltage no greater than 250 V I _WAR...

Page 2: ...ingcouplings or other restriction_ Mustnot be plugged or Mucked Must be of material listedfor hot water distribution Must be installedso asto allowcompletedrainageof both the temperature pressurerelief valve and the discharge pipe Mustterminate at an adequatedrain Mustnot haveanyvalvebetween the relief valveand tank AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removing I any access panels or servic...

Page 3: ...hecklist 12 Service and Adjustment 13 17 Temperature Regulation 13 Thermostats 13 Temperature Settings 13 Thermostat Adjustment 13 14 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 14 Draining 14 Element Cleaning Replacement 15 17 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 17 Service 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 21 Start Up Conditions 18 Thermal Expansion 18 Strange Sounds 18 Operational Conditions 19 20 Smelly W...

Page 4: ...gs and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions call Sears Service Center Carefully plan the place where you a...

Page 5: ...ER DRAIN PAN FOR WATER HEATERS 18 IN DIAMETER AND UNDER 28 DIAMETER DRAIN PAN FOR WATER HEATERS 26 IN DIAMETER AND UNDER Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools depending on ycour type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store Pipe Wrench 2 Screwdriver 6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape 6 FOOT TAPE GARDEN HOSE sLoT HEA...

Page 6: ...water heater and speed draining Q b If you have galvanized pipe to the water heater loosen the two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each line Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater These pieces should be saved since they may be needed when reconnecting the new water heater Disconnect the temperature pressure relief valve drain line When the water heater is drai...

Page 7: ...without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage A CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK Installation of the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner that if the tank or any connectionsshould leak the flow of water will not causedamage to the structure When such locations cannot be avoided a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater Drain pansare ...

Page 8: ...ater meter with a check valve etc in the cold water supply means shall be provided to control thermal expansion Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on how to control this situation NOTE If using opper tubing solder tubing t o an adapter before attaching the adaptor to the cold water inlet connec tion Do not so derthe cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet Is will har...

Page 9: ...he tank Do not connect tubing directly to dischargedrain unlessa 6 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 shouldcircumstancesdemand If the dischargepipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means the water flowmay causeproperty damage The DischargePipe Must not he smaller in sizethan ...

Page 10: ...st I flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON power Check all new water piping for leaks Repair as needed Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY BLACK RED UPPER E C O THERMOSTAT UPPER ELEMENT LOWER IEATING ELEMENT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE...

Page 11: ... your Sears salesperson to arrangefor a professionalelectrician Wiring Diagrams See Wiring Diagrams Section have been supplied showing the two most common types of connec tions between the water heater and the power supply You can easily see which type connection you have by removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater A Two Ware Connection Diagrams is the most common requiring you t...

Page 12: ...ee Temperature Pressure Relief Valve section Is the water heater completely filled with water See Fllhng the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section Will a water leak damage anything See _Facts to Consider About the Location section Are the cold and hot water lines connected to the water heater correcdy See Water Piping instructions in the _Installation Instructions sect...

Page 13: ...ild or handi cappedpersonunattended n a bathtub or shower Thermostats The thermostat s of this water heater have been factory set at their lowest position which approximates 120 F Hot to reduce the risk of scald injury The upper thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which approximates 120 F Hot and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired Read all warnings in this manua...

Page 14: ...ing the valve it failsto completely reset and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the drain ing instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valvewith a new one Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera tore pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any dalm which might result from excessive tem...

Page 15: ... do this could result in DEATH SERI I OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 1 2 Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter 3 Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors Open the water heater drain valve Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining AWA...

Page 16: ... ate affixedto the water heater 11 12 13 Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right clockwise The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater NOTE The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use To insure complete filling of the tank allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot w...

Page 17: ...lyto the water heater is turned I I OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERI I OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Follow Draining instructions See Draining section Turning counter clockwise remove the hex cap below the screw handle Remove the washer and put the new one in place Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN F...

Page 18: ...ice Centers Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistancein controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model ITank Capacity Dimensions in Inches Pipe Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331020 2 8 inches 12_ inches _ Male 153 331050 5 11 inches 14_ inches _ Male HOT COlD WATER HEATER COlD WATER INLET FIT...

Page 19: ... and lower thermostats Follow the instructions to reset the hi limlt behind the upper and lower access panels Before beginning turn OFF electrical power supply to the water heater 1 Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected By doing so all warranty on the water heater tank is voided AIR IN HOT WATER FAUCETS akWARNING HYDROGEN GAS Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water systemthat ha...

Page 20: ...e the electric service to your house has not been interrupted If this is the case contact the electric company Are the thermostats set to the desired temperature See Temperature Regulation section If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water the problem may be due to the high temperature shut off system See High Temperature Shut Off System in the Toubleshooting section During very co...

Page 21: ...ZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removing any accesspanels or servicingthe water beater make sure the electrical supply to the water beater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 21 Turn electrical power OFF remove access panels and fold back insulation If leaking around elements follow proper draining instructions and remove element Reposit...

Page 22: ...r List KENMORE ENERGY EFFICIENT m 5 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 324190 30 Gal Short 153 324191 30 Gal Short 153 324290 40 Gal Short 153 324291 40 Gal Short 153 324390 30 Gal 153 324391 30 Gal 19 7 22 ...

Page 23: ...07 4231907 9000309 9000309 4231919 9002276 4231918 9002303 9000383 9000383 9000383 9000383 9002303 9002303 4231917 4231917 9000309 9000309 4231907 4231907 9000308 9000308 0270182 0270182 0002915940 4233085 9001825 9001828 9000058 9001584 9000308 4231907 9000309 m 9000383 9000383 9000383 9000383 9002303 9002303 4231917 4231917 9000309 9000309 4231907 4231907 9000308 9000308 0270182 0270182 m 423191...

Page 24: ... KENMORE ENERGY EFFICIENT _ 5 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS 153 324490 40 Gal 153 324491 40 Gal 153 324690HT 40 Gal Medium 153 324691HT 40 Gal Medium 153 324792 50 Gal 153 324793 50 Gal 14 16 17 _ 15 22 19 7 24 ...

Page 25: ...9002276 4231918 9002303 9000383 9000383 9000383 9000383 9002303 9002303 4231917 42231917 9000309 9000309 4231907 _ 231907 9000308 9000308 0270182 0270182 9000948 9000948 9000949 9000949 0002915940 4233085 9000280 9001824 9000058 9001584 9000308 4231907 9000309 4231919 9002276 9000383 9000383 9002303 4231917 9000309 4231907 9000308 0270182 4_2233085 9000280 9001824 9000058 9001584 9000308 4231907 9...

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Page 28: ...o families or more the above warranty coverage for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLY CALL 1 800 4MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dep...

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