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Page 1: ...ain these instructions for future reference Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual de instrucciones en espaSol puede solicitarlo al 1 800 821 2017 NO TRATE DE INSTALAR U OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA Sl NO ENTIENDE LAS INSTRUCCIONES No hacer caso de esta advertencia podria originar lesiones graves o mortales P N 326124 000 0313 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estat...

Page 2: ...ituation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer...

Page 3: ...ssure relief valve must be installed in opening provided Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in death serious bodily injury or property damage Water temperature over 125 F 52 C can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death Children the elderly and the...

Page 4: ...Location 12 13 Filling the Water Heater 13 Converting the Lower Element 13 15 Wiring 15 16 Wiring Diagrams 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 18 23 Temperature Regulation 18 Thermostat 18 Temperature Settings 18 Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments 18 19 Anode Rod Inspection 19 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 19 Draining 20 Thermostat Removal Replacement 20 Element Cleaning Replacement 20 23 ...

Page 5: ...product is designed and manufactured for years of 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 produc...

Page 6: ...ocal government or public library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook IL 60062 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 are going to put the water heater Correct electrical wiring and connections are very important in...

Page 7: ...S HAVING A DIAMETER OF 22 OR LESS Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store Pipe Wrench 2 Screwdriver 6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule _L _ Ill Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL SLOT HEAD SCREWDRIVER ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE USE ON WATER CONNECTIONS PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER PIPE DOPE SQUEEZE...

Page 8: ...eater and speed draining FIGURE 4 a b FIGURE 5 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 wilt 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...

Page 9: ...eneral public for external use on electric water heaters but are not necessary with this product The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat toss encountered with storage tank heaters Your water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conversation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary Sho...

Page 10: ...LEMENT ELEMENT MAXIMUM VOLTS IF INSTALLED AS PRESSURE WATTS WATTS WATTS A C ONLY FACTORY EQUIPPED P S L OPTIONAL WATTAGE UPPER LOWER ELEMENT ELEMENT MAXIMUM CHECK HERE WATTS WATTS WATTS IF CONVERTED WARNING SEE CONVERSION INSTRUCTION NOTE Whether or not the element conversion is made the model rating plate must be marked Using a hard point ink pen check the appropriate block within the model ratin...

Page 11: ...old water line and the hot water line Make sure that the insulation is against the top cover of the heater Fit T P valve insulation over valve Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T P valve Secure all insulation using tape Explosion Harzard Temperature pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI Z21 22 CSA 4 4 and ASME code Properly sized temperature pressure reli...

Page 12: ...ly disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury _ _ Feel water before bathing or _ 1_ showering Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year Caution should be taken to ensure that 1 no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature pressure relief valve...

Page 13: ...ch only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts See rating plate on the water heater The lower Element of the water heater can be converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system After reading these instructions and this manual if you do not understand any portion call Sears Service Center Fire Hazard Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this water heater with any voltage o...

Page 14: ...F 2 FIGURE 13 The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater Remove the screw securing the access panel then remove the panel FIGURE 16 5 Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element and move the looped end of the wire aside 3 J tf_ FIGURE 14 Fold the insulation back to expose the terminal cover 6 7 FIGURE 17 The buss bar is labeled 5500 W Place the buss b...

Page 15: ...Make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank the terminal cover is in place and the insulation is replaced Failure to do so can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 10 Replace the insulation so that it completely covers the thermostat and element FIGURE 20 1 FIGURE 22 Improper installation and use may result in property damage Fill tank with water before operation Never u...

Page 16: ...thegrounding conductor A The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper aluminum or copper clad aluminum The material shall be of one continuous length without a splice or joint B Rigid metal conduit intermediate metal conduit or electrical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding means if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved for grounding C Flexible metal conduit or fle...

Page 17: ...ULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in death serious bodily injury or property damage A6 FIGURE 24 17 ...

Page 18: ...t water tap or to draw their own bath water Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower Thermostats The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at a position which approximates 120 F 49 C to reduce the risk of scald injury The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which approximates 120 F 49 C and is adjustable if a different water temperature...

Page 19: ...stem may require special fi Itration equipment from a water conditioning company to successfully eliminate all water odor problems Artificially softened water is exceedingly corrosive because the process substitutes sodium ions for magnesium and calcium ions The anode rod should be inspected after a maximum of three years and annually thereafter until the condition of the anode rod dictates its re...

Page 20: ... unless it is completely full of water To prevent damage to the tank and heating element the tank must be filled with water Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON power Thermostat Removal Replacement Draining r I 7 4 qtW Burn hazard Hotwater discharge Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures Al...

Page 21: ...e the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in death serious bodily injury or property damage 1 Before beginning turn OFF the electric power supply to the water heater 2 3 FIGURE 30 Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water Shut off valve or water meter FIGURE 31 Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a ...

Page 22: ...ing plate Failure to use the correct voltage shown on the model rating plate could result in death serious bodily injury or property damage Replacement elements must 1 be the same voltage and 2 no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate affixed to the water heater 10 A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts List ...

Page 23: ...rew the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Follow Filling the WaterHeater instructions inthe Installation Instructions section Check for leaks Turn ON electric power to the water heater WASHER FIGURE 42 Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Fai...

Page 24: ...NSTALLATION I VERTICAL MOUNTING WATER HEATER FLOOR CEILING COLD WATER JOIST ETC INLET FITTING HOT COLD STRAPPING 6INCH PRESSURE REDUCING INLET COLD VALVE WlTH WATER EXPANSfON BY PASS SHUTOFF TANK PRESSURE GAUGE ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL MOUNTING Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Table 2 Model Number 153 331021 153 331051 Tank Dimensions Pipe Capacity in Inches Fitting In Ga...

Page 25: ...these conditions we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before any electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water system are used such as a dishwasher or washing machine If hydrogen gas is present there wilt probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened There must be no smoking or ope...

Page 26: ...service to your house has not been interrupted If this is the case contact the electric company 6 Is the thermostat set to the desired temperature See Temperature Regulation section 7 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 Troubleshooting section 8 During very cold weather...

Page 27: ...e relief valve DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken Leakage from other appliances water lines or ground seepage should also be checked To check where threaded portion enters tank insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting If cotton is wet follow Draining instructions in the Service and Adjustme...

Page 28: ...anual Model Rating Plate Nipple w Heat Traps Primary Anode Rod Roto Swirl TM Dip Tube See NOTE B above Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Terminal Cover Terminal Cover Terminal Cover Thermostat Bracket Thermostat Bracket Upper Access Panel Upper Element See NOTE A above Upper Thermostat w Hi Limit 2 Pole Thermostat Two wire lead models 11 Model No 153 326164 9001591 9000058 9001584 9000308 9000308 ...

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Page 32: ...y in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 8...

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