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Summary of Contents for 153.329264 38 GALLON SHORT

Page 1: ...80 Gallon Safety instructions installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons Input rating of 12kW or less manual and safety messages before installing operating or servicing this water heater Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or se...

Page 2: ...y hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages wil 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 ...

Page 3: ...essure relief valve must be installed in opening provided I 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 ...

Page 4: ...verting the Lower Element 11 14 Wiring 14 15 Wiring Diagrams 16 SERVICEANDADJUSTMENT 17 22 Temperature Regulation 17 Thermostat 17 Temperature Settings 17 Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments 17 18 Anode Rod Inspection 18 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 18 Draining 18 19 Thermostat Removal Replacement 19 Element Cleaning Replacement 19 22 Drain Valve Washer Replacement Service TROUBL...

Page 5: ...stand 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 preventing death from possible electrical shock and fires Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the Facts to Consider About the Location section For California installation this w...

Page 6: ... AVAILABLE IN 28 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 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 Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE USE ON WATER CONNECTIONS SLOT HEAD SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS...

Page 7: ...ter 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 disconnect the hose from the drain valve Close the drain valve The water ...

Page 8: ...meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conversation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater you should follow these instructions below Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire serious personal injury or death Do not cover the temperature and...

Page 9: ...g and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot wa...

Page 10: ...n Remove insulation for T P valve and pipe connections from carton Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot water line Make sure that the insulation is against the top cover of the heater PIPE INSULATION T P _ iNSULATION _ _ _ FIGU RE 9 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Explosion Hazard Tem perature pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI A21 22 andASMEcode Properly si...

Page 11: ... an adequate drain Shall not have any valve between the relief valve and tank Water temperature over 125 F 52 C can cause severe burns instantly resultingin severeinju_ ordeath Children the elderly and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available Read instruction manual for safe temperature ...

Page 12: ...o the installation must conform with this manual local codes and electric utility rules Failure to comply can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 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 rating plate which is located adjacent to the lower access panel ELECTRI...

Page 13: ...AGE 9 Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place Fire and E plosion Hazard Thermostat must be flush againstthe tank Make sure terminal cover is in place and the insulation replaced e Failure to do this could result in death serious bodily injury or property damage 7 5500W FIGURE 18 The wire removed from terminal 2 has a looped end It m...

Page 14: ...in death serious bodily injury or property damage 14 If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for your old water heater replace it with copper wire If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician Provide a way to easily shut off th...

Page 15: ... a Time Clock or Off Peak meter To make these connections refer to block 1 or 2 in this wiring diagram for the type of system you have NOTE If you have purchased a three wire connection water heater but you are not on a Time Clock or Off Peak meter and have a standard two wire connection power supply simply follow the connection diagram in block 3 of the three wire connection diagram 6 Use wire nu...

Page 16: ... WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT NOTE Some lower Hi Temp Limit Switches may have 4 terminals Use only the 2 terminals on left UPPER J3_J _uJ_j _ _ HI TEMP _ _ SWITCH m_ I I_ _ I I UPPER _ T ERMOSTAT_ _ i l I nO CATOR OPTIONAL C _ I _1 _1 al I BUSS X UPPER HEATING _ J I I of 5_ n TEMP LOWER _1 I OR 00WATTS HERMO I I OI A la LOWER _l FOR 38 0 WATTS FIGURE 2...

Page 17: ...allow small children to use a hot water tap or to draw their own bath water Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower Thermostat 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 i...

Page 18: ...and should be checked and or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your water heater Inspection should be conducted by calling Sears Service Center At a minimum the anode s should be checked annually after the warranty period Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature pressure relief valve must be...

Page 19: ... TAB TO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT LOWER THERMOSTAT WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT UPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 29 4 Disconnect wires from the thermostat 5 Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat bracket improper installation and use may result in property damage Fill tank with water before operation Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water To ...

Page 20: ...ain 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 FIGURE 32 Burn hazard Hot water discharge Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge QI ___J FIGURE 34 Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat LiFT OUT TAB TO U...

Page 21: ...t remains firmly against the surface of the tank FIGURE 38 16 Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place 10 A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts List Chart Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank securin...

Page 22: ... 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 Follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section Check for leaks Turn ON electric power to the water hea...

Page 23: ...ust be adjusted to match that pressure but must not be higher than 80 psi WATER HEATER 3 COLD COLD WATER PRESSURE HOT _ _ NLET FiTTiNG REDUCING VALVE WITH BY PASS 21 PRESSURE GAUGE iNLET COLD WATER SHUT OFF RECOMMENDED iNSTALLATiON VERTICAL MOUNTING WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FITTING HOT _COLD m_ FLOOR CEiLiNGJOIST ETC ti__1 _ STRAPPING 3 PRESSURE REDUCING _ 1 VALVEWiTH BY PASS EXPANSION TANK 1...

Page 24: ...nels 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 1 Before beginning turn OFF electrical power supply to the water heater FIGURE 44 2 Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel 3 Remove the insulation cap with handle 4 Reset the high limit by pu...

Page 25: ...ation 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 Troubleshooting section 8 During very cold weather the incoming water will also be colder and it will require a longer time to become heated g The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water heater If so wait fo...

Page 26: ...installation and use may result in property damage Fill tank with water before operation 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 Turn electrical power OFF remove access panel and insulation cap with handle If leaking around elem...

Page 27: ...at Bracket Thermostat Bracket UpperAccess Panel Upper Element See NOTE A above Upper Thermostat w Hi Limit Model No 153 329264 153 329265 9001591 9001591 9003464 9003464 9001584 9001584 9000308 9000308 9000308 9000308 9003900 9003900 9000049 9000049 9000396 9000396 9002300 185797 000 185797 000 184227 000 184227 000 9003909 9003909 9003909 9003909 9003487 9003487 9001986 9001986 4233086 4233086 90...

Page 28: ... w Hi Limit 9002302 Pole Thermostat Twow re lead mode s 1 1 9002214 153 329353 9001591 9001588 9001584 9000308 9000308 9002671 9000049 9000396 9002300 185797 000 184227 000 9003921 9003921 9003483 9003501 4233086 9002438 9002438 9000309 9000309 9002671 9000049 9002302 Model No 153 329462 9001591 9001588 9001584 9000308 9000308 9002671 9000049 9000396 185797 000 184227 000 9003909 9003909 9001829 9...

Page 29: ... 9000308 9000308 9002671 9000049 9000396 185797 000 184227 000 9003936 9003936 9004233 9003933 Model No 153 329662 153 329663 9001591 9001591 9001588 9001588 9001584 9001584 9000308 9000308 9000308 9000308 9002671 9002671 9000049 9000049 9000396 9000396 9002300 185797 000 185797 000 184227 000 184227 000 9003915 9003915 9003915 9003915 9003640 9003640 9003933 9003933 4233086 4233086 9002276 900243...

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Page 32: ...enance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Fast help by phone phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in home repair plus convenient repair scheduling Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promi...

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