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Page 1: ...re First Use of This Product Savethis Manual for Future Reference POWER MISERTM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER 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 lessat a voltage no greater than 250 _L _WARNING READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SEC...

Page 2: ...ot be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve or haveany reducing couplingsor other restrictions Must not be pluggedor blocked Must be of material listed for hot water distribution Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature pressure relief valve and the discharge pipe Must terminate at an adequate drain Must not have any valve between the relief valve...

Page 3: ...nt 10 12 Wiring Diagrams 13 Wiring 14 Installation Checklist 15 Service and Adjustment 16 20 _l_mperature Regulation 16 Thermostats 16 Thermostat Settings 16 Upper Thermostat Adjustment 16 Lower Tbennostat Adjustment 17 _l_mperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 17 Draining 17 Element Cleaning and Replacement 18 20 Anode Rod Inspection 20 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 20 Service 20 Troubleshoot...

Page 4: ... It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERLY DAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation opera tion and maintenance of this electric water heater It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety Since we cannot put everything...

Page 5: ... HAVING A DIAMETER 22 OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 20 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 6 FOOT TAPE GARDEN HOSE SLOT_HEAD SCREW DRIVER P...

Page 6: ...sconnected and ready to be removed 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 drain...

Page 7: ...es Sucha drain pan must be pipedto an adequate drain The Upper Element if a double element model is a conven tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts See rating plate on 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 Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions If af...

Page 8: ...tility or SearsService Center on how to control this situation NOTE If using copper tubing solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connection Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet It wRl harm the dip tube and damage the tank Look at the top coverof the water heater The hot water outlet is marked hot Put two or three turns...

Page 9: ...r obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 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 should circumstances demand If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means the water flow may cause...

Page 10: ...el is a conven tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts See rating plate on 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 If after reading these instructions and this manual if you do not understand any portion call Sears Service Center AWARNING Before making the conversion t...

Page 11: ...nal 2 has a looped end It must remain looped and now be placed as shown on top of the buss bar over the opening of terminal 2 and secured using the remaining screw 4 Lower Element Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the ter minal cover from the thermostat The terminal cover can be removed from the thermostat Lift out tab to until term hal cover from _hermostat JAeKETli TERHINALCOVER CLIPPED TO THE...

Page 12: ...he 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 block and pad so that it completely covers the thermostat and element CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele ment...

Page 13: ...VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER HEATING ELEMENT SS BAR _ _ FOR 5500 WATTS FOR 3800 WATT_ THREETYPES OFFIELD CONNECTIONSYOU MAY HAVE TIME CLOCK SWITCH OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY TO ELECTRIC _ L2 _ TO TIME POWERSUPPLY Lt L2 L2 CLOCKSWITCH YELLO CK OFF PEAK _ METER OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY TOELECTRtC _ L2LIL2 _ TO OFF POWER SUPPLY LI PEAK _ METER _ JUNCTION BOX YELLO LACg FOR TWO WIRE CONNECTION TO E...

Page 14: ...rs salesperson to arrange for a professionalelectrician 5 Wiring Diagrams See Wiring Diagrams Section have been supplied showing the two most common types of connections between the water heater and the power supply You can easi ly see which type connection you have by removing the junc tion box cover on top of the water heater A Two Wire Connection Diagrams is the most common requiring you to sim...

Page 15: ... section ls the new temperature pressure relief valve properly installed and piped to an adequate drain See i_mperature Pressure Relief Valve section ls the water heater completely filled with water See Filling 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 co...

Page 16: ... a child or handi capped personunattended in a bathtub or shower The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which approxi mates 120 F HO13 and is adjustable if a different water tem perature is desired Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding Z 4 ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT 2 wire lead models ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT 3 wire lead models Th...

Page 17: ... heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERI OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE AWARNING The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least oncea year Caution shouldbe taken to ensure that I no one is in front of or aro...

Page 18: ...I OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 2 Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff valve or water meter 6 Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat The terminal cover can now be removed ftom the thermostat 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 Ope...

Page 19: ... 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 12 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 13 _b insure complete filling of the tank allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet Allow water to run until a c...

Page 20: ... NOT OVER TIGHTEN Follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section Check for leaks _lhrn ON electric power to the water heater Anode Rod Inspection The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod The sub merged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank Instead of cor roding the tank water ions attack ...

Page 21: ...ers Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model _lhnk Capacity Dimensions in Inches Pipe Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Ihnk 153 331020 2 8 inches 12_ inches 74 Male 153 331050 5 11 inches 14_ inches 74 Male Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Expansion _nk Capac...

Page 22: ...acement instructions to clean and replace the elements HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset button located on the thermostat Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit behind the access panel NOTE If your water heater is connected to an OFF PEAK clock and uses the 3 wire lead wiring diagram in the W tring Diagram secti...

Page 23: ...l supply to your water heater is ON Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle their rated load and should be replaced Make certain the disconnect switch if used is in the ON position Check to see the electric service to your house has not been interrupted lfthis is the case contact the electric company Are the thermostats set to...

Page 24: ...ater heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Turn electrical power OFF remove access panels insulation block and pad If leaking around elements follow proper draining instructions and remove ele ment Reposition or replace gasket on element Place element into opening and tighten securely Then follow Filling the Water Heater instructions...

Page 25: ...Notes 25 ...

Page 26: ...nts which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt 240 volt element is needed order Super Limeguard replacement element Item 42 31906 If at the time of installation the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts order Super Limeguard replace ment element Item 42 31908 See m...

Page 27: ...nal Cover 9002303 9002303 14 Lower Access Panel 9003900 9003900 9003900 9003900 15 Upper Access Panel 9003900 9003900 9003900 9003900 16 _I_rminal Cover 9002303 9002303 9002303 9002303 17 Upper Thermostat w Hi Limit 42 31917 42 31917 42 31917 42 31917 18 Thermostat Bracket 9000309 9000309 9000309 9000309 19 Upper Element 42 31906 42 31906 42 31906 42 31906 20 Element Gasket 9000308 9000308 9000308...

Page 28: ...nts which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt 240 volt element is needed order Super Limeguard replacement element Item 42 31906 If at the time of installation the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts order Super Limeguard replace ment element Item 42 31908 See m...

Page 29: ...2 31908 42 31908 9001591 9001591 9000309 9000309 42 31919 9002276 42 31918 9002303 9003900 9003900 9003900 9003900 9002303 9002303 42 31917 42 31917 9000309 9000309 42 31906 42 31906 9000308 9000308 9003921 9003719 0270182 0270182 184710 000 42 33086 9003500 9003487 9003911 9001584 9000308 3800Watt 42 319O6 5500Watt 42 31908 9001591 9000309 9002303 9003900 9003900 9002303 4231917 9000309 4231906 9...

Page 30: ...at 3800 watts or 5500 watts Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt 240 volt element is needed order Super Limeguard replacement element Item 42 31906 If at the time of installation the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts order Super Limeguard replace ment element Item 42 31908 See model rating plate If Conve...

Page 31: ...000309 42 31919 9002276 42 31918 9002303 9003900 9003900 9003900 9003900 9002303 9002303 42 31917 42 31917 9000309 9000309 42 31906 42 31906 9000308 9000308 9003921 9003921 0270182 0270182 184710 000 These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores Alsoavailable at most hardware stores yReplaced only on return of damaged plate y _Rel erto Wiring Diagram Section for veril cation Not Illus...

Page 32: ...ks in pipes or fittings c Condensation MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulationson makinga smartpurchase Yorenew Kenmor4 _prod uct isdesignedand manufactured foryearsof dependableoperation But llke all products it may require preventivemaintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreementcan saveyou money and aggravation Purchasea Master ProtectionAgreementnow...

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