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Page 1: ...ffix these instructions to or near the water heater OWNER Retain these instructions for future reference Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual de instrucciones en espafiol 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 100...

Page 2: ...rdous situation 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...

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: ...ring 15 Wiring Diagrams 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 17 23 Temperature Regulation 17 Thermostats 17 Temperature Settings 17 Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments 17 18 Anode Rod Inspection 18 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 19 Draining and Flushing 19 Thermostat Removal Replacement 20 Element Cleaning Replacement 20 22 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 22 Service 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 24...

Page 5: ... determined to have the appropriate certification logo Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year on the water heater and six years on the tank a...

Page 6: ... 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 on the first few pages READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER The product is certifield to comply with a maximum weighted average of 0 25 lead content as required in some areas Keep combustibles such as boxes ...

Page 7: ... 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 j Ill Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL SLOT HEAD SCREWDRIVER ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE USE ON J WATER CONNECTIONS PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER PIPE DOPE SQUEEZ...

Page 8: ...nect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box FIGURE 5 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 will avoid cutting off the pipes too short Additional cuts can be made later if necessary Disconnect the temperature pressure relief valv...

Page 9: ...iped to a drain However unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut off device used in conjunction with a piped metal drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in various ways Sensors mounted inthe metal drain pan thattriggeran alarm orturn offthe incoming water tothewater heaterwh...

Page 10: ...using copper tubing solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection Do not solder the water supply lines directly to the cold water inlet It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank Property Damage Hazard Avoid water heater damage Install thermal expansion tank if necessary Do not apply heat to cold water inlet Contact qualified installer or service agency ...

Page 11: ...the above paragraph The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water heater 150 psi 1 035 kPa and a discharge capacity not tess than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating plate For electric heaters watts x 3 412 equals Btu hr input rate For safe operation of the water heater the relief valve must not be remov...

Page 12: ...ution should be taken to ensure that 1 no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature pressure relief valve discharge line and 2 the water manually discharged wilt not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot If after manually operating the valve it fails to completely reset and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inle...

Page 13: ... Two Wire Connection Diagrams is the most common requiring you to simply connect red to red black to black and the ground wire to the green ground screw in the junction box of the water heater 6 Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires inside the water heater s junction box 7 The water heater must be electrically grounded by the installer A green ground screw has been provide...

Page 14: ...d OFF Failure to do this could result in death serious bodily injury or property damage STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT A 6 GROUND TERMINAL_ I I _ _1 I L_ POWER SUPPLY _ 1 _1 H TEMP _ JON_T ON LIMIT _I_ I_1 BOX SW_TCH_ _ 11 T gg g TAT q HEATING ELEMENT tn ELEMENT FIGURE 12 14 ...

Page 15: ...tended in a bathtub or shower Thermostats The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which approximates 120 F 49 C and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT FOR DUAL ELEMENT MODELS I hll ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 14 ...

Page 16: ... off the water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to depressurize the water tank 3 Drain approximately 5 gallons of water from tank Refer to Draining and Flushing for proper procedures Close drain valve 4 Remove old anode rod 5 Use Teflon tape or approved pipe sealant on threads and install new anode rod 6 Turn on water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to purge air from water syste...

Page 17: ...t plug the temperature pressure relief valve Draining and Flushing Ir 1 m7_ I 1 I Burn hazard Hotwater discharge Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the elect...

Page 18: ...aning Replacement NOTE These instructions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element If it is necessary to clean or replace the upper element then repeat these instructions To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is tur...

Page 19: ...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 Chart Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank securing tightly using an element wrench 6 7 FIGURE 23 Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat The ...

Page 20: ...W ITNOU uPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 28 17 Replace the insulation so that it completely covers the thermostat and element FIGURE 29 18 Replace access panel 19 Turn ON electric power to water heater FIGURE 30 Drain Valve Washer Replacement Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Failure to...

Page 21: ... _ HANDLE AND FIGURE 31 Service Before calling for repair service read the Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting section of this manual If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater let a qualified person check it out Contact Sears Repair Services at 1 844 553 6667 21 ...

Page 22: ...ansion tank s air pressure must be adjusted to match that pressure but must not be higher than 80 psi INCH T MAXIMUM AIR GAP_ HOT COLD COLD WATER PRESSURE INLET FITTING REDUCING VALVE WITH BY PASS EXPANSION _ WATER SHUTOFF RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION VERTICAL MOUNTING WATER HEATER FLOOR CEILING COLD WATER JOIST ETC INLET FITTING HOT COLD STRAPPING 6 INCH PRESSURE REDUCING INLET COLD VALVE WITH WATER ...

Page 23: ...uld result in death serious bodily injury or property damage 1 Before beginning turn OFF electrical power supply to the water heater FIGURE 33 FIGURE 34 5 Replace the insulation so that it completely covers the thermostat and element 6 Replace the access panel 7 Turn ON electric power to the water heater If the high limit must be reset again call Sears Service Department to find out why the high l...

Page 24: ... heater Many suspected Leakers are not leaking tanks Often the source of the water can be found and corrected If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes the water heater and safety practices contact your local Sears Service Center to check the water heater Improper installation and use may result in property damage Fill tank with water before operation Turn electrical power OFF remove ...

Page 25: ...Lower Terminal Cover Upper Thermostat Bracket Thermostat Bracket Upper Access Panel Upper Element See NOTE A above 4500 Watts Upper Thermostat w Hi Limit Hot Outlet Tube 9003900 9000095 9000507 100263242 9003900 9000095 9000507 100263242 9003900 9000095 9000507 100263242 9003944 9003936 9009140 9001583 9002276 9002438 9003898 9003898 9003900 9000095 9001954 9003944 9003936 9009141 9001583 9002276 ...

Page 26: ...ermostat Bracket 17 Thermostat Bracket 18 Upper Access Panel 19 Upper Element See NOTE A above 4500 Watts 20 Upper Thermostat w Hi Limit Model No 153 586510 9009060 9000308 9000308 9003936 9003900 9000095 9000507 100263242 9000029 9003936 9002403 9001583 9002276 9002438 9003898 9003898 9003900 9000095 9001954 153 586410 9009060 9000308 9000308 9003936 9003900 9000095 9000507 100263242 9003944 9003...

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Page 32: ... 553 6667 www kenmore com In Canada 1 800 469 4663 www sears ca Call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A I 1 800 469 4663 Canada To purchase a protection agreement on a serviceable product 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 888 784 6427 www kenmore com...

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