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Page 1: ...re First Use of This Product Savethis Manualfor Future Reference P_OWER MISER TM I O ELECTRIC WATER HEATER Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List GAMA certification appTiesto 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 WARNING READ THE GENERAL SAFE...

Page 2: ... couplings or other restrictions Mustnot be plugged or blocked Must be of material listedfor hotwater distribution Mustbe installedsoas to allowcomplete drainageof beth the temperature pressurerelief valve and the discharge pipe Mustterminate at an adequatedrain Mustnot haveany valvebetweenthe reliefvalveand tank AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing any access panels or servicing th...

Page 3: ...verting the Lower Hement 10 12 Wiring Diagrams 13 Wiring 14 Installation Checklist 15 Service and Adjustment 16 20 Temperature Regulation 16 Thermostats 16 Thermostat Settings 16 Thermostat Adjustment 16 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 17 Draining 17 Element Cleaning and Replacement 18 20 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 20 Service 20 Troubleshooting Guide 21 24 Start Up Conditions 21 Th...

Page 4: ...e manual carefully If you dont follow the safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY 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 ess...

Page 5: ...ER 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 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 PHILLI...

Page 6: ...pera ture pressure relief valve drain line When the water heater is drained disconnect the hose from the drain valve Close the drain valve The water heater is now completely disconnected and ready to be removed Qb you galvanized pipe water If have to the 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 Thes...

Page 7: ...circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damagein connectionwith this water heater The Upper Element if a double element model is a conven tional 3800 watt el ement 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 sy...

Page 8: ...k valve water meter with a check valve etc in the cold water supply means shall be provided to control thermal expansion Contact the local utility or local Sears Service 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 connec tion Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water i...

Page 9: ... fur the reliefvabe Positionthe valvedownwardandprovidetubingsothat anydis chargewill exit onlywithin 6 inchesabove or at any distance belowthe structuralfloor Be certainthat no contactismade withanyliveelectricalpart The discharge openingmust not be blockedor reducedin sizeunderany circumstances Excessive length over30 feet or useof more than fourelbowscan cause restrictionand reduce the discharg...

Page 10: ...structions only cover the conversion of the convertible dement read this entire manual before attempting to install or operate the water heater The water heater is factory set to oper ate at 3800 watts The lower element can be converted to oper ate at 5500 watts Refer to the Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element section TheUpper Element if a double element model is a conven tional ...

Page 11: ...lap of insulation to expose the opening i m L_ oul _b Io uncl tlrmlr_l covlr fro_ ACKET TERMINAL COYER CLIPPED TO TILER Hos rAT AT THIS POINT LOWER THERMOSTAT PLASTIC TABS ON TERMINAL COVER HOLD IT IN PLACE 6 Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element and move the looped end of the wire aside 7 The buss bar is labeled 5500 W Place the buss bar over terminals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible I...

Page 12: ... the dial onto the sh_ft 13 Replace the accesspanel t AWARNING I Make sure the therm_against the tank the I terminal cover is in place and the insulation is replaced Failure to do so can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 11 Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers the thermostat and element x I _ _v 14 Complete wiring to the water heater or if completed...

Page 13: ... THERMOSTAT FOR 5500 WATTS FOR 3800 WATTS NOTE Some Lower Hi Temp Limit Switches may have 4 terminals Use only the 2 terminals on left o J J uJ ELEMENT LOWER T STAT LOWER HEATING ELEMENT 13 _ HREE TYPES OF FIELD CONNECTIONS YOU MAY HAVE TIME CLOCK SWITCH OPERATES BO i I_M ELEMENT ONLY TOELECTRIC _ L2 _ TOTIME POWERSUPPLY LI L2 L2 CLOCKSW_TCH JO _ BI_I _NCTION BOX YELL CK OFF PEAK METER OPERATES BO...

Page 14: ...Sears salesperson to arrange for a professionalelectrician 1 Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when work ing on the water heater This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch 2 Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circui...

Page 15: ...rt in the Product Specifications section Is the new temperature pressure relief valve properly installed andpiped to an adequate drain See Temperature Pressure Relief Valve section Is 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...

Page 16: ... children to use a hot water tap or to draw their own hath water Never leave a child or handi J capped personunattended in 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 dual element models only is not adjustable Its temperature setting is fLxed...

Page 17: ...ure pressure relief valve with a new one CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequatedrain or outdoors OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for rank draining NOTE If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period the drain va...

Page 18: ... the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it 1 Before beginning turn OFF the electric power supply to the water heater AWARNING I The water passingout of the drain valve may be extreme ly hot To avoid beingscalded make sure all connectionsI are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person 4 Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel AWARNING H...

Page 19: ... full of water To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele ment the tank must be filled with water Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON power 15 Check element for water leaks If leakage occurs tighten element or repeat steps 2 and 3 remove element and reposi tion gasket Then repeat steps 11 through 15 16 Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to make sure th...

Page 20: ... _Draining instructions in the Service and Adjustment 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 _Filliog the Water Heater instructions in the _Installation Instructions section Check for leaks Turn ON el...

Page 21: ... Centers Contact the local plumbing inspector water su_ plier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Number 153 331020 153 331050 Tank Capacity In Gallons 2 5 Dimensions in Inches Diameter Length 8 inches 12_ inches 11 inches 14_ inches Pipe Fitting On Tank _ Male _ Male HOT COLD WATER HEA13ER COLD WATER INLET FITT...

Page 22: ...ch refer to the high limit behind the upper accesspanel NOTE If your water heater is connected to an Off Peak hi limit on both the upper and lower thermostats Follow the instructions to reset the hi limit behind the upper and lower access panels RESET BUTTON Before beginning turn OFF electrical power supply to the waterheater Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers the therm...

Page 23: ...e dectric 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 Troubleshooting Guide section During very...

Page 24: ... securely Then follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section Water from drain valve be due to the valve being may opened slightly _ The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting _ Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation loose connections or the temperature pressurerelief valve DO NOT replace the water heater until a ful...

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Page 26: ...tts Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts A IMPORTANT ELEMENT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION This water heater is equipped with a special element that has I threads Make sure that the replacement ele ment has I threads 4 Not illustrated See note B ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt 240 volt element is needed order item no 42 32906 replacement dement If at the time...

Page 27: ...9 9002276 9002278 9001587 9002671 9002303 4231917 9000309 4232906 9000308 0270182 153 320391 HT 153 320491 HT 153 320591 HT 153 320691 HT 153 320891HT 4233085 9000948 9000949 9001588 9001584 9000308 3800WATT 4232906 5500WATT 4232908 9001591 9000309 4231918 9002303 9002278 9001587 9002671 9002303 4231917 9000309 4232906 9000308 0270182 0002915260 These parts arealso available _ tmost Sears retail s...

Page 28: ...allation ONE YEAR LIMITED LABOR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER When your SearsKenmorewaterheateris installedby Searsor itslicensedsubcontractorandisoperatedin accordance with the instructions in thismanual mrs wil for oneyear from the dateof purchase Install freeof charge the replacement water heateras providedbythe aboveLimkedTank LeakWarranty Repair freeof charge defectsin materialsor workmanshipof th...

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