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Page 1: ...CTRIC WATER HEATER Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List Caution Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product Save this Manual for Future Reference GAMA certificationappliesto allresidential electric water heaters with capacitiesof 20 to 120Gallons Input rating of 12Kw or lessat a voltage no greate...

Page 2: ...ducing couplings or other restrictions Mustnot be pluggedor blocked Mustbe of material listedfor hot water distribution Mustbe installedso asto allow completedrainageof beth the temperature pressure reliefvadve andthe discharge pipe Mustterminate at an adequatedrain Mustnot haveanyvalvebetween the relief valveandtank AWARNING J HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing any access panels or servic...

Page 3: ...10 12 Wiring Diagrams 13 Wiring 14 Installation Checklist 15 Service and Adjustment 16 20 Temperature Regulation 16 Thermostats 16 Thermostat Settings 16 Upper Thermostat Adjustment 16 Lower Thermostat Adjustment 17 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 Cond...

Page 4: ... New Installation Read the Safety Precautions section page 2 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully If you don t 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 warnin...

Page 5: ...S 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 ytour 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 PHILLIPS SCREW...

Page 6: ...imately 4 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 tempera 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 Q b you galvanize...

Page 7: ...o cir cumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liablefor any water damage in connectionwith thiswater heater 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 s...

Page 8: ...er 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 adaptor to the cold water inlet connec tion Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet It will harm...

Page 9: ...chargePipe Must not be smaller in sizethan the outlet pipe sizeof the valve or have any reducing couplings or other restriction Must not be pluggedor blocked Mustbe of material listedfor hot water distribution Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature pressurerelief valve and the dis charge pipe Mustterminate at an adequate drain Mustnothaveanyvalvebetweenthe relie...

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 NOTE Whether or not the element convers...

Page 11: ...terminal 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 unclip terminaJ cover from thermostat TERMINAL COVER CLIPPED TO THER ...

Page 12: ...ure the thermostat is flush against the tank the terminal cover is in place and the insulation _sreplaced Failure to do so can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY NJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 10 Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the thermostat and element _ CAUTION Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of water To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele ment the...

Page 13: ...ELEMENT THREE TYPES OF FIELD CONNECTIONS YOU MAY HAVE UPPER HEATING ELEMENT S BAR FOR SS00 WATTS FOR 3800 WATTS TIME CLOCK SWITCH OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY TOELECTRIC _ L2 _ TOTIME POWER SUPPLY LI L2 L2 CLOCK SWITCH JOWI _B LA NCTION BOX yELL CK OFF PEAK METER OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY TOELECTRIC _ L2LIL2 P TO OFF POWER SUPPLY LI PEAK METER _ JUNCTION BOX YELL U_CK FOR TWO WIRE CONNECTION TO...

Page 14: ...e in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection 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 ...

Page 15: ...tion Is the new temperature pressure relief valve properly installed and piped 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 the cold and hot water lines conn...

Page 16: ...t at its lowest position which approximates 120 F Hot and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding The lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which approximates 120 F Hot and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater b...

Page 17: ...odily injury The water may be extremely hot If after manuallyoperating the valve it fails to complete ly reset and continues to release water immediately closethe cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pres sure relief valve with a new one Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures Also peri...

Page 18: ...H SERI OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 2 Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve 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 from 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...

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 To 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: ...supplyto the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERI OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Follow Draining instructions See 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 OV...

Page 21: ...ears Service Centers Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Tank Capacity Dimensions in Inches Pipe Fitting Number In Gallons Diameter Length On Tank 153 331020 2 8inches 12_inches _ Male 153 331050 5 11 inches 14_ inches _ Male NOT COLD HOT WATER HEATER COLD WATE...

Page 22: ...eposits will build up on your heating elements This buildup will cause a rumbling noise Follow Element Cleaning Replacement 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...

Page 23: ...pply 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 If this is the case contact the electric company Are the thermostats set to th...

Page 24: ... ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing any accesspanelsor servicingthe 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 panels and fold back insulation If leaking around elements follow proper draining instructions and remove element Reposition or repla...

Page 25: ...Notes 25 ...

Page 26: ...ped with _actory installed convertible elements 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 Limegu...

Page 27: ...0002915970 4233085 9001598 9001822 9000058 9001584 90003O8 3800Watt 4231906 5500Watt 42 31908 9001591 9000309 4231919 9002276 9001899 9000383 9002303 4231917 9000309 4231906 9000308 0270182 4_2233085 9001598 9001822 9001588 9001584 90003O8 3800Watt 4231906 5500Watt 4231908 9001591 9000309 4231918 90023O3 9001899 9000383 9002303 4231917 90003O9 4231906 9000308 0270182 These parts are also available...

Page 28: ... equipped with factory installed convertible elements 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_onverted to operate at 5500 watts order Super L...

Page 29: ...01591 9001591 9000309 9000309 4231919 9002276 4231918 9002303 9002612 9002612 9000383 9000383 9002303 9002303 4231917 4231917 9000309 9000309 4231906 4231906 9000308 9000308 0270182 0270182 0002915970 4233O85 9001596 9001828 9000058 9001584 9O00308 3800Watt 4231906 5500Watt 4231908 9001591 9000309 4231919 9002276 9002612 9000383 9002303 4231917 900O309 4231906 9000308 0270182 4233085 9001596 90018...

Page 30: ... are equipped with factory installed convertible elements which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts Convertible dements 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 Sup...

Page 31: ...000309 9000309 4231919 9002276 4231918 9002303 9002612 9002612 9000383 9000383 9002303 9002303 4231917 4231917 9000309 9000309 4231906 4231906 9000308 9000308 0270182 0270182 0002915970 4233O85 9002361 9001824 90O1588 9001584 90003O8 3800Watt 4231906 5500Watt 4231908 9001591 9000309 4231919 9002276 4231918 9002303 9002612 9000383 9002303 4231917 9000309 4231906 9000308 0270182 These parts are also...

Page 32: ... of charge You will he charged for labor If the water heater is subjected to commercial institutional industrial or use in residences of two families or more the above warranty coverage for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase and the above parts warranty is effective for I year from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLY CALL 1 800 4MY HOME 1 800 469 ...

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