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General Safety ............................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents ......................................................... 3 Introduction ................................................................................................. 4 Specifications ........................................................................... Preparing for the New Installation .......................................................
Thank You forpurchasing Abbreviations a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Found In This Instruction Manual U.L.-Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd.
Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installa_ tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation.
Turn "OFF" electrical © supply to the water heater. I © Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff valve or water meter. a. 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 valve drain line.
Facts to Consider About Location the You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intended for outdoor installation. Whether replacing an old water water heater in a new location, points must be observed. heater or putting the the following critical 1.
Water Piping WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, 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.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems,and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME.
Filling the Water Heater Wiring To fill the water heater with water: 1. Close 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. CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank andheatlng element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "on" power. 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
Installation B.Rigidmetalconduit,intermediate metalconduit,or electrical metallictubing may be usedfor the grounding meansif conduitor tubingisterminated infittingsapproved forgrounding. C.Flexiblemetalconduitor flexiblemetallictubing shallbepermitted forgrounding if allthefollowing conditions aremet: 1. Thelengthin anygroundreturnpathdoesnot exceed6 feet. 2. Thecircuitconductors contained thereinareprotectedbyovercurrent devices ratedat20amperes or less. 3.
WARNING Temperature HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, 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.
Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to control these types of problems. When these devices are not equipped with an internal by-pass, and no other measures are taken, the devices cause the water system to be closed.
Operational Conditions HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM (cont'd)) NOT . WARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply is turned "off" to the water heater. Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. 2. Remove the two screws securing remove panel. 3. Open the flap of insulation 4. Reset the high limit marked "RESET". 2. the access panel and to expose theopening.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve operated at least once a year. Draining 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. must be manually 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric to the water heater.
Element Cleaning/ Replacement To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it: 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric to the water heater. WARNING The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. power supply 4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.
6. Liftoutthetabasshowntouncliptheterminal coverfrom thethermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possfble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repafr Parts 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. from the thermostat. Q 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element the old element from the tank. 11.
Drain Valve Washer Replacement Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat tion back over the element. NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32 H x 13/64 II x 1/811 thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts" section. and fold insula- 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" ply to the water heater.
Usethisguideto checka "Leaking"waterheater.Many suspected "Leakers"are not leakingtanks.Oftenthe source ofthewatercanbefoundandcorrected. CAUTION Read this manual first, then before checking the water heater make sure the electric supply has been turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supply "ON" before the tank is completely full of water. If youarenotthoroughly familiarwithelectriccodes,the waterheater, andsafetypractices, contacta Sears Service Center tocheckthewaterheater.
KENMORE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.313130 153.313230 153.313330 153.313430 153.313530 30 40 30 40 52 TM5 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal.
KENMORE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.313130 153.313230 153.313330 153.313430 153.313530 30 40 30 40 52 TM5 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal.
About ON NSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only. 2. Sears does not warrant the installation. 3. A charge will be made on service calls due to poor or incomplete installation. These include: a. Adjusting thermostat. b. Leaks in pipes or fittings. This manual is in non-technical language. It may help you avoid the cost of a needless service call. Many service calls really aren't needed. Such as when: 1. Electric power is turned "OFF". 2.
