Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISER "rM12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. MODEL NO. 153.321342 153.321343 30 Gal. 30 Gal. 153.321442 153.321443 153.321542 153.321543 153.321642 40 40 55 55 66 Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. 153.321643 153.321842 153.321843 66 Gal. 80 Gal. 80 Gal.
Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersis extremely important in the installation, Many have provided you safety=related and others messages of a potential It is very important this water heater. that the and instructions injury meaning hazard. Read of each been and safety obey in this all safety message use and manual messages is understood servicing and on your and instructions by you and others of this own water heater.
Readandunderstand instruction manual andsafetymessages before installing, operating or servicing thiswaterheater. Failure tofollowinstructions and safety messages couldresultin death orserious injury. Instruction manual mustremain withwaterheater. improper o o - installation and use may result in property damage. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Inspect and replace the anode as needed. Install in location with drainage. Fill tank with water before operation. Be alert for thermal expansion.
SAFE INSTALLATION, GENERAL TABLE SAFETY USE AND OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRODUCT ....................................................................................................................................... 2 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 4 ..............................................................................................................
ThankYouforpurchasing a Searswaterheater.Properly installed andmaintained, itshould giveyouyearsoftrouble free service. It isstrongly suggested thatthisnewwaterheater be professionally installed, contact thelocalSears Service Center or anySears store. Theywillarrange forprompt, quality installation bySearsauthorized contractors.
Materials Needed To simplify the installation depending on your type of installation. Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE iN 2 GALLONS , AND 5 GALLONS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER, Tools Additional You may or may not need all of these tools, type of installation. Sears store.
the Old Water Heater 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 1 away from any person. 5 4, 2 Check again "OFF" to the water to make sure heater. (cord set) or disconnect the water heater the electrical supply Then the unplug the electrical junction is turned water heater supply connection from box. i_----%_1! FIGURE 4. 5a, 1.
• Sensors mounted to the entire Mineral Buildup or Sediment • This causes the water • Water MayAccumulate heater in the drain pan that turn offthe home when supply shut-off water devices is detected water supply in the drain pan. that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater. to become much heavier than normal. If spilled, could cause staining.
HOTTER WATER to produce Fire Hazard / Electric • Do not use this water heater • SCALD: Water Water heated heaters are intended 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 Shock Hazard any voltage other than shown model rating plate. CAN hot water. hot water than others.
PIPE INSULATION 1. Lookatthetopcoverofthewaterheater. Thehotwater outletismarked hot.Puttwoorthreeturnsofteflontape around thethreaded endofthethreaded-to-sweat coupling andaround bothendsofthe3/4"threaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect thehotwaterpipetothehot wateroutletofthewaterheater. 2. Lookatthetopcoverofthewaterheater. Thecoldwaterinlet ismarked cold.Puttwoorthreeturnsofteflontapearound thethreaded endof thethreaded-to-sweat couplingand around bothendsofthe3/4"threaded nipple.
COLD HOT Water Damage Hazard • Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge pipe must terminate at adequate drain. No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. bodily injury, valve must hazard to life, be allowed circumstances demand. to a drain or other property damage.
the Lower Element These instructions element, only cover the conversion read this or operate operate entire the water at 3800 manual heater• watts• before The water The lower heater operate at 5500 watts• Refer to "Facts Convertible Lower Element" section.
LiFT OUT TAB TO UNCLiP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT 8. Tighten terminals connection. 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical Fire and Explosion Hazard = Failure to tighten screws ca use a fi re. can • Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Failure 5. Remove the screws move the looped from terminal end of the wire to tighten result in DEATH, DAMAGE. FIGURE 16.
11.Replace theaccess panel. Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this water heater with any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage shown on the model rating plate could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. ® FIGURE 21. 12. Complete wiring "ON" electric with water.
5. WiringDiagrams (see"Wiring supplied showing between the easily Diagrams"section) have been the two most common types of connections water see which junction heater box cover and the ground Three wire supply. the 7. The heater. to the green Connection screw refer to block the type of system NOTE: heater and in the 8.
_rams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT [ A6 Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". GROUND HI-TEMP TERMINAL--,_ €_I_ €_ _"_ '< _ w --_ _TO JUNCTION LIMIT'-"-"""-_I (_1 _'_) I death, serious bodily property damage. injury, BOX SWITCH,4¢qbCJ¢:"_ Failure to do this could result in POWER oPPER t_-----1 7 or '"ERMOST&Tz-I /Lu \ BUSS i
Tem_ulation The lower thermostat is factory set at approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable temperature is desired. Read all warnings the water heating before proceeding. Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. a position which if a different water in this manual and on TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury. Feel water showering.
Theupper andlower thermostats areadjustable ifadifferent water Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation temperature isdesired. Readallwarnings inthe"TemperatureRegulation" section before proceeding. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. 1.Turn"OFF"theelectricpowertothewaterheateratthe junction box. Burn hazard [ • Hotwater • Keep clear of relief valve discharge outlet.
Thewaterheater should bedrained if beingshutdownduring freezing temperatures. Also,periodic draining andcleaning of sediment fromthetankmaybenecessary. 1. Turn "OFF" junction the electrical power to the water heater at the box. 2. Remove handle. 3. Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat.
4. [ Remove the two remove panel. screws securing the access panel, and o 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 property damage. injury, or FIGURE 33. 5. 1. Before beginning water heater. turn "OFF" the electric power supply Remove the insulation cap with handle. to the IQ FIGURE 30. 2.
8. Clean the area around the any sediment from or around the tank. element opening. Remove the element opening, inside 9. If you are cleaning you have removed, Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet scraping the element or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming before turning "ON" power. do so by solution. 14.
18. Replace access panel. • Follow 19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater. • Turning counter screw handle. • Remove • Screw the handle "Draining" clockwise, the washer and retighten Drain Valve Washer instructions. See "Draining" remove section. the hex cap below the and put the new one in place. and cap assembly using a wrench. back into the drain valve DO NOT • Follow "Filling the Water Heater" Instructions" section.
Start WATER Up Conditions THERMAL (3) HEATER PRESSURE iNLET FITTING COLD WATER REDUCING VALVE W[TH BY-PASS EXPANSION F_H_ Property • Avoid water heater - Install thermal - Contact Damage damage. expansion qualified #LD_ Hazard tank or device installer or service PRESSURE if necessary. GAUGE iNLET COLD WATER SHUT-OFF agency. ,=.
Smelly watermaybeeliminated orreduced insome waterheater models byreplacing theanoderod(s)withoneoflessactive material, andthenchlorinating thewaterheater tankandallhot waterlines.Contact thelocalSearsService Center forfurther information concerning anAnodeReplacement Kit#9001453 andthisChlorination Treatment. Anodereplacement and chlorination ofthetankarenotcovered bythewaterheater's limitedwarranty. upper and lower thermostats.
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER If you had experienced the problem 1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. system. on the water See "High "Troubleshooting" Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet 8. During very be colder heated. heater. 2. Make sure the electrical 3.
Never usethiswaterheater unless itiscompletely fullofwater. Toprevent damage tothetankandheating element, thetank mustbefilledwithwater. Thewatermustflowfromthehotwater faucetbefore turning "ON"power. A *Condensation maybeseenonpipesinhumidweather or pipeconnections maybeleaking. B Smallamounts ofwaterfromthetemperature-pressure relief valvemaybeduetothermal expansion orhighwaterpressure inyourarea. C *Thetemperature-pressure reliefvalvemaybeleaking atthe tankfitting.
KENMORE POWERMISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS C 153.321342 30 Gallon 153.321343 30 Gallon 153.321442 40 Gallon 153.321443 40 Gallon 153.321542 55 Gallon NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts.
KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS _(_) = C C 153.321543 55 Gallon 153.321642 66 Gallon 153.321643 66 Gallon 153.321842 80 Gallon 153.321843 80 Gallon _ NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts, Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts. 'x'-.
12 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For twelve years from date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will 1) supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmanship, and 2) supply a free water heater for one that develops a leak.