Owner's Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Hodel No. 153o327165_' 30 GaT, Short 153327166 153327265 30 Gai Short 40 Ga! Short 153,327266_J 40 Gai Short 153,327365 153327366 30 Gat, 30 Ga{, 153327465 40 GaL 153.327466 40 GaL 153.327565 50 Gal 153 327566 50 GaE 153 327665 66 Gal 153.327666 66 Gal, 153327865 80 GaL 153.327866 80 Gal.
Safety Precautions _WARNING I ] Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or| maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,,| OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................ 3 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4 Product Specifications .........................................................................................
|ntroduction Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Thank You for purchasing a Seats 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, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They wilt arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Materials Materials an eeded Basic Tools Needed To simplifit the installation Sears has available the inst£Iation parts shown below You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation r ....... DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAHETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" OR LESS, 24" DIAHETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28" DIAHETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAHETER 7.
Installation Removing Heater Turn "OFF" Instructions the Old Water Q a. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately 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 temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve.
installation Facts to Consider Location instructions About the You should carefully choose an indoor location for water heater, because the placement is a veI3, important eration for the safety of the occupants in rkle building the most economical use of the appliance This water not intended for outdoor installation. the new considand for heater is Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location, the following critical points must be observed.
installation Water instructions (cont'd) Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem)erature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and )ermanently 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.
IJnstallation Instructions Temperature=Pressure Relief Valve _k WARNIfNG 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 Not Water Supply Systems, and the current edition of ANSI Z21,22 and the code requirements of ASHE+ If
|nstallation Filling the Water Instructions (cont'd) Heater To fill the water heater with water: . 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. = 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, • To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) 2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater, Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel, 5, Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move the looped end of the wire aside. 3, Remove the insulation block to expose the opening,_ 6, The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over terminals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible.
installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 9, Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the loddng tabs on the terminal cover are in place _WARNING 12, Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water. ] Make sure the ther_gainst the tank, the | terminal cover is in place, and the insulation is replaced.
installation Wiling Instructions Diagrams (cont'd) TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT BLACK UPPER E.CoO. & THERMOSTAT BUSS BAR RED .I w UPPER ELEMENT FOR 5500 WATTS .................. =H,==, i1 ,1,, ,,111 WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE = HEATERS ELEMENT YELLOW ...... THREE TYPES • _ OF FIELD HAVE i Illll Ill' =d UPPER E.C.O.
installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring IkCAUTION Co Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are I Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of I water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be filled with water.
Installation installation Instructions Checklist • Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink _en, check the appropriate block within the model rating p_ate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation AWARNING The lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) andis adjustable if a different water temperature is desired, Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water.
(cont'd) Service and Adjustment Lower Thermostat Adjustment Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure,, The lower thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the 'TemperatureRegulation" section before proceeding.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement 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. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining, NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is necessasy to dean or replace the upper element, then repeat these instructions.
6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip file terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.. TERHtNAL COVER CLIPPED TO THER* HOSTAT AT THIS POINT A WARNING Replacement elements must (I) be the same voltage and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate affixed to the water heater. lOr A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak. (See Hement Gasket in the "Parts Order List" Chart).
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement I6,, Replace terminal cover on thermostat maldng sure that the locldng tabs on the terminal cover are in place. NOTE: For replacement, use a _%/' x 1_/_,,x W' thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERHAL EXPANSION HOT COLD Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devines such as pressure reducing vales, check valves, back flowpreventers, e_c ._tocontrol these types of problems. When these devices are not equipped with an internal by-pass, and no other measures _e taken, the devices cause the water system to be closed.
Troubleshootin Operational SMELLY Guide Conditions WATER RUMBLING In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions wil! cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a "rotten egg smell", This odor is derived from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water.
Troubleshootin HIGH TEHPERATURE SHUT Guide (cont:'d) NOT OFF SYSTEH (cont'd) In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected° Make sure the cold water supply valve is open= 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 on the water heater " Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is "ON", • Check for loose or blown fuses in your wate
=rPou eshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater, Many suspected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks, Often the source of the water can be found and corrected, I If you are not tholoughly familiar with electric codes, the water heater, and safety practices, contact your local Sears Service Center to check the water Jleater,, ® ® (_ @ [ Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure m
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Pam'tsOrder KENMORE POWER MISEPMODEL NUMBERS: 153o327165 153.327166 153.327265 153.327266 30 30 40 40 Gal. GM. Gal. GaL TM List 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Short Short Short Short NOTE:/[ UPPER ELEMENT. 3800 watt elements. These water heaters are equipped with 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.
Parts Order List (cont'd) I_J_NMORE P&_ER MISER z_9 ELECTRIC W_-ER HEATEP_S MODEL _UMBEP_S: 153.327165 153.327166 153.327265 153.327266 30 30 40 40 Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Shot* Short Short Short KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1, 2. 3. 4, Tempemmie-Pressure Relief Valve* Roto-Swir! TM Dip Tube (See NOTE "B" page 26) Nipple (Cold Inlet) Drain Valve t53.327165 MODEL NUMBERS 153.327166 153.
Parts Order KENMORE POWER MODEl-. NUMBERS: 153.327365 153.327366 153.327465 153.327466 153.327565 NOTE: List (cont'd) MISER _ 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 30Gal. 30GM. 40GM_ 40GM. 50 GM° A UPPER EleMENT: 3800 watt elements. These water heaters are equipped with 24 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.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER _ 9 ELECTRIC MODEL. NUMBERS: 153.327365 153.327366 153.327465 153.327466 153.327565 WATER HEATERS 30GaL 30G al, 40Gal, 40GM, 50GM. MODEL KEY NO. 1. 2. PART DESCRIPTION 153.327365 9002432 Roto-Swirl TM Dip Tube (See NOTE "B" page 28) 4233086 Temperature-Pressure Rd!efValve* Drain Valve 9001588 4. Drain Valve Washer ('_:"x %"x ¼" thick),** ................9001584 Element Gasket 9000308 5. 3800Wau 6.
Parts Order List (cont'd) I_NMORE POWER MISERm 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.327566 153.327665 153.327666 153.327865 153.327866 50 66 66 80 80 GaL Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. NOTE: A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements_ 24 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.
Parts rder List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 EI_CTRIC MODEL NUMBERS: 153.327566 133.327665 153.327666 153.327865 153.327866 50 66 66 80 80 WATER HEATERS Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. MODEL KEY NO. 1. 2, 3. 4. 5. 6o PART D_CRIp_ON Roto-SwirF/_Dip Tube (SeeNOTE "B" page 30) Temperature:Pressure Relief Valve* Drain Valve Drain Valve,Washer (%,"x %"x ¼" thick)** Element Gasket ...................................................... Lower Element* (See NOTE "A"page 30) 7. 8, 9. t 0.
Warranty About Your Warranty THE, PRICE OF YOUR _7_TI_RHEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SFR'VqCECA[.[. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Sears,Searswarrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1 YourSearswarranty applies to the product only 2 Searsdoes not warrant the installation. 3 A charge will be made on servicecalls due to poor or incomplete instillation, These include: a.