Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNING CAUTION Read and understand instruction improper installation and use may result manual and safety messages in property damage. before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged Failure to follow instructions and Inspect and replace the anode as needed safety messages could result in + Install in location with drainage. death or serious injury. » Fill tank with water before operation. | Be alert for thermal expansion.
ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE. GENERAL SAFETY. . TABLE OF CONTENTS. Lister eee eae eae ins PRODUCT WARRANTY . INTRODUCTION... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed Basic Tools... Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Ofd Water Heater Facts to Consider About the Location Insulation Blankets Water Piping... Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve. Filing the Water Heater.
[aie WARRANTY KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY WITH PROOF OF SALE. the following warranty coverage applies when this water heater is correctly connected. installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. In all cases, replace. men units, tanks or pairs are warranted only for the unexpired portion of the warranty period from the original date of sale FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this water heater is warranted again! defects in material or workmanship.
INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of ruble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: UL — Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, MATERIALS AND BASIC depending on your type of installation.
IN ELATION INSTR ION. Removing the Old Water Heater FIGURE 1. 1. Tun “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater. FIGURE 2. 2. Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot. When the water has cooled, um “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter. FIGURE 3. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water drain valve.
FIGURE 7. SON Mineral Buildup or Sediment May Accumulate + This causes the water heater to become much heavier than normal + [spilled, could cause staining. Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.
Water Piping DANGER Water temperature over 125°F {52°C} can cause severe bums instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing.
TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE {Do not cap or plug) $6 INCH MAXIMUM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN I FIGURE 9. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with ANSI 4.4 snd SAME aced. Properly sized temperature pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot.
b. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or electrical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding means if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved for grounding. c. Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are met The length in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet {1.82 m). . The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by aver current devices rated at 20 amperes or less, .
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Temperature Regulation ADAGE R Water temperature over 125°F {52°C) can cause severe bums instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature Smiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting.
1. Turn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the junction box. A WARNING » 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 injury, or property damage. 2. Take off the upper and/or lower access panel(s), then food the insulation back to expose the thermostat. 3.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE FIGURE 18. If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. Failure to install and maintain a new properly sifted temperature pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim which might result from excessive temperature of pressure.
6. Place the new thermostat in the bracket making sure it fits firmly against the tank. 7. Attach the wires to the new thermostat NOTE: Some of the terminals may require straight-in wiring through an eye-opening. If wires are now looped, recur and strip wire 3/8” to a straight length and insert. 8. Put plastic terminal caver back in place. 9. Replace the insulation to cover the thermostat. 10. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power on.
LIFT OUT TAB TO UNDERLIP P17 TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT COIR THERMOSTAT WITHOUT HIGH LWT upper an Lower | THERMOSTAT WITH HGH LT ~ FIGURE 23. 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the oid relent from the tank. FIGURE 24. 8. Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any sediment from or around the element opening, inside the tank. 49. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a DE-liming solution.
LIFT QUT TAB TO UNCLE TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT LOWER THERMOSTAT 7 WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT UPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 27. 17. Replace the insulation so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. FIGURE 23. 18. Replace access panel. 19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater, FIGURE 29, 1g Drain Valve Washer Replacement A] [e] + Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF".
RLS TR le lod) Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION AUCTION Property Damage Hazard » Avoid water heater damage. = Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. « Contact qualified installer or service agency. As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of water will increase. As the volume of water increases, there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure due to thermal expansion. Thermal expansion can cause premature tank failure (leakage).
water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #0001453 and this Chlorination Treatment. Anode replacement and chlorination of the tank are not covered by the water heater’s {limited warranty. If the smelly water persists after the anode replacement and chlorination treatment; then you should consider chlorinating or aerating your water supply. Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected.
LEAKAGE CHECK POI 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. The water must flow from the hot water faucet before tuning “ON” power. A. "Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking B. Malt amounts of water from the temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area. C.
KENMORE 3 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 4500 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 4500 watt elements, SE Key Model No. No. Pat Description 153.
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