Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISERTM ELECTRIC WATER HEATER 9 FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. MODEL NO. 153.329264 153.329265 153.329362 38 Gallon Short 38 Gallon Short 30 Gallon i 52.329363 i 53.329462 i 53.329463 i53.329562 i 53.329563 30 40 40 55 55 Gallon Gallon Gallon Gallon Gallon i i i i 65 66 80 80 Gallon Gallon Gallon Gallon 53.329662 53.329663 53.329862 53.
Your Many safety and the safety safety=related of others messages is extremely and instructions important have been in the installation, provided in this use and manual servicing of this water and on your own water heater. heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.
Readandunderstand instruction manual andsafetymessages before installing, operating or servicing thiswaterheater. Failure tofollowinstructions and safety messages couldresultin death orserious injury. Instruction manual mustremain withwaterheater. improper - 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.
"q! SAFE INSTALLATION, GENERAL TABLE USEAND SAFETY INTRODUCTION Materials Needed Tools Additional the Old Water About Blankets Piping Sweat Heater About Temperature-Pressure the Water the Convertible Lower Element ........................................................................................................ Relief Heater the Lower .................................................................................................................................................
ThankYouforpurchasing a Searswaterheater.Properly installed andmaintained, it shouldgiveyouyearsoftrouble freeservice. Itisstrongly suggested thatthisnewwaterheater beprofessionally installed, contactthelocalSearsService Center oranySearsstore.Theywillarrange forprompt, quality installation bySearsauthorized contractors.
Materials Needed To simplify the installation depending on your type Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, of installation. m EXPANSION EXPANSION DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FORWATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" OR LESS, 24" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS.
Removing the Old Water The water Heater To avoid passing being out of the drain valve scalded, and that the water 4. Check again to the water set) sure flow is directed "OFF" (cord make to make sure heater. or disconnect from the water heater may be extremely all connections away from any person. the electrical supply Then the the unplug electrical junction hot. are tight is turned water supply heater connection box. FIGURE 4. 5a. 1.
• Sensors mounted to the entire Mineral Buildup or Sediment • Water IVlayAccumalate supply Facts to Consider You should water carefully heater, choose for the out, could cause an indoor the location placement safety of the for the is a very occupants Whether replacing heater in a new observed. The location centralized an old water location, the following critical building This or putting water the water points selected should with the water heater, as well leak.
Fire Hazard / Electric - Do not Shock Hazard use this water HOTTER WATER produce hot water. satisfy clothes needs can heater in your home making supply the conversion to 5500 watts, (2) wiring washing, permanently and injure check handicapped.
NOTE: Toprotectagainstuntimelycorrosion ofhot water fittings, unions it is strongly or couplings connected recommended be installed to copper on this the hot. Put two threaded around water Fit T & P valve insulation and cold does not interfere di=electric heater Secure end or three of the all insulation using tape. heater. The hot water outlet turns of teflon threaded-to-sweat both ends of the 3/4" threaded connectors, connect of the water heater. over valve.
Position thevalvedownward andprovide tubingso thatany discharge willexitonlywithin6 inches(153mm)above,orat anydistance below thestructural floor.Becertain thatnocontact is madewithanyliveelectrical part.Thedischarge opening must not be blockedor reducedin size under any circumstances. Excessive length, over30feet(9.14m),oruse ofmorethanfourelbows cancauserestriction andreducethe discharge capacity ofthevalve.
Converting These instructions element, operate Necessary the Lower Element only cover the conversion element bag contained water heater. of the convertible conversion within parts the electrical are junction located in a small box on top of the read this entire manual before attempting to install or the water heater. The water heater is factory set to operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted operate at 5500 watts.
LiFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT 8. Tighten terminals connection. 2 and 3 to ensure proper Fire and Explosion • Failure to tighten cause a fire. electrical Hazard screws can • Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, FIGURE 16. a fire which can OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 5.
11. Replace the access panel. Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Do not use this ® Hazard water heater any voltage other than shown 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 connections the between You can easily removing the junction section) most the water heater see which type box cover Two Wire Connection requiring Diagrams" two common Wire 6. of have by Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wires inside the water heater's junction box. 7. The water heater must installer. A green ground heater. water heater's location.
Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING NON-SIMULTANEOUS FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER OPERATION HEATERS 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT A6 [ GROUND TE"M'NAL------F:-_I_-* Before panels removing any access or servicing the water ,, ol heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Tl__T2?owersuPpLY ,.,I HI-TEMP LImit-_l(_'ll_-@l SWITCH rJK_ JUNCTION BOX / I_ oP.E. _q , Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.
Temperature Regulation The lower thermostat approximates water and Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death• 120°F temperature on the water before bathing or Temperature available.
NOTE:It is notnecessary to adjustthe upperthermostat. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation However, ifit is adjusted abovethefactorysetpointof 120°F (49°C),it is recommended thatit notbesethigherthanthe The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually lowerthermostat setting. operated at least once a year. Theupperandlowerthermostats areadjustable ifa different watertemperature is desired.Readall warningsin the "Temperature-Regulation" section before • Burn hazard proceeding. 1.
Thewaterheater should bedrained ifbeingshutdownduring freezing temperatures. Also,periodic draining andcleaning of sediment fromthetankmaybenecessary. l 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.
Remove [ remove the two screws securing the access panel, and panel. 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. Before beginning the water heater. turn "OFF" the electric injury, power or supply FIGURE 33. to 5. Remove the insulation cap with handle. QI .___J FIGURE 30. 2.
8. Clean the area around sediment tank. from the element or around opening. the element Remove opening, inside any Never the To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet g. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution. use this water before 14. Check turning element element 15. Reconnect unless "ON" gasket. leaks.
18. Replace access panel. 19. Turn "ON" electric Follow power to water heater. "Draining" Turning counter screw handle. Remove Screw instructions. clockwise, the washer the and handle valve and TIGHTEN. and retighten See remove "Draining" the hex cap below Drain Valve Washer Check Replacement Turn cap assembly using "ON" electric power to the water _HANDLE CAP .
Start Up Conditions THERMAL NOTE: Expansion EXPANSION that pressure, Property - Contact Water supply Damage heater . Install thermal tank or device installer or service systems may, because cut-offs, installed _ of such events the water heater tank expands will that any devices have a by-pass to relieve the Service Center Thermal Expansion installed (21 etc...to are not .RECOMMENDED (VERTICAL WATER COLD INLET and closed water.
D.Anexcess ofactivehydrogen inthetank.Thisiscaused by corrosion protective actionoftheanode. I Smellywatermaybeeliminated or reduced in somewater heatermodels byreplacing theanoderod(s)withoneofless activematerial, andthenchlorinating thewaterheater tankand allhotwaterlines.Contact thelocalSearsService Center for furtherinformation concerning anAnodeReplacement Kit #9001453 andthisChlorination Treatment. Anodereplacement andchlorination ofthetankarenotcoveredbythewater heater'slimitedwarranty.
2. 3. Make sure the electrical "ON". Check for loose supply to your water heater is shut off system. in the or blown fuses in your water heater Circuit breakers weaken with age and their rated load and should be replaced. may not circuit. 8. handle g. 4. Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the "ON" 5. Check been to see the electric interrupted.
Never usethiswaterheater unless itiscompletely fullofwater. Toprevent damage tothetankandheating element, thetank mustbefilledwithwater.Thewatermustflowfromthehot waterfaucetbefore turning "ON"power. A. *Condensation maybeseenonpipesinhumidweather or pipeconnections maybeleaking. B.Smallamounts of waterfromthetemperature-pressure reliefvalvemaybeduetothermal expansion orhighwater pressure inyourarea. C.*Thetemperature-pressure reliefvalvemaybeleaking at thetankfitting. D.
KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I 153.329264 I 38Gallon Short I I 153.329265 I 38 Gallon Short I NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: elements. These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt 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. ELEMENT OROERING INFORMATION: If a replacement 3800 watt, 240 vott element is needed, order part no.
KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.329362 153.329363 153.329462 153.329463 153.329562 30 Gallon 30 Gallon 40 Gallon 40 Gallon 55 Gallon NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: elements. These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt 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 MBER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I53.329563 55 Gallon I53.329662 I53.329663 153.329862 66 Gallon 66 Gallon 80 Gallon 153.329863 80 Gallon NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: elements. These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt 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.
9 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER For nine years from the date of purchase, if this water heater accordance with the owner's manual instructions and all local is installed and operated in a single-family applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1. Supply free water in material 2. Supply a free water For the second heater. heater parts heater through For commercial, two years.