Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153.326461 153.326560 153.326561 153.326660 153.326661 153.326760 153.326761 153.326860 153.326861 No. 30 30 40 40 50 50 50 50 40 40 50 50 Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Medium Gal. Medium Gal. Medium Gal. Medium Gal. Short Gal.
Safety Precautions _,WARNING J HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make J sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. _,WARNING J Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenancecan cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,J OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................ .2 Table of Contents ...................................................................................................... .3 Customer Responsibilities ....................................................................................... .4 Product Specifications .............................................................................................. .
Customer Thank Responsibilities Abbreviations Found In This Instruction U.L. - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. NEC - National Electrical Code ANSI - American National Standards Institute You for purchasing 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, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store.
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed _lb simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON AND 5 GALLON CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER WATER HEATER INSTALLA.
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater O_(i_rn a, "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. ] 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.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element 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.
Installation Water Instructions (cont'd) Piping *A WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfyspaceheating, 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.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve &WARNING The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution shouldbe taken to ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually dischargedwill not causeany bodily injury or property damage becausethe water may be extremely hot.
Installation Filling the Water Instructions (cont'd) Heater "Ib 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. % insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (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. 6. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over terminals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible. Install the extra screw provided into terminal 3. 3.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 9. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water. _,WARNING Make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank, the terminal cover is in place, and the insulation is replaced.
Installation Wiring Instructions (cont'd) Diagrams TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY RED STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UNCTION BOX UPPER THERMOSTAT UPPER HEATING ELEMENT S BAR _ BLACK RED FOR 5500 WATTS FOR 3800 WATT LOWER HEATING WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER HEATING ELEMENT OFFIELD CONNECTIONSYOU THREETYPES MAY HAVE TIME CLOCK OPERATES BOTTOM SWITCH ELEMENT TO ELE
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring A CAUTION C. Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are met: J Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of J water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turn ng on power. 1. The length in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet. 2.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist COLD • Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked• Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (HO13 and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding. &WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water.
Service Adjustment (cont'd) Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustment (Refer to thermostat "Thermostats") illustrations under AWARNING If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or dischargesperiodically,this may be due to thermal expansion. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water meter with a check valve. Consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is necessary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat these instructions. 4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. "Ib remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it: 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. ] 5.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Parts Order List 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. TERMINAL COVER ON UPPER THERMOSTAT 11. 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. 7.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _¾_"x _" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section. 17. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely covers the thermostat and element.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION HOT COU_ Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-off_, 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 _roblems. When these devices are not equipped with an internal y-pass, and no other measures are taken, the devices cause the water system to be dosed.
Troubleshooting 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 will 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.
Troubleshooting HIGH TEMPERATURE (cont'd) SHUT OFF Guide SYSTEM NOT • Remove the insulation block and pad. • Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked "RESET". _I RESET ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 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.
Troubleshooting 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. A 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 iscompletely full of water.
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Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER rM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153.326461 153.326560 153.326561 30 30 40 40 50 50 Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. NOTE A: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped 3800 watt elements. 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) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153.326461 153.326560 153.326561 30GM. 30GM. 40GM. 40GM. 50GM. 50GM. MODEL KEY NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. # PART DESCRIPTION 153.
Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER rM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316354 153.316355 153.316454 153.316455 153.316554 153.316555 30 30 40 40 50 50 Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. NOTE A: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped 3800 watt elements. 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) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326660 153.326661 153.326760 153.326761 30 30 40 40 Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Short Short Short Short MODEL KEY NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. # PART DESCRIPTION 153.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER rM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326860 153.326861 50 Gal. Short 50 Gal. Short NOTE A: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped 3800 watt elements. 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 KENMOREPOWERMISER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326860 153.326861 KEY NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. # TM List (cont'd) 6 ELECTRIC WATERHEATERS 50GM. Short 50GM. Short PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBERS 153.326860 153.
FULL ONE YF_R WARRANTY ON WATER HEAFER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. 2. and operated in a slngle-family residence in Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge. Furnish and install a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality, free of charge, if a leak occurs in the tank.