Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model 153.312161 153.312261 153.312362 153.312462 153.312562 No. 30 40 30 40 50 Gal. Short Gal. Short Gal. Gal. Gal.
Safety Precautions AWARNING J HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I 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. AWARNING I Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenancecan causeDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUI_, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents ............................................................................................. 3 Customer Responsibilities ................................................................................... 4 Product Specifications .......................................................................................... 4 Materials and Basic Tools Needed .
Customer Responsibilities Thank You for • The installation must conform with the instructions in this manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code. This publication is available from your local government or public library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. purchasing a Sears water heater.
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To 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. _f Electric Water Heater Installation Kit 20" DIAMETER DRAIN PAN FOR WATER HEATERS 18" IN DIAMETER AND UNDER [1" ,r,, WATER HEATER HEAT TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT LOSS DUE TO THERMAL SYPHONING o r _b WATER HEATER INSTALLA.
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater OTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. a. 1 Q 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 Facts to Consider About the Location 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. 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 temperature which will satisfy spaceheating, 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 hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physicallylmentally handicapped.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be 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 cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot.
Installation Filling the Water Instructions Wiring Heater A CAUTION A CAUTION . JNever use this water heater unlessit is completely full of J Jwater. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- J Jment, the tank must be filled with water. Water mustJ Jflow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"[ j power. [ ] Never use this wat_ss it is completelyJ full of water. To prevent damage to the tank andJ heating element, the tank must he filled with water.
Installation Instructions 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: 1. The length in any ground 6 feet. return path does not exceed 2. The circuit conductors contained therein are .
Installation Installation Instructions (cont'd) Checklist • Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the "Product Specifications" section? in the chart • Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater's junction box on the correct wire size (gauge) as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? • Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed, and piped to an adequate drain? See Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section.
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation Temperature HOT-Is &WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated 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 hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped.
Service and Adjustment Temperature-Pressure Valve Operation The temperature-pressure at least once a year. Draining Relief relief valve must be manually (cont'd) The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it: A, WARNING 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. 4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. AWARNING 5. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank. CAUTION ] Never use this wa_ss it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank andl heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before| turning "ON" power. 14. Check element for water leaks.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement 17. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. NOTE: For replacement, use a '_2" x *_/_"x V," thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section. • Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to the water heater.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION HOT COLD Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, f[equent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flowpreventers, etc._to control these types of problems. When these devices are not equipped with an internal by-pass, and no other measures are taken, the devices cause the water system to be closed.
Troubleshooting Operational SMELLY Guide (cont'd) HIGH Conditions TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset button located on the thermostat. WATER 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. Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit behind the access panel.
Troubleshooting Operational NOT ENOUGH Conditions OR NO Guide (cont'd) (cont'd) 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. 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.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints A CAUTION I 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. Read this manual first, then before checking the water I heater make sure the electric supply has been turned I 1"OFF", .and never turn the electric supply "ON" before [the tank is comp etely fu of water.
Parts Order KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.312161 30 Gal. Short 153.312261 40 Gal. Short 153.312362 30 Gal. 153.312462 40 Gal. 153.312562 50 Gal. List TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS O @ 12 l0 .
Parts Order KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.312161 30 Gal. Short 153.312261 40 Gal. Short 153.312362 30 Gal. 153.312462 40 Gal. 153.312562 50 Gal. List (cont'd) TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 # 153.312161 153.312261 153.312362 PART _ERS 153.
Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICEOF YOUR WATERHEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICECALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged BySears,Searswarrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARSAUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. YourSearswarranty appliesto the product only. 2. Searsdoes not warrant the installation. 3. A charge will be made on service calls due to poor or incomplete installation.These indude: a. Adjusting thermostat. b. Leaksin pipes or fittings.
