Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model 153.317032 IS3.317132 i53.317232 153.317332 153.317632 153.327032 153.327332 No. 20 Gal. Tall 10GaL 20 Gal. Short 30 Gal. 6 Gal. 20 Gal. 240 V. 30 Gal. 240 V THE ECONOMIZER COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATER • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation Caution: TM 6 • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product.
Safety Precautions _WARNING AWARNING I Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can causeDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,[ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or consultyour localSears ServiceCenter fur further nfurmation.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 2 Table of Contents ................................................................................................ 3 Customer Rest. onsibilities .................................................................................. 4 Product Specincations ........................................................................................
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, Northhrook, IL 60062. purchasing a Sears water heater.
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify parts shown the installation Sears has available the installation below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation.
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater O 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. Close the drain valve.
Installation Instructions Facts to Consider Location About the If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; means must be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on how to control this situation.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve • , WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressuresrelief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspectionof production of listedequipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valvesand Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems,and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME.
Installation Filling the Water Instructions 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 located on the lower front of the water heater to the left of the cold water inlet. • 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.
Installation Wiring Instructions (cont'd) Diagrams TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY STANDARD WIRING FOR SINGLE ELEMENT 120 VOLT I -I JUNCTION BOX ON,O_F _ SWITCH II qlll .
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring 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. _E,CAUTION . Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of I water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I I ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I I flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" I I power I C.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown chart in the 'Product Spec'ficat'ons" sect'on? in the 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? TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CONDUIT HOT WATER Is the new temperature-pressure installed, and piped to an adequate Pressure Relief Valve" section.
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation Temperature Settings HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F. which will supply hot water at the most economical temperatures. _,WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes wash,rig, 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.
Service and Adjustment Temperature-Pressure Valve Operation Relief (cont'd) Draining 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. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement To remove replace it: the element 1. Before beginning water heater. from your tank in order to clean or •,WARNING ] The water passin_rain valve may be[ extreme!y hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all[ connections are tight and that the water flow is[ directed away from any person. I turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the 4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. 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.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement 16. Replace terminal NOTE: For replacement, use a 1%2"x z3/,, x _/l" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section. cover on thermostat. • Before beginning the water heater.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL 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 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 Conditions WATER RUMBLING In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditioias will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common com,_laint associated with the anode rod is one of a _rotten egg smell . This odor is derived from hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in the water. The smell is the result of four factors which must all be present for the odor to develop: a.
Troubleshooting HIGH TEMPERATURE (cont'd) SHUT OFF Guide (cont'd) SYSTEM NOT block to expose the opening. • Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked "RESET". O_q --RESET 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) 1 Leakage Checkpoints Read this manual first. Then before checking the / water heater make sure the electric supply has been J turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supply| J _, CAUTION "ON" before the tank is completely full of water. 1 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.
Parts Order KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.317032 153.317132 153.317232 153.317332 153.317632 153.327032 153.327332 20 10 20 30 6 20 30 Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. List TM 6 COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Tall Short 240 V. 240 V.
Parts Order KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.317032 153.317132 153.317232 153.317332 153.317632 153.327032 153.327332 20 10 20 30 6 20 30 Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. Gal. List (cont'd) TM 6 COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Tall Short 240 V. 240 V. MODEL KEY NO. 1. 2. PART DESCRIPTION Element Gasket Element* 3. 4. Thermostat Thermostat Bracket w/4 Terminal 5. 6. 7. 8. Terminal Cover Inlet Water Nipple Drain Valve Drain ValveWasher (_;' x *Yd'x X"thick)** 9. 10.
Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Sears, Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only. 2. Sears does not warrant the installation. a. Adjustingthermostat. b. Leaksin pipes or fittings. This manual is in non-technical language. It may help you,avoid the cost of a needlessservice call.
