FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING Model No. 153.318160 30 Gal. Short 153.318260 40 Gal. Short 153.3 |8360 30 Gal. 153.318460 40 Gal. 153.318560 153.318660 52 Gal. 66 Gal. |53.318860 82 Gal. Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product.
Safety Precautions f AWARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause death, serious bodily injury, or property t damage. Refer to this manual for assistance or consult your localSears Service Center for further information.
Fable of Contents _arety Precautions ............ [.i................................................................................................ 2 Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ' " Speclficauons ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 4 .................................
Introduction Thank Abbreviations You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Propei:ty installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service, tfyou should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They wilt arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Found In This Instruction Manual U.L.-Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd., (:...........
Haterials Materials and Basic ools Needed Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materb als, depending on your type of installation.
Installation instructions Removing the Old Water Heater tf you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be .......... cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches 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 Locating Heater nstructions the New Water Facts to Consider Location About (cont'd) Facts to Consider About The Convertible Lower Element the 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 arid for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intended for outdoor installation.
installation Water nstructions (cont'd) Piping [ Installation _WARNtNG HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, 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 nstructions Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _kWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME.
Installation Filling the Water Instructions (cont'd) Heater To fill the water heater with water: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. To 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) 5. Remove the screws from terminal the looped end of the wire aside. 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. 2 of the element, and move 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 terminaJ 3. 3.
installation instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Elernent (cont'd) 11. Replace the access panel. 8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical connection. _WARNING Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. P 9. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back over the element making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. 12.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS 240 VOLT SINGLE ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY Ill i_-_._ _/_&-4_4L__ FOR 5500 WATTS ° == FOR i LOWER HEATING ELEMENT FOR 3800 WATTS 3800 WATTS WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT "___H E ATILOWELERMEN HEATERS CONNECTIONS HAVE THREE TYPES _=_ TIME CLOCK SWITCH OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY 1. UPPER E.C.O.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) C. Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are VViring met." _CAUTION i 1. The length in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of I 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 turning on power. 2.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) COLD HOT Installation Checklist CONDUIT 1. 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. 2. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the chart in the "Specifications" section? 3.
Service and Adjustment Thermostats (cont'd) Temperature HOT-Is The thermostat(s) of this water heater have been factory set at their !owest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce the risk of scald injury. The upper thermostat (dual element models only) adjustable. Its temperature setting is fixed to approximate (Hot). Settings a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economica] temperatures.
Service Adjustment Temperature-Pressure Valve Operation (cont'd) Draining Relief 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. 1.
Troubleshooting Start Guide Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION 1. Before beginning, turn "OFF" dectrical power supply to the water heater. Water supply systems may, because of high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer and others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to control these tTpes of problems.
troubleshooting NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT Guide (cont'd) Indicator Light (On dual element WATER tn 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. 1. 2. Make sure the electrical "ON". supply to your water heater 3.
Trou ooting uide (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement 4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and dement replacement for the lower element. If it is necessary to dean or replace the upper element, then repeat these instructions. To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it: i. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. 5.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) WARNING Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) Replacement elements must (I) be the same voltage and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate affixed to the water heater. 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tighdy using an element wrench.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x 13A4"x ¼" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts" section. 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back over the element making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place, 1. Before beginning the waterheater. 17.
• roubleshooting Guide Leakage Checkpoints (cont'd) _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 is completely full of water. 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 POWER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.318360 153.318460 153.318560 153.318660 153.3!8860 List MISER TM 8+ ELECTI_AC WATER HEATERS 30G_. 40G_. 52G_. 66Gd. 82Gd. NOTE A: These water heaters are equipped with a Roto-Swirl TM dip tube (to retard a build-up of dissolved solidi) which is not a replaceable item. NOTE B: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts.
Parts Order KENMO1LEPOWER MISER _ MODEL NUMBERS: 153.318360 153.318460 153.318560 I53.318660 153.318860 List (cont'd) 8+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 30GJ. 40Gd. 52Gal. 66 Gal. 82 Gal. MODEL NUMBERS KEY NO. 1__ 2. PART DESCRIPTION Roto-Swirl_ Dip Tube # Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 3. __ 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Drain Valve Drain ValveWasher (%" x 'g_"x _" thick)** Element Gasket Lower Element* Buss Bar Y.it Thermostat Bracket 9. 2 PoleThermostat (Rvo Wire LeadModels'H') 10. 1!.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM8+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.318160 153.318260 30 Gal. Short 40 Gal. Short NOTE A: These water heaters are equipped with a Roto-SwirlTM dip tube (to retard a build-up of dissolved solids) which is not a replaceable item. (NOT ILLUSTRATED SEE NOTE "A") NOTE B: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM8+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.3t8t60 153.3t8260 30 Gal. Short 40 Gal. Short 153.318160 KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1. 2. Roto-Swirl TM Dip Tube Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 3. Drain Valve 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Drain ValveWasher ('7A2 % *Y_"x ¼"thick)** Element Gasket Element* Buss Bar Kit Thermostat Bracket Terminal Cover Thermostat w!Hi Limit t !. Access Panel 12. # Model Rating Plate _ Manual 153.
Warranty About a. Adjusting thermostat. b. Leaks in pipes or fittings. Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATERHEATERDOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICECALL. On Water Heater tnstalations ArrangedBySears,Searswarrantsthe installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1."fourSearswarrantyappliesto the product only. 2. Searsdoesnot warrantthe installation. 3. A charge will be made on servicecalls due to poor or incomplete installation.
