Owner’s Manual THE ECONOMIZER™ 6 COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. MODEL NO. 153.316040 153.316050 153.316060 153.316070 153.316331 153.326060 153.326070 153.326331 6 GALLON 10 GALLON 19 GALLON SHORT 19.9 GALLON TALL 30 GALLON 19 GALLON 240 V. SHORT 19.9 GALLON 240 V. TALL 30 GALLON 240 V.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.
GENERAL SAFETY
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE........................... 2 Temperature Settings....................................................... 13 GENERAL SAFETY................................................................. 3 Thermostat Adjustment.................................................... 13 Table of Contents............................................................ 4 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation................ 13 INTRODUCTION...............................
HEATER REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED TRADESMAN IN THE FIELD INVOLVED. PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK ARE REQUIRED. an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the “Facts to Consider About the Location” section in this manual. 6.
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. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” OR 1/2” THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING. E X PA N S I O N TA N K S F O R T H E R M A L EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS , AND 5 GALLONS capacity through local Sears store or Service Center.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. 4. Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned “OFF” to the water heater. Then disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box. FIGURE 1. 1. Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater. FIGURE 5. 5. a. FIGURE 2. 2.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is installed. Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan.
Water Piping 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. NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the water connections. Do not solder the water supply lines directly to the connections. It will harm the fittings on the water heater. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water.
Optional Installation Instructions FIGURE 9A. NOTE: Figure above is used to illustrate installation of T&P and pipe insulation only. As indicated in PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Section. Actual optional Cold & Hot / T&P spud location vary from model to model. Some compact models have optional plumbing connections.
prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve installed in the designated opening in the water heater in place of the factory furnished valve. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot.
Wiring 1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch. 2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Refer to the chart in the “Product Specifications” section for the correct size wire and fuse or circuit breaker. 3.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Temperature Regulation TEMPERATURE SETTINGS It is recommended that the dial be set lower whenever possible. 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.
Draining 1. Turn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the junction box. 2. Take off the access panel and remove the insulation cap with handle. 3. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned clockwise ( ) to increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise ( ) to decrease the temperature setting. 4. Replace the insulation cap with handle and access panel. The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures.
Thermostat Removal/Replacement 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. 1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the junction box. HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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 INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 2.
FIGURE 19. 5. Remove insulation to expose the terminal cover. Replacement elements must (1) 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 “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. FIGURE 20. 6.
FIGURE 24. 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. • Follow “Draining” instructions in the “Service and Adjustment” section. • Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the screw handle. • Remove the washer and put the new one in place. • Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
TROUBLESHOOTING Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION 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 flow preventers, 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.
Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode rod(s) with one of less active material, and the chlorinating the water heater tank and all water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 and this Chlorination Treatment. Anode replacement and chlorination of the tank are not covered by the water heater’s limited warranty.
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 1. 7. If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water, the problem may be due to the high temperature shut off system. See “High Temperature Shut Off System” in the “Troubleshooting” section. 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.
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS 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. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. The water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” power. A.
REPAIR PARTS LIST KENMORE THE ECONOMIZERTM 6 COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NO’S 153.316040 153.316050 153.316060 153.316070 153.326060 153.326070 6 Gallon 10 Gallon 19 Gallon Short 19.9 Gallon Tall 19 Gallon 240 V. Short 19.9 Gallon 240 V Tall Note: Illustration is used to reference parts of compact models only - Actual locations of components on water heater may vary from model to model. 6 10 19 (20S) 19.9 (20T) 19 (20S) 19.9 (20T) 153.316040 153.316050 153.316060 153.316070 153.
REPAIR PARTS LIST KENMORE THE ECONOMIZERTM 6 COMPACT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NO’S 153.316331 153.326331 30 Gallon 30 Gallon 240 V Key No.
6 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For six years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will supply a free water heater for one that develops a leak. For the second through sixth year from the purchase date, you must pay the labor cost for installation of water heater.
