Owner's Manuam POWER MISERTM ELECTRmC WATER HEATER 9 FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING, MODEL NO. 153.329262 38 Gallon Short 153.329263 38 Gallon Short 153.329360 30 Gallon 152.329361 30 Gallon 153.329460 40 Gallon 153.329461 40 Gallon 153.329560 55 Gallon 153.329561 55 Gallon 153.329660 66 Gallon 153.32966! 66 Gallon 153.329860 80 Gallon 153.
Your Many safety and the safety safetyore[ated of others messages is extremely and instructions important have in the installation, been provided in this use and manual servicing and on your of this own water water heater. heater to warn and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey aii safety messages and instructions throughout this manual important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service heater.
Readandunderstand instruction manual andsafetymessages before installing, operating or servicing thiswaterheater. Failure tofollowinstructions and safety messages couldresultin death orserious injury. instruction manual mustremain withwaterheater. Explosion • Overheated Improper installation in property Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Inspect and replace the anode as needed_ - Install in location with drainage. - Fill tank with water before operation. - Be alert for thermal expansion.
SAFE INSTALLATION, GENERAL TABLE USEAND SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS MATERIALS Basic Needed Tools Additional About Blankets Piping T & P Valve Sweat Converting Soldering Heater .............................................................................................................................................. Wiring the Convertible Relief Heater Lower Element ........................................................................................................ Lower ...........
ThankYouforpurchasing a Searswaterheater.Properly instalbdandmaintained, it shouldgiveyouyearsoftrouble freeservice. Itisstrongly suggested thatthisnewwaterheater beprofessionally installed, contactthelocalSearsService Center oranySearsstore.Theywillarrange forprompt, quality installation bySearsauthorized contractors. The installation manual; absence electric ANSI = American Read National the "General Code manual operation, contains and Institute section, manual page carefully.
Materials Needed To simplify the installation depending on your type Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need al! of these materials, of installation. ,/ / j TANKS FOR THERMAL CONDmONS AVAmLABLE _N 2 DRARN PANS AVABLABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FORWATER HEATERS GALLONS _ AND 5 GALLONS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER.
Removing the O_d Water Heater Burn hazard • Hot water discharge. Keep hands clear of drain The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure al! connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. (_j_ Check 'OFF" (cord again to make sure to the water heater. set) or disconnect from the water heater the electrica! Then unplug the supply is turned the water heater electrical junction supply connection box.
devices are available from your and react to leakage * Sensors mounted mounted to the entire * Water pipes _ineraiBuildup orSediment when shut-off differential connected pan that to the water trigger an alarm heater when water is detected devices that activate between the cold to the water water supply in the drain based water Installations " Water on the water and must be located in a area iNSTALLATiON IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: than normal must be located and/or so
Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard HOTTER WATER produce hot water. satisfy clothes needs can and in your home and injure handicapped. to using satisfies valve, your the lowest hot water are intended other you to which will sanitizing upon contact. If anyone groups using hot water or if there is a local possible needs, heater. Mixing supply or hardware stores. for installation of the valves. check the (1) . . .
insulation overvalve. Make surethattheinsulation NOTE: Toprotectagainstuntimelycorrosion ofhotandcored FitT&Pvalve withtheleveroftheT&Pvalve. waterfittings,it is stronglyrecommended thatdioemectric doesnotinterfere unionsorcouplingsbeinstalled or}thiswaterheaterwhen Secure allinsulation usingtape. connected tocopperpipe. 1.Lookatthetopcoverofthewaterheater. Thehotwateroutlet is marked hot.
Position thevalvedownward andprovide tubingso thatany discharge willexitonlywithin6 inches(153mm)above,orat anydistance below thestructural floor.Becertain thatnocontact is madewithanyliveelectrical part.Thedischarge opening must not be blockedor reducedin size under any circumstances. Excessive length, over30feet(9.14m),oruse ofmorethanfourelbows cancauserestriction andreduce the discharge capacity ofthevalve.
4. Checkallnewwaterpipingforleaks.Repair asneeded. Converting the Lower Necessary element bag contained water heater. E_ement are located junction in a small box on top of the PARTS the water heater. The water heater is factory set to at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to operate at 5500 watts. Refer to "Facts Convertible Lower Element" section.
LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCUP ?ERMBNAL COVER FROM THERr41OSTAT 8. Tighten terminals connection. 2 and 3 to ensure proper Fire and Explosion • Failure to tighten cause a fi re. electrical Hazard screws can o Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage, Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY iNJURY, FIGURE 16. a fire which can OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
11.Replace theaccesspanel. If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater, electrician. professional Contact your electrician. obtain the service Sears salesperson Fire Hazard I Electric 12. Complete wiring "ON" electric with water.
Thelengthinanyground returnpathdoesnotexceed 6feet, NOTE: If you have purchased a three wire connection water heater but you are not on a 'Time Clock" or 'Off Peak" meter and Thecircuitconductors contained therein areprotected byovercurrent devices ratedat20amperes orless, Theconduit ortubingisterminated infittingsapproved forgrounding, 6, Forcomplete grounding detailsandallallowable exceptions, refertothecurrent edition oftheNEC-National Electrical Code NFPA70, 4,Astandard 1/2"conduit opening hasbeenma
Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 W{RE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY RED & UPPERE.C.O. THERMOSTAT [ Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure BUSS UPPER ELEMENT to do this could result in death, serious bodily property damage. injury, I or FOR 5500 WATTS LOWER HEATING ELEMENT FIGURE 24.
Temperature Regulation The Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. lower before bathing or Temperature available. limiting valves are is factory set at HOT a position which 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different water is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding.
NOTE:It is notnecessary to adjustthe upperthermostat. Temperature-Pressure However, ifit is adjusted abovethefactorysetpointof 120°F Valve Operation (49°C)HOTitisrecommended thatitnotbesethigher thanthe lowerthermostat setting. The Theupperandlowerthermostats areadjustable ifa different watertemperature is desired.Readal! warningsin the 'Temperature-Regulation" sectionbeforeproceeding. Relief temperature-pressure operated at least relief valve must be manually once a year. • Burn hazard 1.
Thewaterheater should bedrained ifbeingshutdownduring freezing temperatures. Also,periodic draining andcleaning of sediment fromthetankmaybenecessary. i 1. Turn "OFF" junction the electrical power to the water heater at the box. 2. Remove handle. 3.
Remove { remove the two screws securing the access panel, and pane!. 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 property damage. injury, or FIGURE 33. Remove 1. Before beginning the water heater. turn "OFF" the electric power supply the insulation block and pad. to Q_ FIGURE 30, 2.
8, Clean the area around sediment tank, from the element or around opening, the element Remove opening, inside any Never the To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet g, If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a deoliming solution, use this water before 14, Check turning element element heater 'ON" gasket. 15, Reconnect leaks.
18. Replace access panel, Follow 19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater, "Draining" * Turning counter screw handle. * Remove * Screw instructions. clockwise, the washer the valve and TIGHTEN. and handle and retighten See "Draining" remove the hex cap below Drain Valve Washer Repmacement Check Turn the put the new one in place. cap assembly using back a wrench. Follow "Filling the Water Heater" "lnstaflation Instructions" section. * section.
Start Up Conditions NOTE: TNERMAL charge. Bfthe inlet water pressure is higher than expansion tank's air pressure must be adjusted EXPANSmON that Expansion pressure, tanks are preocharged but must not be higher with than WATER HEATER COLD WATER 0NLET FITTING Property ° Avoid water heater o Install thermal o Contact Water supply line pressure, among reducing Damage tank or device or service if necessary.
D.Anexcess ofactivehydrogen inthetank.Thisiscaused by corrosion protective actionoftheanode. Smellywatermaybeeliminated or reduced in somewater heatermodels byreplacing theanoderod(s)withoneofless activematerial, andthenchlorinating thewaterheater tankand al!hotwaterlines.Contact thelocalSearsService Center for furtherinformation concerning anAnodeReplacement Kit #9001453 andthisChlorination Treatment.
Make sure the electrica! supply to your water heater is "ON"_ 2_ 3. Check for loose or blown fuses in your water Circuit breakers weaken with age and their rated load and should be replaced. heater may shut off system. in the circuit. not 8. handle certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the 'ON" position. 5. Check to see the electric been interrupted. service If this to your is the case, house contact and it will require 10.
Note:Tocheckwherethreaded portionenterstank,insert cottonswabbetween jacketopeningandfitting.Ifcottonis wet,follow "Draining"instructionsin the "Serviceand Maintenance'section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section. FIGURE 46.
KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.329262 38 Gallon Short 153.329263 38 Gallon Short NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: elements These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt 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.
KEN_tvIOREPOWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.329360 153.32936! 153.329460 153.32946! 30 30 40 40 Gallon Gallon Gallon Gallon 153.329560 55 Gallon NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: elements These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3809 watts or 5500 watts Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts.
KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.329561 55 Gallon 153.329660 153.329661 153.329860 153.329861 66 66 80 80 Gallon Gallon Gallon Gallon NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: elements.
9 oYEAR LmMITEBWARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For nine years from the date of purchase, if this water heater accordance with the owner's manual instructions and al! Ioca! is installed and operated in a single-family applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1. Supply free water in material 2. Supply a free water For the second heater. parts heater through For commercial, two years.