Introduction; Product Specifications - Kenmore 153.329266 Use & Care Manual

Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly
installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free
service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be
professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or
any Sears store. They wilt arrange for prompt, quality installation
by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
ANSI -American National Standards Institute
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NEC - National Electrical Code
NFPA- National Fire Protection Association
UL- Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
• 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 current edition of the
NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication
is available from your local government or public library or
electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc.,
333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
• If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, callSears Service Center.
• Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water
heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very
important in preventing death from possible electrical shock
and fires.
• Keep combustibles such as boxes, magazines, clothes, etc.,
away from the water heater area.
Read the "General Safety" section, page 3 of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow
the safety rules, the water heater wilt not operate properly. It
could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation,
operation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It
also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must
read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are
essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your
safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages,
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section.
For California installation, this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. Correct installation procedure instructions may be
obtained from California's Office of the State Architect, 1102
Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA95811. Instructions can also
be downloaded to your computer at www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs.
Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed
in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00; State
Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. In the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gasfitter.
MODEL
NUMBER
153.329266
153.329364
153.329464
153.329564
TANK
CAPACITY
Gals Liters
38 144
30 114
40 151
55 208
DIMENSIONS
N INCHES (mm)
DIA, HEIGHT
25.0 (635) 31.5 (800)
19.0 (483) 47.0 (1,194)
19.0 (483) 60.0 (1,524)
21.5 (546) 61.0 (1,549)
ELEMENT
RECOVERY RATE WATTAGE
GALS.PER HOUR @240 VOLTS
@90°F Rise UPPER LOWER
17.3 3800 3800
25.0 3800 5500
17.3 3800 3800
25.0 3800 5500
17.3 3800 3800
25.0 3800 5500
17.3 3800 3800
25.0 3800 5500
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
(GAUGE)
12
10
12
10
12
10
12
10
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
2O
3O
2O
3O
2O
3O
2O
3O
Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical
code.