Introduction; Product Specifications - Kenmore 153.582400 Use & Care Manual

Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore 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 will arrange for prompt, quality
installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
UL – Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
NEC – National Electrical Code
ANSI – American National Standards Institute
• Read the "General Safety" section, page 3 of this manual
fi rst and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow
the safety rules, the water heater will 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 fi rst few pages,
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
• 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 Pfi ngsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
TANK
CAPACITY
MODEL
NUMBER Gals Liters
153.582400 40
50 189
153.582500
* 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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES (mm)
DIA. HEIGHT
151 20.0 (508) 60.25 (1530)
22.0 (559) 60.50 (1537)

INTRODUCTION

• If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand any portion of the instructions, call the Sears
Service Center.
• The product is certifi ed to comply with a maximum weighted
average of 0.25% lead content as required in some areas.
• 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 fi res.
• Keep combustibles such as boxes, magazines, clothes, etc.,
away from water heater area.
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. See instructions for correct installation procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from California's Office of
the State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento,
CA 95811. Instructions can also be downloaded to your computer
at www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov.
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 gasfi tter.
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
RECOVERY RATE
@240 VOLTS
GALS.PER HOUR
@90 0 F Rise UPPER
25 5500
25 5500
6
MAXIMUM FUSE
MINIMUM OR CIRCUIT
WIRE SIZE*
LOWER (GAUGE) SIZE (AMPS)
5500 10
5500
10
BREAKER
30
30