Introduction; Product Specifications; Preparing For The New Installation - Kenmore POWER MISER 9 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Thank You
for purchasing a Sears water heater.
Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of
trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new
water heater professionally installed, contact the local Sears
Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt,
quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.

Product Specifications

TANK
MODEL CAPACITY
NUMBER IN GALLONS DIAMETER
153.329260
40
153.329261
153.329360
30
153.329361
153.329460
40
153.329461
153.329560
50
153.329561
153.329660
66
153.329661
153.329860
80
153.329861
*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 electri-
cal code.

Preparing for the New Installation

• Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 2 of this manual
first 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, opera-
tion, 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.
• 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 avail-
able from your local government or public library or electric
company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333
Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
HEIGHT
"
25" 32 1 ⁄
4
19" 47"
19" 60"
"
21 1 ⁄ 61"
2
23" 61"
"
25" 61 1 ⁄
2
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual
U.L. - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
NEC - National Electrical Code
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
ELEMENT
RECOVERY RATE WATTAGE
GALS. PER HOUR AT 240 VOLTS
@90°F. RISE UPPER
17.3 3800
25.0 3800
17.3 3800
25.0 3800
17.3 3800
25.0 3800
17.3 3800
25.0 3800
17.3 3800
25.0 3800
17.3 3800
25.0 3800
• If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call Sears 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.
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 proce-
dures. Instructions may be obtained from the California office
of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
• 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.
4
MAXIMUM FUSE
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
LOWER (GAUGE)
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30