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Owners
Manual
FOR POTABLEWATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACEHEATING
Model No.
153.320390 HT
30 Gal.
153.320391 HT
30 Gal.
153.320490 HT
40 Gal.
153.320491 HT
40 Gal.
153.320590 HT
50 Gal.
153.320591 HT
50 Gal.
153.320690 HT
66 Gal.
153.3206911HT
66 Gal.
,53.32oo,o,
HT/
153.32089I/H!r
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Savethis Hanual for Future Reference.
POWER
MISER
TM
12+
LECTRIC
WATER
HEATER
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts List
GAHA certificaUonappliesto all residential electric water heaterswith
capacities of 20 to 120Gallons.Input rating of 12 Kw or lessat a voltage
no greater than 250 V.
_I_WARNING
I
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING
ON INSIDE COVER
AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING
OR OPERAT-
ING THIS WATER HEATER.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model No. 153.320390 HT 30 Gal. 153.320391 HT 30 Gal. 153.320490 HT 40 Gal. 153.320491 HT 40 Gal. 153.320590 HT 50 Gal. 153.320591 HT 50 Gal. 153.320690 HT 66 Gal. 153.3206911HT 66 Gal.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing{ any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I AWARNING sure the e!ectncal supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Fmlure to do this could result in DEATH, SERi- { Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ....................Table of Contents ...................... Introduction ....................... Product _pecltlcatlons ....................Preparing for the New Installation ................ Materials and Basic Tools Needed ................. Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Installation Instructions ................... 6-15 Removing the Old Water Heater ............................... Factsto Consider About the Location ............................ -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Abbreviations Found Thank You In This Instruction Manual for purchasinga Sears water heater. U.L.-Underwriters Laboratories, Pfrngsten Rd., Properly installed and maintained, it _ould give you years of Northbrook, IL 60062 trou-ble free service. If you should decide that you want the new National Electrical Code-This publication is available from your water heater professionally installed, contact the local Sears... -
Page 5: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts sEown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation. WaDr HNter 20" DIAMETER DRAIN PAN Ins_llatlon FOR WATER HEATERS... -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater have copper piping to water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximatdy 4" away from where they connect to the water OTurn _OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. heater. -
Page 7: Factsto Consider About The Location
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Facts to Consider About The Location Convertible Lower Element You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new The Upper Element (if a double element model), is a conven- water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for wattage on 240 volts. -
Page 8: Water Piping
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping Installation completed using Sears AWARNING Installation HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water, Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfyspaceheating, clotheswashing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and FLEXIBLE permanently injure you upon contact. -
Page 9: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure AWARNING Relief Valve The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution shouldbe taken to ensure that (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet A WARNING of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, At the time of manufacture thiswater heaterwasprovided with and (2) the water manually dischargedwill not causeany = _. -
Page 10: Filling The Water Heater
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater To fill the water heater with water: • Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. - Page 11 Installation Instructions (cont'd) 2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access 5. Lower Element: Lifr out the tab as shown to unclip the ter- minal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing be removed from the thermostat.
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Page 12: Converting The Lower Element
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 9. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical 12. The aajustment dial has a "D" shaped opening that matches connection. a "D" shaped shaft on the thermostat. Align the opening in the dial to the shaft and gently push the dial onto the shaft. -
Page 13: Wiring Diagrams
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY STANDARD WIRING JNCTION 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS BLACK NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER E.C.O. & THERMOSTAT !USSBA UPPER ELEMENT FOR 8500 WATTS FOR 3800 WATTS LOWER HEATING ELEMENT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS... -
Page 14: Wiring
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring C. Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be ACAUTION permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are Never use this water heater unless,t is completely full of I mer_ water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be filled w,th water. -
Page 15: Installation Checklist
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist • Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink pen, COLD check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel. •... -
Page 16: Service And Adlustment
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation The lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which AWARNING approximates 120°F (Hot) and is adjustable if a different water HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on intended to produce hot water. -
Page 17: Lower Thermostat Adjustment
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Lower Thermostat Adjustment Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera- The lower thermostat is adjustable if a different water tempera- ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer fron_ any ture is desired. Read all warnings in the Temperature- claim which might result from excessive temperature or pressure. -
Page 18: Hement Cleaning And Replacement
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the A IMPORTANT other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater • ELEMENT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve Th,s water h,,eater is equipped with a special element I pressure in the water heater and speed draining. - Page 19 Service and Adjustment (cont'd) 7. Lift out the tab as shown to undip the terminal cover from 12. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front from the thermostat.
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Page 20: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Element Cleaning/ Replacement Replacement (cont'd) NOTE: For replacement, use a 1_,, x W." x %"thick washer 18. Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. available at your nearest hardware store. -
Page 21: Lroubleshooting -" - Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION COLD WATER HEATER COLD WATER PRESSURE Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line hINLET FITTING REDUCING pressure, f_equent cut-offs, the effects of water hemmer among VALVE WITH BY-PASS others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc._to control these types of problems. -
Page 22: Operational Conditions
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions RUMBLING NOISE • Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel, In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up on • Remove the insulation block to expose the opening. your heating elements. -
Page 23: Not Enough Or No Hot Water
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 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. Make sure that the cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet on the water heater. -
Page 24: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a _Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- A CAUTION ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. Read th,s manual fi_ checking the water I heater make sure the electric supply has been turned | "OFF", and never turn the electric supply "ON"... - Page 25 Notes...
- Page 26 Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER 12+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.320390 30 Gal. 153.320591 50 Gal. 153.320391 30 Gal. 153.320690 66 Gal. 153.320490 40 Gal. 153.320691 66 Gal. 153.320491 40 Gal. 153.320890 82 Gal. 153.320590 50 Gal. 153.320891 82 Gal.
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Page 27: Parts Order List
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER 12+ ELECTRIC WATER HF_TERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.320591 50 Gal. 153.320390 30 Gal. 153.320690 66 Gal. 153.320391 30 Gal. 153.320691 66 Gal. 153.320490 40 Gal. 153.320890 82 Gal. 153.320491 40 Gal. 153.320891 82 Gal. -
Page 28: Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS After one year and through 12 years from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is used in a single-family residence and is installed and operated in accordance with the information in this manual, ifa part fails due to a materials or workmanship, Sears will furnish a replacement free of charge.