Table Of Contents - Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.318131 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... .2
Table of Contents ............................................................................................... .3
Customer Responsibilities ................................................................................ .4
Product Spedfications ............................................................................................ .4
Materials and Basic Tools Needed .................................................................. 5
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Basic "lbols ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation Instructions ......................................................................................... 6-14
Removing the Old Water Heater. ............................................................................................................................................ N
Facts m Consider About the Location ..................................................................................................................................... .7
Facts m Consider About the Convertible Element ................................................................................................................... .7
Water Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................ .8
T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation ................................................................................................................................................ .8
"l_mperature-Nessure Relief Valve ............................................................................................................................................ _
Filling the Water Hearer .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Converting the Element ................................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Service and Adjustment .................................................................................... 15-19
_l_mperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Thermostats ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
_l_mperature Settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Thermostat Adjustment .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
_lhnperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 16
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Element Cleaning/Replacement ........................................................................................................................................ 16-19
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting Guide
.............................................................................................................. 20-23
Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Thermal Expansion .............................................................................................................................................................. .20
Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................................... .20
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 21,22
Smelly Water ........................................................................................................................................................................ .21
"Air" In Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................................. .21
Rumbling Noise ................................................................................................................................................................... .21
High "Ihnperature Shut Of}'System ................................................................................................................................. 21,22
Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................................. .22
Water Is *lbo Hot ................................................................................................................................................................. .22
Leakage Checkpoints ........................................................................................................................................................... .23
Parts Order List .................................................................................................. 26,27
Warranty.. ............................................................................................................. 28
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