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Owner's
Manual
®
POWER
MISERTM
ELECTRIC
WATER
HEATER
6
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
• Safety instructions
• installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Service Parts List
MODEL NO.
153.326162
153.326163
153.326264
153.326265
30 Gallon Short
30 Gallon Short
38 Gallon Short
38 Gallon
Short
GAMA
certification
applies
to all residential
electric
water
heaters
with
capacities
of 20 to 120 Gallons.
Input
rating
of
12kW or less.
manual and safety messages
before installing,
operating
or
servicing
this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions
and
safety
messages
could result in
death or serious
injury.
Instruction
manual
must remain
with water heater.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED 0707
WV_N.sears.com
185799-000
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual ® POWER MISERTM ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. • Safety instructions • installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Service Parts List MODEL NO. 153.326162 30 Gallon Short 153.326163 30 Gallon Short 153.326264...
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Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
Your s afety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. -
Page 3: General Safety
Read a nd understand instruction improper installation and use may result manual and safety m essages in property damage. before i nstalling, operating or servicing this water h eater. - Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Failure t ofollow instructions - Inspect and replace the anode as needed. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ............................GENERAL SAFETY .................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................INTRODUCTION ....................................PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................MATERIALS BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ............................Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ........................INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..............................7-16 Removing the Old Water Heater... -
Page 5: Introduction
ThankYouforpurchasing a Sears waterheater. P roperly installation must conform with the instructions in this installed and maintained, itshould g ive you years oftrouble f ree manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the service. It isstrongly s uggested thatthisnew water h eater be absence of Local Codes,... -
Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" EXPANSION TANKS THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE iN 2 DIAMETER... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Removing Old Water Heater Burn hazard • Hot water discharge. • Keep hands clear of drain vamvedischarge. The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. -
Page 8: Facts To Consider About The Location
from some plumbing wholesalers and retailers, and detect react to leakage in various ways: • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected. • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire... -
Page 9: Water Piping
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended produce hot water• Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact• Some people Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard are more likely to be permanently... -
Page 10: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation
NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that PIPE INSULATmON electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe, 1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. -
Page 11: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve-Optional Location
is made withanyliveelectrical part. T hedischarge opening must not b eblocked orreduced insize under any circumstances. COLD Excessive length, over30feet(9.14 m),oruseofmore than SHUT-OFF fourelbows c ancause restriction andreduce thedischarge VALVE capacity ofthevalve. A_ERNATE VALVE LOCATION Water Damage Hazard CONDUIT -I •... -
Page 12: Filling The Water Heater
Filling the Water Heater Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Property Damage Hazard Do not use this water heater with ® any voltage other than shown on the • Avoid water heater damage. model rating plate. • Fill tank with water before operating. - Page 13 Necessary element conversion parts arelocated i nasmall bag Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown to unclip contained within theelectrical junction b oxontopofthewater terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can heater. now be removed from the thermostat. LiFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP CONVERSION PARTS...
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Page 14: Wiring
8. Tighten terminals 2 and3 to ensure proper e lectrical 11. Replace theaccess p anel. connection. Fire and Explosion Hazard • Failure to tighten screws can cause a fire. FIGURE 21. ,, Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or Complete wiring to the water... -
Page 15: Wiring
If youarenotfamiliar withelectric c odes andpractices, or if For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions, youhave anydoubt, even theslightest doubt, inyourability to refer to the current edition of the NEC - National Electrical Code connect thewiring tothiswater h eater, obtain theservice o fa NFPA 70. -
Page 16: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT -Before removing access GROUNDT ERMINAL -""""""_,_ panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical POWER SUPPLY supply to the water heater H,-T_MP _ JoN&,o. -
Page 17: Service And Adjustment
Temperature Regulation lower thermostat is factory at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable ifa different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual Water temperature over 125°F on the water heating before proceeding. (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury TEMPERATURE or death. -
Page 18: Anode Rod Inspection
NOTE: I t is notnecessary to adjust t he upper t hermostat. Temperature=Pressure Relief However, ifit is adjusted above thefactory s etpoint o f 120°F Valve Operation (49°C), it is recommended thatit notbesethigher t hanthe lower t hermostat setting. temperature-pressure relief valve must... -
Page 19: Draining
The water h eater should b edrained i fbeing shut d own during 1. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the freezing t emperatures. Also, p eriodic draining a ndcleaning o f junction box. sediment from thetank may benecessary. Remove the access panel... - Page 20 Remove the two screws securing the access panel, remove panel. Before removing access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, property damage.
- Page 21 Clean the area around the element opening. Remove Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. sediment from or around the element opening, inside To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank tank. must be filled with water.
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Page 22: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
18. Replace access panel. Follow "Draining" instructions (See "Draining" section). Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below 19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater. screw handle. Remove the washer and put the new one in place. Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank's air pressure must be adjusted to match THERMAL EXPANSION that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi. -
Page 24: Air" In Hot Water Faucets
D.Anexcess o factive hydrogen inthetank. T his iscaused b y corrosion protective action oftheanode. Smelly water may b eeliminated orreduced bychlorinating the water heater tank and allhot w ater lines. Contact the local Sears Service o Before removing access Center conceming this Chlorination Treatment. -
Page 25: Not Enough Or No Hot Water
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER Is the thermostat to the desired temperature? "Temperature Regulation" section. 1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water, Review... -
Page 26: Leakage Checkpoints
Leakage Checkpoints Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access panel and insulation cap with handle. If leaking around element, follow proper draining instructions and remove element. Reposition or replace gasket on element. Place element into opening and tighten securely. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater"... -
Page 27: Repair Parts List
KENMORE POWER MISER ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I53.326162 30 Gallon Short I53.326163 30 Gallon Short 153.326264 38 Gallon Short 153.326265 38 Gallon Short NOTE: A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. -
Page 28: Warranty
During the second year you must pay the labor cost for parts or water heater installation. I - YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY For the first year from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, supply...