General Safety - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.326161 Owner's Manual

ThankYouforpurchasing a Sears waterheater. P roperly
installed a ndmaintained, it should giveyouyears oftrouble
free service. Itisstrongly suggested thatthisnew water h eater
beprofessionally installed, contact thelocal S earsService
Center oranySears s tore. They will a rrange forprompt, quality
installation bySears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found I nThis {nstruction Manual:
UL= Underwriters Laboratories Inc,
NEC
= National Electrical Code
ANSI = American National Standards Institute
Read the "General Safety" section, page 3 of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow
the safety rules, the water heater wil! 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. Ai! 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 o 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 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
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 procedures.
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 248oCMR 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 gasfitter.
MODEL
NUMBER
153.326160
153.326161
153.326262
153.326263
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
(UTERS}
30 (114)
38 (144)
DBMENSIONS
iN iNCHES (ram)
DRA. HEIGHT
22 (559) 30 (762)
23 (584) 31.5 (800)
RECOVERY RATE
GALS.PER HOUR
@00°F Rise
17.3
25.0
17.3
25.0
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
@240 VOLTS
UPPER LOWER
3800 3800
3800 5500
3800 3800
3800 5500
MBNIMUM
WIRE S_ZE*
{GAUGE)
12
10
12
10
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CBRCUr
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
20
30
20
30
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.