Introduction; Product Specifications - Kenmore 32686 - Power Miser 6 Owner's Manual

Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly
installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble
free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater
be professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service
Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality
installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction 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 will 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. 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.
TANK
MODEL CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
NUMBER
153.326362 30
30
153.326363 30
153.326462 40
40
153.326463 40
153.326562 55
55
153.326563 55
153.326662 50
50
153.326663 50
153.326762 40
40
153.326763 40
153.326862 47
50
153.326863 47
*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.

INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS
RECOVERY RATE
IN INCHES (mm)
GALS.PER HOUR
DIA. HEIGHT
18.0 (457) 46.5 (1181)
18.0 (457) 46.5 (1181)
18.0 (457) 46.5 (1181)
18.0 (457) 59.5 (1511)
18.0 (457) 59.5 (1511)
18.0 (457) 59.5 (1511)
20.5 (521) 60.25 (1530)
20.5 (521) 60.25 (1530)
20.5 (521) 60.25 (1530)
23.0 (584) 49.0 (1245)
23.0 (584) 49.0 (1245)
23.0 (584) 49.0 (1245)
20.5 (521) 44.0 (1118)
20.5 (521) 44.0 (1118)
20.5 (521) 44.0 (1118)
26.5 (673) 34.0 (864)
26.5 (673) 34.0 (864)
26.5 (673) 34.0 (864)
• 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 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 248-CMR 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.
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
@ 240 VOLTS
@90 F Rise UPPER
0
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
5
MAXIMUM FUSE
MINIMUM OR CIRCUIT
WIRE SIZE*
LOWER (GAUGE) SIZE (AMPS)
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
3800 12
5500 10
BREAKER
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30