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Owners
Manual
MODEL
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153.313130
30 Gal.
153.313230
40 Gal.
153.313330
30 Gal.
153.313430
40 Gal.
153.313530
52 Gal.
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GAMA
certification
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residential
electric
water
heaters
with
capacities
of 20 to 120 Gallons.
Input
rating
of 12 Kw or less at a
voltage
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- Page 1 S Rs Electric i!i_! Water Heater Owners Manual MODEL NOS. 153.313130 30 Gal. 153.313230 40 Gal. 153.313330 30 Gal. 153.313430 40 Gal. 153.313530 52 Gal. GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Temperatu re-Pressu re Relief Valve Operation ...................... Draining ................................Element Cleaning/Replacement ........................16-18 Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................Service ................................Leakage Checkpoints ................Repair Parts ................i............ 20,2_ Warranty ..............About Your Warranty ............................Sears Installation Policy ............................Sears Installation Warranty .......................... -
Page 3: General Safety
Thank You for Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual purchasing a Sears water heater. U.L.-Underwriters Laboratories, Pfingsten Rd., Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you Northbrook, IL 60062... - Page 4 WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING You may or may not need all of these tools, depending Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw your type of installation. These tools can be purchased your local Sears store. Propane Torch Soft Solder Pipe Wrench Solder Flux Screwdriver...
- Page 5 © Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they con- nect to the water heater.
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Page 6: Facts To Consider About The Location
Drain pans are available at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circum- stances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater. -
Page 7: Water Piping
Water Piping WARNING Installation completed using Sears Installation Kit. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intend- ed to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure... -
Page 8: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve WARNING The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manual- ly operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around WARNING the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve dis- At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided charge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will... -
Page 9: Filling The Water Heater
IK I I 'UNcg'°N wire, have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. -
Page 10: Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist B.Rigidmetal c onduit, i ntermediate metal c onduit, o r 1. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown electrical metallictubing may be usedfor the the chart in the "Specifications" section? grounding m eans i f conduit o r tubingisterminated 2. -
Page 11: Thermostats
WARNING Temperature Settings HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximatel\ which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and 120°F, which will supply hol water at the other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure... -
Page 12: Start Up Conditions
Sears Service Center for assistance in control- similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water ling these situations. faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open. -
Page 13: High Temperature Shut Off System
6. Replace the access panel. 10. If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears Service Department. 7. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. WATER IS TOO CAUTION If the high limit... -
Page 14: Temperatu Re-Pressu Re Relief Valve Operation
"ON" check valve installed in the water line or a water meter power. with a check valve. Consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. Do not plug the tem- perature-pressure relief valve. -
Page 15: Element Cleaning/Replacement
Element Cleaning/ Replacement To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or WARNING replace it: The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all 1. Before beginning turn "OFF"... - Page 16 6. Liftoutthetabasshown t ounclip theterminal cover from 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a thethermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed possfble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repafr from the thermostat. Parts Chart).
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Page 17: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual. If a condition persisits or you are uncertain about operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out. Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) - Page 18 If youarenotthoroughly f amiliar withelectric codes, the the tank is completely full of water. water h eater, andsafety p ractices, contact a Sears S ervice Center tocheck thewater h eater. CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
- Page 19 KENMORE ECONOMIZER TM5 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.313130 30 Gal. 153.313230 40 Gal. 153.313330 30 Gal. 153.313430 40 Gal. 153.313530 52 Gal.
- Page 20 Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. All parts listed may be ordered from any SEARS Service Center, most SEARS stores, and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800- 366-7278). If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically...
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Page 21: Warranty
2. Sears does not warrant the installation. month. Your tank will last longer if you do this. Your Sears 3. A charge will be made on service calls due to poor or warranty is good whether you drain the tank often or not. - Page 22 S Rs Electric i!i_! Water Heater Owners Manual MODEL NOS. 153.313130 30 Gal. 153.313230 40 Gal. 153.313330 30 Gal. 153.313430 40 Gal. 153.313530 52 Gal. GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons.
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Page 23: Introduction
Temperatu re-Pressu re Relief Valve Operation ...................... Draining ................................Element Cleaning/Replacement ........................16-18 Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................Service ................................Leakage Checkpoints ................Repair Parts ................i............ 20,2_ Warranty ..............About Your Warranty ............................Sears Installation Policy ............................Sears Installation Warranty .......................... - Page 24 Thank You for Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual purchasing a Sears water heater. U.L.-Underwriters Laboratories, Pfingsten Rd., Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you Northbrook, IL 60062...
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Page 25: Materials Needed
WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING You may or may not need all of these tools, depending Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw your type of installation. These tools can be purchased your local Sears store. Propane Torch Soft Solder Pipe Wrench Solder Flux Screwdriver... - Page 26 © Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four inches away from where they con- nect to the water heater.
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Page 27: Facts To Consider About The Location
Drain pans are available at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circum- stances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater. -
Page 28: Water Piping
Water Piping WARNING Installation completed using Sears Installation Kit. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intend- ed to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure... - Page 29 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve WARNING The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manual- ly operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around WARNING the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve dis- At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided charge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will...
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Page 30: Filling The Water Heater
IK I I 'UNcg'°N wire, have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. -
Page 31: Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist B.Rigidmetal c onduit, i ntermediate metal c onduit, o r 1. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown electrical metallictubing may be usedfor the the chart in the "Specifications" section? grounding m eans i f conduit o r tubingisterminated 2. -
Page 32: Thermostats
WARNING Temperature Settings HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximatel\ which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and 120°F, which will supply hol water at the other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure... -
Page 33: Start Up Conditions
Sears Service Center for assistance in control- similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water ling these situations. faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open. -
Page 34: High Temperature Shut Off System
6. Replace the access panel. 10. If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears Service Department. 7. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. WATER IS TOO CAUTION If the high limit... -
Page 35: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation
"ON" check valve installed in the water line or a water meter power. with a check valve. Consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. Do not plug the tem- perature-pressure relief valve. -
Page 36: Element Cleaning/Replacement
Element Cleaning/ Replacement To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or WARNING replace it: The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all 1. Before beginning turn "OFF"... - Page 37 6. Liftoutthetabasshown t ounclip theterminal cover from 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a thethermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed possfble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repafr from the thermostat. Parts Chart).
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Page 38: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Conditions and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual. If a condition persisits or you are uncertain about operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out. Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) - Page 39 If youarenotthoroughly f amiliar withelectric codes, the the tank is completely full of water. water h eater, andsafety p ractices, contact a Sears S ervice Center tocheck thewater h eater. CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
- Page 40 KENMORE ECONOMIZER TM5 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.313130 30 Gal. 153.313230 40 Gal. 153.313330 30 Gal. 153.313430 40 Gal. 153.313530 52 Gal.
- Page 41 Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. All parts listed may be ordered from any SEARS Service Center, most SEARS stores, and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800- 366-7278). If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically...
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Page 42: Warranty
2. Sears does not warrant the installation. month. Your tank will last longer if you do this. Your Sears 3. A charge will be made on service calls due to poor or warranty is good whether you drain the tank often or not.