Introduction; Installing The New Water Heater; Temperature Regulation - Sears 153.313230 Owner's Manual

General Safety ............................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents ......................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................. 4
Specifications ...........................................................................
Preparing for the New Installation .......................................................
Materials and Basic Tools Needed .........................................................
Materials Needed .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Removing the Old Water Heater ...........................................................
Locating the New Water Heater ........................................................... 7
Facts to Consider About the Location .................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the New Water Heater ............................................. 8-11
Water Piping ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ......................................................................................................................... 9
Filling the Water Heater ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Wiring ............................................................................................................................................................ 10,11
Installation Checklist ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Temperature Regulation ........................................................................... _2
Thermostats ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Temperature Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Thermostat Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................ 12
For Your Information ........................................................... _3,_
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Operational Conditions .................................................................................................................................. 13,14
Smelly Water ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
"Air" In Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................ 13
Rumbling Noise ................................................................................................................................................. 13
High Temperature Shut Off System ............................................................................................................... 13,14
Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................ 14
Water Is Too Hot ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Periodic Maintenance ............................................................................... _-_8
Temperatu re-Pressu re Relief Valve Operation ...................................................................................................... 15
Draining .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Element Cleaning/Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 16-18
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ....................................................................................................................... 18
Service ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Leakage Checkpoints ................................................................................ _9
Repair Parts ............................................................................ i.................................................... 20,2_
Warranty ..................................................................... 24
About Your Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Sears Installation Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Sears Installation Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 24