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Owner's Manual
®
2.5 GALLON
POINT OF USE
WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE
FOR SPACE HEATING.
MODEL
NO.
153.318020
LISTED
2.5 GALLON
* Safety instructions
* Installation
* Operation
* Care and Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
* Parts List
GAMA certification
applies to all residential electric water heaters with
capacities
of 20 to 120 Gallons.
Input rating of 12kW or less.
Read and understand
instruction
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,
PRINTED 0707
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A
www.sears.com
PART NO 185838-000
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 2.5 GALLON POINT OF USE WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. MODEL 153.318020 2.5 GALLON * Safety instructions * Installation * Operation * Care and Maintenance * Troubleshooting * Parts List LISTED...
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Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
Your s afety a ndthesafety ofothers 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 and others of a potential injury hazard. -
Page 3: General Safety
Read a nd understand this instruction improper installation and use may result manual and safety messages before in property damage. installing, operating, orservicing this water heater. • Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Failure tofollow these instructions • Inspect and replace anode. and safety messages could r esult in •... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................GENERAL SAFETY ........................................TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ PREPARING FOR THE NEW INSTALLATION ................................BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ......................................iNSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................TYPICAL INSTALLATION ......................................MIXING VALVE USAGE ....................................... FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION ................................ IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS .................................. -
Page 5: Preparing For The New Installation
@ 120 Volts Dimensions in Inches Gallons (Amps) Width Depth Height 1500 153.318020 *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. -
Page 6: Basic Tools Needed
You may ormay not n eed all o fthese t ools, depending onyour t ype ofinstallation. These t ools c an bepurchased atyour l ocal Sears s tore. SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER GARDEN HOSE DRILL PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE) WATER CONNECTIONS 6 FOOT TAPE... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water Heater 4. Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box. TO SERVICE PANEL CONNECTIONS HEATER WiRiNG If you have copper piping to the water... -
Page 8: Typical Installation
TEMPERATURE- HOT(OUTLET) (INLET) PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Fire Hazard / Electrical Shock Hazard DISCHARGE Explosion Hazard PIPE(DO CAP OR PLUG) ELECT_CAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE SERVICE THIS WATER HEATER MUST: 6" MAXIMUM GROUND GROUND AIR GAP * BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. FLOOR , BE CONNECTED TO A PROPERLY WALL DRAIN... -
Page 9: Facts To Consider About The Location
available from your local plumbing contractor. Such a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches (51 ram) greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain. Property Damage Hazard Water heater... -
Page 10: Installing The New Water Heater
MOUNTING water to a maximum depth of 2-1/2 inches and be 2 inches wider than the unit. The pan must also be piped to an adequate drain. See Figure 3B. MOUNTING - DRYWALL (HOLLOW WALL) 1. The selected wall or cabinet must be capable of supporting double HOT (OUTLET) COLD (INLET) the weight... - Page 11 _-4e-J TEM PERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE HOT (OUTLET)II COLD (INLET) Toxic Chemical Hazard UNION + Do not connect to non-potable water system. DISCHARGE This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance.
- Page 12 Thisheater i s provided witha properly c ertified c ombination temperature - pressure relief v alve bythemanufacturer. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly The valve iscertified byanationally recognized testing l aboratory resulting in severe injury or death, thatmaintains p eriodic inspection o f production o f listed Children, the elderly,...
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Page 13: Wiring Diagram
* Before removing access panels servicing water heater, make sure the electrical supply water heater turned "OFF." • Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, property damage, THERMOSTAT YELLOW/GREEN HiGH LIMIT L_-_ TANK BROWN BLACK WHITE L©... -
Page 14: Wiring
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey the local codes and the electric company requirements when you install this wiring. This water heater is supplied with a flexible, grounded power cord improper installation and use may result... -
Page 15: Temperature Regulation
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, elderly, * Before removing access physically or mentally disabled panels or servicing water are at highest risk for scald injury. heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
START UP CONDITIONS "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS THERMAL EXPANSION }.--\ Explosion Hazard • Flammable hydrogen Property Damage Hazard gases may be present. • Avoid water heater damage. • Keep all ignition sources . Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. -
Page 17: Anode Rod Inspection
ANODE ROD INSPECTION TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. DISCHARGE PiPE - Inspection and replacement of anode rod required, FIGURE If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. -
Page 18: Thermostat Removal/Replacement
REPLACEMENT 3. Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the bottom screw securing the outer door, seeFigure 8. 1. Place t henew thermostat against the front p anel and secure 4. Liftupand remove front p anel. itwith thetwo screws. Reattach the wires at the spade connections, taking... -
Page 19: High Limit Switch Removal And Replacement
water inlet a nd outlet, open t henearest hot w ater tap and follow 4. Screw in the new anode and secure with the retaining nut. filling instructions. 5. Follow instructions for replacing the element in "ELEMENT CLEANING/REPLACEMENT." HIGH LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Improper installation and use may result... -
Page 20: Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide t ocheck a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected "Leakers" arenotleaking tanks. Often the source ofthe water can befound a nd corrected. HOT (OUTLET) COLD (INLET) Read and understand instruction manual safety messages WALL f ® before installing, operating servicing this water heater. - Page 21 These g uidelines should b eutilized byaqualified service agent, WATER LEAKS Improperly sealed, hotor cold supptyconnection, Tighten threaded connections. (See Leakage Checkpoints in this manuat} relief valve or drain valve. Inspect other appliances near water heater. Leakage from other appliances or water lines.
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Page 22: Repair Parts List
KENMORE 2.5 GALLON POINT OF USE WATER HEATER 153.318020 2.5 GALLON ._-11 ® 'T FIGURE Model Numbers 153.318020 Part Description Element Gasket 9006401 Anode INCLUDED IN ELEMENTASSEMBLY Element 9006405 9006403 High Limit 9006402 Temperature Sensor and Thermostat SHOWN FOR CLARITY... -
Page 24: Warranty
These include: a. Adjusting thermostat c. Leaks in pipes or fittings b. Condensation MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore _' • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations. product is designed...