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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
NUMBER
IN GALLONS
153.318032
27
153.318132
0
* 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
IN INCHES (mm)
Width
Depth
Height
21 (533)
25 (635)
36 (914)
24 (610)
25 (635)
36 (914)
• 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. It can also
be obtained from the National fire Protection Association, 11
Tracy drive, Avon, MA 02322-9908.
• 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.
RECOVERY RATE
ELEMENT
GALS. PER HOUR
WATTAGE
@90°F Rise
@240 VOLTS
17.3
800
25.0
5500
17.3
800
25.0
5500
5
MAXIMUM FUSE
MINIMUM
OR CIRCUIT
WIRE SIZE*
BREAKER
(GAUGE)
SIZE (AMPS)
12
20
0
0
12
20
0
0
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