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Owner's Manual
POWER MISER™ 6
ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Service Parts List
GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water
heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of
12kW or less.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED 0707
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
www.sears.com
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MODEL NO.
153.326162
30 Gallon Short
153.326163
30 Gallon Short
153.326264
38 Gallon Short
153.326265
38 Gallon Short
185799-000
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Page 1: Troubleshooting
Owner’s Manual POWER MISER™ 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Service Parts List GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. -
Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others 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 you and others of a potential injury hazard. -
Page 3: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Basic Tools ... 6 Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ... 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 7-16 Removing the Old Water Heater ... 7,8 Facts to Consider About the Location ... 8 Insulation Blankets ... 8 Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ... 8,9 Water Piping ... -
Page 5: Introduction
38 (144) 23 (584) 153.326265 * 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 • The installation must conform with the instructions in this manual;... -
Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” OR 1/2” THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING. -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
FIGURE 1. 1. Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater. FIGURE 2. 2. Turn “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter. FIGURE 3. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. -
Page 8: Facts To Consider About The Location
FIGURE 7. Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining. Facts to Consider About the Location... -
Page 9: Water Piping
Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. -
Page 10: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation
2. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4”... -
Page 11: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve- Optional Location
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. -
Page 12: Filling The Water Heater
Filling the Water Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” power. - Page 13 FIGURE 13. The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. FIGURE 14. Remove the insulation cap with handle to expose the terminal cover.
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Page 14: Wiring
“ON” electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water. FIGURE 22. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning on power. - Page 15 If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician.
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Page 16: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT *NOTE: Some lower Hi-Temp Limit Switches may have 4 terminals. Use only the 2 terminals on left. -
Page 17: Service And Adjustment
Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower. Thermostats The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), to reduce the risk of scald injury. -
Page 18: Anode Rod Inspection
The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the “Temperature-Regulation” section before proceeding. 1. Turn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the junction box. 2. Take off the upper and/or lower access panel, insulation cap with handle. -
Page 19: Thermostat Removal/Replacement
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an adequate drain or outdoors. 5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining. NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and... - Page 20 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. FIGURE 30. 2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water meter. FIGURE 31. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors.
- Page 21 FIGURE 37. 11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater.
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Page 22: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
“Operational Conditions” found in the Troubleshooting section of this manual. If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out. Contact Sears Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
(thermal expansion) and closed systems do not allow for the expansion of heated water. The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving point of the water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve is reached, the valve will relieve the excess pressure. -
Page 24: Air" In Hot Water Faucets
Follow “Element Cleaning/Replacement” instructions to clean and replace the elements. HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset button located on the thermostat. Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit behind the access panel. -
Page 25: Not Enough Or No Hot Water
Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet on the water heater. 2. Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is “ON”. -
Page 26: Leakage Checkpoints
G. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting. H. Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections or the temperature- pressure relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary corrective steps taken. -
Page 27: Repair Parts List
ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION: If a replacement 3800 watt, 240 volt element is needed, order Super Limeguard replacement element 9000049. If, at the time of installation, the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts, order Super Limeguard replacement element 9000396. -
Page 28: Warranty
For six years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmanship.