Introduction; Product Specifications - Kenmore Elite 153.321161 Use & Care Manual

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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.
• 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.
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 California's Office of
the State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento,
CA 95811. Instructions can also be downloaded to your computer
at www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs.
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.
The Kenmore Elite Hybrid Electric Water Heater is an integrated
heat pump water heater unit, having an 850 Watt compressor and
an external coil heat exchanger with backup electric elements.
When in Efficiency Mode the heat pump draws heat from the
ambient air in the room and transfers it to the water in the tank
through the coil heat exchanger. While in Electric Mode the water
heater functions like a standard electric water heater, relying
on the electric elements to heat the water. A Hybrid Mode is
available that relies primarily on the heat pump to heat the water
while the electric elements only function during high demand
periods. The more often the unit operates using the heat pump,
rather than the elements, the more efficient the unit will be.
The large tank capacities of the Kenmore Elite Hybrid Electric
Water Heaters are intended to take optimal advantage of the
heat pump's capability to heat water for large families or those
having higher than normal hot water requirements. The larger
capacities enable the units to operate in the maximum efficiency
mode more often than other models having lower capacities.
These Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters use about half the
electricity of a comparably sized conventional electric water
heater when operating in the Efficiency Mode and provide up to
1/2 ton cooling capacity and dehumidification. They are designed
for indoor, residential applications for installation in a basement,
garage or utility room.
Ambient Air
Upper Element
(4500 Watt)
Lower Element
(2000 Watt)
Heat Pump
(Transfers heat _
from ambient
air to Heat
Exchanger)
FIGURE 1.
Cool/Dehumidified Air
Tank
Jacket
Heat Exchanger
(Heat Transfer Coils)
MODEL
NUMBER
153.321161
153.321181
TANK
CAPACITY IN
GALLONS
6O
80
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
(ram)
DIA. HEIGHT
24 (610) 67.3 (1709)
24 (610) 80.9 (2055)
RECOVERY
RATE GALS.
PER HOUR @
90°F RiSE
20.7**
20.7**
ELEMENT WATTAGE
@ 240 VOLTS
4500 Upper/2000 Lower
4500 Upper/2000 Lower
MINIMUM WIRE
SIZE* (GAUGE)
10AWG
10AWG
MINIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER SIZE
(AMPS)
25
25
* 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.
** Actual recovery will differ under Efficiency and Hybrid modes based upon ambient temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors.