Kenmore 153.320892 HT manuale d’uso

Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING Model No. 153.320392 HT 30 Gal. 153.320393 HT 30 Gal. 153.320492 HT 40 Gal. 153.320493 HT 40 Gal. 153.320592 HT 50 Gal. 153.320593 HT 50 Gal. 153.320692 HT 66 Gal. 153.320693 HT 66 Gal. 153.320892 HT 80 Gal. 153.320893 HT 80 Gal. Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules an[...]

Safety Precautions _, WARNING I I Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte- I nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUI_, OR PROP- ERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or consult your ocal Sears Service Center for further nformation. A WARNING At the time of manufacture thiswater heaterwas provided with a combi[...]

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Introduction Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water beater professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears auth[...]

Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER HEAT TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT LOSS DUE TO THERMAL SYPHONING WATER HEATER INSTALLA- TION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTO[...]

Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater OTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. QAttach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valv[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Facts to Consider About The Location Convertible Lower Element You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the a[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be perman[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve A WARNING At the time of manufacture thiswater heaterwas provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certifiedby a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the req[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater To fill the water hearer with water: • 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 hearer. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left o[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) 2. 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. 5. Lower Element: LiE out the tab as shown to unclip the ter- minal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. [...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 9. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical connection. AWARNING_ Failure to lighten terminal screws can cause a fire which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR I PROPERTY DAMAGE. 1 10. Replace terminal cover on the thermostat, making sure the [...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON.SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY LJNCTION BLACK RED UPPER E.C,O. & THERMOSTAT BUSS BAR _O ° _ a FOR 5500 WATTS UPPER-" ELEMENT EOR3800W=" ENT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMUL[...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring A CAUTION I Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning on power. You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water [...]

Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the c[...]

Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation A WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently [...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Lower Thermostat Adjustment The lower thermostat is adjustable if a different water tempera- ture is desired. Read all warnings in the "Temperature- Regulation' section before proceed'ng. Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera- ture-pressure relief valve will release the man[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces- sary to dean or replace the upper element, then repeat these instructions. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) 7. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. Lif_ out tab to uncli F terminal ¢Gver from I_ ernl°stat" TERMINAL COVER CLIPPED TO THER- +ATT"'s LOWER THERMOSTAT PLASTIC TABS ON 'BOTH SIDES OF TERMINA[...]

Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 18. Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. 19. The adjustment dial has a "D" shaped opening that matches a D shaped shaft on the thermostat. Align the opening in the dial to the shaft and gently push the dial ont[...]

Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flowpreventers, etc._to control these types of problems. When these devices are n[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a "rott[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM (cont'd) • Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel. • Remove the insulation block to expose the opening. • Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked "RESET". --RESET BUTTON • Replace the insulation block so that it com[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this gu!de to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakers are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water heater, and safety practices, contact your local _Sears [...]

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Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.320392 HT 30 Gal. 153.320393 HT 30 Gal. 153.320492 HT 40 Gal. 153.320493 HT 40 Gal. 153.320592 HT 50 Gal. NOTE: A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convert[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER M1SER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.320392 HT 30 Gal. 153.320393 HT 30 Gal. 153.320492 HT 40 Gal. 153.320493 HT 40 Gal. 153.320592 HT 50 Gal. KEY NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12, 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. # PART DESCRIPTION Temperature-Pressure Relief Val[...]

Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.320593 HT 50 Gal. 153.320692 HT 66 Gal. 153.320693 HT 66 Gal. 153.320892 HT 80 Gal. 153.320893 HT 80 Gal. NOTE: A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 wart elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convert[...]

Parts Order List (cont'd) XENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTR1C WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.320593 HT 50 Gal. 153.320692 HT 66 Gal. 153.320693 HT 66 Gal. 153.320892 HT 80 Gal. 153.320893 HT 80 Gal. KEY NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. # PART DESCRIPTION Temperature-Pressure Relief Val[...]

Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATER HEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Sears, Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only. 2. Sears does not warrant the installation. 3. A ch[...]