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Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 MODEL N_ 153.312060 30 Gal. POWER MISER TM 6 MODEL NOS. 153.316140 30 Gal. 153.316240 40 Gal. POWER MISER TM 9 MODEL NO. 153.327240HT 40 Gal. Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Save this[...]
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Safety Precautions AWARNING nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assistance or comult your lucalSe_s Service Ceoter for furtber _ _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing [...]
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Cu[...]
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Customer Responsibilities 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 heater professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation [...]
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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. / il I WATER HEATER INSTALLA- TION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR I/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING WATER [...]
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Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater O Turn "OFF _ electrical supply to the water heater. C) Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. G Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve[...]
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intend- ed for outdoo[...]
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tam- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash- ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be perm[...]
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid- ed with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the[...]
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve - Optional Location An optional temperature-pressure relief valve location is provid- ed on the jacket top andcentered between the COLD water inlet and the HOT water outlet. If the top location is preferred, the temperature-pressure relief valve in the side location and the c[...]
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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 accesspanel, and remove panel. NOTE: Whether or not the dement conversion is made the model rating plate must be marked. ' Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block wi[...]
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 5. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move the looped end of the wire aside. 6. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over termi- nals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible. Install the extra screw provided into terminal 3. 10. Fold the insu[...]
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS 240 VOLT SINGLE ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY I _ |UNCTION I 9 BOX BLACK I L _r RED LOWER HEATING ELEMENT STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER E.C.O. & THERMOSTAT FOR SSO0 WAT[...]
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring A CAUTION 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 Elled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turn ng on power. You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heat[...]
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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 fiase or circuit breaker size correct as shown[...]
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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 wash- ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanentl[...]
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Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Thermostat Adjustments On dual element models, both the upper and lower thermostats have been factory set at hot (approximately 120°F) to reduce the risk of scald injury. The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the _Temperature-Regulation&[...]
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Service Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sedime[...]
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Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement NOTE: These instructions are writ_n for clement cleaning and element _placement for the lower clement. IEit is neces- sary to clean or replace the upper dement, then repeat these instructions. To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it: 1. Before beginning [...]
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Service and Adjustment (cont'd) 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases toprevent a possi- ble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Parts Order List Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tighdy using an element wrench. 7. Disconnect the two wires on the elemen[...]
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Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back over the element making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. 17. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely cov- ers the thermostat and element. !8. Replace accessp[...]
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Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-off's, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc.-to control these types of problems• When these devi[...]
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Troubleshooting Guide 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 comg!aint associated with the anode rod is one of a rotten egg smell. This o[...]
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Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM (cont'd) • Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel. • Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening. • Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked "RESET". --RESET BuTroN • Fold the insulation back in place so that i[...]
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Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide 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 t[...]
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Parts Order List KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.312060 30 Gal. Short ll 12 [] 4 1 I 2 26[...]
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Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 EI.F_.CTRIC 'WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.312060 30 Gal. Short KEY NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 II 12 # PART DESCRIPTION TemFeramre-Pre_ure Relief Valce Dip Tube Primary Anode Rod Drain Valve Drain Valve Washer (%" x *Yd' x _" thick)** Element Gasket Element* Thermostat [...]
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Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316140 30 Gal. Short 153.316240 40 Gal. Short KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBER: 153.327240HT 40 Gal. Short NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with | 3800 watt elements. 1 [ ! LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equip[...]
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Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMOREPOWERMISERm6 ELECTRICWATERHEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 155.316140 30GaL Sho_ I53.316240 40Gal. Sho_ KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.327240HT 40GaI. Sho_ MODEL NUMBERS KEY PART 153.316140 153.316240 153.327240 NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS 1. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve 42 33085[...]
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Warranty KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a siugle-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this wa[...]
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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[...]