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Kenmore 153.31702 manual

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    Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING Model No. 153.317020 2 GaL LISTED Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Savethis Manual for Future Reference. POINT OF USE ELECTRIC WATER HEATER • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care [...]

  • Page 2

    Safety Precautions AWARNING J Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual J for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. AWARNING At the time of manufacturethis water heaterwasprovided with a combination t[...]

  • Page 3

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... .2 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................ .3 Customer[...]

  • Page 4

    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 by Sears call the local Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation b[...]

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    Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed "Ib 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 INSTALLA. TION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR 1/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING EXPANSI[...]

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    Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q'Ihrn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. ('_ "lh ...... pply rn OFF the water su to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water he[...]

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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 consid- eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intended for outdoo[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Optional Wall Mounting (cont'd) 3. Determine the location on the wall, and then the height above the floor which the wall securing bracket will be placed. Using adequate screws, or nuts and bolts (not sup- plied), fasten the wall securing bracket to the wall. SECURING SCREW TO WALL M[N. 12 x _Z,_' &[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve &WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certi- fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main- tains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeti[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater Wiring Diagrams "Ib fill the water heater with water: • Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower front of the water heater. • Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold[...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring CAUTION J Never use this water heater unless it is completely full J of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water I must flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON ' power. B. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or elec- [...]

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    Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist ls the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heaters' juncnon" " box on,,the correct wire size m,. ,(_uge_ as shown in the chart in [...]

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

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    Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be man- ually operated at least once a year. TEM PERATURE-PRESSU RE ELIEF VALVE 11 DISCHARGE !1 P,PE Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and clean[...]

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    Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement "Ib remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it: 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. I AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the e[...]

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    Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank. 12. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. 13. "Ib insure complete filling of [...]

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    Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement 17. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. NOTE: For replacement, use a _d' x _3Ad' x W' thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List&[...]

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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_, 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 _roblems. When these devices are [...]

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    Troubleshooting Guide Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER In each water heater there is installed an anode rod 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 "rotten egg smell". This odor is derived fro[...]

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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". 0 I @ run,_orr p_x,_R 8t _IWO N_ RESET BUTTON • Fold the ins[...]

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    Troubleshooting guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected "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 a Sears Servic[...]

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    Parts Order List 153.317020 2 G_I. 1_ °__] 13 o 5 22[...]

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    Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POINT OF USE ELECTRIC WATER HEATER MODEL NUMBER: 153.317020 2 Gal. KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. "l_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve 2. Dip "Ihbe & Gasket 3. Drain Valve 4. Drain Valve Washer (%2" x 'g_" x/_" thick)* 5. Element Gasket 6. Element 7. Thermostat Bracket 8. Thermosta[...]

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    FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON WATER HEAFER For 90 days from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a single-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge. 2. Furnish and install a new curren[...]