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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manuam POWER MISERTM ELECTRmC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING, 9 MODEL NO. 153.329262 38 Gallon Short 153.329263 38 Gallon Short 153.329360 30 Gallon 152.329361 30 Gallon 153.329460 40 Gallon 153.329461 40 Gallon 153.329560 55 Gallon 153.329561 55 Gallon 153.329660 66 Gallon 153.32966! 66 Gal[...]

  • Page 2

    Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safetyore[ated 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. Read and obey aii safety messages and instructions throughout this [...]

  • Page 3

    Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. Failure tofollow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. instruction manual must remain with water heater. Improper installation and use may result in property damage. Do not operate water heater [...]

  • Page 4

    SAFE INSTALLATION, USEAND SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................ 2 GENERAL SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 5

    Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly instalbd and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange forprompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contracto[...]

  • Page 6

    Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need al! of these materials, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Kr WRTH FLEXmBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR 112" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDmONS AVAm[...]

  • Page 7

    Removing the O_d Water Heater FIGURE 1. Q Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. FIGURE 2. Q Turn "OFF" the water to the water heater at the water supply shut-off valve or water meter. FIGURE 3. Q Attach a hose to the ,water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater d[...]

  • Page 8

    _inerai Buildup or Sediment MayAccumuiate • This causes the water heater to become much heavier than normal. ,' IfspiNed, could cause staining. 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 [...]

  • Page 9

    Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard ® Do not use this water heater with any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage shown on the model rating plate could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . must be 240 [...]

  • Page 10

    NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion ofhot and cored water fittings, it is strongly recommended thatdioemectric unions or couplings be installed or} this water heater when connected tocopper pipe. Fit T &Pvalve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever ofthe T & Pvalve. Secure all insulati[...]

  • Page 11

    Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches (153 mm) above, or at any distance below the structural floor. Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances. Excessive length, over 30 feet (9.1[...]

  • Page 12

    4. Check allnew water piping forleaks. Repair as needed. Converting the Lower E_ement These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible element, read this entire manual before attempting to install or operate the water heater. The water heater is factory set to operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to operate at 55[...]

  • Page 13

    LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCUP ?ERMBNAL COVER FROM THERr41OSTAT 8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical connection. Fire and Explosion Hazard • Failure to tighten screws can cause a fi re. o Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage, 5, 6, FIGURE 16. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the elemen[...]

  • Page 14

    11. Replace the access panel. FIGURE 21, 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water. FIGURE 22, improper installation and use may result in property damage, • Fill tank with water before operation. Never use this water heater unless it is compl[...]

  • Page 15

    The length in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet, The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by overcurrent devices rated at20 amperes or less, The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved forgrounding, For complete grounding details and allallowable exceptions, refer tothe current edition of the NEC - National El[...]

  • Page 16

    Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 W{RE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY [ Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, o[...]

  • Page 17

    Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe tem[...]

  • Page 18

    NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory set point of 120°F (49°C) HOT it is recommended that it not be set higher than the lower thermostat setting. The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read al! warnings in the 'Temperature-R[...]

  • Page 19

    The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also, periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary. i Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the ebctrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF", t Failure to do this could result in dea[...]

  • Page 20

    { Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. FIGURE 30, 2. Turn off the wate[...]

  • Page 21

    8, g, Clean the area around the element opening, Remove any sediment from or around the element opening, inside the tank, If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a deoliming solution, Fire Hazard and Electric Shock Hazard * Do not use replacement elements with any voltage other than shown on the [...]

  • Page 22

    18. Replace access panel, 19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater, Drain Valve Washer Repmacement [ Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. NOTE: [...]

  • Page 23

    Start Up Conditions TNERMAL EXPANSmON Property Damage Hazard ° Avoid water heater damage. o Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. o Contact qualified installer or service agency. NOTE: Expansion tanks are preocharged with a 40 psi air charge. Bf the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the expansion tank's air pressure[...]

  • Page 24

    D.An excess ofactive hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by corrosion protective action ofthe anode. Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode rod (s) with one ofless active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and al! hot water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for fu[...]

  • Page 25

    2_ 3. 4, 5. 6, 7, Make sure the electrica! supply to your water heater is "ON"_ Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit. Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle their rated load and should be replaced. Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the 'ON" position. Check to see the electric [...]

  • Page 26

    Note: To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet,follow "Draining" instructions in the "Service and Maintenance'section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instr[...]

  • Page 27

    KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.329262 38 Gallon Short 153.329263 38 Gallon Short NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are [...]

  • Page 28

    KEN_tvIORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.329360 30 Gallon 153.32936! 30 Gallon 153.329460 40 Gallon 153.32946! 40 Gallon 153.329560 55 Gallon NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated [...]

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    KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.329561 55 Gallon 153.329660 66 Gallon 153.329661 66 Gallon 153.329860 80 Gallon 153.329861 80 Gallon NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3808 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at[...]

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    9 o YEAR LmMITEB WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For nine 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 al! Ioca! applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1. Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmans[...]