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Kenmore 326862 50 GAL manual

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    Owner's Manual ® POWER MISERTM ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. 6 MODEL NO. 153.326362 30 Gal. 153.326363 30 Gal. 153.326462 40 Ga!. 153.326463 40 Gal. 153.326562 55 Gal. 153.326563 55 Gal. 153.326662 50 GaL 153.326663 50 Gal. 153.326762 40 Gal. 153.326763 40 Gal, 153,326862 50 Gal, 153,326[...]

  • Page 2

    Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety=related 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 all 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 heate[...]

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    "q! SAFE INSTALLATION, USEAND SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................ 2 GENERAL SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................[...]

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    Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed 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 bySears authorized contracto[...]

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    Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR 1/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS A[...]

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    Removing the Old Water Heater The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. 4. Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Then unplug the water heater (cord set) or[...]

  • Page 8

    Mineral Buildup or Sediment IVlayAccumalate . This causes the water heater to become much heavier than normal. ® If spilled, 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 Con[...]

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    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 24[...]

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    NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di=electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe. 1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The hot water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end o[...]

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    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[...]

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    Converting the Lower Element 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 5500 watts. Refer to "Facts to Consider About the Conv[...]

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    8. Tighten terminals 2 and3 to ensure proper electrical connection. LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT TERMINAL COVER CLIPPED TO _ THERMOSTAT AT THIS POINT THERMOSTAT JACK_ _-, PLASTIC TABS ON t BOTH SIDES OF TERMINAL COVER HOL IT IN PLACE _ tHERMOSTAT BRACKET _-TANK _'_ " ELEMENT FIGURE 16. Fire and E×plosion Hazard ?[...]

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    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 complet[...]

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    5. Wiring Diagrams (see "Wiring Diagrams" section) have been supplied showing the two most common types of connections between the water heater and the power supply. You can easily see which type connection you have by removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater. Two Wire Connection Diagrams: is the most common requiring yo[...]

  • Page 16

    Wiring Diagrams [ STANDARD WiriNG FOR 2 WiRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON=SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT * 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. &l[...]

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    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 te[...]

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    The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the "Temperature-Regulation" section before proceeding. 1. Turn "OFF" the electric power to the water heater at the junction box. [ Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electr[...]

  • 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. l • 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 [...]

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    [ o 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. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. Before beginning turn "OFF" the elec[...]

  • 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 de-liming solution. E Fire Hazard and Electric Shock Hazard " Do not use replacement elements with any voltage other than shown [...]

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    18. Replace access panel. 19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater. FIGURE 41. Drain Valve Washer Replacement [ . 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 proper[...]

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    Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. . Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. - Contact qualified installer or service agency. Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devi[...]

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    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 allhot water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for fur[...]

  • Page 25

    2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Make sure the electrical 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 [...]

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    Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. The water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. A. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. B. Small amounts of wa[...]

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    KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I IF ---! 153.326362 153.326363 153.326462 153.326463 153.326562 153.326563 NOTE:A 30 Gallon 30 Gallon 40 Gallon 40 Gallon 55 Gallon 55 Gallon UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements, LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible ele[...]

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    KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 _ I I !I----- ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.326763 50 Gallon Medium 50 Gallon Medium 40 Gallon Medium 40 Gallon Medum 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 o[...]

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    KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I II------ 153.326862 50 Gallon Short 153.326863 50 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 e[...]

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    6 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For six 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 all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1. Supply free water heater parts for those that are defective in material or workmansh[...]