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Kenmore POWER MISER 153.326162 manual

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  • Page 1

    1 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Owner ’ s Manual FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING ONL Y . NOT SUIT ABLE FOR SP ACE HEA TING . MODEL NO. 153.326162 30 Gallon Short 153.326163 30 Gallon Short 153.326264 38 Gallon Short 153.326265 38 Gallon Short POWER MISER™ 6 ELECTRIC W A TER HEA TER Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A[...]

  • Page 2

    2 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SER VICE Y our safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the inst allation, 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[...]

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    3 GENERAL SAFETY[...]

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    4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SERVICE ............................................................................................. ......................................... 2 GENERAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................. .........................[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Thank Y ou 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, cont act the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized co[...]

  • Page 6

    6 MA TERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Basic T ools Y ou may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store. Pipe Wrench (2) Screwdriver 6 Foot T ape or Folding Rule Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or T eflon T ape Additional T ools Needed When Sweat Soldering T ubing Cutt[...]

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    7 Removing the Old W ater Heater FIGURE 1. 1. T urn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater . FIGURE 2. 2. T urn “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter . FIGURE 3. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drai[...]

  • Page 8

    8 from some plumbing wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways: • Sensors mounted in the drain p an that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected. • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the[...]

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    9 Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . must be 240 volts, (2) wiring . . . 10 gauge AWG @ T ype TW , 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing . . .capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the inst allation must conform with this manual, local codes and electric utility rules. Failure to comply can resu[...]

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    10 NOTE: T o 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 ta pe around the threade[...]

  • Page 11

    11 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 (9.14 m), or use of more than four elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve. No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the [...]

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    12 Filling the W ater Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water . T o prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the t ank must be filled with water . W ater must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” power . T o fill the water heater with water: 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning t[...]

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    13 Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater . FIGURE 12. 1. Before beginning the conversion turn “OFF” electric power supply to the water heater . FIGURE 13. 2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater . Remov[...]

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    14 8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical connection. Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which can result in DEA TH, SERIOUS BODIL Y INJURY , OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 9. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. Make sure the thermostat is flush against t[...]

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    15 If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater , obtain the service of a competent electrician. Cont act your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician. W A TER HEA TERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOL T AGE ONL Y : T[...]

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    16 Wiring Diagrams ST ANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD W A TER HEA TERS NON-SIMUL T ANEOUS OPERA TION 240 VOL T DOUBLE ELEMENT FIGURE 24. FIGURE 25. WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD W A TER HEA TERS NON-SIMUL T ANEOUS OPERA TION 240 VOL T DOUBLE ELEMENT *NOTE: Some lower Hi-T emp Limit Switches may have 4 terminals. Use only the 2 terminals on left. A6 A9[...]

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    17 The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding. FIGURE 27. T emperature Settings Time to Produce T emperature 2nd & 3rd Degree Setting Burns on Adult Skin 160°F (71?[...]

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    18 NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermost at. However , if it is adjusted above the factory set point of 120°F (49°C), it is recommended that it not be set higher than the lower thermostat setting. The upper and lower thermostats are adjust able if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the “T emperature-[...]

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    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 . 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater . 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater . 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and le[...]

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    20 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater . FIGURE 30. 2. Turn of f the water supply to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water meter . FIGURE 31. 3. 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. Open a near[...]

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    21 8. Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any sediment from or around the element opening, inside the tank. 9. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution. Replacement elements must (1) be the same voltage and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating p[...]

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    22 18. Replace access panel. 19. T urn “ON” electric power to water heater . FIGURE 41. Drain V alve W asher Replacement. NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32" x 13/64" x 1/8" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer , refer to the “Repair Part s List” section. • Before beginnin[...]

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    23 S tart Up Conditions THERMAL EXP ANSION W ater supply systems may , because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the ef fects 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 devices are not equipped [...]

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    24 D. An excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by corrosion protective action of the anode. Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced by chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines. Cont act the local Sears Service Center concerning this Chlorination T reatment. Chlorination of the t ank is not covered by the water he[...]

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    25 NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT W A TER 1. In a new inst allation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet on the water heater[...]

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    26 FIGURE 46. Leakage Checkpoint s Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the electric supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the electric supply “on” before the tank is completely full of water . Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater . Many suspected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks.[...]

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    27 Now that you have purchased this water heater , should a need ever exist for repair pa rts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY -HOME (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. All Parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and by calling 1-800-366-P ART (1-80[...]

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    28 6 - YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON W A TER HEA TER 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 wor[...]