Kenmore 153313530, 153313430, 153313330, 153313230, 153313130 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NOS.

153.313130 30 Gal.

153.313230 40 Gal.

153.313330 30 Gal.

153.313430 40 Gal.

153.313530 52 Gal.

GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters

with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons.

Input rating of 12 Kw or less at a

voltage no greater than 250 V.

• Installation • OperatiOnwARN,NG" Repair Parts

READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND

THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS

WATER H EATER.

Save this Manual for Future Reference.

General Safety ..................................................................................................................................2

Table of Contents ......................................................... 3

Introduction ....................................................................................................4

Specifications ...........................................................................

Preparing for the New Installation ..................................................................

Materials and Basic Tools Needed ....................................................................

Materials Needed .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Removing the Old Water Heater ........................................................................

Locating the New Water Heater .........................................................................7

Facts to Consider About the Location .................................................................................................................... 7

Installing the New Water Heater .............................................8-11

Water Piping ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ......................................................................................................................... 9

Filling the Water Heater ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Wiring ............................................................................................................................................................ 10,11

Installation Checklist ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Temperature Regulation .................................................................................................._2

Thermostats ......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Temperature Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Thermostat Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................ 12

For Your Information ........................................................... _3,_

Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................. 13

Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Operational Conditions .................................................................................................................................. 13,14

Smelly Water ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

"Air" In Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................ 13

Rumbling Noise ................................................................................................................................................. 13

High Temperature Shut Off System ............................................................................................................... 13,14

Not Enough or No Hot Water ............................................................................................................................ 14

Water Is Too Hot ............................................................................................................................................... 14

Periodic Maintenance ...................................................................................................._-_8

Temperatu re-Pressu re Relief Valve Operation ...................................................................................................... 15

Draining .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Element Cleaning/Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 16-18

Drain Valve Washer Replacement ....................................................................................................................... 18

Service ................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Leakage Checkpoints ............................................................................................................_9

Repair Parts............................................................................i.......................................................20,2_

Warranty ..................................................................... 24

About Your Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 24

Sears Installation Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 24

Sears Installation Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 24

Thank You forpurchasing 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 Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by

Sears authorized contractors.

MODEL

NUMBER

TANK

CAPACITY

IN GALLONS

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

DIAMETER HEIGHT

RECOVERY RATE

GALS. PERHOUR

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual

U.L.-Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062 National Electrical Code-This publication is available from

your local government or public library or electric compa-

ny or by writing to U.L. above.

A.N.S.I.-American National Standards Institute

@90°F. RISE

ELEMENT

WA-I-FAGE

AT 24O VOLTS

MINIMUM

WIRE SIZE*

(GAUGE)

MAXIMUM FUSE

OR CIRCUIT

[ BREAKER

SIZE (AMPS)

153.313130

153.313230

153.313330

153.313430

153.313530

22 30

24 31 _/_ 20

171/2 451/2 i 20

17_/_ 59V_ i 20

191/2 59V_ i 20

17.3

3800

*Wiring size based on standard 60°C. copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to

your local electrical code.

Read the "General Safety" section, page 2 of this manu- 3. al first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not oper- ate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY

INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 4. This manual contains instructions for the installation,

operation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of

the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THIS ENTIRE 5.

MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

The installation must conform with the instructions in this manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes,

or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code. This publication is

If after reading this manual you have any questions or

do not understand any portion of the instructions, call Sears Service Center.

Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the

water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very important in preventing death from possible

electrical shock and fires.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater com- plies with the "Locating the New Water Heater" section.

For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or mov-

ing during an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained

from your local dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or California office of the State Architect, 400 P Street,

Sacramento, CA 95814.

available from your local government or public library or electric company or by writing Underwriters

Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL

60062. 4

Materials Needed

To simplify the installation Sears has available the installa_ tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of

these materials, depending on your type of installation.

cz_

Compression Couplings

compression couplings for connecting to

WATER HEATER INSTALLATION

KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNEC-

TORS FOR 3/4" GALVANIZED

OR 1/2 '1PLUMBING

copper plumbing without sweat so|-

WATER HEATER HEAT TRAPS

HELP REDUCE HEAT LOSS DUE

TO THERMAL SYPHONING

dering

Water Heater Heat Traps

EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPAN-

SION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON

AND 5 GALLON CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL

20" DIAMETER DRAIN PAN FOR

WATER HEATERS 18" IN

DIAMETER AND UNDER

SEARS SERVICE CENTERS

28" DIAMETER DRAIN PAN FOR

WATER HEATERS 26" IN

DIAMETER AND UNDER

Basic Tools

You 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 Tape or Folding Rule

Garden Hose

Drill

Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape

GARDEN HOSE

SLOT-HEAD SCREW DRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE) _.//

(Use only on water connections)

6 FOOT TAPE

PIPE

WRENCH

roll of teflon tape DRILL

ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING

Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw Propane Torch

Soft Solder Solder Flux

Emery Cloth Wire Brushes

HACKSAW

3/4" WIRE BRUSH

1/2" WIRE BRUSH

ROLL OF LEAD

FREE SOFT SOLDER

ROLL OF EMERY

CLOTH

SOLDER FLUX

PROPANE TORCH

TUBING CUTTER

Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater.

Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the

water heater at the water shutoff valve 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 heater drain valve. Open a

nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.

If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately

four inches away from where they con- nect to the water heater. This will

avoid cutting off the pipes too short.

Additional cuts can be made later if

necessary. Disconnect the tempera-

ture-pressure relief valve drain line. When the water heater is drained, dis- connect the hose from the drain valve.

Close the drain valve. The water heater

is now completely disconnected and ready to be removed.

If you have galvanized pipe to

the water heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes with a

pipe wrench at the union in each line. Also disconnect the

piping remaining to the water heater. These pieces should be

saved since they may be need- ed when reconnecting the new

water heater. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief

valve drain line. When the water heater is drained, discon-

nect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain valve.

The water heater is now com-

pletely disconnected and ready

to be removed.

WARNING

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.

Q Check to make the electrical

disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box.

again

ply is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Then

sure

sup-

CAUTION

Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumu- lated 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 Consider About the Location

You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very impor- tant consideration for the safety of the occupants in the

building and for the most economical use of the appli- ance. This water heater is not intended for outdoor

installation.

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location, the following critical points must be observed.

1. The location selected should be indoors as close to and as centralized with the water piping system as possible.

This water heater, as well as all water heaters, will even- tually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.

CAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the

water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow

of water will not cause damage to the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan

should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan

must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circum-

stances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater.

CAUTION

INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water

heater must be located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.

2. The location selection must provide adequate clear-

ances for servicing and proper operation of the water

heater.

Water Piping

WARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intend-

ed to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to beper-

manently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits

into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In

addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, some type of temper-

ing device, such as a mixing valve, should be used at the

hot water taps used by these people or at the water

heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or

hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for

installation" of the valves. Before changing,,the factory set- ting on the thermostat, read the Temperature

Regulation" section in this manual.

The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to the water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4

inch water connections.

If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply sys-

tem; such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with a check valve, etc. in the cold

water supply; means must be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the local utility or Sears Service

Center on how to control this situation.

HOT OUTLET

TO HOUSE

THREADED TO

SWEAT COUPLING

3/4"THREADED _

NIPPLE

Installation completed using

Sears Installation Kit.

FLEXIBLE

WATER

CONNECTORS

TvLo

THREADED TO

SWEAT COUPLING

_3/4"THREADED

j TEMPERATURE-

• RELIEF VALVE

COLD INLET

WATER LINE

NIPPLE

PRESSURE

NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an

adapter before attaching the ad_aptor to the cola water

inlet connection. Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet. It will harm the clip

tube and damage the tank.

1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is marked hot. Put two or three turns of teflon

tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4"threaded nip- ple. Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water

pipe to the hot water outlet on the water heater.

2. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water inlet is marked cold. Put two or three turns of

teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to- sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4"thread- ed nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect the cold

water pipe to the cold water inlet of the water heater.

NOTE: This water heater is insulated to minimize heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can

be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines from the water heater.

DISCHARGE PIPE

(Do not cap or plug)

6" AIR GAP

FLOOR DRAIN

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