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Kenmore 153.316060, 153.316050, 153.316070, 153.316331, 153.326060 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
THE ECONOMIZER TM
COMPACT ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY,
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
MODEL NO.
6 GALLON
10 GALLON 19 GALLON SHORT
19.9 GALLON TALL
30 GALLON
19 GALLON 240 V. SHORT
19.9 GALLON 240 V. TALL
30 GALLON 240 V.
6
* Safety Instructions . installation
LISTED
GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons, Input rating of 12kW or less,
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
. Operation . Care and Maintenance
. Troubleshooting . Parts List
manual and safety messages before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury. Instruction manual must remain
with water heater.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED 0607
www.sears.com PARTNO. 185775-000
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 manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service
this water heater.
This is the safety alert symbol, it is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially
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hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage.
All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
of potential exposure to such substances.
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed, including formaldehyde.
iMPORTANT DEFiNiTiONS
Sears Service Center: The Sears Service Center has the ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing and
electrical work including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Electrical Code as it relates to the installation of electric water heaters. The Sears Service Center also has a thorough understanding of this instruction manual, and is able to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
manual and safety messages before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow 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 if flood damaged.
• Inspect and replace the anodeas needed.
• Install in location with drainage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
- Be alert for thermal expansion. Refer to instruction manual for installation and service.
Explosion Hazard
• Overheated water can cause watertank explosion.
-Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided.
• 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.
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 riskfor scald injury. Feel water before bathing or
showering. Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting.
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.
SAFEINSTALLATION,USEANDSERVICE...........................2
GENERALSAFETY.................................................................3
TABLEOFCONTENTS...........................................................4
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................5
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS................................................5
MATERIALSANDBASICTOOLSNEEDED...........................6
MaterialsNeeded..............................................................6
BasicTools........................................................................6
AdditionalToolsNeededWhenSweatSoldering.............6
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS......................................7-12
RemovingtheOldWaterHeater....................................7,8
FactstoConsiderAbouttheLocation...............................8
InsulationBlankets............................................................8
WaterPiping................................................................9,10
T&PValveandPipeInsulation......................................10
Temperature-PressureReliefValve...........................10,11
FillingtheWaterHeater..................................................11
Wiring........................................................................11,12
WiringDiagrams.............................................................11
WiringConnections.........................................................12
SERVICEANDADJUSTMENT........................................12-17
TemperatureRegulation.................................................12
Thermostat......................................................................12
TemperatureSettings......................................................13
ThermostatAdjustment...................................................13
Temperature-PressureReliefValveOperation...............13
Draining.....................................................................13,14
ThermostatRemoval/Replacement................................14
ElementCleaning/Replacement................................14-16
DrainValveWasherReplacement..................................17
AnodeRodInspection....................................................17
Service............................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE.........................................18-20
StartUpConditions.......................................................18
ThermalExpansion......................................................18
StrangeSounds...........................................................18
OperationalConditions..............................................18-20
SmellyWater............................................................18,19
"Air"inHotWaterFaucets...........................................19
RumblingNoise............................................................19
HighTemperatureShutOffSystem..............................19
NotEnoughorNoHotWater........................................20
WaterIsTooHot...........................................................20
LeakageCheckpoints.....................................................21
REPAIRPARTSLIST.......................................................22,23
WARRANTY..........................................................................24
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 for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
• ANSI -American National Standards Institute
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• GAMA- Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
• NEC- National Electrical Code
• NFPA- National Fire Protection Association
• UL- Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
PREPARING FOR THE iNSTALLATiON
1. Read the "General Safety" section of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the
safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It
could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the electric water heater. Italso contains
warnings throughout the manual that you must read and
understand. All warnings and all instructions are essential
to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety.
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
2,
The installation must conform with these instructions
and the local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of the power company. In the absence of local code requirements follow NFPA-70, the National Electrical Code (current edition), which may be ordered
from: National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
3,
If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understandany portionof the instructions,call SearsService Center.
4.
Carefully plan your intended placement of the water heater. INSTALLATION OR SERVICE OF THIS WATER
HEATERREQUIRESABILITYEQUIVALENTTOTHATOF ALICENSEDTRADESMANINTHEFIELDINVOLVED. PLUMBINGANDELECTRICALWORKAREREQUIRED,
Examinethelocationtoensurethewaterheatercomplieswiththe "FactstoConsiderAbouttheLocation"sectioninthismanual.
5.ForCaliforniainstallationthiswaterheatermustbebraced, anchored,or strappedtoavoidfallingormovingduring
anearthquake.Seeinstructionsforcorrectinstallation procedures.InstructionsmaybeobtainedfromCalifornia OfficeoftheStateArchitect,400PStreet,Sacramento,
CA95814.
6. MassachusettsCoderequiresthiswaterheaterto be installedin accordancewithMassachusetts248-CMR
2.00:StatePlumbingCodeand248-CMR5.00.
TANK
MODEL
NUMBER
153.316040
153.316050
153.316060
153.316070
153.316331
153.326060
153.326070
153.326331
* 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,
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
(LITERS)
6 (22.7)
10 (37.8) 19 (71.9)
19.9 (75.3) 30 (113.6)
19 (71.9)
19.9 (75.3) _3-6L
DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES (ram)
DIA, HEIGHT
14.250" (362) 15.375" (391) 16" (406) 18.25" (464)
18" (457) 24.9" (632) 16" (406) 31.62" (803)
22" (559) 30"(762) 18" (457) 24.9" (632)
16" (406) 31.62" (803) 22"[559) 30"_762)
RECOVERY RATE
GALS,PER HOUR
@90°F Rise 120 Volt 240 Volt
7.5 1650 ....
7.5 1650 ....
7.5 1650 ....
7.5 1650 ....
7.5 1650 ....
9.1 .... 2000
9.1 .... 2000
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
---- 2000
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
(GAUGE)
12 12 12 12 12
14 14 14
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
2O 2O 2O 2O 2O
15 15
Explosion Hazard
• Models with optional Top Hot Outlet or T&P location are identified as
EITHER Hot Outlet or T&P.
, Models with optional installation
locations on jacket top can NOT be installed with both Hot Outlet and
T&P located on top.
, Never attempt to use Cold inlet on
jacket top as Hot Outlet or T&P.
• Connections should only be used as identified on heater. Failure to
use them properly could result in damage to the water heater, serious bodily injury, or death.
Some compact models have labeled optional plumbing connections see below.
MODEL STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD MODEL HAS OPTIONAL MODEL HAS OPTIONAL
NUMBER SIDE COLD INLET SIDE HOT INLET SIDE T&P TOP COLD INLET TOP HOT OUTLET OR T&P
153.316040 YES YES YES YES, PLUGGED YES, PLUGGED
153.316050 YES YES YES NO YES, PLUGGED
153.316060 YES YES YES YES, PLUGGED YES, PLUGGED
153.316070 YES YES YES YES, PLUGGED YES, PLUGGED
153.316331 YES YES YES NO NO
153.326060 YES YES YES YES, PLUGGED YES, PLUGGED
153.326070 YES YES YES YES, PLUGGED YES, PLUGGED
153.326331 YES YES YES NO NO
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.
Y
EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN
2 GALLONS , AND 5 GALLONS CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER.
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR 1/2"
THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING.
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 _JL I I1[I
Garden Hose Drill
Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape
DRILL
2=3
SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FORWATER HEATERS
HAVING A DIAMETER 18" OR LESS, 24" DIAMETER FOR WATER
HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE
IN 28" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER
26" OR LESS.
Additional Tools Needed When Sweat
Soldering
Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw
Propane Torch Soft Solder
Solder Flux Emery Cloth
Wire Brushes
TUBING CUTTER
HACKSAW
ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (USE ON
WATER CONNECTIONS)
PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE)
USE FOR WATER CONNECTIONS
GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE PIPE WRENCH
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
i
PROPANE
TORCH
ROLL OF ROLL OF
EMERY CLOTH LEAD=FREE SOLDER
SOFT SOLDER FLUX
3/4" (19 ram) WIRE BRUSH
1/2" (13 ram) WIRE BRUSH
Removing the Old Water Heater
®
FIGURE 1.
Q Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater.
• Burn hazard
• Hotwater discharge.
, Keep hands clear of drain
valve discharge.
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 again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF"
to the water heater. Then disconnect the electrical supply
connection from the water heater junction box.
FIGURE 2.
Q urn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water
shut-off valve or water meter.
FIGURE 3.
Q Attach hose to the water heater drain valve and the
a
put
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.
FIGURE 4.
Qa.
FIGURE 5.
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 connect to the water heater. This wilt avoid cutting off the pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made later if necessary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve
drain line. When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain valve.
The water heater is now completely disconnected and ready to be removed.
FIGURE 6.
b,
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 needed when
reconnecting the new water heater. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. When the
water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the
drain valve. Close the drain valve. The water heater is now completely disconnected and ready to be
removed.
I
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment in which the water heater is installed. Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may
result in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped
to a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reduced or
prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan. These devices are available
from some plumbing wholesalers and retailers, and detect and
react to leakage in various ways:
FIGURE 7.
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn
off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage is detected.
Mineral Buildup or Sediment MayAccumulate
- This causes the water heater to become
much heavier than normal. Ifspilled, 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 Consider About the Location
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration 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 outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
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 eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions so water
flow will not cause damage.
Property Damage Hazard
• All water heaters eventually leak
• Do not installwithout adequate drainage.
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply
to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan.
• Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water
pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater.
installations in Residential Garages
• Water heater must be located in a protective area.
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.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external use on electric water heaters but are not necessary with this product. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce
the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. Your water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance
Energy Conversation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby toss requirements, making an insulation blanket unnecessary.
Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater, you should follow these instructions below. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious personal injury,
or death.
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 stores. Such drain pans must be piped to an adequate drain.
• Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T & P) valve with an insulation blanket.
Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference.
• D_.£oobtain new warning and instruction labels for placement
on the blanket directly over the existing labels.
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