GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters
with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of 12kW or
less at a voltage no greater than 250V.
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• Safety Instryctions
• Installation
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troybleshooting
• Parts List
AWARNING
Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or
servicing this water heater.
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Failure to follow instructions and
safety messages could result in
death or serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain
with water heater.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0205wvnM.sears.comPART NO. 184726-001
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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.
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE
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
A
DANGER
A
WARNING
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially
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CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
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 Electric 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.
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.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
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GENERAL SAFE'
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AWARNING
Read and understand instruction
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
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with water heater.
AWARNING
Overheated water can cause
watertank explosion.
Properly sized temperature
and pressure relief valve must
be installed in opening
provided.
Explosion Hazard
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■ Do not operate water heater if flood damaged,
" Inspect and replace the anode as 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.
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CAUTIO
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
AWARNING
• 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.
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ADANGER
Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe bums
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physicaily or mentally disabled
are at highest riskforscald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
tern peratu re sett! ng.
WARNING
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.
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE................................................................................................................................................................2
GENERAL SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................................4
PREPARING FOR THE NEW INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED.................................................................................................................................................................6
Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................................. 7,8
Facts to Consider About the Location....................................................................................................................................................................8
Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element........................................................................................................ 8,9
Water Piping......................................................................................................................................................................................................9,10
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation...........................................................................................................................................................................10
Filling the Water Heater...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Converting the Lower Element........................................................................................................................................................................11-14
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................................................... 17-22
Temperature Regulation.......................................................................................................................................................................................17
Temperature Settings........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 7
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments....................................................................................................................................................17,18
Anode Rod Inspection..........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Element Cleaning/Replacement.................................................................................................................................................................... 19-22
Start Up Conditions.............................................................................................................................................................................................23
“Air" in Hot Water Faucets .................................................................................................................................................. 24
High Temperature Shut Off System.............................................................................................................................................................24
Not Enough or No Hot Wafer......................................................................................................................................... 24,25
Water Is Too Hot...........................................................................................................................................................................................25
REPAIR PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27-29
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:
UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
NEC - National Electrical Code
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• Read the “General Safety” section, page 3 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 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 wafer heater and
your
safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few
pages, READ THIS ENTIRE 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 current edition of the
NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication
is available from your local government or public library or
electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories
Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
• 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 wafer
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 complies with
the “Facts to Consider About the Location” section.
For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from the California Office of the
State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed
in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00; State
Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. In the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gasfitter.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
TANK
MODEL
NUMBER
153.329262
153.329263
153.329360
153.329361
153.329460
153.329461
153.329560
153.329561
153.329660
153.329661
153.329860
153.329861
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
Gals LitersDIA.HEIGHTUPPERLOWER
3814425 (635)31.5 (800)
3011419 (483)47 (1,194)
4015119 (483)60 (1,524)
5520821.5 (546)61 (1,549)
6625023 (584)61 (1,549)
8030325 (635)61,5 (1,562)
DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES (mm)
RECOVERYRATE
GALS.PERHOUR
@90'F Rise
17.3380038001220
25.0380055001030
17.3380038001220
25.0380055001030
17.3380038001220
25.0380055001030
17.3380038001220
25.0380055001030
17.3380038001220
25.0380055001030
17.3380038001220
25.0380055001030
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
@240 VOLTS
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
(GAUGE)
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
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MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED
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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.
EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL
EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2
GALLONS , AND S GALLONS CAPACITY
THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH
FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” OR 1/2”
THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING
SERVICE CENTER.
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
SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (USE ON
WATER CONNECTIONS)
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PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20”
DIAMETER FOR WATER 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.
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.
Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned
“OFF” to the water heater. Then unplug the water heater
(cord set) or disconnect the electrical supply connection
from the water heater junction box.
Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater.
Turn “OFF” the wafer supply to the water heater at the water
shut-off valve or water meter.
FIGURE 3.
(^Attach a hose to the wafer 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.
a.If you have copper piping to the water heater, the two
copper wafer pipes can be cut with a hacksaw
approximately four inches away from where they connect
to the water heater. This will 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 wafer 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.
b. If you have galvanized pipe to the wafer 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.
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CAUTIO
Mineral ByiWyp or Sediment May Accumulate
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 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.
CAUTIO
Property Damage Hazard
All water heaters eventually leak
Do not install without adequate drainage.
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the wafer
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.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure
and the environment in which the water heater is installed.
Wafer 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 your local Sears store, and detect
and react to leakage in various ways:
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger art alarm or
turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage
is detected.
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn offthe 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 wafer and hot water
pipes connected to the water heater.
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• 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.
CAUTIO
Insfallations in Residential Garages
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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 loss 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.
• 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 wafer heater or nearby for future reference.
• Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears
for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels.
Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Lower Elernent
The Upper Element (if a double element model) Is a
conventional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated
wattage on 240 volts. (See rating plate on the water heater).
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from
operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volf system.
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If
after reading these instructions in this manual, you do not
understand any portion, call Sears Service Center.
A WARNING
Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard
• Do not use this water heater with
any voltage otherthan shown on the
model rating plate.
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• 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 suppiy , . . must be 240 volts, (2) wiring . . . 10 gauge
AWG @ Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers
or fusing . . .capabie of 30 amp loading. Also, the installation
must conform with this manual, local codes and electric utility
rules. Failure to comply can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD; Wafer heaters are intended 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 be permanently injured by hot
water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm,
or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot wafer
in your home fits info 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, a means such as a mixing
valve, shall be used at the hot wafer 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 setting
on the thermostat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section
in this manual.
ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER
MODEL NUMBER
FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH
UPPER LOWER
ELEMENT ELEMENT MAXIMUM VOLTS
WATTS WATTS WATTS A.C. ONLY
OPTIONAL WATTAGE
UPPER LOWER
ELEMENT ELEMENT MAXIMUM
WATTS WATTS WATTS
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate,
which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
CAPACITY
U.S. GAL.
CHECK HERE
IF CONVERTED
CHECK HERE WORKING
IF INSTALLED AS PRESSURE
FACTORY EQUIPPED P.S.I.
LISTED
9$2M
SERIAL NU[\iBER
WARNING
SEE CONVERSION
INSTRUCTION
MAXIMUM
Water Piping
ADANGER
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.
FIGURES.
Figure 9 shows the attachment of the water piping to the water
heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4” water
connections.
If a water heater is installed in a closed wafer supply system;
such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, wafer
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.
NOTE: ¡f using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection.
Do not solder the water supply lines directly to the cold water
inlet, it will harm the dip tube and damage the tank.
CAUTIO
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Property Damage Hazard
> Avoid water heater damage.
' Install thermal expansion tank if necessary.
• Do not apply heat to cold water inlet.
■ Contact qualified installer orsen/ice agency.
NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold
water fittings, it is strongly recominencied that di-electric
unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when
connected to copper pipe.
Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation
does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve.
Secure all insulation using tape.
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 of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and
around both ends of the 3/4” threaded nipple. Using flexible
connectors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet
of 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” threaded nipple. Using flexible
connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water
inlet of the water heater.
NOTE: Your water heater is insulated to minimize heat loss
from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can be
accomplished by insulating the hot water tines from the
water heater.
PIPE
INSULATION
FIGURE 9A.
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Temperature-pressure relief valve
must comply with ANSI A21.22
and ASME code.
Properly sized temperature-relief
valve must be installed in opening
provided.
Can result in overheating and
excessive tank pressure.
Can cause serious injury or death.
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation
Remove insulation for T & P valve and pipe connections from
carton.
Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot
water line. Make sure that the insulation is against the top
cover of the heater.
This heater is provided with a property certified combination
temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer.
The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of
listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for
Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-off Devices for Hot Water
Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4, and the code
requirements of ASME.
If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local
codes, but not less than a combination temperature and
pressure relief valve certified as indicated in the above
paragraph.
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to
exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water
heater (150 psi = 1,035 kPa) and a discharge capacity not less
than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating
plate.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not
be removed from its designated opening nor plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly
into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve.
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