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Model No.

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153.321341 30 Gal.

153.321440 40 Gal.

153.321441 40 Gal.

153.321540 50 Gal.

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153.321641 66 Gal.

153.321840 80 Gal.

153.321841 80 Gal.

POWER MISER TM12

LISTED

Caution: Read and Follow

All Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions Before First Use of

This Product.

Savethis Manual for Future Reference.

ELECTRIC

WATER HEATER

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

GAMA certification applies to a[[residential electric water heaters with capacitiesof 20 to 120 Gallons. Inputrating of 12Kw or lessat a voltage no greater than 250 _L

READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE HANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERAT- ING THIS WATER HEATER.

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Parts List

_WARNING

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Printed in the U.S.A. 1203 www.sears.com Part No. 184730-O00

Safety Precautions

_,WARNING . . I

Imp_per ;ast_,llatlon,adiustnnem,alteration,sarvmceor mamnte-I nanceeancauseDEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJURY,,ORPROP-I

ERTYDAMAGE,Referto thisn_nu_l for assistanceor consult

yourlocalSearsServlceCedar forfurther informatlon,

_kWARNING

At thetimeofmanudacturethiswaterheaterwasprovidedwith a combination_mperatere-pmssures reliofveivecertiEadbya nat;onallyrecoge;zedtestingbboraterythat maintainspeHod;c

inspect;onOFproductionof listedequ;pment or materials,as

meot'mgthe requirementsfor ReliefValvesandAutemudcGas ShutoffDevicesfor HotWater SupplySystems,_lndthe current editionef ANSI 7.21,22. CSA4,4andthe coderequlremer_ ef ASME, If replasced,the valvemust meet the requirementsOF

localcodes,but not lessthin a €omblnotlontemperature and

_ressurerellef valve certiEedasmeetingthe requirementsfor

ReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShut!offDevlcesforHot Wa_r SupplySystems,ANSI Z21,22• CSA4,4 bya nationaily recog-

nized te_tlnglaboratorythat maintainsperlodlc iespection OF

_reductfenef listedequipmemor materials,

The valvemust bemarkedwlth a maximumsot pressurenot to exceedthe marked hydrostaticworkingpressure of the water heater (150 Ibs,p,_L) anda dischargecapacitynot less than the water heaterinputrate us shmvnonthemodel rating plate, (Electricheaters - watts dividedby 1000x 3412 equal

BTUfHnrate,) Yourlocaljurisdicdonaia_Cd*orlty,whilemandatingthe useef a temperatureq_ressurerelief valvecomplylngwithANSI Z21.22o CSA 4,4and ASME,may requirea valvemodeldiffere_ from

the one fumlshedwi_ the water heater, Compliancewith such localrequirememsmust be s_tisfedby

the insteJler or enduseref the water heaterwith a locally pre-

scribed tempera_re.pressure reliofv_ installedinthe desig- nated openingin the water heater in pla_eof the factoryfur-

nlshedvalve.

Forsafeoperationofthe wa_r heater,the reliefvalvemust not be removedfrom i_ deslgrBtedopeningor plugged.

The temperatere-pressurerellefvalvemust beiest_lleddirectly into the ftting of the water heater designatedfor the teller valve.Pesidonthevalve downwardand providetublng sothat

anyd(s_hargewill exitonlywithin6 inchesabove,or at any dis- _ancebelowthe structuralI]oor.Becertainthat no €orda_tis

madewith any liveelec_rlcalpart. The dischargeopeningmust not be blockedor reduced in sizeunder any circumstances,

Excess'ryelength,ever30 feet,or useofmore thanfourelbows can causereslzlctlonand reducethe dischargecap_ity ofthe

valve,

Novalveor otherobstructionisto be pla_edbetweenthe relief valveandthe _nk, Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge drainunlessa 6 air gapisprovided.Topreventbodilyinjury,haz-

ard to llfe,or propertydamage,the rellef velvemust be allowed to dischargewater inquantitiesshouldcircumstancesdemand,If the dischargepipeisnotconnectedto a drainor othersuitable

means,the water flowmaycausepropertydamage, The DischargePipe;

Must not besmallerin sizethan the outlet pipesizeofthe valve,or hareanyreduclng€ouplln_sor other restdctiom. Mustnot bepluggedorblocl_d.

Mustbeefmate_allistedfor hotwaterdlstzlbotlon, Mustbe iest_lledsoasto allowcompletedralnageofbeththe

temperature-pressurerellof valve,and the dischargepipe, Musttermlnate atanadequatedr_n. Mustnothareanyvalvebetweenthe reliefvaiveandtenL

_kWARNING . [

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Beforeremoving any

accesspanelsor sorvlciag the water heater, make sure the electricalsupply to the water heater isturned ='OFF", Failure[ to do thiscould result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILYINJURY,

OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

_kWARNING

HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Waterheatersareintendedto

=reducehotvratecWaterheatedtoatempersturewhichwillsotis-

fyspareheating,clotheswmhlag,d!_ washing,andothersanldzing needscanscaldandpermanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Some

peoplearemore Iil_lyto bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthan others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physicak

lyimenteJlyhandicapped.If anyoneusinghotwater inyourhome

fits intooneofthesegroupsor if t_re isa localcodeorstatela_v

requlHnga certaintemperaturewater at the hotwater _ then

_u musttal_ specialprecaotion_Inadditionto usingt_ lowest _essibletemperaturesettingthatsatisfiesyourhotwater needs,a

meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shallbeusedat the hotwater taps

usedbyt_so peopleoratthewaterheater.Mixingvalvesareavelk ableat plumbingsupplyorhand,rarestores.Followmanufacturers instructionsforinsteJladonofthevalves.Beforechangingthefacto-

ry so_ng onthethermostat,readthe "TemperatureRegulation"

sectioninthismanual.

_kWARNING

WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE _LTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the

rating plate near the bottom accesspanel for the correct volt- age. DO NOT use thls water heater with any voltage other than the one shown on the model rating plate, Failure to use the cor-

rect voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH,

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you

hareany questionsor deub= consultyour electric company,

_kWARNING

INSULATING JACKETS:When installingan external water

heater;nsulationjacl_t on anelectricwater heater:

a,DO NOT coverthe temperature-pressurerellef valve.

b.DO NOT put insulation over the accesscovers or any

_vCCeSS _e_$.

€.DO NOT coveror remove operatingimtrectlons, andsafe-

ty related wanninglabelsandmaterials affgod to the water

heater,

d.DO obtainnow w_nnlngand instructionlabelsfrom Sears

for placement on thejacl_t directlyoverthe existinglabels.

._,WARNING . I

Do not usethis apphanceif any part of mthasbeen under [ water. An electrical short or malfunction couldoccur.The

water heatershoud berepaced.

_k CAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK; Installation of the water heater must be _ccompllshed in such a manner that if

the t_nl_ or any connections should leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure. For thls reason, it is

not advisable to instell the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avolded, a suitable

drain pan should be in.lied under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your Ioeal Sears Store. Such a dra;n pan

must be piped to an adequate drain,

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................................................,2

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

Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................,4

Product Specifications .................................................................................................................................,4

MatcrMs Needcd ..................................................................................................................................................................... ,5

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

Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................6.]5

Rcmo_4ng thc Old \_ater Heatcr ............................................................................................................................................. ,6

I_acts to Consider About the Location ..................................................................................................................................... ,,7

I_acts to Considcr About the Convertible Lowcr Elcmcnt ......................................................................................................... 2

\_ater Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................ ,8

T&P Valvc and Pipe Insulation ............................................................................................................................................. ,8

Temperatttre- Prcssurc Roller Valve ............................................................................................................................................ ,9

Filling thc _'atcr Hcatcr .......................................................................................................................................................... ]0

Converting the Lowcr FJcmcnt ......................................................................................................................................... 10. 12

\g_ring Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................................... ]3

\g_ring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Installation Chccklist .............................................................................................................................................................. ]5

Thermostats ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Thermostat Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ ]6

Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. W

Tcmpcramrc-Prcssurc RolicfValve Opcration .......................................................................................................................... W

Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. W

Element Clcaning and R.cplaccmcnt ................................................................................................................................. l 8-20

Anode Rod lnspcction ........................................................................................................................................................... ,20

Drain "_zal_,-c_'ashcr R.cplaccmcnt .......................................................................................................................................... ,20

Scrvicc ................................................................................................................................................................................... ,20

Thermal Expansion .............................................................................................................................................................. £]

Strange Sounds .................................................................................................................................................................... £ ]

Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 22,23

Smdly \rater ........................................................................................................................................................................ £2

Air in Hot _ter _aucct's .................................................................................................................................................... £2

Rumbling Noise, .................................................................................................................................................................. £2

High Temperature Shut Of_'System ................................................................................................................................. 22,23

Not Enough or No Hot _;ater ............................................................................................................................................. £3

_;ater is Too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................. £3

Leakage Checkpoints ............................................................................................................................................................. £4

Parts Order List...............................................................................................................................................2a.3]

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................32

Introduction

Thank You forpurchasingaScarswatcrhcatcr.

Propcrly {nstallcd and mah_t:fincd, it should glvc you years of trouble fi'cc scr_4cc, If you shotfld dcddc that you want the ncw water hcatcr profhsslonally lnstallcd, contact thc local Scars SctMcc Ccntcr or any Scars stoic. Thcy will arrange for prompt, quall_Tinstallation by Scars authorb;cd contractors,

Product Specifications

MODEL

.NUMBER

153.321340

153.321341

153.321440

153.321441 153,321540

153,321541 153,321640 153,321641

153.321840

153.321841

TANK

CAPACITY

IN GALLONS

DLMFAqSIONSINI_CI-IF_

DIAMETER HEIGHT

19 47

20 60_

22_ 62

24 62

26 62

RECOVERYRATE GALS.PER HOUR

@90OERISE

17,3

25,0

17,3

25,0

17,3

25,0

17,3

25,0

17,3

25,0

Abbreviations Found In This Instru_.xion Manual U.L. - Undcrwritcrs Laboratories Inc.

NEC- National ElcctricalCodc ANSI - Amcrican National Standards Institutc

ELEME_IT

WATTAGE

AT240 VOLTS

UPPER LOWER

3800 3800 3800 5500

MINIMUM

WIRE SIZE*

(GAUGE)

12 10

MAXLMUMFUSE

OR CIRCLrlT

BRFARF_

SIZE(AMPS)

*'Wiring slzc bascd on standard 60°C coppcr wirc. If dJstancc from fusc box to watcr hcatcr is morc than 90 ffcct,rcft:r to ?/our local clcctri-

c01codc,

Preparing for the New Installation

° Rcad thc "Safi:ty Prccautlons" section, pagc 2 of this manual

first and then the cntlrc manu'al carcfiMI);If you don't follow

thc saffc_Trules, thc watcr hcatcr w411not opcratc propcrl): It could causc DEATH, SERIOUS BODIIX INJURY

AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. This manual contains instructions [br the installation, opera-

tion, and malntcnancc of this clcctric watcr hcatcr. It also contains warnings throughout thc manual that you must mad

and bc awarc of, All warnings and all instructions arc esscn- tial to thc propcr opcratlon of'the watcr hcatcr and your s'afc- t); Since wc cannot put eyeD'thing on thc first few pages,

RFAD THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMIrlL ING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HFATF.IL

• The insvailation must con_rm with the instructions in this manual; clcctrlc company rMcs; and Local Codes, or in thc

abscocc of"Local Co&s, with the currcnt cdJtlon of the NEC

• National Elcctrlcal Code, NFPA 70, This publication is awallablc from your local govcrnmcnt or public library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc,, 333 Pfingstco Road, Northbrook, IL 60062,

If"af_crrcading this manual you havc any questions or do *tot undcrsvand any portion of thc instructions, ca.llScars Scr_4cc

Ccntcr,

Carcfully plan thc placc whcrc you arc going to put thc watcr hcatcr, Corrcct clcctrical _4ring and conncctions arc vcry lmporvant inprcvcotlng dcath from possible clcctrlcal shock

and fires,

Faaunlnc the location to cnsurc the watcr hcatar complies with thc "Fac_sto Consider About thc Location" scction,

For Callfbmia installation this watcr hcatcr mt_st bc braced, anchorcd, or strappcd to avoid Jailing or mo_4ng dt_rlng an

carthquakc, Scc instructions for corrcct installation procc- durcs. Instructions may bc obtained from yot_r local dcdcr,

wholcsalcr, public utilities or Callfo!_nla officc of the Svatc Archltcct, 400 P Street, Sacramcnto, CA 958714,

Massacht_sctts Code requires this water hcatcr to bc installed 3n accordancc wtth Massachusetts 248+GMR _,00: Statc

Plt_mbmg Codc and _a_8.CMR 5,00,

Materials and Basic Tools Needed

Materials Needed

To simpli_T thc i*tstallation Scars has availablc thc i*tstallatio*t parts shovcx_bclow. You may,or may,r_otnccd all ofthcsc matcrb

als dcpcndJng on ,,Tourtypc oi:'installatior_.

EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE

WATER HEATER INSTALLA- TION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3t4' OR

1t2_ THREADED OR COPPER

PLUMBING

IN 2 GALLON AND 5 GALLON CAPACITY

THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR

SERVICE CENTER

Basic Tools

You may or may rtot nccd all of these tools, dcpcndJ*tg on your

typc of ir_svallation. Thcsc tools can bc pttrdlascd at your local Scars s_aor¢,

Pipe Wrench (2)

Screwdriver 6 Foot;Tape or Folding Rule

Garden Hose

Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape

GARDEN HOSE

SLOT-HEAD SCRE',H DRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

6 FOOT TAPE

PIPE

WRENCH

DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAHETER FOR WATER HEATERS

HAVING A DIAHETER 18" OR LESS,

24" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAHETER 22"

OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 28" DIAHETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAHETER 25" OR LESS

ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING

Tubing Cubers or Hacksaw

Propane Torch

Soft; Solder Solder Flux

Emery Cloth

Wire Brushes

3t4" WIRE BRUSH

1t2" WIRE BRUSH

_;_ PROPANE TORCH

ROLL OF LEAD FREE

SOFT SOLDER

PIPE DOPE

(SQUEEZE TUBE)

(Use only on water connections)

ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE

DRILL

ROLL OF EMERY SOLDER TUBING

CLOTH FLUX CUTTER

Installation Instructions

Removing the Old Water Heater

OTum "OFF" electrical supply to the water hcatcr,

Turn _OFF" the water supply to the water heatcr at thc _atcr shutoffvalvc or

water meter,

If you havc coppcr piping to thc watcr

hcatcr, the t_-o coppcr water pipes can bc cut with a hacksaw appro_matcly 4" a_ay

from whcrc they connect to the watcr hcatcr, This will avoid cutting offthc pipes

too short, Addkional cuts can bc madc later if"necessary, Disconncct the tcmpcra-

turc-prcssurc rclicf valvc drain linc, Whcn the watcr hcatcr is draincd, dJsconncct the

hose from the dmln valvc. Closc thc drain valve, The water heater is now completdv

dJsconncctcd and ready to bc removed, "

OAttach a hose to the _ater heater drain

valve and put the other end in a floor &'ain or outdoors, Open the water heater drain yah-c, Opcn a nearby hot water _:aucctwhich will rclicvc pressure in the _atcr heater and speed draining.

AWA N,N I

The water passingout ofthe drainvalvemay beextreme. I

ly hot, Toavoid being scalded,make sure all connections

are t_ght and that the water flow _sd_rected away from any person,

Check make sure the clcctric'al supply is_O

tumcd OFF to thc watcr hcatcr, Thcn discomlcct thc clcctrical supply conncction i:_om thc water

hcatcr jtmction box,

[f have the

b, you galvanizcd pipc to watcr

hcatcr, Iooscn thc t_-o galvanizcd pipcs

with a pipc wrcnch at thc union in cach

Iinc. Also dJsconncct thc piping rcmaining to the water heater, Thcsc picccs should bc saved since they may bc nccdcd when reconnecting the new water heater, Disconnect the tcmpcraturc-prcssurc rclicf

walvcdrain linc. Whcn the watcr hcatcr ls dralncd, dlsconncct thc hosc from the

drain valvc, Closc the drain valvc. The

water heatcr ls now complctdy dJsconnccv

cd and ready to bc removed,

A CAUTION J

M_neralbuildupor sediment m_rt haveaccumulated •inthe

old water heater• This causes the water heater to be [

much heavierthan normal and th_sresidue, _f sp_lledout,

could causestaining,

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Facts to Consider About the Facts to Consider About The Location Convertible Lower Element

You should carcfully choosc an indoor location for thc ncw watcr hcascr, bccausc thc placcmcnt is a vcry important consid-

crasion for thc s',ffcv,"of thc occupants in thc building and for thc most cconomic'£1usc of thc applbmcc, This _atcr hcascr is not intcndcd for outdoor installation.

_'hcthcr rcpladng an old watcr hcatcr or putting thc watcr hcascr in a nc,,_- location, thc fi_llo,_4ng critic,a1 points must bc

obscrvcd,

• Thc location sclcctcd should bc indoors as dosc to and as

ccntralizcd with thc watcr piping systcm as possiblc, This

watcr hcatcr, as wcll as all wascr hcatcrs, will cvcnn_lly Icak,

Do not install without adcquasc drainagc provisions whcrc

watcr flow will causc damagc.

_k CAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Instellat_onof the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner

that if the tank or any connectlonsshouldleak,the flow of water will not causedamage to the structure. For th;s

reason, it ;s not advisable to installthe water heater ;n an

attic or upper floor.When suchlocationscannot beavo;d- ed, a su;table dra;n pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pansare available at your localSears stores. Such a drain pan must be piped to an adequate

draln.

Thc Uppcr Elcmcnt (if a doublc clcmcnt modcl} is a convcn- tional 3800 watt clcmcnt which only opcratcs at its ratcd

wawagc on 240 volts, (Scc rating plasc on watcr hcascr}, Thc _x_wcrElcmcnt of thc _atcr hcascr can bc convcrtcd from

opcmtion at 3800 _atts to 5500 _atts on a 240 volt _Tstcm,

Rcad and follow _atcr hcascr _asnings and instructions. If"aftcr t_cadingthcsc instructions in this mtmu'al if you do not undcr-

stand any portion, call Scars Scr_4ccCcntcr. "

_,WARNING

Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the

(I) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wlrlng...10 gauge AWG, Type TW, 60'C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit

breakers or fas_ng...capable of 30 amp leading. Also, the

_astellotlon must conform wlth th_s manual, local codes and electric otil_ty rules, Failure to comply can result in

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

CAUTION

INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The I

water heater must be located andtor protected so _t _sI

not subjectto phys_caidamage bya reaving vehicle. I

* Thc location sclcction must prm4dc adcquatc clcaranccs for

scrvidng and propcr opcrasionofthc _atcr hcatcr.

NOTE: _hether or not the dement conversion is made the mode[ rating plate m_st be tnagked, Using a hard point ink pen_ check the appropriate block within the model rating

platP_ which is located adjacent to the lower access panel,

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Water Piping Installation completed using

Installation Kit

*_WARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are

_ntendedto producehot water. Water heatedto a temper- ature whichwill satisfyspaceheating,clotheswashing,dish

washing,and other sanitizingneeds canscaldand perma-

nentlyiniure you uponcontact. Some peopleare more I;l_- ly to be permanently injured by hot water than others.

These includethe elderly,ch;Idren,the infirm, or physical-

ly/mantallyhandicapped.If anyone usinghot water in your homef_s into one of these groupsor itthere isa localcode

or stete law requMng a certe_lntemperature water at the

hot water tap, then you must _ specialprecautlons.In addit;onto usingthe lowest possibletemperature setting that sat;diesyour hot water needs,a means suchas a mix. ;ng valve,shall be usedat the hot water tapsusedbythese

peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalvesare ava'llableat

plunnblngsupplyor hardwarestores. Followmanufacturers ;nstrectlons for instellatlon of the valves. Beforechanging the factory setting on the thermostat, read the

"Temperature Regulation"section inth;smanual.

HOT

WATE R_A COLD WATER

OUTLET

HOT OUTLET TO HOUSE

THREADED TO

SWEAT COUPLING

314" THR_,DED _ _ _ _ 3!4" THREADED

NIPPLE _ NIPPLE

FLEXIBLE

WATER SHUT-OFF

CONNECTORS VALVE

/ TEHPERATURE-

PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

TEHPERED

WATER OUTL

INLET

_L_-)! _ A ]_) COLD WATER

_-Ta_7 T • INLET ON

*MIXING VALVE WATER OUTLET

FROM HOT 'WATER HEATER

ON WATER HEATER

T_e ilh_srvarionshowsthe attachment of the water piping to the water heater.The waterheater_sequipped_4th!_#waterconnections.

If a w_rerheater_sir_-t_ kl a de_cd watersupply sT.stem; suc_ as one _v_ng a back-flowpreventer,check_alve,w_rcrmeterwith a checkv_v_c, cxc,in the cold",catersr.ppL_me;_._shall be providedto controlthermg

_pa_ion. Contact the localutilityor Iocg S_ ServiceCenter on how to control thisgalation.

NO'rE_If oslng copper fadslng,solder fathlngto an adapter before attaching the adapter to the cold _ater inlet connection. Do not sob

derthe cold _at_ sopply llne dice_dyto the cold wat_ inlet, It will luL_tathe diptube and damagethe tank.

* Ix_okat _e top coverof the water h_ter. The waterot_rletismarked

hot. Pt_t_¢oor three turns of tenon _apcaround t_e threaded end of

tl_ethreadcd-to-sweat cot@ing and arotmd both ends of thc _4" thr_dcd nipple.UsLngflcxibLcconnectors,connect_e hot water pLpe

to thehot wateroutlexofthewaterheater.

• Look at the top cover of t_e water heater, The cold water inlet _s

markedcold,Put two or th_c turns of teflonrapearound the thro_dcd

end ofthe thr_dcd-to-s'weatcouplirg and arotmdboth endsof the _"

thr_dcd nipple. Usingflexibleconnectors,connectthe coldwater pLpe to the coldwaterinletof thewaterheater.

NOTE_Your'w_,torheater is s_per insulated to minimize heat loss fromthe tank,Forther reductionin lu_ losscanbe acxomplisbedby

insulating the hot wagerlines firomthe wat_ heater_

-- DISCHARGE PIPE

(Do not cap or plug)

6_AIR GAP

FLOOR DRAIN

T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation

Rcroovc insu_tion for T&P VaLve and pipe connections from carton. Fit pipe insulation over i:hc incoming co]d water ]inc and the hot

wa_er [inc. Make s_re tha_ the insuLa-

tion is against cl_ccop cover of i:he

h_atcr.

N_T&P VaLveins_daciono_rcrvalve.

M'_c sure cleat dsc insulation does not interfere with the Leverof the T&P v_,rc.

Sc_ct_rc_Lim_uLacionusing tape.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Temperatu re-Pressure

Relief Valve

_I, WARNING

At the time of manufacture th;swater heater wasprev;ded with a combinationtemperaturo-pressurosreliefvalvecer- tified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that

maintainsperiodic_nspectlon of productionof listedequip-

ment or nnateHais,asmeeting the requ_remantsfor Relief

Valvesand Automatic GasShutoff Devicesfor Hot Water SupplySystems, and the current ed_tlonof 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 lessthan a €omb;nation temperature and pressure

relief valvece_t;fiedasmeet;ng the requ;romentsfor Relief Valvesand Automatic GasShutoff Devicesfor Hot Water

SupplySystems,ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4 by a natlonaily rec- ogn;zedtest;ng laboratory that ma;nt_Jns peried;€ iespec- t;on of productlonof listedequipment or materials. The valve must be marked wlth a maximum set pressure

not to exceedthe nna_kedhydrostati€worklng pressureof the water heater (150 Ibsdsq,_n,)and a d_sch_mgeCal_€_ty

not lessthan the water heater _nput rate as shownon the

model rating plate. (Electric heaters, watts divided by

1000x 3412equalBTUIHr, rote,)

Your localjurisdictionala_tberity, while mandatingthe use of a temperature-pressure relief valvecomplyingwith ANSI

Z21,22 • CSA 4,4 andASME, may reqmre a valvemodel dif- ferent from theone furnishedwith the water heater.

Compl;ancewith suchlocalrequirementsmust be satlsfied

by the installer or end user of the water heater w;th a

locally prescribed temperature.pressure relief valve ;nstelled ;n the deslgnatedopeningin the water heater ;n

)laceof the f_tory furnishedvalve, Forsafeoperationof the water heater,the relief valvemust not be removed from it'sdesignatedopeningor plugged,

The temperaturo.pressuro rel;ef valve must be installed directly ;nte the fitt;ng of the water heater des;gnatedfor the relief valve. Pos_tlonthe valve downwardand provMe tubing sothat any d;sch_urgew;ll exit onlywith;n 6 inches above,or at anydistencebelow the struttu_d floor,Becer- teln that no contact is made with any I_veelectrical The d_sch_mgeopeningmust not be blockedor reduced_n s_zeunder any cireumstances, Excessivelength, over 30 feet, or useof more than four elbowscan causerestriction and reducethe d_sch_urgecap_city of thevalve.

No valveor other obsttuct]on_sto be placedbetween the relief valveand the tanl_ D_onot connecttubing d_rocdyto

dischargedra_nunlessa 6 a_rgap _sprovided,To prevent

bed_ly_njury,h_urd to llfe,or propertyd_umage,the relief

valve must be allowed to discharge water _n quantities should€_rcunnst_ncesdemand. If the dischargep_peis not

connected to a drain or other su_teble means, the water flow may causepropertydamage.

The D_sch_urgePipe:

• Must not be smaller in s_zethan the outlet pipe size of

the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other

restHttions,

• Mustnot be pluggedor blocked,

• Mustbe of nnateHaiI_stedfor hotwater distribution,

• Must be installedso as to allow complete drainage of

boththe temperature-pressure reliefvalve, and the d_s-

chargepipe,

• Mustterminate at anadequatedra_n,

• Must not haveany valve between the relTefvalve and

tenl_

_t, WARNING

The temperature-pressure reNef valve must be manually operated at leastonce a year, Caution shouldbetaken to ensurethat (I) no one is _nfront of or around the outlet of the temperatero.pressuro relief valve d_schargeline, and (2) the water manually dischargedwill not cause any

bed_ly_niury or property damagebecausethe water may beextremely hot. If after manually operatingthe valve, it failsto completely reset and continuesto release water, immediately, close

the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the dra_n-

_n.ginstructions, and replace the temperature.pressure

rehef valvew=th a new one,

HOT

RELIEF VALVE

(Do noc capor plug)

6_ AIR GAP

FLOOR DRAIN •

WARNING "RELIEF VALVE OPENING"

J_,_KE7

T&PBELIEF

VALVE PR(._E UUS_ E_TEND

[NTOTANK

NIPPLE

_ hl_l h,_di[l_ - "T_mp_l_l_-Pr_r_ Ft_li_fV_I¢,__ _l i[1_'_11_Ii__M I_i_l_tl_ ¢_R_[_

_IZMPE_TURE- IPBE_URE

REUEFVALVE

COLD

PRESSURE

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

To fill the water heater Mth water:

• Close the water heater drain valve by mining the handle to

the right (clock'wise). The drain valvc is on thc lowcr front of. the water heater.

° Opcn thc cold wascr supply valvc to thc wascr hcatcr.

NOTE: The cold water sopply valve mast be left open

when the water heater is in a_¢_

• To insttrc complctc filling of thc va.nk, allow air to cxlt by opcning thc ncarcst hot watcr fZaucct. Allow watcr to run

tmtil a constant flow is obvaincd. This will Ict air out ofthc

watcr hcatcr and thc piping.

CAUTION

Never use this water heater unless _t _scompletely full of I

water, To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I

flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.

* Check ,all new watcr piping _r lcaks, Repair as needed,

Converting the Lower

Element

• ELECTRIC WATER HEATER ECO

n _sspo_Nc_ _ IN_rALLF_

Pa,gqDi_l THIF_ tr--_TER P&.

r,_'$ EK_E k NUMBER C_PA_ JTY EEE_IAL N_

FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH U,_ GAL. ::

L_m_R

NOTE: Whether or _ot the element cmxversion is made the model rating pla*e most be marked, Using a hard point ink

petx, check the appropriate block withitx the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel

Ncccssat T clement conversion parts arc located in a small bag containcd MthJn thc clcctrical junction box on top of" thc watcr

hcatcr.

! I

• . ... .

These instructions only cover the convcrdon of the convertible dcmcnt, mad this entire manual bcforc attcmpting to install or opcratc thc watcr hcatcr, Thc wascr hcatcr is J:actoW sct to opcr- arc at 3800 watts, The lower clement can be convcrtcd to oper-

asc at 5500 watts. Rcfi:r to thc "Facts to Consldcr About thc Convcrtlblc Lower Elcmcnt" scction,

Thc Upper Elemant, (ii:'adoublc clcmcnt modal) is a convcn- tional 3800 watt clement which only operates at its rated wawagc on 240 volts, (Scc rating plasc on water heascr/,

The Lower Element of the water heater can bc converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt _'ystcm,

[i:'al_crreading these instructions and this manual, ii:you do not undcrsvand any portion, call Sears Scrvicc Center.

AWARNING

Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (I) power supply..must be 240 volts,(2) wiring...10 gauge AWG, Type TW, 60'C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit

breakers or fus_ng..capableof 30 amp loading. Also, the

_nstallat_on must conform w_thth_sManual, local codes and electric utiNty rules. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN

RESULT IN DEATH_ SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

CONVERSION PARTS

BUSS BAR

1, Bcforc bcginnlng the convcrsion turn "OFF" clcctric power

supply to thc wascr hcatcr,

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removing any access panels or servlcing 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.

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

2, Thc convcrtiblc clcmcnt is Iocatcd bcMnd thc Iowcr acccss

paacl of thc _atcr hcatcr, Rcmovc thc t_-o scrcw_ssccur_ng

thc acccss paacL and rcmovc paacl,

3. Rcmovc thc insulation block and pad,

5. Rcmovc thc scr_vs from tcrminal 2 o17thc clcmcnt, and movc

thc Ioopcd cnd ofthc wirc asidc,

6. Thc buss bar is labclcd 5500 W. Placc thc buss bar ovcr tcrm{nals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W vis{blc, rnsv_all the cxtra

scrcw provided into tcrm{nal 3.

I I

7. Thc wbc rcmovcd fi'om tcrm_nal 2 has a loopcd cnd, lt must rcma_n loopcd and now bc placcd (as shown) on top of thc buss bar, ovcr thc opcn_ng of tcrm_nal 2, and sccurcd udng thc rcma{ning scrcw,

4. Lower Elemen_ l.{f_ out thc tab as shown to undip thc tcr- minal covcr from thc thcrmostat, Tbc tcrminal covcr can bc

rcmovcd I_}omthc thcrmosmt,

Lli_. ou_ tab to u_¢Tl_

I_-_ -_

PI-ASTIC TA_S ON BOTH _IDES OF

/ TEFe3_INAL COVER

14OLD IT IN FLACE.

I 0

j , :

TIq ERblOSTAT

/BRACKET

_K_ TANK

ELEMENT

8. T{ghtcn tcrminals 2 and 3 to cnsurc propcr clcctrical

_ODnCCISiOn,

_WARNING , I

Failureto t_ght_n terminal screwscancausea fire which

can result _n DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

7171

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Converting the Lower

Element (cont'd)

9. Rcplacc tcrmin'al covcr on tllc thcrmosvat, making surc thc notch is in placc ovcr thc vab.

_gga

_WARNING • Make sure the thermostat is flush againstthe tank, the term_n_Jcover is in place, and the _nsulat_on_sreplaced. F_Jlueeto do so can result _nDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY

INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

10. Rcplacc thc insulation block and pad so that it complctcly covcrs thc thcrmosvat and dcmcnt,

] 1. Rcplacc thc acccss pancl.

712. Complctc wiring to thc _atcr hcatcr, or if complctcd, turn

"ON" clcctrlc powcr to thc _atcr hcatcr 'aJrtcrt211lng thc tank w4th watcr.

CAUTION

Never usethis water heater unless_t_scompletely full of ]

water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- ]

ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I

flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"

power,

712

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Wiring Diagrams

STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIHULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT

TO ELECTRIC

PO',HE R SUPPLY

B_C_r_C_JUo_CT'°N

UPPERE.C.O._r_D_J,E

THERHOSTAT

_USSBA,_o_7_

\ '\ _I E

FOR 5500 WA'i-I'S

FOR.0WATTS_____j--___J.EAT,L_._:.ENT

WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION

240 VOLT DOUBLE E/EHENT

UPPER E.C.O. & THERHOSTAT

BUSSBAR\

\ ",,

__ _ ELENEN

FOR S$0O WAI-I'S L,sO_TAETR

,9,

THREE TYPES OF FIELD CONNECTIONS YOU HAY HAVE

TIME CLOCK SWITCH

OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY

TO ELECTRIC _ L.7. _ TO TIME

POWIERSUFFLY LT L2 L.7. CLOCKSWITCH

JUNCTION BOX

YELLO_VL@BI_C K

"OFF PEAK" METER

OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY

TOELECTRIC _ L2LIL2-_' TO"OFF

POWER SUPPLY LI {' PEAK s_METER

_ _UNCTION BOX

FOR TWO WIRE CONNECTION

TO ELECTRIC

FOWER SUPPLY

LI L2

JUNCTION BOX

O 3800 W S _

*NOTE: Some Lower Hi-Temp Limit SwTtches rn_y Eave 4 terminals, Use only d_e 2 _ermTn_ls on left.

LOWER

HEATING ELEMENT

l]3

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Wiring

A CAUTION .

Never use this water heater unless it Is completely full of J

water. To prevent damage to the tank and heat_ng ele- J

nnent, the tank must be filled with water. Water must

flow from the hot water faucet before turning on power.

You must providc all _4ring of thc propcr size outsidc of thc wascr hcatcr, You must obcy local codcs and clcctric company

rcqtfircmcnts when you install this _@ing. rfyou arc not _amiliar w4th clcct£c codcs and pracficcs or if you

have an), doubt, cvcn thc slightcst doubt, in your ab[li_Tto con- ncct thc _4ring to this wascr hcatcr, obtain thc scrv[cc of a com- pctcnt clcctrldan. Contact yottr Scars s',dcspcrsonto arrangc for a profcssional clcctridan.

AWARNING

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equlppedfor one type voltage

only.Checkthe rating plate near the bottom accesspanel for the correct voltage. DO NOT use thls water heater with anyvoltage other than the one shown on the model

rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problemswhich can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any ques-

tlonsor doubts consultyour electrlc company.

C, Flexiblc mcval conduit or flexiblc mcvallic robing shall bc

pcrmktcd _r groundhog if",dl thc following conditions arc

tDet:

], Thc Icngth in any ground return path docs not cxcccd

6 fcct,

2, Thc circuk conductors convAncd thcmin arc protectcd

by ovcrcurrcntdc_4ccsrased at 20 ampcrcs or less,

3, Thc conduit or tubing is tcrminatcd in fittings

approvcd_r grounding.

For complctc grounding dcta]ls and all allowable exceptions rcfizr to the current edition of the National Electrical Code

NFPA 70.

A svandard _' con&fit opcning has bccn made in the water hcater jtmction box _r the conduit conncction.

_TJring Diagrams (Scc Wiring Diagrams Scction) have bccn supplied showing the two most common types of connec- tions bctwccn the water hcatcr and thc power supply, You can easily see which type connection you have by remo_4ng the junction box covcr on top ofthc watcr hcatcr,

A. Two W'me Connection Diagran*s+ is thc most common requiring you to simply connect red to rcd, black to black, and the grotmd w4rc to thc grccn ground scrcw in the jtmc+

tion box ofthc watcr hcatcr,

A CAUTION

If wirlng from your fuse box or clrcuit breaker box was

aluminum for your old water heater, replace it wlth cop-

per wlre. If you wishto reuse the exlstingaluminum wire, havethe connectionat the water heater made by a com-

petent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to

arrange fora prefesslonalelectrician.

]. Providc a way to casily shut off thc clcctric powcr whcn

working on thc watcr hcatcr, Tiffs could bc with a circuit brcakcr or fusc block in thc cntrancc box or a scparatc dis-

connect swkdl,

2. lnsvall and conncct a clrctfit directly from thc main fusc or circuit breaker box, This circuit must bc the right sb;c and

have its own fuse or drcuk breaker. Refer to the chart in the "Product Spcdfications" section fi_r the correct size wbc and

fitsc or circtfit breaker,

3. [f mcval conduit is uscd fi_rthc grounding conductor:

A, Thc grounding clcctrodc conductor shall bc of copper,

aluminum, or coppcrclad alumintmt. Tbc matcrhl shall bc ofonc continuous Icngth _dthout a splice or joint.

B. Rigid mctal conduit, intcrmcdiatc mcval conduit, or clcc-

trical metallic tubing may bc used for thc gr0undin mcans if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approvcd for grotmdlng.

• g

B+ Three "_7"treConnection Diagram+ is uscd whcn you arc connccting thc watcr hcatcr to powcr a supply that has a

"Time Clock" or "Off" Pc'ak" Mctcr, To make these connec- tions rcfcr to block ] or 2 in this _4ring diagram _r thc typc

of _Tstcm you havc,

NOTE: If yo. have parcdaased a three wire connection

water heater bltt yollt are not on a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" meter and have a standard two wire connection

power sltpply_ simply follow the connection diagram in block 3. of the Three Wire Connection Diagram.

Usc wirc nuts and conncct thc power supply _4ring to the wircs insidc the wascr hcatcr's jtmction,

Thc watcr hcatcr must bc clcctrically "groundcd" by thc installer. A grccn ground screw has bccn provided on the water hcatcr's junction box, Connect ground wlrc to this

location.

8. Rcplacc thc _@ing jtmctlon covcr using thc scrcw¢ pro_4dcd,

WIRE NUTS

CONDUIT

-GREEN

GROUND...- /

SCREW

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Installation Checklist

° Whcthcr or r_ot thc clcmcr_t convcrsior_ is madc, thc modcl

rati:tg platc must bc markcd. Usi:tg a hard point i:tk pc*t, chcck thc appropriatc block within thc modd rating platc,

which is Iocatcd adjaccnt to thc Iowcr acccss pancl.

° is thc fiascor drcuit brcakcr sirsacorrcct as shown in thc chart

in thc "Product Spcdfi'Lcatioas"scctioa?

° Arc thc wircs from thc circuit brmkcr or fiascscrv[cc to thc

watcr hcatcr s junctmn box on thc corrcct wire sc,sa,gaugc} as

+ .... (

shown in thc chart in thc "Product Spccit4cations" scction?

° rs thc :tcw tcmpcraturc-prcasurc rclicf valvc propcrly

msvallcd, and ptpcd to an adcqtlatc dram. Scc Tcmpcraturc- Prcssurc Rclici:Valvc"scction.

° rs thc _atcr hcatcr complctclv RIIcd with _atcr? Scc "Filling

thc Watcr Hcatcr tastrucuons m thc Iasta atto:t

[nstructions" scction.

• Will a _atcr lcak damagc anything? Scc "Facts to Considcr About thc Location" scction,

• Arc thc co]d and hot watar tines conncctcd to thc _atcr hcatcr

cortvct]y? See _Watar Piping" it_strucciot_s in the "[nsmttation

[t_struc_iot_s _ sect-ion,

HOT

CONDUIT

COLD

RELIEF VALVE

° ls thcrc adcquatc clcarancc _r ma_ntcnanccaround thc watcr

hcatcr?

° Do you r_ccd to call your clcctric company to chcck your

wiring?

PIPE

(Do not capor plug)

I 6nAIRGAP

FLOOR DRAIN

_15

MODEL RATING PLATE

Service and Adjustment

Temperature Regulation

A WARNING

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are

_ntended to produce hot water, Water heated to a tom.

perature which w_ll satisfy space heating, clothes washing,

d_sh washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and

)ermanently _njure you upon contact, Some people are

more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than

others, These include the elderly, children, the _nfirm, or

physically/mentally handicapped, If anyone using hot

water in your home fits _nto one of these groups or _f there is a local code or state law requiring a ce_m tom.

)erature water at the hot water tap_ then you must take

special precautlons. In add;tlon to us;ng the lowest poss;-

ble temperature sett;ng that sat;sties your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at

the hot water taps used by these people or at the water

heater. M;xing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores, Follow manufacturers ;nstruct;ons for

;nstallation of the valves, Before chang;ng the factory set- ting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature

Regulatlon" section in this manuah

AWARNING I

Never allow small children to use a hot water _ or to J

draw their own bath water, Never leavea ch;Id or hand;- cappedpersonunattended in a bathtub or shower.

The lower thcrmosvat is J:actot_,Tset at a position which approxi- mates I L0 F IHOT) and Js ai]:B*svablc ti:•a dtfi_crent water tem- perature is desired, Read ,allwarnings in this mantial and on the water heater be_rc proceeding.

iO @

ADJUSTABLE LOWER

TH ERM OSTAT

(2 wire lead models)

ADJUSTABLE LOWER

THERMOSTAT

WITH HIGH LIMIT

(3 wire lead models)

Thermostats

The thcrmosvat(s) oi:this _atcr heater have bccn ]:actory set at a position w-hid1 approximates 120°F (HOT) to reduce tile risk oi:

scald injuty.

The uppcr thcrmostat is fikctorv sct at a position which approxi- mates I L0 F tHOr) and Js ad:!usvable tl_a dtffi:rcnt watcr tem- pcratttrc is desired, Read ,allwarnings in this mantel and on thc watcr heatcr bcfi_re proceeding.

Temperature Settings

HOT-Is a thcrmostat sctting of approximatcly 120°F,

which w_llsupply hot _atcr at the most economi-

cal tcmpc_amrcs.

A-Is a thcrmosvat setting ot:appro_matcly 130°E

B-Is a thcrmostat sctting of approximatcly 140°E

C-Is a thcrmosvat setting of appro_matcly 150°I.

VERY HOT-Is a thcrmosvat setting of appro_matcly 160°E It

is t_ccommcndcd that thc did bcsct Iowcr w-hcn- cvcr possible.

NOTE: Wamr temperature range of 120°--140_F recom-

mended by most dishwasher mamffact_aters,

UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE

BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Upper and Lower Thermostat

Adjustment

(Refer to thermostat illustrations under

"Thermostats")

NOTE: H is not necessary ¢_ adios€the apper thermostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory see poin¢ of

120°F (HOT) is is recommended that it not be set higher

than the lower thermostat setting. Tbc uppcr and lowcr thcrmostats arc adjusvablc if a diffcrcnt

watcr temperature is dcsircd. Read all warnings in thc "Tcmpcratm'c- Rcgtdatlon"section bcforc proceeding.

]. Turn "OFF" thc electrical power to the _atcr hcatcr at the

juncdon box.

2. Take off the upper and/or lower access panel, insulation

block and pad,

3. The slotted adjustment (udng a scr_wdfivcr) can be turned

dock'wise (_ j/) to increase the temperature setting or coEnter clock_Jse (_) to decrease the temperature

setting,

4. Replacethe insulation block, pad and accesspanel.

5. Turn "ON" the power supply.

Fa_lurc to instil and maintain a ncw propcrly listcd tcmpcra- turc-prcsst_rc rclicf walvc will rclcasc thc manufikcturcr from any claim which might rcsult from exccssivc tcmpcratum or prcssurc,

AWARNING

If the temperature-pressure rellef valve on the appllance

weepsor dlschangesperlodically, this may be due to ther.

real expaeslon.Your water heater may havea checkvalve

instelled in the water line or a water meter wlth a check valve. Consult your localSearsService Center for further

informatlon. Do not plugthe temperature-pressure rellef

valve.

Draining

Thc water hcatcr should bc @aincd if being shut dowt_ during fi'cc-zingtcmpcraturcs, Also pcriodic draining arid clcaning of

scdimcnt from thc yank may bc ncccssary,

• Bcfbrc beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to thc

water heater,

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

Thc tcmpcraturc-prcssum rclicf v',dvcmust bc martwallyopcratcd at lcast once a ycar,

TEHPERATURE-PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

DISCHARGE PIPE

AWARNING

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year.Caution shouldbe taken to

ensurethat (I) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperatere.pressure relief valvedischargeline,and (2) the water manually dischargedwill not causeany property

damageor bodilyinjury.Thewater may be extremelyhot.

If after manually operating the valve,it failsto completely

reset and continuesto release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperatere-pressure relief

valvewith a new one.

A WARNING . I

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK] Before removing any access panels or servlclng the water heater, make I sure the electrlcal supply to the water heater is turned I

"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI- OUS BOD LY NJUFI_ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

• CLOSE thc cold water inlet valveto the _atcr heater.

• OPEN a ncarby hot watcr _:aucctand Icavc opcn to allow for

d_ahfing,

o Connect a hosc to thc drain valvc and tcrmh_atc to an

adcquatc d_'ainor outdoors,

• OPEN thc watcr hcatcr &'aln valvc to "allow_r tank dmJtfing.

NOTE_ If the water heater is going to be shut down and

drained for an extended period_ the drain valve sholdd be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate

to an adeql_te drain.

• Close thc dra_n valvc.

• Follow _Filling thc Watcr Hcatcr" instructions in thc qnstallation Instructions" sccdon,

• Turn "ON" powcr to the _atcr hcatcr.

A CAUTION I

Never usethls water heater unlessit is completely full I

water. To prevent damage to the tank and heatlng ele- I

ment, the tank must be tilled with water. Water must I

flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"

power,

;17

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement

NOTE_ These instt_otions are written for dement deatzitzg and element replacement for the lower dement. If it is ne;_'..s-

sary to deatz or replace the itpper demetzt_ then repeat these

instructions÷

To rcmovc the element fl'om your tank in order to clean or t_cplaceit:

1. Bcfore bcginning turn "OFF" thc clcctrlc powcr supply to the watcr hcatcr.

AWARNING . [

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before rem_mg

any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I sure the electr;cal supplyto the water heater ;s turned I

"OFF". Failure to do this could result ;n DEATH, SERI-

OUS BOD LY NJUR_,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

2. Turn off thc watcr supply to thc watcr hcatcr at thc watcr shutoffva.lve or water meter,

4. Rcmovc thc two scrcw_sccuring thc acccss panel, and rcmovc pancl.

5. Remove thc instllatlon block and pad.

6, Lift out thc cab as shown to uncllp thc tcrmlnal covcr from

thc thcrmostat. Thc tcrminal covcr can now bc rcmovcd

fi'omthc thermostat,

LT_Lo_t talb to oncTIT_

gcrmhlgl cover Fcom

JACKET !!

3. Awach a hosc to thc watcr hcatcr drain valvc and put thc othcr cnd in a floor d_ain or outdoors, Opcn thc watcr hcatcr drain valvc. Opcn a ncarby hot _atcr fSaucctwhich will mlicvc pmssurc in thc _atcr hcatcr and spccd draining.

AWARN!NG

The water passingout of the drain valvem_y be extremely hot.Toavoidbeingscalded,makesureallconnectionsare tight

andteat thewater flowisdirectedawayfrom an),person.

:18

TERMINAL C_R CLIFFEI) TO TI4ER.

HOg'TAT AT TH IS _ POINT

PLASTIC TABS ON

/ _oqN4 SIDES OF

TERMINAL C_R 14OLD IT IN

PI_C£.

THERMOSTAT

/_RACKET

_TANK

_L£MENT

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

]0. A ncw-gaskct should bc t_scd in all cascs to prcvcnt a possl-

blc watcr Icak. (Scc Elcmcnt Gaskct in thc "Parts Ordcr List" Chart). Placc thc ncw dcmcnt gaskct on thc thrcad

sidc of thc clcancd or ncw clcmcnt and scrcw into tank, sccuring tightly t_singan clcmcnt wrcnch.

TERMINAL COVER ON

UPPER

THERMOSTAT

:11. Closc thc watcr hcatcr d?ain walvcby turning thc handlc to

thc right (dockwisc}. Thc drain val(,c ls on thc Iowcrfront of thc watcr hcatcr,

]2. Opcn thc cold _atcr supply valvc to thc _atcr hcatcr.

NOTE_ The €old water s_pply valve m_st be left open when the water heater is in itse,

7, Disconncct thc two _rcs on thc clcmcnt and tmscr_._v thc

old clcmcnt fi'om thc tank,

13. To insurc complctc _lling ofthc yank, allow air to cxJt by" opcning thc ncarcst hot watcr J:aucct, Allow watcr to rtm

until a consent flow ls obtalncd, This will lct air out ofthc watcr hcatcr and thc piping,

8. Clcan thc arca around thc clcmcnt opcning. Rcmovc any

scdlmcnt from or around thc clcmcnt opcning and lnsidc the tank.

9. if you arc clcaning thc clcmcnt you havc rcmovcd, do so by scraping or soaking in _4ncgar or a &-liming solution.

AWARNING I

Replacement elements must (I) be the same volt_,geand I

(2) no g_eator wattage than Iistod on the model rating

plate affixed to the water he_tor.

A CAUTION

Never usethis water heater unlessit is completely full of I

water. To prevent damage to the tank and heatlng ele- I

ment, the tank must be filled with water, Water must I

flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"

power,

714.Chcck clcmcnt fbr _atcr lcaks, if Icakagc occurs, tightcn

clcmcnt or rcpcat stcps 2 and 3, rcmovc clcmcnt and rcposi- tion gaskct, Thcn rcpcat stcps 10 through 14,

]5, Rcconncct thc two wircs m thc dcmcnt and thcn chcck to

makc susc thc thcrmostat rcmalns firmly, against thc st_rffacc ofthc tank,

;19

Service and Adjustment (cont'd)

Element Cleaning/

Replacement (cont'd)

716.Replace the terminal cover on thermostat,

17. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it complctdy covers the thermostat and clement.

This does not affect the water's vasteor color. The rod must be

maintained to keep the tank in operating condition, Anodc dctcrioration dcpcnds on watcr conducti_4t); not ncccs-

sarily _atcr condition, A corrodcd or pittcd anodc rodindicates high watcr conducti_49T and should be chcckcd and/or rcplaccd morc often than an anodc rod that appcars to bc intact.

Rcplaccmcnt ofa dcplctcd anodc rod can cxtcnd thc li_ of your

_atcr hcatcr. Inspection should be conducted by"a Scars scr_4cc

tcchrddan, and at a minimum shotfld be chcckcd annually aftcr the _arran_ period,

Drain Valve Washer Replacement

NOTE: For replacemeut_ r, _ v_ tt 1 _ . available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a

replacement washer_refer to the "Parts Order Lis_' se_-iom

• Be_rc bcginning turn _OFF" the clectrica,1power supply to

the water heater,

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removing any access panels or servicMg the water heater, make I sure the electrical supply to the water heate_ _sturned I

"OFF". Failure to do this could result _n DEATH_ SERI- OUS BOD LY NJUR_ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

use a _ x :Yu x _ tMck washer

AWARNING . I

]8. Replace access pancl.

19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater.

_, CAUTION .

Neve_ use this wate_ heate_ unless it is completely full orI

water. To prevent daumageto the tank and heating element, I the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from

the hot water faucet before turn ng ON' power.

Anode Rod Inspection

The anode rod is used to protect the yank from corrosion. Most hot watcr tanks arc cquippcd with an anode rod. Thc sub-

merged rod sacrifices itsdf'to protect the tank. Instead of'cor- roding the yank water ions attack and cat away the anode rod,

• Follow "Draining" instructions in the _Scrvicc and

Adjustment" section.

• Turning counter clockwise, remove the hcx cap below the

screw-handle,

• Remove the _ashcr and put the new-one in placc.

•Scrcw¢ the handle and cap assembly back into the drain vdvc

and rctightcn t_singawmnch, DO NOT OVER TIGHTFN.

• Follow _Filling thc Watcr Hcatcr" instructions in thc

qnsvallation Instructions" scction,

• Chc& for leaks.

• Turn "ON" dectric power to the _atcr heater,

_ HANDLI= AND

Service

Before calling for repair sctMcc, mad thc Start Up Conditions and Operational Conditions fbund in the Troubleshooting

Guide of'this manual, If'a condition persists or you arc uncertain about thc opcratton

ofthc watcr hcatcr,lct a qualificd pcrson chcck it out.

Contact SEARS Repair Services at 1-800-4-MY-HOME

(1-800_i69-4663),

Troubleshooting Guide

Start Up Conditions

THERMAL EXPANSION

Watcr supply systems max; bccat_sc of such events as high line pressure, fi"c@cntcut-olin, the cffacctsol?wascr hammcr among othcrs, havc inst',dled dcviccs such as presst_rc redudng valvcs, check vdvcs, back flow prevcntcrs, ctc,,,m control these 9'pcs of" problems, Whcn thcsc dc_4ccsarc not equipped with an intcrn'al by+pass, and no other measures arc taken, the dc_4ccs cause the _atcr _wstcmto bc dosed, As _atcr is heated, it expands (ther- mal expansion) and closed _wstcmsdo not allow for dre cxpan-

sion of hcatcd _atcr, The water within the waer hcaer yank _pands asit is heated and

increases the pressure of the vcatcrxTstcm. If the rcheving point of the vcatcr heater's remperature_pressure relief valve is reached, the v0vc will relieve the _ccss prcasure,The tenzperatuee-preasm_e

relief"valve is not intended for the comtant m.Jiefof thermal _panslon. This is an unacceptable condition and must bc co>

retted, It is recommended that any devices installed which could crcase a

closed svsrem have a by-pass and/or the s!_stcmhave an expan- sion ta6k to relieve tl_c pressure built b_ thermal cxpanslon.

Thermal expansion tanks arc available f}om Sears stores and through the Scars Service Canters. Contact the Ioca.1pltmtbing inspector, water supplier and/or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations.

Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications

HOT

WATER HEA_ER COLD WATER

INLET FITTIhlC

HOT COLD

PRESSURE

REDUCING

VALVEWITH

BgPASS

(2)

PRESSUREGAUGE

RECOMMENDED INSTAIJ_A_ ON

(VERTICAL MOUNITING)

FLOOR,CEILING

jOISX,ETC.

STRAPPING

WATER

SHUTOFF

Modd Tank Capacity Dimensions in lnchcs Pipc Fitting

Ntmtbcr ln Gallons Diamctcr l.cngdl On Tank

153.33 ] 020 2 8 inchcs ]2_ inchc* _" Male

153.3371050 5 ]] inches ]4_inchc* _"Malc

Expansion Tank Sizing Chart

Inlcd'

Watcr Hcatcr CapacagT ,Gallons)

Watcr

Expansion

Tank

Capadty

Nccdcd

Pressure 40psi

50psi 60psi

70psi 80psi

30 40 50 66 80

2 2 2 5 5

2 2 2 5 5 2 2 5 5 5 2 2 5 5 5

2 5 5 5 5

*Highast recorded inlct wascr pressure in a 24 hot_rpcriod or

regulated _atcr prcssure,

NOTE= Expansion tanks arc prc-chargcd with a 40 psi air charge, If thc i,olct watcr prcssurc is highcr than 40 psi, thc

expansion tanks air pressurc must bc adjustcd to match that pressure, but must not bc highcr than 80 psi.

(3)

PRESSURE

REDUCING INLET COLD

VALVEWITH WA'_ER

BY-PASS SHUTOFF

PRESSUREGAUGE

AL_EPdhlATERECOMMENDED

INSTALLATION

(HORIZONTAL MouEn'ING)

STRANGE SOUNDS

Possiblc noiscs duc to cxpansion and contraction of somc mctal parts during pcrio& of"hcat-up and cool-down do not represcnt harmfialor dangerous conditions,

271

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

Operational Conditions

SMELLY WATER

rn cach _atcr hcatcr thcrc is ins_licd at Icast onc anodc rod (scc parts scction) for corrosion protcction of tilc tank, Ccreain watcr

conditions wili causc a rcaction bctwccn this rod and tilc _atcr. Thc most common complaint associatcd with tilc anodc rod is

onc of a "rottcn cgg smcll'. This odor is dcrivcd from hv&'ogcn sulfldc gas dissolvcd in tilc watcr, Tbc smcll is tilc rcsult of_ur Fkctors_-Mch mt_t all bc prcscnt for thc odor to dcvclop:

a, a conccnrwation of stdfiktcin thc supply _atcr, b, little or no dissolved oxygen in the water. c, a sulfate rcducing bactcria within the watcr hcatcr.

(This harmless bactcrh is non-toxic to humans.)

d, an cxccss of activc hydrogen in thc tank. Tbis is causcd

by the corrosion protcctivc action ofthc anode.

Smclly _atcr may bc climinatcd or rcduccd in somc watcr hcatcr modcls by rcplacing thc anodc(s) _4th onc oflcss activc matcrial,

and thcn chlorinating thc watcr hcatcr rank and all hot _atcr lines. Con_ct thc local Scaa's Scr_4cc Center for furthcr informa+

tion conccming an Anodc Rcplaccmcnt K t//900 453 and this Chlorination Trcatmcnt,

lf thc smclly watcr pcrsists aftcr thc anode rcplaccmcnt anddllo- rination trcatmcnt, wc can only suggcst that continuous chlori- nat{on and filtcring conditioning cquipmcnt bc considcrcd to diminatc thc watcr problcm.

Do not rereov¢ the anode leaving the tank _nprotectexL By doing so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided.

RUMBLING NOISE

ln somc watcr arcas, scalc or mincral dcposits will build up on your hcating dcmcnts. This buildup will causc arumbling noisc,

Follow Elcmcnt ClcaningiRcplaccmcnt instructions to clcan and rcplacc thc clcmcnts.

HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM

Thc watcr hcatcr has a high limit shut off systcm with a rcsct button Iocatcd on thc thcrmostat.

Follow thc rcsctting instructions which rcfcr to thc high limit bchind thc acccss pancl.

NOTE, Ifyoor water heater is €onnected to an "OFF PEAK" dock, and uses the "3 wire lead" wiring diagram in the "Wiring Diagram" section, than the water heater will have a hi-limit on both the _pper and lower thermostats÷ Follow the insm*ctlons to reset the hi-limit behind the upper and lower access panels÷

* Bcforc bcginning, turn "OFF" clcctrical powcr supply to thc

watcr hcatcr.

"AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCET'S

AWARNING

HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been usedfor a long peri- od of tlme (generallytwo weeksor more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and explosive. To prevent the possibil;ty of injury under these cond;tions,we recom- mend the hot water faucet be opened for several min- utes at the kitchen s;nk before any electrical appl;ances wh;ch are connected to the hot water system are used (such as a dishwasheror wash;ngmachine). If hydrogen gas ls present, there will probably be an unusual sound skn;lar to alr escapingthrough the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened. There must be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time ;t ls open.

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removing

any access panels or sarvlclng the water heater, make sure the electrlcal supply to the water heater ;sturned

"OFF", Failure to do th;s couldresult in DEATH, SERI- OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM

(cont'd)

* Rcmovc thc two sct_cwssccuri_tg thc acccss pancl and rcmovc

pand,

• Rcmovc thc ir_sulatior_block and pad,

• Rcsct thc high limit by pushing lrt thc rcd button markcd

"RESET",

O_ _ RESETBU'I-I'ON

runN_rr

• Rcplacc thc i_tsulation block and pad so that it complctcly

covers the thcrmos_t and clcmcrtt.

* Rcplacc thc acccss pancl,

* Turn "ON" clcctric power to thc _atcr hcascr.

A CAUTION

If the high I;mit must be reset again, call Sears Service Department to find out why the high I;mit turned "OFF" the electric power.

NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER

in a _tcw i_tsvallasion,thc watcr hcascr may not bc propcrlv co_mcctcd. Makc surc thc cold watcr supply walvcis 6pcJ;, Rc,-i_ and chcck piping iastallasio_t,Makc surc that thc

cold _atcr linc is co_mcctcd to thc cold _atcr inlct to thc watcr hcascr and thc hot watcr Ilnc to the hot watcr outlet

Oft the -¢¢-atcr hcascr,

* Makc surc thc clcctrical supply to your watcr hcatcr is

"ON",

Chcck _r loose or blown fuscs in your watcr hcatcr circtfit, Circtfit brcakcrs wcakcn with agc and may not handlc thcir ratcd load and should bc rcplaccd.

Makc ccrvaJn thc disconncct switch, if uscd, is in thc "ON': position,

Chcck to scc thc clcctric scr_4cc to your housc has not bccn intcrruptcd. If this is thc ¢._c, con_ct thc clcctric company;

Arc thc thcrmostats sct to thc dcsircd tcmpcraturc? Scc "Tcmpc_aturc Rcgulation"scction.

rf you had cxpcricnccd vcoT hot watcr and now _to hot watcr, thc problcm t_3avbc duc to thc high tcmpcraturc

shut Off"system. See H_gh Tcmpcrasurc Shut Off" S.tcm" in thc Troublcshooting sccrJon.

During vcry cold wcathcr, thc incoming wascr will 'also bc

coldcr and it will rcqulrc a lor_gcrtimc to bccomc hcatcd.

Thc hot _atcr usagc may cxcccd thc capacig, oi: thc watcr hcascr. 1Tso,wait f_r _atcr hcascr to rccovcr al_cr abnormal

dcmand. Also cxaminc pipcs and _aucct's for possiblc wascr Icaks,

• H:you can not dctcrminc thc problcm, thc_t call thc Scars

Sctx-iccDcpartmc_tt.

WATER IS TOO HOT

Adjust thc thcrmostat to a lowcr sctting, Scc tllc _Tcmpcrasurc Regulation" scction,

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

Leakage Checkpoints

Usc this guide to check a q,eaking" watcr hcatcr. Many st_spcct- cd "l,cakers" are not leaking tanks. Olden the source of the water

can bc found and corrcctcd.

lfyou are not thoroughly J:amiliar_4th clcctric codcs, thc watcr heater, and safety practices, contact your local Sears Service

Center to check the water heater.

*Condcnsation may bc sccn on pipcs in humid wcathcr

or plpc connections may bc Icaking.

Thc primary anodc rod may bc lcaklng.

Small amounts of water fi'om temperature-pressure

rclicf valve may bc duc to thermal expansion or high watcr pressure m your arca.

*Thc tcmpcraturc-prcssurc rclicf waivemay bc Icaking at

the yank fi_ttlng.

Thc clcmcnts may bc leaking at the tank fittlng,

A WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL $HOCKI Before removingany accesspanelsor servidng the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the

water heater _sturned "OFF". Failure to do this could result _n DEATH_ SERIOUS BODILY

INJUR_ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

CAUTION I

Read this manual tint, then before checking•the water I

heater make sure the electric supply has been turned

"OFF", and never turn the electric supply "ON" before the tank scompletely full ofwaten

Turn dcctrical powcr "OFF", rcmovc acccss pancls and

insolation block and pad. If lcaking around clcmcnts, I_bllow propcr draining instructions and rcmovc element. Rcposltlon or replace gaskct on element. Place

element into opcnlng andtightcn scct_rcly.Then follow "Filling thc Watcr Hcatcr" instructions in thc

"Insvallatlon Instructions" section,

Water from drain waivemay bc duc to thc vdvc being

opcncd slightly.

*Thc drain valvc may bc lcaklng at thc tank fi'Ltting.

*Water in the water heater bottom or on thc floor may

bc from condcnsation, loosc conncctions or the

tcmpcraturc-prcssurc rcllcf valvc. DO NOT replace the water heater until a flail inspection of ,all possible

water sourccs is made and ncccssary corrcctlvc steps

takcn,

bcakagc from othcr applianccs, watcrlincs, or ground seepage should also bc chcckcd,

NOTE: *To check where threaded portion enters

tank, insert cotton swab betwcenjacket opening and firtlng÷ If cotton is wet_ follow "Draining' ins¢_c-

tions in the "Service and Adjostmen£ _ section and then remove fitting. Pat pipe dope or _¢flon _ape on the _hreads and replace. Then follow "Filling the

Water Heater" instractions in the "Installation

Ins*Ja_ctlon¢' section.

Notes

Parts Order List

KE_IORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS:

153.321340 30G al+

153.321341 30G al+

153.321440 40G al+ 153,321441 40GaL 153,321540 50GaL

NOTE_ A

UPPER ELEMENT:Thesewater heaters areeq_ippedwith 3800wa_elemen_.

LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are eqltipped with factory installed convertible dements_ which can be operated

at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replaeament parts.

ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a rcplaeement 3800 waR, 240 volt element is needed, o_des

item no. 42-31906 _eplaeememt elememt*fiat file dine ofinstal-

latlon, file water heater was converted to operateat 5500 watts, order item numbes 42-31908 replacement element. (See model rating plate "If Converted" box).

NOTEt B These water heaters are equipped with a Roto-SwirW dip

atbe to retard a b_ild-ltp of dissolved solids÷

]2_ 11

Parts Order List (cont'd)

KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS:

153,321340 30GaL 153,321341 30GaL 153,321440 40GaL 153,321441 40GaL

153,321540 5OCTal,

KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

1, Tcmpcraturc-PressureP-.elicf Valve:*

2, Heat TrapNipple (Odd !nlct) 3, Secon&W Anodcw/Heat TrapNipple (Hot Ot*tlct)

4, Roto-SwklTM Dip Tube (SccNOTF,"B"pa_c28) 5, Drain Valve

6, Drain ValveWashcr (_q/'x %%_" _lick)** 7, FJcmentGasket

8, ItowerElement* (So:NOTF,"/\'on page28)

9, Bt_sBarKit

10, Thcmle*tat Brac'_t 11, 2 PoleThermostat (TwoWke LeadModcls)__,'*

12, TcrminalCo,a:r& Barrier 13, ItowerThermostat wiHi I.imit

(ThrccWkcI_d Models)it* 14, TcrmlnalCov_:r 15, ItowerAccessPanel

16, UpperAccessPanel 17, TerminalCov_:r

18, Upper Thermostat w/Hi limit* 19, Thermostat Brac'_t

20, Upper Element* (SeeNOTE '%*p@c28) 21, FJ.cmentGasket

22, Model RatingPlate ) 23, PrimaryAnode

/I Manual

153.321340 153.321341 153,321540

9002403 9003931 9003937 9003501 9003911 9001584 9000308

3800Wa=

4231906

5500Wa_

4231908

9001591 9000309

9002403 9003931 9003937 9003501 9003911 9001584 9000308

3800Watt

4231906

5500Watt

4231908

9001591 9000309

4231919

9002276

42 371918

9002303

9002671 9002671 9002303

4231917

9000309

4231906

9000308 0270182

9003927

9002671 9002671 9002303

4231917

9000309

4231906

9000308

0270182

9003927

MODEL NUMBERS

153.321440 153,321441

PART NUMBERS

9002403 9002403 9003915 9003915 9003941 90039471 9003929 9003929 9003098 9003098 900:1584 9001584

9000308 9000308 3800Watt 3800 Watt 42 31906 " ""_42 3 )06

5500 Watt 5500 Watt

42 31908 " ""_42 3 )08

90071591 90015971

9000309 9000309 4231919 -

9002276 -

- 423 )18

o - . _.

- 9002303 9002671 900267:1 9002671 900267:1 9002303 9002303

4231917 "," t "423 .)li

9000309 9000309

42 31906 " ""_4_ 3 )06

9000308 9000308 02707182 0270182

9003928 9003928

184730-000

9002403 9003909 9003939 9003919 9003098 9001584 9000308

3800Watt

4231906

5500Watt

4231908

9001591 9000309

4231919

9002276

9002671 9002671 9002303

4231917

9000309

4231906

9000308 0270182

9003728

*Thcsc parts am 'alsoava[lablcat most Scars rceail storcs. **Alsoawailablc at most hardwarc storcs.

_Rcplaccd only on return ofdamagcd plate, _'_Rcfcr m Wtring Diagram Section _r vcriflcation,

//Not Illustrated

Now that you have pttrdlascd this watcr hcatcr, should a nccd cvcr exist for rcpair parts or scrvicc, simply convact any SFARS Scrvicc Ccntcr or call 1-800-4-?vW-HOME (1-800-469-4663), Bc sttrc to providc all pcrtlncnt _:actswhcn you call or _4slt.

All parts listcd may bc ordcrcd from any SFARS Scrvicc Ccntcr, most Scars storcs and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800- 36@7278),

If thc parts you nccd arc not stockcd locally, your ordcr ,MI1 bc clcctronically transmlttcd to a SEARS Repair Parts Dlstrlbu6on Ccntcr _r handling.

The model number of the water heater w411bc found on the model rating plate located above the access pancl,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS G_'E THE FOLLOWING INFOILMATION,

MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER PART NUMBER

THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST.

Parts Order List

KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NIJMBERS:

153.321541 50G al+

153.321640 66G al÷

153.321641 66G al÷

153.321840 80Gal.

153.321841 80Gal.

NOTE, A UPPERELEMENT, TEesewater heateesareeq_ippedwith

3800wa_elemen_÷

LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are eqttipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated

at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts,

ELEMENT ORDERING INFOI_MATION If a replacement 3800 waR, 240 volt elememt is zleeded, o_des

item no. 42-31906 zeplaeeme_t eleme:ah _at file dine of instaL lation_ file water heater was ennverted to operate at 5500 watts, order item mtmbes 42-31908 replacement element. (See model eating pLate "ff Converted" box),

NOTEt B These water heaters are eqMpped with a Ro*o-Swirl TM dip

atbe to retard a b_ild-ltp of dissolved solids÷

I 4

¢t

Parts Order List (cont'd)

KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS:

153,321541 50GaL 153,321640 66GaL 153,321641 66GaL 153,321840 80G al, 153,321841 80G al,

KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

1, Tcmpcratur_PressureP.elicfValve*

2. Heat TrapNipple ((;oldInk,)

3. SecondatT Ano& wiHcat TrapNipple (Hot Ot*11¢0

4. Roto-SwirlTM DipTube (SeeNOTE"B"page30)

5. Drain Valve

6. Drain ValveWa&cr (_q/'x%"x_" thick)**

7. FJcmentGasket

8. I.owerElemcnt* (SeeNOWF.*.4"on page30)

9, Bt*ssBarKit

10. Thcmlostat Brac"_t

11. 2 PolcThermostat (TwoWire LeadModels)t;'* 12, Tcrmind Cov_r& Barrier

13. I.owerThermostat wiHi I.imit (ThreeWLrcI_d Models)it*

14. TcrminalCov_:r

15. I,owerAccessPanel

16. UpperAccessPanel

17. TerminalCov_r

18. Upl_crThermostat wlHi Iimit*

19. Thcrm_tat Brac"_t

20. Upper Element* (SeeNOTE "A*page30)

21. ElementGasket 22, Model Ratin{_Plate "]"

23. PrimaryAnode

/I Manual

153.321541 153.321640 153.321841

9002403 9003909 9003939 9003919 9003098 9001584 9000308

3800Watt

4231906

5500Watt

4231908

9001591 9000309

9002403 9003931 9003940 9003933 9003098 9001584 9000308

3800Watt

4231906

5500Watt

4231908

9001591 9000309

4231919

9002276

42319:18

9002303 9002671 9002671 9002303

4231917

9000309

4231906

9000308 0270182 9003728

9002671 9002671 9002303

4231917

9000309

4231906

9000308

0270182

9003728

MODEL NUMBERS

153.321641 153,321840

PART NUMBERS

9002403 9002403 9003931 9003936 9003940 9003935

"9"

.003.. 33 9003933 9003098 9003098 900:1584 9001584 9000308 9000308

3800Watt 3800 Watt 42 31906 " _" t4_ 3 )06

5500 Watt 5500 Watt

42 31908 o - •42 3 )08

90071591 90015971 9000309 9000309

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*These parts arc 'alsoarailable at most Scars rcvail atorcs. **Alsoawailablc at most hardwarc stores.

yRcplaccd only on return of damaged plate. _'_Rcfcr to Wtring Diagram Section fi)r vcrification.

//Not Hluatrated

Now that you have pttrdlascd this water hcatcr, should a nccd cvcr exist for rcpair parts or scrvicc, simply convact any SFARS Service Center or call 1-800-4-?vW-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Be sttrc to provide all pertinent _:actswhen you call or _4sit.

All parts listed may,be ordered from any SFARS Service Center, most Scars stores and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800- 366-7278).

If thc parts you nccd arc not atockcd locally, your ordcr wdll bc clcctronically transmittcd to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribu6on Ccntcr _r handling.

The model number of the water heater w411be found on the model rating plate located above the access pancl,

_q-IEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLIA)WING INFOP_IATION,

MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER PART NUMBER

THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST.

FUI,LONEYEARWARRANTYONWATERHFATER

Forone year fi'om tlxe dare of pro'chase, when yo_' Sears Kenmo_ ,a_ter heater is inst,'dled mid operated in a dngle-fm_i]y residence in

accordance with the h_structions in tlxis mmau,'d,Sears wRl:

I. Repairdefects in maseria] or workmmaslxip in this water hmte_; free of chm'g¢.

2. Furnish gad install a nm,¢c_'tent modal water heater ofequM capacity and quMiD; f_e of chaR,,e,if a leak occurs in the trunk.

LIMITEDWARRANTY ON TANKSTHAT LEAK

After one year gad through 12 yem'sfrom the date of purchase for,a_ter heaters xksedin a single-family residence, if a leak occurs in tlxe

ink, Sears will furnish a note current modal ,a_ter heater of equal capacity and quality. You will be chm_{edfor any inst,'dlation.

I,IMITED WARRANTYON PARTS

After one year gad through 12 yem'sfrom the date of purchase, when your Sem'sKenmor¢ water heaser is used in a dngle-fm_ily

residence and is inst,'dlc_dand operated in a_rdance witl: tlxe inft*rmation in tlxismmau,'d,ira part fails due to a maseria]s or

workmmaship, Sem'swill _mish a replacement free of chm'b,¢. You will be charged for labor.

If the ,a_ter heater is subjected ru commercial, h_stiturional, in&tstri,,dor use in _ddences of two fm_ilie_ or mote, tlxe above warrmaty ctwer,%,efi._rr,mks that I_tk is _Tecti*_ef_r 2 yemx from tlxe da_ of purchase gad tlxeabtwe parts ,a_rranry ise£'ecri*_ f_r 1 year fi'om tlxe date of p_'ch_se.

To obtain wm'ranty serdce, SIMPI _- CALL 1-800 -4M_r'-HOME (1-800-4694663). "This ,a_rrmaty applies only while this product is

n use m takeUn ted State&

This wm'ranty gires you specific legal righr_ and you may ,'dsohare other rig,lxtswhich vary from state to state.

SE_LRS,RO 318UC'( AND CO,, Dept, 817 *¢¢_,l IOF _MAN ES']'_YFES,IL 60179

The prlo¢ofyo_ water heater does notindode a free checb.tp sc.a_o¢call. On waterhearerinsvaJlat_onsarrangedbyScars,S_rs warrantsthe installation. Achargewillbe made on servicec;_11sduc to poor or incompleteinsval].ation,These include:

a.kdiust_ngtkemmsvat b, I._k* inp_pesorfittings c. Condensation

MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

• Fast help by phone - phone support from a Searste&niciaa on

producrsrequiftngin-homerepair,ph_sconv_:n[entrepairscheduling.

Congratulationson makinga smartpurchase,Your newKenmorc_prod- uct isdcsigncdand manufacturedfor y_ts of dependableoperation.But likeall products, it mW require prcv_:ntiv_:mainrcnanccor repair from

• Power xttrgeprot_tlan againstdcctr[cal damagedue to power fluc- tuations,

time to time, That's w]:en ]:as4nga Master Protection Agreementcan sav_:you money,and aggravation,

• Rantal rdmb_ant ifrepairof yourcove:redproduct rakeslonger thanpromlscd,

Purchasea MasterProtection Abwccmcntnow and protect yourselffrom un_pcctcd hassleand _pcnse,

Once you purc_e the Agreement,a simplephone callisfll that it takc_ _Suryou to *cheduleservice,You cancallanytime dayor night,or sehed-

The Master ProtectionAgreement_so hdps _tcnd the life of your new product, Hercswhats hduded h _c Agreement:

dc a scr_@cappointment ondinc.

has over 12,000 professionalrepair spedallsrs,who have acecssm

• Ex-pertS_wlcebyour 12,000profe_donalrepairspecialists.

over4,5 million qual[t),parts and arxc_)r'_m,That's the kind of pmfes- sionali*myou can count on m hdp prolongthe I_'_cofyour new purchase

• Unlimited serviceand no charge for parrs and labor on _1 cove:red

£r y_ts to a)me, PurchaseyourMasterProtectionAgreementtoda¢.

repairs.

Some limitations and excl_iom appiT For prices and additional

• '%lo-lemon_ gtmrantec- replacementofvour coveredproduct[ffiour

information call 1-800-827ff_655

ormoreproduct failuresoccurwkhin twelve:months.

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

• Prod_tctrepine,anent ifyour cove:redproduct can'tbe £xcd, ForScatspro_ional [_srallationof home appliances,garagedoor open-

• Anmtal Pr_nti-,_ Malntenance Check at your request - no extra

&xtgc.

ers, water 1:eatersand ot1:ermajor home items, in the U.S,A,, call

1-800d-MY-HOME*.

For in-home major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a veeek (U,S,A, a,d Ca,ado)

1-800-4-MY-HOME _

(I-800-469-4663)

WMfM_*,_dL_P_* CO I'1_

The modal number of your water ]:eater is _5oar_don the model rating plate on t_e front of the water heater,

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Kenmore 153321841, 153321840, 153321641, 153321640, 153321541 Owner’s Manual

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