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

...

Owners

Manual

FOR POTABLEWATER

HEATING ONLY

NOT SUITABLEFOR

SPACEHEATING

Model No.

153.321340 30 Gal.

153.321341 30 Gal.

153.321440 40 Gal.

153.321441 40 Gal.

153.321540 50 Gal.

153.321541 50 Gal.

153.321640 66 Gal.

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

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_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.

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