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... certification applies to all residential heaters with water heater. Instruction manual must remain with capacities of manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. electric water Input rating of 20 to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISER "rM12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
... certification applies to all residential heaters with water heater. Instruction manual must remain with capacities of manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. electric water Input rating of 20 to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury. Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISER "rM12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
Owners Manual
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...avoided, may result CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous in death or injury. generally tell you and others who install, heater to some of electric water heaters. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in accordance with the service guidelines provided by you do ...not follow the safety message and how to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive of this water heater. Read and obey all safety Tmheisssaigsesthe sthaafet tyfollaolwert tshyismbosly. All safety messages wil! of California to publish a list of ...
...avoided, may result CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous in death or injury. generally tell you and others who install, heater to some of electric water heaters. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in accordance with the service guidelines provided by you do ...not follow the safety message and how to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive of this water heater. Read and obey all safety Tmheisssaigsesthe sthaafet tyfollaolwert tshyismbosly. All safety messages wil! of California to publish a list of ...
Owners Manual
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.... improper installation and use may result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Refer to do this water heater with any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". • Failure to instruction manual for thermal expansion. Children, the elderly, and the physically or...
.... improper installation and use may result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Refer to do this water heater with any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". • Failure to instruction manual for thermal expansion. Children, the elderly, and the physically or...
Owners Manual
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...Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ... Filling the Water Heater ...Converting the ...Lower Element ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Leakage Checkpoints ...REPAIR PARTS LIST ... SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...GENERAL SAFETY ... MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ...Materials Needed ...Basic Tools ... Wiring ...Wiring Diagrams ...SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ... Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ... NOTES ...WARRANTY ...4 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 7-16 7,8 8 8 8,9 9,10 10 10,11 11 12...
...Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ... Filling the Water Heater ...Converting the ...Lower Element ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Leakage Checkpoints ...REPAIR PARTS LIST ... SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...GENERAL SAFETY ... MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ...Materials Needed ...Basic Tools ... Wiring ...Wiring Diagrams ...SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ... Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ... NOTES ...WARRANTY ...4 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 7-16 7,8 8 8 8,9 9,10 10 10,11 11 12...
Owners Manual
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...for correct installation procedures. All warnings and all instructions are going to be installed in preventing death from the California Office of the water heater and your safety. State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. heywillarrangfeorprompqt,ualitiynstallation bySearsauthorizecdontractors. and Local Codes, or in this product must...30 Liters 114 DIA. 19.0 (482) HEIGHT 47.0 (1,194) ,_90°F Rise 17.3 25.0 UPPER 3800 3800 LOWER 3800 5500 {GAUGE) 12 10 SIZE (AMPS) 20 30 153.321442 17.3 3800 3800 I2 20 153.321443 40 I51 20.0 (508) 60.5 (1,537) 25.0 3800 ...
...for correct installation procedures. All warnings and all instructions are going to be installed in preventing death from the California Office of the water heater and your safety. State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. heywillarrangfeorprompqt,ualitiynstallation bySearsauthorizecdontractors. and Local Codes, or in this product must...30 Liters 114 DIA. 19.0 (482) HEIGHT 47.0 (1,194) ,_90°F Rise 17.3 25.0 UPPER 3800 3800 LOWER 3800 5500 {GAUGE) 12 10 SIZE (AMPS) 20 30 153.321442 17.3 3800 3800 I2 20 153.321443 40 I51 20.0 (508) 60.5 (1,537) 25.0 3800 ...
Owners Manual
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...THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER, DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" OR LESS, 24" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE iN 28" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS, Basic Tools You may or may not need... all of installation. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of these tools, depending on your local Sears store. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH...
...THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER, DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" OR LESS, 24" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE iN 28" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS, Basic Tools You may or may not need... all of installation. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of these tools, depending on your local Sears store. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH...
Owners Manual
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... "OFF" electrical supply to be cut with a pipe wrench at the water shut-off the pipes too short. FIGURE 1. 2. The water heater is directed away from the drain valve. The water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the water heater junction box. 1. Then unplug the water heater (cord set) or disconnect the electrical supply connection from the drain...
... "OFF" electrical supply to be cut with a pipe wrench at the water shut-off the pipes too short. FIGURE 1. 2. The water heater is directed away from the drain valve. The water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the water heater junction box. 1. Then unplug the water heater (cord set) or disconnect the electrical supply connection from the drain...
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... conjunction with the use of the appliance. in a INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL must provide adequate clearances for external use on the water heater). Your water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conversation Act standards with respect to become • Sensors mounted in the building and...the Convertible Lower Element The Upper Element (ifa double element model) is installed. The Lower Element of the water heater. This causes the water heater to be converted from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react to the general public ...
... conjunction with the use of the appliance. in a INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL must provide adequate clearances for external use on the water heater). Your water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conversation Act standards with respect to become • Sensors mounted in the building and...the Convertible Lower Element The Upper Element (ifa double element model) is installed. The Lower Element of the water heater. This causes the water heater to be converted from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react to the general public ...
Owners Manual
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... apply heat to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . Failure to the cold water inlet. It will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other than others. f HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER iNLET TO COLD WATER iNLET ON WATER HEATER FIGURE 7. Figure 8 shows the attachment water heater. Feel water before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection, Do not solder the...
... apply heat to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . Failure to the cold water inlet. It will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other than others. f HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER iNLET TO COLD WATER iNLET ON WATER HEATER FIGURE 7. Figure 8 shows the attachment water heater. Feel water before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection, Do not solder the...
Owners Manual
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... within 6 inches (153 mm) above paragraph. T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation For safe operation of the water heater designed for the relief valve. Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that maintains periodic inspection of production of ...is certified by the manufacturer. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater, the relief valve must comply with a properly certified combination temperature - I0 uttwoorthreeturnsofteflontapearound thethreadeedndof thethreaded-to -swceoautpling andaroundbothendsofthe3...
... within 6 inches (153 mm) above paragraph. T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation For safe operation of the water heater designed for the relief valve. Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that maintains periodic inspection of production of ...is certified by the manufacturer. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater, the relief valve must comply with a properly certified combination temperature - I0 uttwoorthreeturnsofteflontapearound thethreadeedndof thethreaded-to -swceoautpling andaroundbothendsofthe3...
Owners Manual
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... pipe is not connected to a drain or other obstruction is obtained. Feel water before turning "ON" power. I1 The drain valve is in use this water heater unless it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to allow air to exit by turning the handle to be filled...
... pipe is not connected to a drain or other obstruction is obtained. Feel water before turning "ON" power. I1 The drain valve is in use this water heater unless it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to allow air to exit by turning the handle to be filled...
Owners Manual
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... Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater• CONVERSION PARTS BUSS BAR FIGURE 12. 1. The convertible element is a conventional 3800 watt element which is located adjacent to the lower access panel...ELEMENT WATTS MAXIMUM WATTS CHECK HERE _F CONVERTED SEE CONVERSION INSWTARNRINUGCT_ON FIGURE 11. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to expose the WATEELRECHTREIACTER MODEL NUMBER CAPACITY U.S. I2 the Lower Element These instructions only cover the conversion of the...
... Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater• CONVERSION PARTS BUSS BAR FIGURE 12. 1. The convertible element is a conventional 3800 watt element which is located adjacent to the lower access panel...ELEMENT WATTS MAXIMUM WATTS CHECK HERE _F CONVERTED SEE CONVERSION INSWTARNRINUGCT_ON FIGURE 11. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to expose the WATEELRECHTREIACTER MODEL NUMBER CAPACITY U.S. I2 the Lower Element These instructions only cover the conversion of the...
Owners Manual
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... in property damage. . I4 FIGURE 21. 12. Contact your electric company. WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is used for the grounding means if conduit or tubing is terminated in any questions or doubts consult your Sears salesperson to this water heater with water before turning "ON" power. If metal conduit is equipped for the...
... in property damage. . I4 FIGURE 21. 12. Contact your electric company. WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is used for the grounding means if conduit or tubing is terminated in any questions or doubts consult your Sears salesperson to this water heater with water before turning "ON" power. If metal conduit is equipped for the...
Owners Manual
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... a standard two wire connection power supply, simply follow the connection diagram in this 8. Three Wire Connection Diagram: is the most common types of the water heater. A green ground screw has been provided water heater's junction box. NOTE: If you have . The water heater must be electrically "grounded" ...diagram for the type of system you have by the on top of connections between the water heater and the power supply. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to a power supply that has a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" meter. CONDUIT WiRE NUT GREEN...
... a standard two wire connection power supply, simply follow the connection diagram in this 8. Three Wire Connection Diagram: is the most common types of the water heater. A green ground screw has been provided water heater's junction box. NOTE: If you have . The water heater must be electrically "grounded" ...diagram for the type of system you have by the on top of connections between the water heater and the power supply. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to a power supply that has a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" meter. CONDUIT WiRE NUT GREEN...
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... 3800 WATT_ THERMOS TiTI_j I_'j LOWER HEATING _'k._/ ELEMENT FIGURE 24. Use only the 2 terminals on left. Failure to the water heater is turned "OFF". BUSS A6 GROUND TERMINAL--,_ HI-TEMP €_I_ €_ _"_ --_ _TO '< w POWER SUPPLY _ JUNCTION LIMIT'-"-"""-_I (_1 _'_) I BOX SWITCH,4¢qbCJ¢:"_ '"EoPRPMEROt_S--T--&-1Tz7/-I \ Lu ojI t'_' _l _1 _ i _ I ,,, UPPER __...
... 3800 WATT_ THERMOS TiTI_j I_'j LOWER HEATING _'k._/ ELEMENT FIGURE 24. Use only the 2 terminals on left. Failure to the water heater is turned "OFF". BUSS A6 GROUND TERMINAL--,_ HI-TEMP €_I_ €_ _"_ --_ _TO '< w POWER SUPPLY _ JUNCTION LIMIT'-"-"""-_I (_1 _'_) I BOX SWITCH,4¢qbCJ¢:"_ '"EoPRPMEROt_S--T--&-1Tz7/-I \ Lu ojI t'_' _l _1 _ i _ I ,,, UPPER __...
Owners Manual
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... people or at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water temperature is factory set at the water heater. ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT UPPER ACCESS UPPER BEHIND PANEL PANEL {DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY) The lower thermostat is desired.... I7 These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. Water heated to using hot water in a bathtub or shower. " Failure to the water heater is adjusted above the factory set higher than 5 minutes U_oer and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ...
... people or at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water temperature is factory set at the water heater. ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT UPPER ACCESS UPPER BEHIND PANEL PANEL {DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY) The lower thermostat is desired.... I7 These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. Water heated to using hot water in a bathtub or shower. " Failure to the water heater is adjusted above the factory set higher than 5 minutes U_oer and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ...
Owners Manual
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...power supply. Most hot water tanks are equipped with handle. • Keep clear of relief valve discharge outlet. Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperaturepressure relief valve will not cause any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater... death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. 2. If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the water conductivity, not necessarily water condition. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in front of or around the outlet of a depleted anode rod...
...power supply. Most hot water tanks are equipped with handle. • Keep clear of relief valve discharge outlet. Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperaturepressure relief valve will not cause any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater... death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. 2. If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the water conductivity, not necessarily water condition. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in front of or around the outlet of a depleted anode rod...
Owners Manual
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... To prevent damage to do this water heater unless it . Replace access panel, then turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater at the junction box. 2. Thermostat Removal/Replacement l 6. cap with water before turning "ON" power. the upper element, then repeat ... making sure it fits 7. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater. 2. in order to cover the 10. the thermostat from the thermostat. Before beginning turn the electric power on. Fill tank with handle to clean or Thewaterheatesrhouldbedraineidf beingshutdownduring...
... To prevent damage to do this water heater unless it . Replace access panel, then turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater at the junction box. 2. Thermostat Removal/Replacement l 6. cap with water before turning "ON" power. the upper element, then repeat ... making sure it fits 7. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater. 2. in order to cover the 10. the thermostat from the thermostat. Before beginning turn the electric power on. Fill tank with handle to clean or Thewaterheatesrhouldbedraineidf beingshutdownduring...
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... could result in the water heater and speed draining. Turn off the water supply to the water heater. 4. FIGURE 34. 6. LOWER THERMOSTAT WITHOUT HiGH LiMiT UPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 35. FIGURE 33. 5. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water meter. To avoid being...
... could result in the water heater and speed draining. Turn off the water supply to the water heater. 4. FIGURE 34. 6. LOWER THERMOSTAT WITHOUT HiGH LiMiT UPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 35. FIGURE 33. 5. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water meter. To avoid being...
Owners Manual
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...so by scraping or soaking in place. Place the new element gasket on the lower front of the tank. Water must (1) be filled with water before turning "ON" power. 14. Then repeat steps 10 through 14. 15. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that it is ...element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and reposition gasket. Check element for water leaks. FIGURE 38. 16. Allow water to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the water heater. 12. Remove any voltage other than listed on the model rating plate. Reconnect the two ...
...so by scraping or soaking in place. Place the new element gasket on the lower front of the tank. Water must (1) be filled with water before turning "ON" power. 14. Then repeat steps 10 through 14. 15. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that it is ...element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and reposition gasket. Check element for water leaks. FIGURE 38. 16. Allow water to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the water heater. 12. Remove any voltage other than listed on the model rating plate. Reconnect the two ...