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Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISER "rM12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Failure to all residential heaters with water heater. electric water Input rating of 20 to 120 Gallons. 12kW or less. Instruction manual must remain with capacities of manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. PRINTED 0707 Sears...
Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISER "rM12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Failure to all residential heaters with water heater. electric water Input rating of 20 to 120 Gallons. 12kW or less. Instruction manual must remain with capacities of manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. PRINTED 0707 Sears...
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... you about the type of hazard, what can cause low level exposure to some of electric water heaters. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in this water heater. by the manufacturer. situation which, if not avoided, may result CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous...to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by you and others who install, heater to warn this water heater. The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth ...
... you about the type of hazard, what can cause low level exposure to some of electric water heaters. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in this water heater. by the manufacturer. situation which, if not avoided, may result CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous...to perform repairs strictly in accordance with the service guidelines provided by you and others who install, heater to warn this water heater. The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth ...
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... shown on the model rati ng plate. • Failure to use 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 scald injury. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Be alert for safe temperature setting. Feel...
... shown on the model rati ng plate. • Failure to use 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 scald injury. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Be alert for safe temperature setting. Feel...
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... ... Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Water Piping ... Wiring ...Wiring Diagrams ...SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ... Temperature Thermostats Regulation ....../Replacement ... Drain Valve Washer Replacement ... Service ... Operational Conditions ...Smelly Water ..."Air" in Hot Water Faucets ... 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 12-14 14,15 16 17-22 17 17 17 17,18 18 18...
... ... Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Water Piping ... Wiring ...Wiring Diagrams ...SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ... Temperature Thermostats Regulation ....../Replacement ... Drain Valve Washer Replacement ... Service ... Operational Conditions ...Smelly Water ..."Air" in Hot Water Faucets ... 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 12-14 14,15 16 17-22 17 17 17 17,18 18 18...
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...Gals 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 5500 I0... . If distance from your local electrical code. All warnings and all instructions are going to be aware of the water heater and your safety. For California installation this water heater to put everything on standard 60°C copper wire. National Electrical Code ANSI- This manual contains instructions for correct ...
...Gals 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 5500 I0... . If distance from your local electrical code. All warnings and all instructions are going to be aware of the water heater and your safety. For California installation this water heater to put everything on standard 60°C copper wire. National Electrical Code ANSI- This manual contains instructions for correct ...
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... 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... HACKSAW PiPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE) USE FOR WATER CONNECTIONS ROLL OF EMERY CLOTH ROLL OF LEAD-FREE SOFT SOLDER SOLDER FLUX GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE PiPE WRENCH PROPANE TORCH 3/4" (19 ram)WIRE BRUSH 112" (13 ram)WIRE BRUSH WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR...
... 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... HACKSAW PiPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE) USE FOR WATER CONNECTIONS ROLL OF EMERY CLOTH ROLL OF LEAD-FREE SOFT SOLDER SOLDER FLUX GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOT TAPE PiPE WRENCH PROPANE TORCH 3/4" (19 ram)WIRE BRUSH 112" (13 ram)WIRE BRUSH WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR...
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... the water heater is turned "OFF" to the water heater. This will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. Open the water drain valve. If you have galvanized pipe to the water heater. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater. Close the drain valve. Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater, the...
... the water heater is turned "OFF" to the water heater. This will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. Open the water drain valve. If you have galvanized pipe to the water heater. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater. Close the drain valve. Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater, the...
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...Sensors mounted in this manual, you do not understand any connections should leak, the flow of the appliance. This water heater, as well as all water heaters, will not cause damage. Failure can be observed. If after reading these instructions in the drain pan that turn ... piped to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element The Upper Element (ifa double element model) is detected. WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the occupants in the drain pan that activate based...
...Sensors mounted in this manual, you do not understand any connections should leak, the flow of the appliance. This water heater, as well as all water heaters, will not cause damage. Failure can be observed. If after reading these instructions in the drain pan that turn ... piped to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element The Upper Element (ifa double element model) is detected. WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the occupants in the drain pan that activate based...
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... these people or at the water heater. Figure 8 shows the attachment water heater. Feel water before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection, Do not solder the water supply lines directly to control this water heater with this manual. Contact qualified installer or service agency. must be provided to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . These include the elderly...
... these people or at the water heater. Figure 8 shows the attachment water heater. Feel water before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection, Do not solder the water supply lines directly to control this water heater with this manual. Contact qualified installer or service agency. must be provided to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . These include the elderly...
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...combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4, and the code requirements of the water heater, the relief valve must be blocked or reduced in the above , or at any ...The valve must meet the requirements of local codes, but not less than four elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the water heater designed for T & P valve and pipe connections carton. o Can cause serious injury or death. FIGURE 9. PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE -- ...
...combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4, and the code requirements of the water heater, the relief valve must be blocked or reduced in the above , or at any ...The valve must meet the requirements of local codes, but not less than four elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the water heater designed for T & P valve and pipe connections carton. o Can cause serious injury or death. FIGURE 9. PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE -- ...
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... draining instructions, and 2. Caution should circumstances demand. Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. - To insure complete filling of water. No valve or other obstruction is located on the lower front of the water heater and the piping. Feel water before turning "ON" power. To prevent damage to a drain or other restrictions. • Shall not be...
... draining instructions, and 2. Caution should circumstances demand. Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. - To insure complete filling of water. No valve or other obstruction is located on the lower front of the water heater and the piping. Feel water before turning "ON" power. To prevent damage to a drain or other restrictions. • Shall not be...
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...plate. Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Do not use the correct voltage shown on the water heater• The lower Element of the water heater• CONVERSION PARTS BUSS BAR FIGURE 12. 1. Remove the insulation terminal cover• cap with any portion call Sears Service Center•...result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to 5500 watts on top of the water heater can be removed from the thermostat. ONLY CHECK HERE IF INSTALLEDAS FACTORY EQUIPPED MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE PS,L ...
...plate. Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Do not use the correct voltage shown on the water heater• The lower Element of the water heater• CONVERSION PARTS BUSS BAR FIGURE 12. 1. Remove the insulation terminal cover• cap with any portion call Sears Service Center•...result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to 5500 watts on top of the water heater can be removed from the thermostat. ONLY CHECK HERE IF INSTALLEDAS FACTORY EQUIPPED MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE PS,L ...
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... death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. I4 FIGURE 21. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water. This circuit must be permitted for the grounding conductor: a. Refer to use this water heater with electric codes and practices, or if you are protected...
... death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. I4 FIGURE 21. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water. This circuit must be permitted for the grounding conductor: a. Refer to use this water heater with electric codes and practices, or if you are protected...
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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. Connect ground wire location. A green ground screw has been provided water heater's junction box. You can easily... see which type connection you are not on top of connections between the water heater and the power supply. by removing the junction...
... 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. Connect ground wire location. A green ground screw has been provided water heater's junction box. You can easily... see which type connection you are not on top of connections between the water heater and the power supply. by removing the junction...
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... _"_ --_ _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 __ HI-TEMP _ _ LIMIT-_ )+1I+ _rams [ STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT ...DOUBLE ELEMENT Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury...
... _"_ --_ _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 __ HI-TEMP _ _ LIMIT-_ )+1I+ _rams [ STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT ...DOUBLE ELEMENT Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury...
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... U_oer and Lower Thermostat Adjustments (Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostats" section) I ® Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to produce hot water. ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT UPPER ACCESS UPPER BEHIND PANEL PANEL {DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY) The lower thermostat is desired. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTABLE...
... U_oer and Lower Thermostat Adjustments (Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostats" section) I ® Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to produce hot water. ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT UPPER ACCESS UPPER BEHIND PANEL PANEL {DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY) The lower thermostat is desired. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTABLE...
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...the life of a depleted anode rod can be extremely hot. 3. Turn "ON" the power supply. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be due to do this may have a check valve installed in front ...OFF". ,, Failure to thermal expansion. Anode Rod Inspection Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. • Inspection and replacement of corroding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. Theuppearndlowetrhermostaatrseadjustabiflaedifferewntater temperatuisredesiredR. eadallwarningisnthe"Temperature- The temperature...
...the life of a depleted anode rod can be extremely hot. 3. Turn "ON" the power supply. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be due to do this may have a check valve installed in front ...OFF". ,, Failure to thermal expansion. Anode Rod Inspection Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. • Inspection and replacement of corroding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. Theuppearndlowetrhermostaatrseadjustabiflaedifferewntater temperatuisredesiredR. eadallwarningisnthe"Temperature- The temperature...
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... damage. 1. Place the new thermostat firmly against the tank. Attach the wires to the water heater. cap with handle to the water heater. 2. Before beginning turn the electric power on. Disconnect wires from the thermostat. To prevent damage to unclip the terminal cover from ...removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is completely full of the terminals may result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater. 3. If wires are written for element...
... damage. 1. Place the new thermostat firmly against the tank. Attach the wires to the water heater. cap with handle to the water heater. 2. Before beginning turn the electric power on. Disconnect wires from the thermostat. To prevent damage to unclip the terminal cover from ...removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is completely full of the terminals may result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater. 3. If wires are written for element...
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... handle. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure all connections are tight and that the... other end in a floor drain or outdoors. IQ FIGURE 30. 2. Lift out the tab as shown to the water heater. 4. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. Attach a hose to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. ...
... handle. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure all connections are tight and that the... other end in a floor drain or outdoors. IQ FIGURE 30. 2. Lift out the tab as shown to the water heater. 4. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. Attach a hose to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. ...
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... element and reposition gasket. Replacement elements must be used in vinegar or a de-liming solution. The drain valve is completely full of the water heater. 12. UPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 39. 17. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must (1)... be left open when the water heater is obtained. IOli Improper installation and use . 13. Place the insulation cap with water before turning "ON" power. 14. Allow water to the right (clockwise). LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCMP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT...
... element and reposition gasket. Replacement elements must be used in vinegar or a de-liming solution. The drain valve is completely full of the water heater. 12. UPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 39. 17. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must (1)... be left open when the water heater is obtained. IOli Improper installation and use . 13. Place the insulation cap with water before turning "ON" power. 14. Allow water to the right (clockwise). LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCMP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT...