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...80 Gal. 80 Gal. Savethis Manual for Future Reference. GAMA certification applies to a[[ residential electric water heaters with capacities of 12 Kw or lessat a voltage no greater than 250 _L _WARNING READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN...THIS ENTIRE HANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER. LISTED POWER ELECTRIC WATER MISER TM12 HEATER • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions...
...80 Gal. 80 Gal. Savethis Manual for Future Reference. GAMA certification applies to a[[ residential electric water heaters with capacities of 12 Kw or lessat a voltage no greater than 250 _L _WARNING READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN...THIS ENTIRE HANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER. LISTED POWER ELECTRIC WATER MISER TM12 HEATER • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions...
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Safety Precautions _,WARNING . .I Imp_per ;ast_,llatlonad, iustnnema,lteration, sarvmcoer mamnteInanceeancauseDEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJURYO,, R PROP-I Do not usethis apphance if any part of manudacturtehis water heaterwasprovidedwith a combination_mperatere-pmssures reliofveivecertiEadbya nat;onally recoge;zedtestingbboratery that maintains peHod;c inspect;onOFproductionof listedequ;pment or materials,as meot'mgthe requirementsfor ReliefValvesand ...
Safety Precautions _,WARNING . .I Imp_per ;ast_,llatlonad, iustnnema,lteration, sarvmcoer mamnteInanceeancauseDEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJURYO,, R PROP-I Do not usethis apphance if any part of manudacturtehis water heaterwasprovidedwith a combination_mperatere-pmssures reliofveivecertiEadbya nat;onally recoge;zedtestingbboratery that maintains peHod;c inspect;onOFproductionof listedequ;pment or materials,as meot'mgthe requirementsfor ReliefValvesand ...
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...Insulation ...Temperatttre- Prcssurc Roller Valve ...Filling thc _'atcr Hcatcr ...Converting the Lowcr FJcmcnt ...\g_ring Diagrams ...\g_ring ...Installation Chccklist ... ,6 ,,7 2 ,8 ,8 ,9 ]0 10. 12 ]3 14 ]5 Thermostats ...Thermostat Settings ...Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustment ...Tcmpcramrc-Prcssurc RolicfValve Opcration ...Draining ...Element Clcaning and R.cplaccmcnt ...Anode Rod lnspcction ...Drain "_zal_,-_c'ashcr... ...Not Enough or No Hot _;ater ..._;ater is Too Hot ... £2 22,23 £3 £3 Leakage Checkpoints ... £4 Parts Order List 2..a..3 Warranty 3..2 3
...Insulation ...Temperatttre- Prcssurc Roller Valve ...Filling thc _'atcr Hcatcr ...Converting the Lowcr FJcmcnt ...\g_ring Diagrams ...\g_ring ...Installation Chccklist ... ,6 ,,7 2 ,8 ,8 ,9 ]0 10. 12 ]3 14 ]5 Thermostats ...Thermostat Settings ...Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustment ...Tcmpcramrc-Prcssurc RolicfValve Opcration ...Draining ...Element Clcaning and R.cplaccmcnt ...Anode Rod lnspcction ...Drain "_zal_,-_c'ashcr... ...Not Enough or No Hot _;ater ..._;ater is Too Hot ... £2 22,23 £3 £3 Leakage Checkpoints ... £4 Parts Order List 2..a..3 Warranty 3..2 3
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... NEEDED WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING Tubing Cubers Propane Torch Soft; Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simpli_T thc i*tstallation Scars has availablc thc i*tstallatio*t parts shovcx_bclow. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3t4' OR 1t2_ THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON...
... NEEDED WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING Tubing Cubers Propane Torch Soft; Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simpli_T thc i*tstallation Scars has availablc thc i*tstallatio*t parts shovcx_bclow. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3t4' OR 1t2_ THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON...
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... Element These instructions only cover the convcrdon of the water heater can be filled with water. CONVERSION PARTS BUSS BAR 1, Bcforc bcginnlng the convcrsion turn "OFF" clcctric power supply to thc wascr hcatcr, AWARNING Before making the conversion to the right (clock'wise). AWARNING HAZARD...5500 watts. Allow watcr to thc wascr hcatcr. Water must be convcrtcd to operasc at 3800 watts to the lower access panel Ncccssat T clement conversion parts arc located in a_¢_ • To insttrc complctc filling of I FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH L_m_R U,_ GAL. :: • . ... . ...
... Element These instructions only cover the convcrdon of the water heater can be filled with water. CONVERSION PARTS BUSS BAR 1, Bcforc bcginnlng the convcrsion turn "OFF" clcctric power supply to thc wascr hcatcr, AWARNING Before making the conversion to the right (clock'wise). AWARNING HAZARD...5500 watts. Allow watcr to thc wascr hcatcr. Water must be convcrtcd to operasc at 3800 watts to the lower access panel Ncccssat T clement conversion parts arc located in a_¢_ • To insttrc complctc filling of I FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH L_m_R U,_ GAL. :: • . ... . ...
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...flow ls obtalncd, This will lct air out ofthc watcr hcatcr and thc piping, A CAUTION Never use this water heater unlessit is in thc "Parts Ordcr List" Chart). Placc thc ncw dcmcnt gaskct on thc clcmcnt and tmscr_._v thc old clcmcnt fi'om thc tank, 8. To insurc ...and heatlng ele- Service and Adjustment (cont'd) TERMINAL COVER ON UPPER THERMOSTAT ]0. Rcmovc any scdlmcnt from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power, 714. To prevent damage to makc susc thc thcrmostat rcmalns firmly, against thc st_rffacc ofthc tank, ;19 Closc thc watcr hcatcr d?ain walvcby ...
...flow ls obtalncd, This will lct air out ofthc watcr hcatcr and thc piping, A CAUTION Never use this water heater unlessit is in thc "Parts Ordcr List" Chart). Placc thc ncw dcmcnt gaskct on thc clcmcnt and tmscr_._v thc old clcmcnt fi'om thc tank, 8. To insurc ...and heatlng ele- Service and Adjustment (cont'd) TERMINAL COVER ON UPPER THERMOSTAT ]0. Rcmovc any scdlmcnt from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power, 714. To prevent damage to makc susc thc thcrmostat rcmalns firmly, against thc st_rffacc ofthc tank, ;19 Closc thc watcr hcatcr d?ain walvcby ...
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...of'corroding the yank water ions attack and cat away the anode rod, 2O Service Before calling for leaks. • Turn "ON" dectric power to protect the tank. not ncccssarily _atcr condition, A corrodcd or pittcd anodc rod indicates high watcr conducti_49T and should be conducted by"a Scars ... heate_ unless it complctdy covers the thermostat and clement. Replace the insulation block and pad so that appcars to the "Parts Order Lis_' se_-iom • Be_rc bcginning turn ng ON' power. Neve_ use a r_, _ x v:_Yutt x 1__ tM.ck washer available at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800_i69-4663), Thc...
...of'corroding the yank water ions attack and cat away the anode rod, 2O Service Before calling for leaks. • Turn "ON" dectric power to protect the tank. not ncccssarily _atcr condition, A corrodcd or pittcd anodc rod indicates high watcr conducti_49T and should be conducted by"a Scars ... heate_ unless it complctdy covers the thermostat and clement. Replace the insulation block and pad so that appcars to the "Parts Order Lis_' se_-iom • Be_rc bcginning turn ng ON' power. Neve_ use a r_, _ x v:_Yutt x 1__ tM.ck washer available at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800_i69-4663), Thc...
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... with an intcrn'al by+pass, and no other measures arc taken, the dc_4ccs cause the _atcr _wstcm to cxpansion and contraction of somc mctal parts during pcrio& of"hcat-up and cool-down do not allow for dre cxpansion of hcatcd _atcr, The water within the waer hcaer yank _pands...
... with an intcrn'al by+pass, and no other measures arc taken, the dc_4ccs cause the _atcr _wstcm to cxpansion and contraction of somc mctal parts during pcrio& of"hcat-up and cool-down do not allow for dre cxpansion of hcatcd _atcr, The water within the waer hcaer yank _pands...
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... clcan and rcplacc thc clcmcnts. 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 Chlorination Trcatmcnt, lf thc smclly watcr pcrsists aftcr thc anode...
... clcan and rcplacc thc clcmcnts. 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 Chlorination Trcatmcnt, lf thc smclly watcr pcrsists aftcr thc anode...
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...*fiat file dine ofinstallatlon, file water heater was converted to retard a b_ild-ltp of dissolved solids÷ 2] 22 18 ]7 ]2_ 11 ]3 ]4 5 6 28 2 P 23 4 Parts Order List KE_IORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.321340 153.321341 153.321440 153,321441 153,321540 30G al+ 30G al+ 40G al+ 40GaL 50GaL...
...*fiat file dine ofinstallatlon, file water heater was converted to retard a b_ild-ltp of dissolved solids÷ 2] 22 18 ]7 ]2_ 11 ]3 ]4 5 6 28 2 P 23 4 Parts Order List KE_IORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.321340 153.321341 153.321440 153,321441 153,321540 30G al+ 30G al+ 40G al+ 40GaL 50GaL...
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..., most hardwarc storcs. _Rcplaccd only on return ofdamagcd plate, _'_Rcfcr m Wtring Diagram Section _r vcriflcation, //Not Illustrated Now that you call or _4slt. Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC MODEL NUMBERS: 153,321340 153,321341 153,321440 153,321441 153,321540 30GaL 30GaL 40GaL 40GaL 5OCTal, WATER HEATERS KEY NO. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10...
..., most hardwarc storcs. _Rcplaccd only on return ofdamagcd plate, _'_Rcfcr m Wtring Diagram Section _r vcriflcation, //Not Illustrated Now that you call or _4slt. Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC MODEL NUMBERS: 153,321340 153,321341 153,321440 153,321441 153,321540 30GaL 30GaL 40GaL 40GaL 5OCTal, WATER HEATERS KEY NO. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10...
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...mtmbes 42-31908 replacement element. (See model eating pLate "ff Converted" box), NOTEt B These water heaters 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...23 I4 Convertible elements are eqMpped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated 3 at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NIJMBERS: 153.321541 153.321640 153.321641 153.321840 153.321841 50G al+ 66G al÷ 66G al...
...mtmbes 42-31908 replacement element. (See model eating pLate "ff Converted" box), NOTEt B These water heaters 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...23 I4 Convertible elements are eqMpped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated 3 at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NIJMBERS: 153.321541 153.321640 153.321641 153.321840 153.321841 50G al+ 66G al÷ 66G al...
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... have pttrdlascd this water hcatcr, should a nccd cvcr exist for rcpair parts or scrvicc, simply convact any SFARS Service Center, most hardwarc stores. Be sttrc to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribu6on handling. Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC MODEL NUMBERS: 153,321541 153,321640 153,321641 153,321840 153,321841 50GaL 66GaL 66GaL 80G...
... have pttrdlascd this water hcatcr, should a nccd cvcr exist for rcpair parts or scrvicc, simply convact any SFARS Service Center, most hardwarc stores. Be sttrc to a SEARS Repair Parts Distribu6on handling. Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 12 ELECTRIC MODEL NUMBERS: 153,321541 153,321640 153,321641 153,321840 153,321841 50GaL 66GaL 66GaL 80G...
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...and quMiD; I ._k* in -home repair,ph_sconv_:n[enrtepairscheduling. • Power xttrge prot_tlan againstdcctr[cal damage due to power fluctuations, • Rantal rdmb_ant than promlscd, if repair of p_'ch_se.... incomplete insval].ationT, hese include: a.kdiust_ngtkemmsvat b, I ,IMITED WARRANTYON PARTS After one year gad through 12 yem'sfrom the date of purchase, when your new product, Hercs whats ... yourselffrom un_pcctcd hassleand _pcnse, The Master ProtectionAgreement_so hdps _tcnd the life of your Sem's Kenmor¢ water heaser is used in a dngle-fm_ily residence and is e£'ecri...
...and quMiD; I ._k* in -home repair,ph_sconv_:n[enrtepairscheduling. • Power xttrge prot_tlan againstdcctr[cal damage due to power fluctuations, • Rantal rdmb_ant than promlscd, if repair of p_'ch_se.... incomplete insval].ationT, hese include: a.kdiust_ngtkemmsvat b, I ,IMITED WARRANTYON PARTS After one year gad through 12 yem'sfrom the date of purchase, when your new product, Hercs whats ... yourselffrom un_pcctcd hassleand _pcnse, The Master ProtectionAgreement_so hdps _tcnd the life of your Sem's Kenmor¢ water heaser is used in a dngle-fm_ily residence and is e£'ecri...