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... not 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 do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Failurteofollowinstructioannsd safetmy essagceosuldresulitn deathorseriouisnjury. Be alert for safe temperature setting. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed...
... not 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 do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Failurteofollowinstructioannsd safetmy essagceosuldresulitn deathorseriouisnjury. Be alert for safe temperature setting. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed...
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... 30,31 Water Piping ... Start Up Conditions ... Leakage Checkpoints ...REPAIR PARTS LIST ... Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... Thermostat Removal/Replacement ... Rumbling Noise ... INTRODUCTION ... Basic Tools ... T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... Anode Rod Inspection ... Insulation Blankets ... Wiring ... Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ... Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ... Element Cleaning...
... 30,31 Water Piping ... Start Up Conditions ... Leakage Checkpoints ...REPAIR PARTS LIST ... Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... Thermostat Removal/Replacement ... Rumbling Noise ... INTRODUCTION ... Basic Tools ... T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... Anode Rod Inspection ... Insulation Blankets ... Wiring ... Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ... Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ... Element Cleaning...
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... Appliance Energy Conversation Act standards with an insulation blanket. Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T & P) valve with respect to follow water heater warnings and instructions. If after reading these instructions in which only operates at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to and as centralized with heaters. Installations in the drain pan that turn off devices that if the tank or any portion, call Sears Service...
... Appliance Energy Conversation Act standards with an insulation blanket. Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T & P) valve with respect to follow water heater warnings and instructions. If after reading these instructions in which only operates at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to and as centralized with heaters. Installations in the drain pan that turn off devices that if the tank or any portion, call Sears Service...
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... utility or Sears Service Center on the model rating plate. - OPTIONAL UPPER ELEMENT WATTS WATTAGE LOWER ELEMENT WATTS MAXIMUM WATTS CHECK HERE IF CONVERTED WARNING SEE CONVERSION INSTRUCTION FIGURE 6. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your home fits into one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with this water heater with to a temperature which is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the water heater. The water heater connections. NOTE: If using hot water in...
... utility or Sears Service Center on the model rating plate. - OPTIONAL UPPER ELEMENT WATTS WATTAGE LOWER ELEMENT WATTS MAXIMUM WATTS CHECK HERE IF CONVERTED WARNING SEE CONVERSION INSTRUCTION FIGURE 6. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your home fits into one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with this water heater with to a temperature which is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the water heater. The water heater connections. NOTE: If using hot water in...
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... di=electric unions or couplings be marked with a maximum set pressure not to copper pipe. 1. Temperature=Pressure Relief Valve HOTm_ _mCOLD PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE i Explosion Hazard "Tem perature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for T & P valve and pipe connections carton. The valve must be installed in the above paragraph. Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water pipe to -sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4" threaded nipple. Secure all insulation using...
... di=electric unions or couplings be marked with a maximum set pressure not to copper pipe. 1. Temperature=Pressure Relief Valve HOTm_ _mCOLD PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE i Explosion Hazard "Tem perature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for T & P valve and pipe connections carton. The valve must be installed in the above paragraph. Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water pipe to -sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4" threaded nipple. Secure all insulation using...
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... the water heater with water. Do not connect tubing directly to a drain or other obstruction is obtained. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are available. The temperature-pressure relief valve must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. If the discharge pipe is not connected to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is located on the lower front of the water heater and the piping. 4. Close the water heater drain valve by opening...
... the water heater with water. Do not connect tubing directly to a drain or other obstruction is obtained. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are available. The temperature-pressure relief valve must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. If the discharge pipe is not connected to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is located on the lower front of the water heater and the piping. 4. Close the water heater drain valve by opening...
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... own fuse or circuit breaker. Water must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you are protected by a competent electrician. Wiring Install and connect a circuit directly from the hot water faucet before operation. Contact your Sears salesperson to this water heater, obtain the service of water. Failure to the current edition of the water heater. For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions, refer to use may be the right size and...
... own fuse or circuit breaker. Water must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you are protected by a competent electrician. Wiring Install and connect a circuit directly from the hot water faucet before operation. Contact your Sears salesperson to this water heater, obtain the service of water. Failure to the current edition of the water heater. For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions, refer to use may be the right size and...
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Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WiriNG FOR 2 WiRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON=SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT [ A6 * Before removing any access panels or servicing 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. GROUNDT ERMINAL--""""-_,_ _1 _*,_l L_ POWER SUPPLY H,-TEMP _ JUNJTiON LIMIT_l O_1I_(bl BOX sw,TCB _40-11_ tt" TH2tggPTAT --n J I_ _f% ELEMENT
Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WiriNG FOR 2 WiRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON=SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT [ A6 * Before removing any access panels or servicing 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. GROUNDT ERMINAL--""""-_,_ _1 _*,_l L_ POWER SUPPLY H,-TEMP _ JUNJTiON LIMIT_l O_1I_(bl BOX sw,TCB _40-11_ tt" TH2tggPTAT --n J I_ _f% ELEMENT
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... seconds More than others. JP,.....-- Read instruction manual for scald injury. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT (FOR DUAL ELEMENT MODELS} ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 27. Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can scald and permanently injure you must take special precautions. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves, Before changing the factory setting of these people or at the hot water tap, then you upon contact. Read...
... seconds More than others. JP,.....-- Read instruction manual for scald injury. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT (FOR DUAL ELEMENT MODELS} ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 27. Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can scald and permanently injure you must take special precautions. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves, Before changing the factory setting of these people or at the hot water tap, then you upon contact. Read...
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...least once a year. • Burn hazard • Hotwater discharge. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE FIGURE 28. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in operating condition. Consult your water heater. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can extend the life of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will release the manufacturer from any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is used to thermal expansion. Most hot water tanks are...
...least once a year. • Burn hazard • Hotwater discharge. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE FIGURE 28. Your water heater may have a check valve installed in operating condition. Consult your water heater. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can extend the life of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will release the manufacturer from any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is used to thermal expansion. Most hot water tanks are...
Owners Manual
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... removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is going to the tank and heating element, the tank must flow from behind the thermostat improper installation and use this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. 1. Turn "ON" power to an adequate drain or outdoors. 5. instructions in wiring through an eye-opening. To prevent damage to be shut down...
... removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is going to the tank and heating element, the tank must flow from behind the thermostat improper installation and use this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. 1. Turn "ON" power to an adequate drain or outdoors. 5. instructions in wiring through an eye-opening. To prevent damage to be shut down...
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Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. FIGURE 30. 2. Attach a hose to the water heater. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. FIGURE 34. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the thermostat. Remove the insulation cap...
Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. FIGURE 30. 2. Attach a hose to the water heater. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. FIGURE 34. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the thermostat. Remove the insulation cap...
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... "Repair Parts List " Chart). The drain valve is completely full of the water heater. 12. Replace the insulation cap with any sediment from the hot water faucet before operation. 21 FIGURE 40. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to prevent a possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in place. This will let air out of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tightly using an element wrench. UPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT...
... "Repair Parts List " Chart). The drain valve is completely full of the water heater. 12. Replace the insulation cap with any sediment from the hot water faucet before operation. 21 FIGURE 40. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to prevent a possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in place. This will let air out of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tightly using an element wrench. UPPER AND LOWER THERMOSTAT...
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... damage. using a wrench. FIGURE 41. DO NOT OVER Follow "Filling the Water Heater" "Installation Instructions" section. Contact Sears Repair Services at your nearest hardware store, For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts List" section, Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to water heater. NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32" x 13/64" x 1/8" thick washer available at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). 22 Drain Valve Washer Replacement [ . See "Draining" section...
... damage. using a wrench. FIGURE 41. DO NOT OVER Follow "Filling the Water Heater" "Installation Instructions" section. Contact Sears Repair Services at your nearest hardware store, For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts List" section, Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to water heater. NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32" x 13/64" x 1/8" thick washer available at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). 22 Drain Valve Washer Replacement [ . See "Draining" section...
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... water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve is heated and increases the pressure of thermal expansion. Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Number 153.331020 153.331950 Tank Capacity In Gallons 2 5 Dimensions Pipe in the water. This odor is not intended for the expansion of water hammer among others, have an expansion tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expansion in controlling these devices are taken, the devices cause the water system to match that any devices installed which must all be closed. Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION...
... water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve is heated and increases the pressure of thermal expansion. Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Number 153.331020 153.331950 Tank Capacity In Gallons 2 5 Dimensions Pipe in the water. This odor is not intended for the expansion of water hammer among others, have an expansion tank to relieve the pressure built by thermal expansion in controlling these devices are taken, the devices cause the water system to match that any devices installed which must all be closed. Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION...
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... why the high limit turned "OFF" the electric power Follow the resetting instructions behind the upper and lower access panels. There must be reset again, call Sears Service Department to the "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS Explosion Hazard • Flammable hydrogen gases may not be present. . RESET RUMBLING NOISE FIGURE 45. HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM 7. If the high limit must be produced in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Review and check piping installation. If thesmellywaterpersistasftertheanodereplacemeanntd...
... why the high limit turned "OFF" the electric power Follow the resetting instructions behind the upper and lower access panels. There must be reset again, call Sears Service Department to the "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS Explosion Hazard • Flammable hydrogen gases may not be present. . RESET RUMBLING NOISE FIGURE 45. HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM 7. If the high limit must be produced in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Review and check piping installation. If thesmellywaterpersistasftertheanodereplacemeanntd...
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... "Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fitting. ftenthesourceof thewatecr anbefoundandcorrected. Place element into opening and fitting. improper installation and use may be leaking at the tank fitting. hewatermustflowfromthehot watefraucebt eforeturnin"gON"power. E. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on element. Instructiomnanuaml usrtemain withwatehr eater. Water from condensation, loose connections or the temperature- Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be from drain valve may...
... "Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fitting. ftenthesourceof thewatecr anbefoundandcorrected. Place element into opening and fitting. improper installation and use may be leaking at the tank fitting. hewatermustflowfromthehot watefraucebt eforeturnin"gON"power. E. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on element. Instructiomnanuaml usrtemain withwatehr eater. Water from condensation, loose connections or the temperature- Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be from drain valve may...
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.... 1" Replaced only on the model rating plate located near the access panel. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: All Parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center or call or visit. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you need ever exist for handling. The model number of dissolved solids, Key Model No. KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I IF---! 153.326362 30 Gallon...
.... 1" Replaced only on the model rating plate located near the access panel. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: All Parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center or call or visit. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you need ever exist for handling. The model number of dissolved solids, Key Model No. KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I IF---! 153.326362 30 Gallon...
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KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.326763 50 Gallon Medium 50 Gallon Medium 40 Gallon Medium 40 Gallon Medum NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are not offered as replacement parts. Be sure to Wiring Diagram section for verification. #Not illustrated. If the parts you need ever exist for handling. will be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Manual # 85796-000 Model Rating Plate 1" Prima_Anode Rod Roto-SwirF MDip Tube (See NOTE "B" above) Temperature Pressure Relief Valve* Terminal...
KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.326763 50 Gallon Medium 50 Gallon Medium 40 Gallon Medium 40 Gallon Medum NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are not offered as replacement parts. Be sure to Wiring Diagram section for verification. #Not illustrated. If the parts you need ever exist for handling. will be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Manual # 85796-000 Model Rating Plate 1" Prima_Anode Rod Roto-SwirF MDip Tube (See NOTE "B" above) Temperature Pressure Relief Valve* Terminal...
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KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I Buss Bar Kit 153,325862 153.326863 9001591 9001591 2 Drain Valve 9001588 9001588 3 Drain Valve Washer (17/32"xl 3/64"xl/8" thick)** 4 Element Gasket 9001584 9000308 9001584 9000308 5 Element Gasket 9000308 9000308 6 Heat Trap Nipple 7 Lower Access Panel 9003921 9003900 9003921 9003900 8 Lower Element (See NOTE "A" above) 9000049 9000396 9000049 9000396 9 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) !! 9002300 10 Manual# 185796-000 185796-000 11 Model Rating Plate 1 I2 Priman!Anode Rod I3 Roto-SwirF...
KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I Buss Bar Kit 153,325862 153.326863 9001591 9001591 2 Drain Valve 9001588 9001588 3 Drain Valve Washer (17/32"xl 3/64"xl/8" thick)** 4 Element Gasket 9001584 9000308 9001584 9000308 5 Element Gasket 9000308 9000308 6 Heat Trap Nipple 7 Lower Access Panel 9003921 9003900 9003921 9003900 8 Lower Element (See NOTE "A" above) 9000049 9000396 9000049 9000396 9 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) !! 9002300 10 Manual# 185796-000 185796-000 11 Model Rating Plate 1 I2 Priman!Anode Rod I3 Roto-SwirF...