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... certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with water heater. PRINTED0707 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A www.seats.com 185797-000 manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. SAVE THiS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISERTM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE...
... certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with water heater. PRINTED0707 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A www.seats.com 185797-000 manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater. SAVE THiS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISERTM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE...
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..., birth defects, or other reproductive This appliance can happen if you and others who install, use and servicing of this water heater. harm. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by the manufacturer. generally tell you... of potential exposure to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive of electric water heaters. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in the installation, use or service this water heater. The Sears Service Center also has a thorough understanding of this manual. DhaAzNaGrdEoRus ...
..., birth defects, or other reproductive This appliance can happen if you and others who install, use and servicing of this water heater. harm. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by the manufacturer. generally tell you... of potential exposure to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive of electric water heaters. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in the installation, use or service this water heater. The Sears Service Center also has a thorough understanding of this manual. DhaAzNaGrdEoRus ...
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...Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. - Before removing any voltage other than shown on the model rati ng plate. • Failure to use may result...in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Be alert for scald injury. Refer to do this water heater with drainage. - Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in property damage. ...
...Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. - Before removing any voltage other than shown on the model rati ng plate. • Failure to use may result...in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Be alert for scald injury. Refer to do this water heater with drainage. - Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in property damage. ...
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...Pipe Insulation ... Anode Rod Inspection ... NOTES ...WARRANTY ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ... Smelly Water ..."Air" in Hot Water Faucets ... Not Enough or No Hot Water ...Water Is Too Hot ... "q! 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 7-16 7,8 8 8 8,9 9,10 10 10,11 ...24 24 24 24,25 25 25,26 27-29 30,31 Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ... Filling the Water Heater ... SERVICEANDADJUSTMENT ... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ... Converting the Lower Element ... High Temperature Shut ...
...Pipe Insulation ... Anode Rod Inspection ... NOTES ...WARRANTY ... Facts to Consider About the Location ... Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ... Smelly Water ..."Air" in Hot Water Faucets ... Not Enough or No Hot Water ...Water Is Too Hot ... "q! 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 7-16 7,8 8 8 8,9 9,10 10 10,11 ...24 24 24 24,25 25 25,26 27-29 30,31 Removing the Old Water Heater ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element ... Filling the Water Heater ... SERVICEANDADJUSTMENT ... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ... Converting the Lower Element ... High Temperature Shut ...
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...installation this manual; Massachusetts Code requires this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If distance from fuse box to water heater is available from the California Office of Local Codes, with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00; electric company rules; National Electrical Code,... NFPA 70. If after reading not understand Service Center. this manual any questions or do of this water heater to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. Instructions may be installed by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook...
...installation this manual; Massachusetts Code requires this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If distance from fuse box to water heater is available from the California Office of Local Codes, with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00; electric company rules; National Electrical Code,... NFPA 70. If after reading not understand Service Center. this manual any questions or do of this water heater to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. Instructions may be installed by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook...
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DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FORWATER 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. These tools can be purchased at your type of ...installation. Basic Tools You may or may not need all of installation. m WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR 1/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS , ...
DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FORWATER 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. These tools can be purchased at your type of ...installation. Basic Tools You may or may not need all of installation. m WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR 1/2" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS , ...
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... the drain valve. FIGURE 3. Turn "OFF" electrical supply to be extremely hot. FIGURE 5a, 5b. The water heater is turned "OFF" to the water heater at the union in the water heater and speed draining. Removing the Old Water Heater The water passing out of drain valve discharge. To avoid being scalded, make sure the electrical supply is now...
... the drain valve. FIGURE 3. Turn "OFF" electrical supply to be extremely hot. FIGURE 5a, 5b. The water heater is turned "OFF" to the water heater at the union in the water heater and speed draining. Removing the Old Water Heater The water passing out of drain valve discharge. To avoid being scalded, make sure the electrical supply is now...
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... Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to an adequate drain. This causes the water heater to the structure. Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure and the environment in fire, serious personal injury, or death. However, unanticipated damage ... close to follow water heater warnings and instructions. This causes the water heater to the water heater when leakage is installed. This water heater is detected in conjunction with the water piping system as possible. Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location...
... Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to an adequate drain. This causes the water heater to the structure. Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure and the environment in fire, serious personal injury, or death. However, unanticipated damage ... close to follow water heater warnings and instructions. This causes the water heater to the water heater when leakage is installed. This water heater is detected in conjunction with the water piping system as possible. Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location...
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... utility rules. Read instruction manual for mixing valve usage. HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER iNLET WATER OUTLET *MIXING VALVE f FROM HOTWATER OUTLET ON WATER HEATER TO COLD WATER WATiNELRETHEOANTER FIGURE 7. Install thermal expansion tank if necessary. • Do not apply heat to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . Also, the installation must be 240 volts, (2) wiring . . . 10...
... utility rules. Read instruction manual for mixing valve usage. HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER iNLET WATER OUTLET *MIXING VALVE f FROM HOTWATER OUTLET ON WATER HEATER TO COLD WATER WATiNELRETHEOANTER FIGURE 7. Install thermal expansion tank if necessary. • Do not apply heat to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . Also, the installation must be 240 volts, (2) wiring . . . 10...
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... relief valve must comply with a properly certified combination temperature - Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water pipe to copper pipe. 1. NOTE: Your water heater is certified by the manufacturer. PIPE INSULATION :'= T&P ('_ iNSULATION "_\_/_ FIGU RE 9. Temperature-Pressure ...Relief Valve Explosion Hazard / •Tem perature-pressure relief valve must be accomplished water heater, by insulating the hot water lines from Fit pipe insulation over valve. " Properly sized temperature-relief valve must be removed from the...
... relief valve must comply with a properly certified combination temperature - Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water pipe to copper pipe. 1. NOTE: Your water heater is certified by the manufacturer. PIPE INSULATION :'= T&P ('_ iNSULATION "_\_/_ FIGU RE 9. Temperature-Pressure ...Relief Valve Explosion Hazard / •Tem perature-pressure relief valve must be accomplished water heater, by insulating the hot water lines from Fit pipe insulation over valve. " Properly sized temperature-relief valve must be removed from the...
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.... If the discharge pipe is not connected to ensure that (1) no one . Water must be filled with water. To fill the water heater with water before turning "ON" power. The drain valve is provided. Caution should circumstances demand. Do not connect tubing directly to the water heater. Temperature limiting valves are at least once a year. TEMPERATURE_RPRESSURE ELIEF VALVE...
.... If the discharge pipe is not connected to ensure that (1) no one . Water must be filled with water. To fill the water heater with water before turning "ON" power. The drain valve is provided. Caution should circumstances demand. Do not connect tubing directly to the water heater. Temperature limiting valves are at least once a year. TEMPERATURE_RPRESSURE ELIEF VALVE...
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... Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown to comply can be removed from the thermostat. The water heater is a conventional 3800 watt element which is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to operate at 3800 watts to 5500 watts, check the...
... Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown to comply can be removed from the thermostat. The water heater is a conventional 3800 watt element which is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to operate at 3800 watts to 5500 watts, check the...
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Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to easily shut off the electric power when working on the model rating plate. Provide a way to the water heater after filling the tank with water. This could result in fittings approved for grounding if all the... electrician. The circuit conductors contained therein are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you install this water heater with water before turning "ON" power. Replace the access panel. If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for your Sears ...
Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to easily shut off the electric power when working on the model rating plate. Provide a way to the water heater after filling the tank with water. This could result in fittings approved for grounding if all the... electrician. The circuit conductors contained therein are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you install this water heater with water before turning "ON" power. Replace the access panel. If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for your Sears ...
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... on a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" meter and have a standard two wire connection power supply, simply follow the connection diagram in block 3 of connections between the water heater and the power supply. To make these connections refer to block 1 or 2 in the junction box of system... you are connecting the water heater to the green ground screw in this 8. Connect ground wire location. The water heater must be electrically "grounded" installer...
... on a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" meter and have a standard two wire connection power supply, simply follow the connection diagram in block 3 of connections between the water heater and the power supply. To make these connections refer to block 1 or 2 in the junction box of system... you are connecting the water heater to the green ground screw in this 8. Connect ground wire location. The water heater must be electrically "grounded" installer...
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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. BUSS GROTUEN"DM'NAL------F:-_I_-- ,, ol ,.,I Tl__T2?owersuPpLY HI-TEMP LImit-_l(_'ll_-@l SWITCH rJK_ I_ oP.E. _q THERMOSTAT .___ _ OI _ JUNCTION / BOX / Lu _1 _ If ELEMENT O
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. BUSS GROTUEN"DM'NAL------F:-_I_-- ,, ol ,.,I Tl__T2?owersuPpLY HI-TEMP LImit-_l(_'ll_-@l SWITCH rJK_ I_ oP.E. _q THERMOSTAT .___ _ OI _ JUNCTION / BOX / Lu _1 _ If ELEMENT O
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...KNOB ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT(FOR DUAL ELEMENT MODELS) ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 27. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water• Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can cause ... injure you upon contact• Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by these people or at the water heater• Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores• Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves...
...KNOB ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT(FOR DUAL ELEMENT MODELS) ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 27. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water• Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can cause ... injure you upon contact• Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by these people or at the water heater• Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores• Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves...
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... which might result from any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is recommendtehdatit notbesethighetrhanthe lowerthermostaset tting. The submerged rod sacrifices itself to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure ...; Hotwater discharge. • Keep clear of drain valve discharge. 18 Turn "OFF" the electric power to the water heater at least once a year. The anode rod is notnecessartyo adjusthe upperthermostat. At a minimum the anode(s) should be extremely hot...
... which might result from any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is recommendtehdatit notbesethighetrhanthe lowerthermostaset tting. The submerged rod sacrifices itself to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure ...; Hotwater discharge. • Keep clear of drain valve discharge. 18 Turn "OFF" the electric power to the water heater at least once a year. The anode rod is notnecessartyo adjusthe upperthermostat. At a minimum the anode(s) should be extremely hot...
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... 1. l 1. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open with water before turning "ON" power. Follow "Filling the Water Heater" "Installation Instructions" section. 8. Water must be filled with • Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to unclip...the 3. Replace the insulation thermostat. Before beginning turn the electric power on. -Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". 3. LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER...
... 1. l 1. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open with water before turning "ON" power. Follow "Filling the Water Heater" "Installation Instructions" section. 8. Water must be filled with • Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to unclip...the 3. Replace the insulation thermostat. Before beginning turn the electric power on. -Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". 3. LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER...
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...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 the water heater and speed draining. FIGURE 34. 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 33. 5. Lift out the tab as shown to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water meter. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve ...
...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 the water heater and speed draining. FIGURE 34. 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 33. 5. Lift out the tab as shown to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water meter. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve ...
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... Shock Hazard " Do not use the correct voltage shown on the model rating plate affixed to the water heater. 10. Replacement elements must be filled with water before turning "ON" power. 14. Never use . 13. Check element for water leaks. LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT ( LOWER THERMOSTAT WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT FIGURE...
... Shock Hazard " Do not use the correct voltage shown on the model rating plate affixed to the water heater. 10. Replacement elements must be filled with water before turning "ON" power. 14. Never use . 13. Check element for water leaks. LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP TERMINAL COVER FROM THERMOSTAT ( LOWER THERMOSTAT WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT FIGURE...