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... Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List GAMA certificationappliesto all residential electric water heaters with capacitiesof 20 to 120 Gallons. READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER r AND THEN THIS ENTIRE AMWANAURANLINBGEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERAT- ] NG TH S WATER HEATER. Short 40 Gal. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Short 30 Gal. 40 Gal. 50 Gal. Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model No...
... Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List GAMA certificationappliesto all residential electric water heaters with capacitiesof 20 to 120 Gallons. READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER r AND THEN THIS ENTIRE AMWANAURANLINBGEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERAT- ] NG TH S WATER HEATER. Short 40 Gal. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Short 30 Gal. 40 Gal. 50 Gal. Owners Manual FOR POTABLEWATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACEHEATING Model No...
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... or consultyour local SearsService Center for any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I sure the electrical supply to the water heater is not connected to do this could occur. a. DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve. b. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be rep aced. _, CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the valves. Safety Precautions AWARNING I replaced,_e valvemustmeet the requirementsof localcodes but...
... or consultyour local SearsService Center for any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I sure the electrical supply to the water heater is not connected to do this could occur. a. DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve. b. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be rep aced. _, CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the valves. Safety Precautions AWARNING I replaced,_e valvemustmeet the requirementsof localcodes but...
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... the Location ...Water Piping ...Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve...Filling the Water Heater ...Wiring Diagram ...Wiring ...Installation Checklist ...Service and Adjustment ...Temperature Regulation ...Thermostats ...Temperature Settings ...Thermostat Adjustment ...Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...Draining ...Hement Cleaning/Replacement ...Drain Valve Washer Replacement ...Service ...Troubleshooting Guide ...Start Up Conditions ...Thermal Expansion ...Strange Sounds ...Operational Conditions ...Smelly Water ..."Air" In Hot Water Faucets ...Rumbling Noise ...High Temperature Shut...
... the Location ...Water Piping ...Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve...Filling the Water Heater ...Wiring Diagram ...Wiring ...Installation Checklist ...Service and Adjustment ...Temperature Regulation ...Thermostats ...Temperature Settings ...Thermostat Adjustment ...Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ...Draining ...Hement Cleaning/Replacement ...Drain Valve Washer Replacement ...Service ...Troubleshooting Guide ...Start Up Conditions ...Thermal Expansion ...Strange Sounds ...Operational Conditions ...Smelly Water ..."Air" In Hot Water Faucets ...Rumbling Noise ...High Temperature Shut...
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...;C copper wire. This manual contains instructions for purchasing a Sears water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are going to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. Product Specifications MODEL NUMBER 153.312161 TANK CAPACITY DIMENSIONS IN GALLONS DIAMETER IN INCHES HEIGHT RECOVERYRATE GALS. They will not operate properly. electric company rules; See instructions for prompt, quality installation by Sears call Sears Service Center. • Carefully plan the place where you years of the National Electrical Code...
...;C copper wire. This manual contains instructions for purchasing a Sears water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are going to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. Product Specifications MODEL NUMBER 153.312161 TANK CAPACITY DIMENSIONS IN GALLONS DIAMETER IN INCHES HEIGHT RECOVERYRATE GALS. They will not operate properly. electric company rules; See instructions for prompt, quality installation by Sears call Sears Service Center. • Carefully plan the place where you years of the National Electrical Code...
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... (SQUPEIPEEZEDOPTEUBE) ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (Use only on ycour type of installation. _f Electric Water Heater Installation Kit [1"WATER HEATER HEAT TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT LOSS DUE TO o THERMAL SYPHONING _b 20" DIAMETER DRAIN PAN FOR WATER HEATERS 18" IN DIAMETER AND UNDER ,r,, r WATER HEATER INSTALLA. These tools can be purchased at your type of installation. Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below.
... (SQUPEIPEEZEDOPTEUBE) ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE (Use only on ycour type of installation. _f Electric Water Heater Installation Kit [1"WATER HEATER HEAT TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT LOSS DUE TO o THERMAL SYPHONING _b 20" DIAMETER DRAIN PAN FOR WATER HEATERS 18" IN DIAMETER AND UNDER ,r,, r WATER HEATER INSTALLA. These tools can be purchased at your type of installation. Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below.
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... drain valve. Qb. Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater OTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. 1 Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the union in each line. Close the drain valve. a. To avoid being scalded, make sure the electrical supply is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. When the water heater is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will avoid cutting off the pipes too short...
... drain valve. Qb. Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater OTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. 1 Q Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the union in each line. Close the drain valve. a. To avoid being scalded, make sure the electrical supply is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. When the water heater is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will avoid cutting off the pipes too short...
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... water at the water heater. Before changingthe factory setiting on how to controt thermal expansion. such as a mixing valve, shall be accom- Using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet. Mixing valves are available at the top cover of the water heater. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the threaded-to produce hot water. Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on the thermostat, read the "Temperature i Regu ation" section in heat...
... water at the water heater. Before changingthe factory setiting on how to controt thermal expansion. such as a mixing valve, shall be accom- Using flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold water inlet. Mixing valves are available at the top cover of the water heater. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the threaded-to produce hot water. Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on the thermostat, read the "Temperature i Regu ation" section in heat...
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... the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a combinationtemperature-pressures relief valve cer- Excessivelength, over 30 feet, or useof more than a combination temperature and pressurerelief valve certified as shownon the model rating plate. (Electric heaters - Must be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Caution should circumstancesdemand. watts divided by the installer or end user of ASME. Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING AWARNING I At the time of manufacture this water heater was...
... the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a combinationtemperature-pressures relief valve cer- Excessivelength, over 30 feet, or useof more than a combination temperature and pressurerelief valve certified as shownon the model rating plate. (Electric heaters - Must be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Caution should circumstancesdemand. watts divided by the installer or end user of ASME. Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve AWARNING AWARNING I At the time of manufacture this water heater was...
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... shall be of water. Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater Wiring A CAUTION . JNever use this wiring. To prevent damage to easily shut off the electric power when working on the model rating plate. To prevent damage to the tank andJ heating element, the tank must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you wish to the water heater. J To fill the water heater with water: • Close the water heater drain valve by opening the nearest hot water faucet. If...
... shall be of water. Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater Wiring A CAUTION . JNever use this wiring. To prevent damage to easily shut off the electric power when working on the model rating plate. To prevent damage to the tank andJ heating element, the tank must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you wish to the water heater. J To fill the water heater with water: • Close the water heater drain valve by opening the nearest hot water faucet. If...
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... Specifications" section? • Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater's junction box on the correct wire size (gauge) as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? • Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed, and piped to check your electric company to an adequate drain? DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not tap or plug) 6"AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN MODEL RATING PLATE 12 See Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section. • Is the water heater...
... Specifications" section? • Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater's junction box on the correct wire size (gauge) as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? • Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly installed, and piped to check your electric company to an adequate drain? DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not tap or plug) 6"AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN MODEL RATING PLATE 12 See Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve" section. • Is the water heater...
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... by most economical temperatures. In addition to using hot water in your hot water needs, some type of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most dishwasher manufacturers. Mixing valves are available at the water heater. Read all warnings in the "Temperature-Regulation" section before proceeding. @ © THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE THROUGH OPENING IN ACCESS PANEL 13 Read all warnings in this manual. I to produce hot water. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of these...
... by most economical temperatures. In addition to using hot water in your hot water needs, some type of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most dishwasher manufacturers. Mixing valves are available at the water heater. Read all warnings in the "Temperature-Regulation" section before proceeding. @ © THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE THROUGH OPENING IN ACCESS PANEL 13 Read all warnings in this manual. I to produce hot water. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of these...
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... release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the tank and heating ele-| ment, the tank must be drained if being shut down and drained for draining. To prevent damage to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with water. Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure at least once a year. Failure to an adequate drain or outdoors. Consult your local Sears Service Center for tank draining. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open with a check...
... release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the tank and heating ele-| ment, the tank must be drained if being shut down and drained for draining. To prevent damage to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with water. Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure at least once a year. Failure to an adequate drain or outdoors. Consult your local Sears Service Center for tank draining. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open with a check...
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... I The water passing out of insulation to the water heater. Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement To remove the element from your tank in the water heater and speed draining. 6. AWARNING "HAZARD OF ELEC_KI Before removing any person. 4. Open the flap of the drain valve may be removed from the thermostat. © _ aw,o_ 15 Open the water heater drain valve. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to expose the opening. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in...
... I The water passing out of insulation to the water heater. Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement To remove the element from your tank in the water heater and speed draining. 6. AWARNING "HAZARD OF ELEC_KI Before removing any person. 4. Open the flap of the drain valve may be removed from the thermostat. © _ aw,o_ 15 Open the water heater drain valve. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to expose the opening. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in...
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.... 14. The drain valve is completely full of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tighdy using an element wrench. 16. Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 7. Remove any sediment from the tank. Disconnect the two wires on the lower front of the tank, allow air to the right (clockwise). Then repeat steps 10 through 14. 15. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back over...
.... 14. The drain valve is completely full of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tighdy using an element wrench. 16. Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 7. Remove any sediment from the tank. Disconnect the two wires on the lower front of the tank, allow air to the right (clockwise). Then repeat steps 10 through 14. 15. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back over...
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... Possible noises due to match that any devices installed which could create a dosed system have a by-pass and/or the system have installed devices such as it expands (thermal expansion) and closed . STRAPPING (I) EXPAN_ON 0) PRESSURE REDUCING INLET COLD VALVE WITH WATER BYPASS SHUTOFF Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Expansion Tank Capacity Needed Inle_ Water Pressure 40psi 50psi 60psi 70psi 80psi Water Heater Capacity (Gallons) 30 40 50 66 82 2 2 2 5 5 2 2 2 5 5 2 2 5 5 5 2 2 5 5 5 2 5 5 5 5 *Highest recorded inlet water pressure in Inches Pipe...
... Possible noises due to match that any devices installed which could create a dosed system have a by-pass and/or the system have installed devices such as it expands (thermal expansion) and closed . STRAPPING (I) EXPAN_ON 0) PRESSURE REDUCING INLET COLD VALVE WITH WATER BYPASS SHUTOFF Expansion Tank Sizing Chart Expansion Tank Capacity Needed Inle_ Water Pressure 40psi 50psi 60psi 70psi 80psi Water Heater Capacity (Gallons) 30 40 50 66 82 2 2 2 5 5 2 2 2 5 5 2 2 5 5 5 2 2 5 5 5 2 5 5 5 5 *Highest recorded inlet water pressure in Inches Pipe...
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... hot water faucet be opened . Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational SMELLY WATER Conditions In each water heater there is opened for several minutes at least one anode rod (see parts section) for a long )eriod of time (generally two weeks or more)• Hydrogen gas is open flame near the faucet at the time it completely covers the thermostat and element. • Replace the access panel. • Turn _ON" electric power to the water heater. • A CAUTION [ If the high limit must be reset...
... hot water faucet be opened . Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational SMELLY WATER Conditions In each water heater there is opened for several minutes at least one anode rod (see parts section) for a long )eriod of time (generally two weeks or more)• Hydrogen gas is open flame near the faucet at the time it completely covers the thermostat and element. • Replace the access panel. • Turn _ON" electric power to the water heater. • A CAUTION [ If the high limit must be reset...
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...; Are the thermostats set to the high temperature shut off s,_tem. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible water leaks. • If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water, the problem may exceed the capacity of the water heater. Review and check piping installation. See "TemperatureRegulation" section. • If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears Service Department. (cont'd) WATER IS TOO HOT Adjust the thermostat to recover after...
...; Are the thermostats set to the high temperature shut off s,_tem. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible water leaks. • If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water, the problem may exceed the capacity of the water heater. Review and check piping installation. See "TemperatureRegulation" section. • If you can not determine the problem, then call the Sears Service Department. (cont'd) WATER IS TOO HOT Adjust the thermostat to recover after...
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... or replace gasket on pipes in your area. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation Instructions section. ® Water from drain valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. *The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking. *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting. Leakage from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" I 1"OFF", .and never turn the electric supply "ON" before checking the water I heater...
... or replace gasket on pipes in your area. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation Instructions section. ® Water from drain valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. *The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking. *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting. Leakage from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" I 1"OFF", .and never turn the electric supply "ON" before checking the water I heater...
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... List (cont'd) KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.312161 30 Gal. tReplaced only on return of the water heater will be found on the model rating plate located above the access panel. The model number of damaged plate. #Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased your orderwill be ordered from any SEARS Service Center or call or visit. TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 # PART DESCRIPTION Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve DipTnbe Primary Anode Rod Drain Valve Drain Valve...
... List (cont'd) KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER MODEL NUMBERS: 153.312161 30 Gal. tReplaced only on return of the water heater will be found on the model rating plate located above the access panel. The model number of damaged plate. #Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased your orderwill be ordered from any SEARS Service Center or call or visit. TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 # PART DESCRIPTION Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve DipTnbe Primary Anode Rod Drain Valve Drain Valve...
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... electric poweris turned _OFF". 2. To obtain warranty service,SIMPLYCALL1-800-4-MY-HOME(1-800-469-4663). Sears Installation Policy All installationlabor arranged by Sears shall be a charge for the difference in price between the replacement which varyfrom state to a failure in this water heater professionally installed by Sears contact your Sears Kenmore water heater is subjected to property damage, Worker's Compensation and Public Liability. b. On Water Heater Installations Arranged BySears,Searswarrants the installation. Adjusting thermostat. Leaksin pipes...
... electric poweris turned _OFF". 2. To obtain warranty service,SIMPLYCALL1-800-4-MY-HOME(1-800-469-4663). Sears Installation Policy All installationlabor arranged by Sears shall be a charge for the difference in price between the replacement which varyfrom state to a failure in this water heater professionally installed by Sears contact your Sears Kenmore water heater is subjected to property damage, Worker's Compensation and Public Liability. b. On Water Heater Installations Arranged BySears,Searswarrants the installation. Adjusting thermostat. Leaksin pipes...