KENMORE 153.318020 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual ® 2.5 GALLON POINT OF USE WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. MODEL NO. 153.318020 LISTED 2.5 GALLON * Safety instructions * Installation * Operation * Care and Maintenance * Troubleshooti...

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Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersisextremely important in the installation, use, and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a...

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Readandunderstandthisinstruction manualandsafetymessagesbefore installing,operating,orservicingthis waterheater. Failuretofollowtheseinstructions andsafetymessagescouldresultin deathorseriousinjury. Thismanualmustremainwithwater heater. improper inst...

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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 GENERAL SAFETY ........................................

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ThankYouforpurchasingaKenmorewaterheater.Properlyinstalled andmaintained,itshouldgiveyouyearsoftroublefreeservice.Ifyou decidethatyouwantthenewwaterheaterprofessionallyinstalledby Sears,callthelocalServiceCenteroranySearsstore.Theywillarrange forprom...

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Youmayormaynotneedallofthesetools,dependingonyourtypeofinstallation. ThesetoolscanbepurchasedatyourlocalSearsstore. SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER GARDEN HOSE DRILL PiPE WRENCH PIPE DOPE (SQUEEZE TUBE) USE FOR WATER CONNECTIONS 6 FOOT TAP...

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Removing the Old Water Heater (9 4. Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box. TO SERVICE PANEL CONNECTIONS HEATER...

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m Fire Hazard / Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard THIS WATER HEATER MUST: * BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. , BE CONNECTED TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED ELECTRICAL SUPPLY WITH THE PROPER VOLTAGE RATING AS STATED ON THE WATER HEATER DATA PLATE. , HAVE PROPER OV...

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Property Damage Hazard • All water heaters eventually leak • Do not install without adequate drainage. Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occ...

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MOUNTING MOUNTING - DRYWALL (HOLLOW WALL) 1. The selected wall or cabinet must be capable of supporting double the weight of the unit when completely full of water (77 Ibs). 2. The installation area must provide adequate clearances for removal of the...

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Toxic Chemical Hazard + Do not connect to non-potable water system. This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance. Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatm...

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Thisheateris providedwitha properlycertifiedcombination temperature- pressurereliefvalvebythemanufacturer. Thevalveiscertifiedbyanationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratory thatmaintainsperiodicinspectionof productionof listed equipmentofmaterialsasmeeting...

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[ * 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, BLACK L© GRE...

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improper installation and use may result in property damage. • Fill tank with water before operation. You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey the local codes and the electric company requirements wh...

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Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. T...

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START UP CONDITIONS THERMAL EXPANSION Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. . Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. • Contact qualified installer or service agency. "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS }.--\ Explosi...

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ANODE ROD INSPECTION Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. - Inspection and replacement of anode rod required, The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The submerge...

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3. UsingaPhilipsscrewdriver,unscrewthebottomscrewsecuring theouterdoor,seeFigure8. 4. Liftupandremovefrontpanel. REPLACEMENT 1. Placethenewthermostatagainstthefrontpanelandsecure itwiththetwoscrews. TEMPERATURE?/_ _ CONTROL KNOB _ L- e_"_'_...

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waterinletandoutlet,openthenearesthotwatertapandfollow fillinginstructions. Improper installation and use may result in property damage, • Fill tank with water before operation. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To ...

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Usethisguidetochecka"Leaking"waterheater.Manysuspected "Leakers"arenotleakingtanks.Oftenthesourceofthewatercan befoundandcorrected. HOT(OUTLET)COLD(INLET) WALL f ® DISCHARGE PIPE 6" MAXIMUM "_rY/ © FLOOR DRAIN / / FIGU...

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Theseguidelinesshouldbeutilizedbyaqualifiedserviceagent, WATERLEAKS Improperly sealed, hotor cold supptyconnection, Tighten threaded connections. (See Leakage Checkpoints in this manuat} relief valve or drain valve. Leakage from other appliances or w...

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KENMORE 2.5 GALLON POINT OF USE WATER HEATER 153.318020 2.5 GALLON 8 14 5 ® 'T 7 6 4 d 12 ._-11 FIGURE 13, Key No. Part Description 1 Element Gasket 2 Anode Rod 3 Element 4 High Limit 5-6 Temperature Sensor and Thermostat 7 Mounting Bracket 8 F...

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6 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For six years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner's manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, S...