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Owner's Manuam POWER MISERTM ELECTRmC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING, 6 MODEL NO. 153.326160 153.326161 153.326262 153.326263 30 Gallon Short 30 Gallon Short 38 Gallon Short 38 Gallon Short USTED o Sa...
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Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safetyore[ated messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and othe...
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Readandunderstandinstruction manualandsafetymessages beforeinstalling,operatingor servicingthiswaterheater. Failuretofollowinstructionsand safetymessagescouldresultin deathorseriousinjury. instructionmanualmustremain withwaterheater. Improper install...
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USEAND SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................ 2 GENERAL SAFETY .................................................................
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ThankYouforpurchasinga Searswaterheater.Properly installedandmaintained,it shouldgiveyouyearsoftrouble freeservice.Itisstronglysuggestedthatthisnewwaterheater beprofessionallyinstalled,contactthelocalSearsService CenteroranySearsstore.Theywillarrange...
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Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need al! of these materials, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Kr WRTH FLEXmBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/...
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Removing the O_d Water Heater FIGURE 1. Q Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. FIGURE 2. Q Turn "OFF" the water to the water heater at the water supply shut-off valve or water meter. FIGURE 3. Q Attach a hose to the ,...
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FIGURE7. MineralBuilduporSedimentMayAccumulate oThiscausesthewaterheatertobecome muchheavierthannormal, oIfspiNed,couldcausestaining. Mineralbuilduporsedimentmayhaveaccumulatedintheold waterheater.Thiscausesthewaterheatertobemuchheavier thannormaland...
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Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this water heater with any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate, Failure to use the correct voltage shown on the model rating plate could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property...
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NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cored water fittings, it is strongly recommended that dioelectric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe, 1. Look at the top cover of the water heater...
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ismadewithanyliveelectricalpart.Thedischargeopening must not be blockedor reducedin size underany circumstances.Excessivelength,over30feet(9.14m),oruse ofmorethanfourelbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve. Water D...
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productionoflistedequipmentormaterials.Thevalvemustbe oriented, providedwithtubing,orotherwiseinstalledsothat dischargecanexit only within 6 inches above, or at any distance below the structural floor, and cannot contact any live electrical part.&quo...
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Necessaryelementconversionpartsarelocatedina small bagcontainedwithintheelectricaljunctionboxontopof the waterheater. CONVERS_ONPARTS 1, 2, SCREW BUSS BAR FIGURE 12. Before beginning the conversion turn 'OFF" electric power supply to the wa...
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8. Tightenterminals2 and3 to ensureproperelectrical 11.Replacetheaccesspanel. connection. Fire and Explosion Hazard " Failure to tighten screws can cause a fire. ,, Failure to do this could resuHtin death, serious bodily injury, or property dama...
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Ifyouarenotfamiliarwithelectriccodesandpractices,orifyou haveanydoubt,eventheslightestdoubt,inyourabilitytoconnect thewiringtothiswaterheater,obtaintheserviceofacompetent electrician.ContactyourSearssalespersonto arrangefora professionalelectrician. ...
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Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WJR}NG FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON=SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY [ Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water ...
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Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) 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 ...
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NOTE:It is notnecessaryto adjusttheupperthermostat. However,ifit isadjustedabovethefactorysetpointof 120°F (49°C)HOTitisrecommendedthatitnotbesethigherthanthe lowerthermostatsetting. Theupperandlowerthermostatsareadjustableifa different watertemper...
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Thewaterheatershouldbedrainedifbeingshutdownduring freezingtemperatures.Also,periodicdrainingandcleaningof sedimentfromthetankmaybenecessary. i Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the ebctrical supply to the wat...
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[ 2. Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFFL Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Before beginning turn ...
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8, g, Clean the area around the element opening, Remove any sediment from or around the element opening, inside the tank, If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a deoliming solution, Fire Hazard a...
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18. Replace access panel, 19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater, Drain Valve Washer Repmacement Follow "Draining" instructions. See "Draining" section. Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the screw...
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Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSmON Property Damage Hazard Avoid water heater damage, o Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. o Contact qualified installer or service agency. NOTE: Expansion tanks are preocharged with a 40 psi air ...
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D.Anexcessofactivehydrogeninthetank.Thisiscausedby corrosionprotectiveactionoftheanode. Smellywatermaybeeliminatedorreducedbychlorinatingthe waterheatertankanda!lhotwaterlines.Contactthelocal SearsServiceCenterconcerningthisChlorinationTreatment. Ifs...
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2_ 3. 4, 5. 6, 7, Make sure the electrica! supply to your water heater is "ONL Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit. Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle their rated load and should be replaced. Make certain...
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Leakagefromotherappliances,waterlines,orgroundseepage shouldalsobechecked. Note:Tocheckwherethreadedportionenterstank,insert cottonswabbetweenjacketopeningandfitting,ffcottonis wet,follow"Draining"instructionsinthe "Service and Mainten...
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KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.326160 30 Gallon Short 153.326161 30 Gallon Short 153.326262 38 Gallon Short 153.326263 38 Gallon Short NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT:...
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6 oYEAR LmMITEDWARRANTY 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 al! Ioca! applicable plumbing codes, S...
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