Introduction; Product _Pecltlcatlons; Preparing For The New Installation - Kenmore 153.320491 HT Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank You
for purchasinga Sears water heater.
Properly installed and maintained, it _ould give you years of
trou-ble free service. If you should decide that you want the new
water heater professionally installed, contact the local Sears
Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt,
quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found
In This Instruction Manual
U.L.-Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfrngsten Rd.,
Northbrook, IL 60062
National Electrical Code-This publication is available from your
local government or public library or electric company or by
writing to U.L above.
A.N.S.I.-American National Standards Institute
Product Specifications
MODEL
NUMBER
153.320390HT
153.320391HT
153.320490HT
153.320491HT
153.320590HT
153.320591HT
153.320690HT
153.320691HT
153.320890HT
153.320891HT
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
30
40
50
66
82
DIMENSIONSIN INCHES
DIAMETER HEIGHT
19 45X
19 59¾
21_ 57¾
23_ 60¼
25½ 61½
RECOVERYRATE
GAI_. PER HOUR
@ 90*E RISE
17.3
25.0
17.3
25.0
17.3
25.0
17.3
25.0
17.3
25.0
ELEMENT
WATTAGE MINIMUM
AT 240 VOLTS ! WIRE SIZE*
UPPER LOWER I (GAUGE)
3800 3800 12
3800 5500 10
3800 3800 12
3800 5500 10
3800 3800 12
3800 5500 10
3800 3800 12
3800 5500 10
3800 3800 12
3800 5500 10
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
20
3O
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
*Wiringsizebased on standard 60°C copper wire.If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than90 feet, referto your localelectri-
cal code.
Preparing for the New Installation
• Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 2 of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow
the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It
could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, opera-
tion, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It also
contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read
and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essen-
tial to the proper operation of the water heater and your safe-
ty. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages,
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER
HEATER.
• The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the
absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the
National Electrical Code. This publication is available from
your local government or public library or electric company
or by writ]ng Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsren
Road, Northbmok, IL 60062.
• If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call Sears Service
Center.
• Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water
heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very
important in preventing death from possible electrical shock
and fires.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the 'Facts to Consider About the Location"sect'on.
• For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce-
dures. Instructions may be obtained from your local dealer,
wholesaler, public utilities or California office of the State
Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814