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Owner's
ManuaJ
®
POWER
MISER "rM
ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER
12
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE
FOR SPACE HEATING.
MODEL
NO.
153.321342
30 Gal.
153.321343
30 Gal.
153.321442
40 Gal.
153.321443
40 Gal.
153.321542
55 Gal.
153.321543
55 Gal.
153.321642
66 Gal.
153.321643
66 Gal.
153.321842
80 Gal.
153.321843
80 Gal.
= Safety
instructions
• installation
• Operation
= Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
= Parts
List
GAMA
certification
applies
to all residential
electric
water
heaters
with
capacities
of 20 to 120 Gallons.
Input
rating
of
12kW or less.
manual and safety messages
before installing,
operating
or
servicing
this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions
and
safety
messages
could result in
death or serious injury.
Instruction manual
must remain
with water heater.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A
PRINTED 0707
www.seats.com
185798-000
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- Page 1 Owner's ManuaJ ® POWER MISER "rM ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. MODEL 153.321342 30 Gal. 153.321343 30 Gal. 153.321442 40 Gal. 153.321443 40 Gal. 153.321542 55 Gal. 153.321543 55 Gal. 153.321642 66 Gal. 153.321643 66 Gal.
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Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
Your s afety andthesafety ofothers is extremely 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 and others of a potential injury hazard. -
Page 3: General Safety
Read a nd understand instruction improper installation and use may result manual and safety m essages in property damage. before i nstalling, operating or servicing this water h eater. - Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Failure t ofollow instructions o Inspect and replace the anode as needed. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ............................GENERAL SAFETY ..................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................INTRODUCTION ....................................PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ............................Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ......................... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..............................7-16 Removing the Old Water... -
Page 5: Introduction
ThankYouforpurchasing a Sears waterheater. P roperly installation must conform with the instructions in this installed and maintained, itshould g ive youyears o ftrouble f ree manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in service. It isstrongly s uggested thatthisnew water h eater be the absence of Local Codes, with... -
Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. EXPANSION TANKS THERMAL DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Old Water Heater The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. Check again to make sure the electrical supply... -
Page 8: Facts To Consider About The Location
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn offthe water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan. • Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water Mineral Buildup or Sediment MayAccumulate pressure differential between... -
Page 9: Water Piping
HOTTER WATER 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 scald and permanently injure upon contact. Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Some people more likely... -
Page 10: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation
PIPE 1. Look a tthetopcover o fthewater h eater. The hotwater INSULATION outlet i smarked hot.Put t woorthree turns ofteflon tape around t hethreaded endofthethreaded-to-sweat coupling and around b oth ends ofthe3/4" threaded nipple. Using flexible c onnectors, connect thehot w ater p ipe tothehot water outlet o fthewater h eater. -
Page 11: Filling The Water Heater
COLD Water Damage Hazard • Temperature-pressure relief valve discharge pipe must terminate at adequate drain. COLD TEMPERATURE- No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between PRESSURE relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly ELIEF VALVE discharge drain unless... -
Page 12: Converting The Lower Element
the Lower Element Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater• These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible element, read this entire manual before attempting to install CONVERSION... - Page 13 LiFT OUT TAB TO UNCLiP Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical TERMINAL COVER FROM connection. THERMOSTAT Fire and Explosion Hazard = Failure to tighten screws can ca use a fi re. • Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.
- Page 14 11.Replace theaccess p anel. 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 FIGURE 21.
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Page 15: Wiring Diagrams
5. Wiring D iagrams (see "Wiring Diagrams"section) have been 6. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the supplied showing the two most common types of connections wires inside the water heater's junction box. between the water heater and the power supply. - Page 16 _rams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT Before removing access GROUND TERMINAL--,_ panels or servicing the water €_I_ €_ _"_ POWER SUPPLY heater, make sure the electrical '< supply to the water heater HI-TEMP JUNCTION...
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Page 17: Service And Maintenance
Tem_ulation lower thermostat is factory at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding. Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT... -
Page 18: Anode Rod Inspection
The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable ifadifferent water Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation temperature isdesired. Read a llwarnings inthe"Temperature- Regulation" section b efore p roceeding. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. 1.Turn "OFF" t heelectric p ower t othewater h eater a tthe junction b ox. -
Page 19: Draining
The water h eater should b edrained i f being shut d own during 1. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the freezing t emperatures. Also, p eriodic draining a ndcleaning o f junction box. sediment from thetank may benecessary. Remove the access panel... - Page 20 4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, remove panel. o Before removing access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater turned "OFF". • Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily...
- Page 21 Clean area around element opening. Remove Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. any sediment from or around the element opening, inside To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank the tank. must be filled with water.
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Page 22: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
18. Replace access panel. • Follow "Draining" instructions. See "Draining" section. 19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater. • Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below screw handle. • Remove the washer and put the new one in place. •... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
WATER HEATER Start Up Conditions PRESSURE REDUCING iNLET FITTING VALVE W[TH THERMAL EXPANSION BY-PASS F_H_ #LD_ COLD WATER Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. PRESSURE GAUGE iNLET COLD - Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. WATER SHUT-OFF - Contact qualified... -
Page 24: Smelly Water
Smelly water may beeliminated orreduced insome w ater heater upper and lower thermostats. Follow the instructions to reset the models b yreplacing theanode rod(s)withoneoflessactive high-limit behind the upper and lower access panels. material, and then chlorinating thewater heater tank and allhot water l ines. -
Page 25: Not Enough Or No Hot Water
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water, the problem may be due to the high temperature shut off In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly system. -
Page 26: Leakage Checkpoints
Never usethis water h eater unless i tiscompletely fullofwater. Toprevent damage t othetankandheating e lement, thetank must befilled with water. The water m ust flow from thehot w ater faucet before t urning " ON" p ower. A *Condensation may beseen onpipes inhumid w eather or pipe connections may beleaking. -
Page 27: Repair Parts List
KENMORE POWER MISER ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.321342 30 Gallon 153.321343 30 Gallon 153.321442 40 Gallon 153.321443 40 Gallon 153.321542 55 Gallon NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped... - Page 28 KENMORE POWER MISER _(_) ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.321543 55 Gallon 153.321642 66 Gallon 153.321643 66 Gallon 153.321842 80 Gallon 153.321843 80 Gallon NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped...
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Page 32: Warranty
During the second year you must pay the labor cost for water heater installation. 1 YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY For the first year from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge,...
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