General Safety - Kenmore 153.31242 Use And Care Manual

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Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
UL- Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
NEC - National Electrical Code
ANSI-American National Standards Institute
Read the General Safety section, page 3 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,
operation, 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
essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your
safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages,
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in
the absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the
NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication
is available from your local government or public library or
electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc.,
333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, 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 section.
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 procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from California's Office of
the State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento,
CA 95811. Instructions can also be downloaded to your computer
at www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs.
Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed
in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00; State
Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. In the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gasfitter.
MAXIMUM
DIMENSIONS IN FUSE OR
INCHES (mm) RECOVERY RATE ELEMENT CIRCUIT
MODEL TANK CAPACITY GALS. PER HOUR WATTAGE MINIMUM WIRE BREAKER SIZE
NUMBER IN GALLONS DIA. HEIGHT @ 90°F RISE @ 240 VOLTS SIZE* (GAUGE) (AMPS)
153.332420 40 20.5 (521) 44.0 (1118) 17.3 3800 12 20
* Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code.