Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 153.31242 Kenmore
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Use & Care Guide Model No. 153.312420 40 Gallon 0Qus I<enmore® c" @ For potable water heating only. Not suitable for space heating. INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or near the water heater. OWNER: Retain these instructions for future reference.
Your safety and the safety of others 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 you and others of a potential injury hazard.
Read and understand instruction 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.
3 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For three 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, Sears will: 1.
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installed and maintained, itshould give you years oftrouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They wilt arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.
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. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING.
Removing the 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. 4, Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF" to the water heater.
Mineral Buildup or Sediment MayAccumulate • This causes the water heater to become much heavier than normal. • If spilled, could causestaining. Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which wilt satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely tobe permanently injured by hot water than others.
block the discharge opening or hinder access to the manual relief lever (Figure 9). Ensure a discharge pipe is installed into the T&P valve discharge opening per the instructions in this manual. 4. Locate the hot water (outlet) & cold water (inlet) pipes tothe water heater.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature- pressure.
c. Wiring Diagram Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are met: The length in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet. The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less.
Temperature Regulation Temperature Settings IF ll mT_,l([e] =1 :! 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 ...-'_@:k _ are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Anode Rod Inspection Property Damage Hazard • Avoid water heater damage. • Inspection and replacement of anode as needed. The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The submerged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank.
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain. 6. Close the drain valve, refill the tank, and restart the heater as directed in this manual.
eT_,W =1 t,i • Burn hazard • Hotwater discharge. • Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge. 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.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. 14. Check element for water leaks.
Start Up Conditions NOTE: Expansion tanks are pre-charged with a 40 psi air charge. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 40 psi, the THERMAL EXPANSION expansion tank's air pressure must be adjusted to match that pressure, but must not be higher than 80 psi.
Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode rod (s) with one of tess active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines. Contact the local Sears Service Center for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #9001453 and this Chlorination Treatment.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is "ON". 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 the disconnect switch, if used, is in the "ON" position.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. The water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. A. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.
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