Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 153.320490 HT 40 GAL Kenmore
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Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING Model No. 153.320390 HT 30 Gal. 153.37.0391 HT 30 Gal. 153.320490 HT 40 Gal. 153.320491 HT 40 Gal. 153.320590 HT 50 Gal. 153.320591 HT 50 Gal. 153.320690 HT 66 Gal. 153.320691 HT 66 GaL 153.
Safety Precautions I _,WARNING 1 Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or I maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_, | OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assis-| tance or consultyour local Sears Service Center for further| information.
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Introduction Thank You for purchasinga Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble 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.
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 materi- als, depending on your type of installation.
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. Turn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Facts to Consider About The Location Convertible Lower Element You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heat.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping _WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _WARNING At the time of manufacture thiswater heaterwasprovided with a combinatien temperamre_resseres retief valve earthed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of li_.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater To fill the water heater with water: Close the seater heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) 2. The convertible dement is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. 5. Lower Element: LiE out the tab as shown to undip the ter- minal cover from the thermostat.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 9. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical couNec_on. I AWARNING Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which I can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR I PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY BLACK RED UPPER E.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring J _ CAUTION I Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- ] ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning on power.
Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist • Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink I_en, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement l A IMPORTANT I ELEMENT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION I This water heater is equipped with a special element that has I%" threads. Make sure that the replace- ment element has I_ threads.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) 7. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.
Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 18. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. l? I-:1 19. The adjustment dial has a "D" shaped opening that matches a "D" shaped shaft on the thermostat.
Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water sup, ply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions RUMBLING NOISE In some water areas, scale or mineral deposits will build up on your heating elements. This buildup will cause a rumbling noise. Follow _Element Cleaning/Replacement" instructions to dean and replace the elements.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakers" are not leaking tanks.
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Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER TM 10+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.320390 HT 30 Gal. 153.320391 FIT 30 Gal. 153.320490 HT 40 Gal. 153.320491 HT 40 Gal. 153.320590 HT 50 Gal. 153.320591 HT 50 Gal. 153.320690 HT 66 Gal. 153.320691 HT 66 Gal.
Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER TM 10+ ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.320390 HT 30 Gal. 153.320391 HT 30 Gal. 153.320490 HT 40 Gal. 153.320491 HT 40 Gal. 153.320590 HT 50 Gal. 153.320591 HT 50 Gal. 153.320690 HT 66 Gal. 153.
Warranty About Your Warranty THE PRICE OF YOUR WATERHEATER DOES NOT INCLUDE A FREE CHECKUP SERVICE CALL. On Water Heater Installations Arranged By Sears, Sears warrants the installation. ON INSTALLATIONS NOT MADE BY SEARS AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS: 1. Your Sears warranty applies to the product only.
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