Kenmore 153.326462 40 GA!, 326863 50 GAL owner manual Water Piping, Wate R H Eater, Electric Listed

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 could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . must be 240 volts, (2) wiring . . . 10 gauge AWG @ Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing . . .capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the installation must conform with this manual, local codes and electric utility rules. Failure to comply can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

	WATE R H EATER				Q			932N
	ELECTRIC							LISTED
			CAPACITY
MODEL	NUMBER		U.S.	GAL.	SERIAL		NUMBER
FACTORY	EQUIPPED	WITH
								MAXIMUM
UPPER	LOWER				CHECK	HERE		WORKING
ELEMENT	ELEMENT	MAXIMUM	VOLTS		IF INSTALLED		AS	PRESSURE
WATTS	WATTS	WATTS	A,C,	ONLY	FACTORY	EQUIPPED		P.S.I.
OPTIONAL	WATTAGE
UPPER	LOWER
ELEMENT	ELEMENT	MAXIMUM		CHECK	HERE
WATTS	WATTS	WATTS		IF CONVERTED			WARNING
						SEE	CONVERSION

INSTRUCTION

FIGURE 6.

NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.

Water Piping

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 are at highest riskfor scald injury.

Feel water before bathing or showering.

Temperature limiting valves are available.

Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting.

HOTTER WATER CAN 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 can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.

Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm,

or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local

code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the

hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In

addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at

plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the

factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature

Regulation" section in this manual.

See Figure 7 (below) for mixing valve usage.

HOT WATER

OUTLET

COLD

WATER

iNLET

WATER
OUTLET		f	TO COLD WATER
			WATERiNLETHEATERON
		FROM HOTWATER
	*MIXING	OUTLET ON
	VALVE	WATER HEATER
		FIGURE 7.
Figure 8 shows	the attachment of the water		piping	to the water
heater. The	water	heater is equipped	with	3/4" water
connections.

If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; means

must be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the

local utility or Sears Service Center on how to control this situation.

NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter

before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection. Do not solder the water supply lines directly to the cold water inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank.

Property Damage Hazard

•Avoid water heater damage.

•Install thermal expansion tank if necessary.

•Do not apply heat to cold water inlet.

•Contact qualified installer or service agency.