Kenmore 153.320691 HT 66 GAL Introduction, Product, Preparing for the New Installation

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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. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors.

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual

U.L.-Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd.,

Northbrook, IL 60062

National Electrical Code-This publication is available from your

local government or public library or electric company or by

writing to U.L. above.

A.N.S.I.-American National Standards Institute

Product

Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIS UM

MAXIMUM FUSE

 

TANK

 

 

 

RECOVERYRATE

WATYAGE

OR CIRCUIT

MODEL

CAPACITY

DIMENSIONSININCHES

GALS. PER HOUR

AT 24O VOLTS

WIRE SIZE*

BREAKER

NUMBER

IN GALLONS

DIAMETER

HEIGHT

@ 90°E RISE

UPPER

LOWER

(GAUGE)

SIZE (AMPS)

153.320390HT

30

 

19

45X

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.320391HT

 

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

 

 

3800

3800

12

20

153.320490HT

40

 

19

59¾

17.3

 

 

3800

5500

10

30

153.320491HT

 

25.0

 

 

 

 

!53.320590HT

5O

 

21½

57_

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.320591HT

 

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

 

153.320690HT

66

 

23½

60¼

17.3

3800

3800

12

2O

153.320691HT

 

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

 

153.320890HT

82

 

25½

61½

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.320891HT

 

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

 

*Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If disrancefrom fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electri- cal code.

Preparing for the New Installation

Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 2 of this,manuai first and then the entire manual carefully. If you dont 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, opera- tion, 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 essen- tial to the proper operation of the water heater and your safe-

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 u Facts to ConsLder- About the Locanon. *t sectmn.,

ty. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages,

READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPT- ING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

The installation must conform with the instructions in this

manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the

absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the

National Electrical Code. This publication is available from

your local government or public library or electric company

or by writing Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten

Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.

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 proce- dures. Instructions may be obtained from your local dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or California office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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