Kenmore 153.326761, 153.326561, 153.32686, 153.326361 Specifications, Customer Responsibilities

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Customer Responsibilities

Thank You for purchasing a 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 Inc.

NEC - National Electrical Code

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

Product

Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELEMENT

 

MAXIMUM FUSE

 

TANK

 

 

RECOVERYRATE

WATTAGE

MINIMUM

OR CIRCUIT

MODEL

CAPACITY

DIMENSIONSIN INCHES

GALS. PER HOUR

AT 240 VOLTS

WIRE SIZE*

BREAKER

NUMBER

IN GALLONS DIAMETER

HEIGHT

@90°E RISE

UPPER

IDWER

(GAUGE)

SIZE (AMPS)

153.326360

30

18

46½

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.326361

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

153.326460

40

18

59½

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.326461

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

153.326560

50

20½

60¼

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.326561

25.0

38OO

55OO

10

30

 

 

 

153.326660

50

23

49

17.3

3800

3800

12

2O

153.326661

25.0

38OO

55OO

10

3O

 

 

 

153.326760

40

20½

44

17.3

3800

3800

12

2O

153.326761

25.0

38OO

55OO

10

3O

 

 

 

153.326860

50

26½

34

17.3

3800

3800

12

2O

153.326861

25.0

38OO

55OO

10

3O

 

 

 

*W_lringsize based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is morn than 90 _et, m_r to your local elec_ical code.

Preparing for the New Installation

Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 2 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't tbllow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It

could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERLY? 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 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 KFFEMPT1NG TO INSTALL OR OPERKFE 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 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 proce-

dures. Instructions may be obtained from the California office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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.

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Contents Power MISERTM6 Electric Water Heater Safety Precautions OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR Property DamageContents Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesMaterials Needed Materials and Basic Tools NeededBasic Tools Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterInstallation Instructions ContdFacts to Consider About the Location Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower ElementWater Piping Installation Instructions contdValve and Pipe Insulation Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Filling the Water Heater Converting the Lower ElementConverting the Lower Element contd JAeKETliReplace the access panel Wiring Diagrams Lower Heating ElementWiring Water Heaters Equipped for ONE VoltageInstallation Checklist Service and Adjustment Temperature RegulationTemperature Settings ThermostatsService Adjustment Temperature-Pressure ReliefDraining OUS Bodily INJURY,OR Property DamageService and Adjustment contd Element Cleaning ReplacementTerminal Cover on Upper Thermostat Service Drain Valve Washer ReplacementAnode Rod Inspection Thermal Expansion Start Up ConditionsStrange Sounds High Temperature Shut OFF System Smelly WaterRumbling Noise AIR in HOT Water FaucetsNot Enough or no HOT Water Troubleshooting Guide contdWater is TOO HOT Leakage Checkpoints Page Parts Order List Model NumbersParts Order List contd 153.31635430 Gal 153.31635530 Gal 153.31645440 Gal 9000309 153.326860 50 Gal. Short 153.326861 50 Gal. Short Kenmorepowermiser TM 6 Electric Waterheaters Model Numbers Full ONE YFR Warranty on Water Heafer Master Protection Agreements