Kenmore 153.320492 HT Filling the Water Heater, Converting the Lower Element, Awarning

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Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

To fill the water hearer with water:

•Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to

the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water hearer.

Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.

NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use.

To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by

opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the

water heater and the piping.

ACAUTION

Never usethis water heater unlessit 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.

Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.

Converting the Lower

Element

These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible element, read this entire manual before attempting to install or operate the water heater. The water heater is factory set to oper-

ate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to oper- ate at 5500 watts. Refer to the "Facts to Consider About the

Convertible Lower Element" section.

The Upper Element, (if a double element model) is a conven- tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts, (See rating plate on water heater).

The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system.

If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do not understand any portion, call Sears Service Center.

NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the

model rating plate must be marked. Using a haxdpoint ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.

Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag

contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater.

CONVERSION PARTS

BUSS BAR

I. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater.

AWARNING

Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the

(I)power supply...mustbe 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing...capableof 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.

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing

any access panels or servicing the water heaterp make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned

"OFF". FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY I DAMAGE.

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Contents Owners Safety Precautions Or Property DamageContents Product InstallationPreparing for the New Materials Needed Materials and Basic Tools NeededBasic Tools Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterInstallation Instructions contd DEATH. Serious Bodily INJURY. or Property DamageInstallation completed using Sears Installation Kit Water PipingTemperature-Pressure Relief ValveAwarning Filling the Water HeaterConverting the Lower Element Result in DEATH, Serious Bodily Injury or Property DamagePO%?TATTHs Property Damage Converting Lower Element contdNJURY, or Property Damage Wiring Diagrams To Electric Power SupplyWiring ScrewRelief Valve Installation ChecklistModel Rating Plate I6 AIR GAPTemperature Settings Service and AdjustmentTemperature Regulation Upper Thermostat Adjustable Behind Upper Access PanelLower Thermostat Adjustable Through Lower Access Panel Service and Adjustment contdTemperature-Pressure Relief TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief ValveElement Cleaning Replacement Service and Adjustment Drain Valve Washer Replacement OUS BOD LY INJURY,OR Property DamageThermal Expansion Troubleshooting GuideStart Up Conditions Strange SoundsTroubleshooting Guide contd Not Enough or no HOT Water Water is TOO HOTTroubleshooting Guide contd Leakage CheckpointsPage Page Page Parts Order List Parts Order List contd KEY Part DescriptionElement Ordering Information This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List About Your Warranty Sears Installation Policy

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