Kenmore 153.320393 HT, 153.320492 HT, 153.320893 HT Product, Preparing for the New, Installation

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Introduction

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 beater 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.-UnderwritersLaboratories, 333 Pfingsten R

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.

ANSI-American National Standards Institute

Product

Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELEMENT

 

MAXIMUM FUSE

 

TANK

 

 

 

RECOVERY RATE

WATTAGE

MINIMUM

OR CIRCUIT

MODEL

CAPACITY

DIMENSIONS

IN INCHES

GALS. PER HOUR

AT 240 VOLTS

WIRE SIZE*

BREAKER

NUMBER

IN GALLONS

DIAMETEI

HEIGHT

@ 90°E RISE

UPPER

LOWER

(GAUGE)

SIZE (AMPS)

153.320392HT

30

 

20

46_

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.320393HT

 

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

 

153.320492HT

40

 

20

60_

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.320493HT

 

25.0

3800

5500

I0

30

 

 

 

 

153.320592HT

50

 

22

58_

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.320593HT

 

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

 

153.320692HT

66

 

24

61

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.320693HT

 

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

 

153.320892HT

80

 

26¼

62

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

153.320893HT

 

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

 

 

 

 

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

Preparing for the New

Read the "Safety Precautions" section, page 2 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't 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 or. All warnings and all instructions are essen-

tial to the proper operation of the water heater and your safe-

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

READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPT-

1NG 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.

Installation

If afrer 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 your local dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or California office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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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 ValveFilling the Water Heater Converting the Lower ElementAwarning 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 ScrewInstallation Checklist Model Rating PlateRelief Valve I6 AIR GAPService and Adjustment Temperature RegulationTemperature Settings Upper Thermostat Adjustable Behind Upper Access PanelService and Adjustment contd Temperature-Pressure ReliefLower Thermostat Adjustable Through Lower Access Panel TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief ValveElement Cleaning Replacement Service and Adjustment Drain Valve Washer Replacement OUS BOD LY INJURY,OR Property DamageTroubleshooting Guide Start Up ConditionsThermal Expansion 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

153.320592 HT, 153.320692 HT, 153.320893 HT, 153.320492 HT, 153.320892 HT specifications

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