Sears 153.329264 owner manual

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1.Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater.

FIGURE 30.

2.Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water meter.

FIGURE 31.

3.Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.

FIGURE 32.

4.Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.

FIGURE 33.

5. Remove the insulation cap with handle.

FIGURE 34.

6.Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.

FIGURE 35.

7.Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank.

The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot.

 

To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight

 

and that the water flow is directed away from any person.

FIGURE 36.

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Power Miser Electric Water Heater Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.ASafe INSTALLATION, USE and Service General Safety Table of Contents Product Specifications IntroductionAdditional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering Materials and Basic Tools NeededMaterials Needed Basic ToolsInstallation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterFacts to Consider About Convertible Lower Element Facts to Consider About the LocationInsulation Blankets Water Piping Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Valve and Pipe InsulationFilling the Water Heater Converting the Lower Element Page Wiring Page Wiring Diagrams Service and Adjustment Temperature RegulationTemperature Settings Upper and Lower Thermostat AdjustmentsDraining Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve OperationAnode Rod Inspection Thermostat Removal/Replacement Element Cleaning/ReplacementPage Page Drain Valve Washer Replacement ServiceOperational Conditions TroubleshootingStart Up Conditions AIR in HOT Water Faucets Water is TOO HOT Leakage Checkpoints Repair Parts List Model NumbersModelnumbers Repair Parts List Page Page MY-HOME