Sears 153.326362, 153.326363 owner manual Introduction, Product Specifications

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be 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:

UL – Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

NEC – National Electrical Code

ANSI – American National Standards Institute

•Read the “General Safety” section, page 3 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, operation, 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 MANUALBEFOREATTEMPTING 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 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 procedures. 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. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gasfitter.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

			DIMENSIONS				ELEMENT			MAXIMUM FUSE
	TANK					RECOVERY RATE	WATTAGE		MINIMUM	OR CIRCUIT
MODEL	CAPACITY	IN INCHES (mm)				GALS.PER HOUR	@ 240 VOLTS		WIRE SIZE*	BREAKER
NUMBER	IN GALLONS	DIA.		HEIGHT		@900F Rise	UPPER	LOWER	(GAUGE)	SIZE (AMPS)
153.326362	30	18.0	(457)	46.5	(1181)	17.3	3800	3800	12	20
	30	18.0 (457)		46.5 (1181)
153.326363						25.0	3800	5500	10	30
	30	18.0	(457)	46.5	(1181)
153.326462	40	18.0	(457)	59.5	(1511)	17.3	3800	3800	12	20
	40	18.0 (457)		59.5 (1511)
153.326463						25.0	3800	5500	10	30
	40	18.0	(457)	59.5	(1511)
153.326562						17.3	3800	3800	12	20
	55	20.5	(521)	60.25 (1530)
	55	20.5 (521)		60.25 (1530)
153.326563						25.0	3800	5500	10	30
	55	20.5	(521)	60.25 (1530)
153.326662	50	23.0	(584)	49.0	(1245)	17.3	3800	3800	12	20
	50	23.0 (584)		49.0 (1245)
153.326663						25.0	3800	5500	10	30
	50	23.0	(584)	49.0	(1245)
153.326762	40	20.5	(521)	44.0 (1118)		17.3	3800	3800	12	20
	40	20.5 (521)		44.0 (1118)
153.326763						25.0	3800	5500	10	30
	40	20.5	(521)	44.0 (1118)
153.326862	47	26.5	(673)	34.0	(864)	17.3	3800	3800	12	20
	50	26.5 (673)		34.0 (864)
153.326863						25.0	3800	5500	10	30
	47	26.5	(673)	34.0	(864)

*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 electrical code.

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