Kenmore 153.326162 - Manual

5 Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble freeservice. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater beprofessionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Centeror any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt,...

6 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools, depending on yourtype of installation. These tools can be purchased at your localSears store. Pipe Wrench (2)Screwdriver6 Foot Tape or Folding RuleGarden HoseDrillPipe Dope or Teflon Tape Additional Tools Need...

7 Removing the Old Water Heater FIGURE 1. 1. Turn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater. FIGURE 2. 2. Turn “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter. FIGURE 3. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or...

8 from some plumbing wholesalers and retailers, and detect andreact to leakage in various ways: • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakageis detected. • Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water supply to th...

9 Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) powersupply . . . must be 240 volts, (2) wiring . . . 10 gauge AWG @Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing. . .capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the installation must conformwith this manual, local codes and electric...

10 NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot andcold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions or couplings be installed on this waterheater when connected to copper pipe. 1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The hot water outlet is marked hot. Put two or t...

12 Filling the Water Heater Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot waterfaucet before turning “ON” power. To fill the water heater with water: 1. Close the w...

14 8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electricalconnection. Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which canresult in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. 9. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that thelocking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. ...

15 If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or ifyou have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability toconnect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of acompetent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson toarrange for a professional electrician. WATER HEA...

16 Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT FIGURE 24. FIGURE 25. WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT *NOTE: Some lower Hi-Temp Limit Switches may have 4 terminals. Use only th...

17 The lower thermostat is factory set at a position whichapproximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different watertemperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual andon the water heating before proceeding. FIGURE 27. Temperature Settings Time to Produce Temperature 2nd & 3rd Deg...

19 The water heater should be drained if being shut down duringfreezing temperatures. Also, periodic draining and cleaning ofsediment from the tank may be necessary. 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater....

23 Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as highline pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammeramong others, have installed devices such as pressure reducingvalves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to control thesetypes of probl...

25 NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open.Review and check piping installation. Make sure that thecold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to thewater heater and the hot water line...

26 FIGURE 46. Leakage Checkpoints Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater makesure the electric supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn theelectric supply “on” before the tank is completely full of water. Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Manysuspected “Lea...

27 Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need everexist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears ServiceCenter or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Be sure toprovide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. All Parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service...