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Owner's Manuam
POWER MISERTM 9
ELECTRmC
WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING,
MODEL NO.
153.329262 38 Gallon Short
153.329263 38 Gallon Short
153.329360 30 Gallon
152.329361 30 Gallon
153.329460 40 Gallon
153.329461 40 Gallon
153.329560 55 Gallon
153.329561 55 Gallon
153.329660 66 Gallon
153.32966! 66 Gallon
153.329860 80 Gallon
153.329861 80 Gallon
o Safety _nstructions
o _nstaHation
o Operation
o Care and Maintenance
o Troubleshooting
o Parts List
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Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safetyore[ated messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey aii safety messages and instructions throughout this manual it is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater. Thi
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Read andunderstand instruction Improper installation and use may result manual and safety messages in property damage. before installing, operating or servicing thiswater heater. Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Inspect and replace the anode as needed_ Failure tofollow instructions and - Install in location with drainage. safety messages could result in - Fill tank with water before operation. death orserious injury. - Be alert for thermal expansion. instruction manual must remain R
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USEAND SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................ 2 GENERAL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................
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The installation must conform with the instructions in this ThankYouforpurchasing a Sears waterheater. Properly manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the instalbd andmaintained, it should giveyouyears oftrouble absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the freeservice. Itisstrongly suggested thatthisnew water heater beprofessionally installed, contact thelocalSearsService NEC o National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication is availabb from your local government o
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Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need al! of these materials, depending on your type of installation. ,/ / j DRARN PANS AVABLABLE IN 20" EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION CONDmONS AVAmLABLE _N 2 DIAMETER FORWATER HEATERS GALLONS _ AND 5 GALLONS CAPACITY NAWNG A DIAM ETER 18" OR LESS, THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR 24" DRAMETER FOR WATER SERVICE CENTER. HEATERS HAWNG A DBAMETER 22" WATER HEATER INSTALLATION
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Removing the O_d Water Heater Burn hazard • Hotwater discharge. Keep hands clear of drain The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure al! connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. (_j_ Check again to make sure the electrica! supply is turned 'OFF" to the water heater. Then unplug the water heater (cord set) or disconnect the electrical supply connection from the water heater junction box. FIGURE 1. Q Turn
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devices are available from your local Sears store, and detect and react 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 leakage is detected. * Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn offthe water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan. * Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected t
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HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water Do not use this water heater with in your
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FitT&Pvalve insulation over valve. Make sure that theinsulation NOTE: Toprotect against untimely corrosion ofhotandcored does notinterfere withthelever oftheT&Pvalve. waterfittings,it is stronglyrecommended thatdioemectric unions orcouplings beinstalled or}thiswater heater when Secure allinsulation using tape. connected tocopper pipe. PiPE 1.Look atthetopcover ofthewater heater. Thehotwater outlet iNSULATION ismarked hot.Puttwoorthree turnsofteflon tape around thethreaded endof thethreaded-to-sw
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Position thevalvedownward andprovide tubing sothatany Ifaftermanually operating thevalve, itfailstocompletely reset discharge willexitonlywithin 6inches (153mm)above, orat andcontinues to release water, immediately closethecold any distance below thestructural floor. Becertain thatnocontact water inlet tothewater heater, follow thedraining instructions, ismade withanyliveelectrical part.Thedischarge opening andreplace thetemperature-pressure reliefvalve witha new one. must not be blockedor reduc
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4. Check allnewwater piping forleaks. Repair asneeded. Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater. Converting the Lower E_ement CONVERSION PARTS 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 operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to SCREW operate
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LIFT OUT TAB TO UNCUP 8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical ?ERMBNAL COVER FROM connection. THERr41OSTAT Fire and Explosion Hazard • Failure to tighten screws can cause a fi re. o Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage, Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY iNJURY, OR PROPERTY FIGURE 16. DAMAGE. 5, Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and 9. Replace terminal cover
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11.Replace theaccess panel. If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician. Fire Hazard I Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this water heater with FIGURE 21, any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate. i 12. Complete wiring to the water heater,
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Thelength inanyground return path doesnotexceed NOTE: If you have purchased a three wire connection water 6feet, heater but you are not on a 'Time Clock" or 'Off Peak" meter and have a standard two wire connection power supply, The circuit conductors contained therein areprotected simply follow the connection diagram in block 3 of the three byovercurrent devices rated at20amperes orless, wire connection diagram, The conduit ortubing isterminated infittings approved 6, Use wire nuts and connect t
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Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 W{RE LEAD WATER HEATERS TO ELECTRIC NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT POWER SUPPLY RED &UPPERE.C.O. THERMOSTAT I [ Before removing any access BUSS panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". UPPER Failure to do this could result in ELEMENT death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. FOR 5500 WATTS LOWER HEATING ELEMENT FIGURE 24. WIR{NG FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIM
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The lower thermostat is factory set at HOT a position which Temperature Regulation approximates 120°F (49°C) and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns ADJUSTABLELOWERTHERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT instantly resulting in severe injury (3 W{RE LEAD MODELS) or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk
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NOTE: It is notnecessary to adjusttheupper thermostat. Temperature-Pressure Relief However, ifit isadjusted above thefactory setpoint of 120°F Valve Operation (49°C) HOT itisrecommended thatitnotbesethigher than the lower thermostat setting. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Theupper andlower thermostats areadjustable ifa different watertemperature is desired.Readal!warningsin the 'Temperature-Regulation" section before proceeding. • Burn hazar
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Thewater heater should bedrained ifbeing shutdown during 1. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the freezing temperatures. Also,periodic draining andcleaning of junction box. sediment fromthetankmaybenecessary. 2. Remove the access pane! and the insulation cap with handle. i 3. Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat The terminal cover can now be removed Before removing any access from the thermostat. panels or servicing the water heate
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Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove pane!. { Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, 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 damage. FIGURE 33. Remove the insulation block and pad. 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. Q_ FIGURE 30, 2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water Shut-off v
