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Owner’s Manual
POWER MISER™ 6
ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
•Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
MODEL NO.
•Service Parts List
153.326162 30 Gallon Short
153.326163 30 Gallon Short
153.326264 38 Gallon Short
153.326265 38 Gallon Short
GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water
heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of
12kW or less.
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related 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 all 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,
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GENERAL SAFETY 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................... 2 GENERAL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly • The installation must conform with the instructions in this installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication is professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Cent
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MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20” DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS EXPANSION CONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS , AND 5 GALLONS CAPACITY HAVING A DIAMETER 18” OR THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR LESS, 24” DIAMETER FOR WATER SERVICE CENTER. HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Old Water Heater 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. 4. Check again to make sure the electrical 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.
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from some plumbing wholesalers and retailers, 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 off the water supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain pan. FIGURE 7. • Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold wat
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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. 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 in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or sta
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NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di- electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater 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 three turns of teflon tape around the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and around both ends of the 3/4” threaded nipple. Using flexible connectors, connect the hot water pipe to the hot w
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is made with any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances. Excessive length, over 30 feet (9.14 m), or use of more than four elbows can cause restriction and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve. No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent bodily injury, hazard to life, or property dama
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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 water faucet before turning “ON” power. To fill the water heater with water: 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower supply . . . must be 240
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Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag 4. Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can heater. now be removed from the thermostat. FIGURE 12. 1. Before beginning the conversion turn “OFF” electric power supply to the water heater. FIGURE 16. 5. Remove the screws fro
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8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical 11. Replace the access panel. connection. FIGURE 21. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn “ON” electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water. Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 9. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in pl
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If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions, you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to refer to the current edition of the NEC - National Electrical Code connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a NFPA 70. competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician. 4. A standard 1/2" conduit opening has been made in the water heater ju
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Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT A6 FIGURE 24. WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT A9 *NOTE: Some lower Hi-Temp Limit Switches may have 4 terminals. Use only the 2 terminals on left. FIGURE 25. 16
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Temperature Regulation The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which 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. 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.
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NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat. Temperature-Pressure Relief However, if it is adjusted above the factory set point of 120°F Valve Operation (49°C), it is recommended that it not be set higher than the lower thermostat setting. The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the “Temperature-Regulation” section before proc
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The water heater should be drained if being shut down during 1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the freezing temperatures. Also, periodic draining and cleaning of junction box. sediment from the tank may be necessary. 2. Remove the access panel and the insulation cap with handle. 3. Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power su
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4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. FIGURE 33. 5. Remove the insulation cap with handle. 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 34. 6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from
