Kenmore 153.316040, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ons installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons Input rating of 12kW or less manual and safety messages before installing operating or servicing this water heater Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury Instruction m...

Page 2: ...hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage All safety messages wil generally tell you about the type of hazard what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to ca...

Page 3: ...pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided I 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 Water temperature over 125 F 52 C can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death Children the elderly an...

Page 4: ...enter or any Sears store They will arrange for prompt quality installation by Sears authorized contractors Abbreviations Found in This Instruction Manual ANSI American National Standards Institute ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers GAMA Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association NEC National Electrical Code NFPA National Fire Protection Association UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc PREPARIN...

Page 5: ...0 7 5 I650 7 5 I650 7 5 I650 9 1 2000 9 1 2000 9 1 2000 MiNiMUM WIRE SIZE GAUGE I2 I2 I2 I2 I2 I4 I4 I4 MAXIMUM FUSE OR CiRCUiT BREAKER SIZE AMPS 20 20 20 20 20 I5 I5 I5 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 Explosion Hazard Models with optional Top Hot Outlet or T P location are identified ...

Page 6: ...ABLE IN 28 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26 OR LESS Basic Tools You may or may not need all of these tools depending on your type of installation These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store Pipe Wrench 2 Screwdriver 6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule _LL _ Ill Garden Hose Drill Pipe Cope or Teflon Tape DRILL ROLL OF TEFLON TAPE USE ON WATER CONNECTIONS SLOT HEAD SCREWDRIVER PHIL...

Page 7: ...o short Additional cuts can be made later if necessary Disconnect the temperature pressure relief valve drain line When the water heater is drained disconnect the hose from the drain valve Close the drain valve The water heater is now completely disconnected and ready to be removed FIGURE 3 Attach hose to the water heater drain valve and the a put other end in a floor drain or outdoors Open the wa...

Page 8: ...in pan piped to a drain However unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan These devices are available 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 ...

Page 9: ...ter to the water connections Do not solder the water supply lines directly to the connections It will harm the fittings on the water heater Property Damage Hazard Avoid water heater damage Install thermal expansion tank if necessary Do not apply heat to cold water inlet Contact qualified installer or service agency NOTE To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings it is str...

Page 10: ...ified as HOT T P location BE SURE TO REAPPLY PIPE JOINT COMPOUND OR TEFLON TAPE AROUND THE THREADED ENDS OF THE 3 4 NPT NIPPLES WHEN REINSTALLING COMPONENTS T P Valve and Pipe Insulation Remove insulation for T P valve and pipe connections from carton Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot water line Make sure that the insulation is against the side jacket of the heater ...

Page 11: ...the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PiPE Do not cap or plug Provide a 6 air gap between pipe end drain SHUT OFF VALVE FLOOR DRAIN FIGURE 10 Filling the Water Heater Property Damage Hazard Avoid water heater damage Fill tank with water before operating S...

Page 12: ...ANDARD WIRING FOR SINGLE ELEMENT 240 VOLT C 2 STANDARD WIRING FOR SINGLE ELEMENT 120 VOLT JUNCTIONBox I _ _o_ GND 1 w m _ HI TEMP SWITCH _ _ t t _ THE RMOST_J _ ELEMENT JUNCTION BOX I TI _H OPTIONAL z UI SWTCH _ GND O O_ HI TEME m __ LIMIT _ _1 P _ 2 HEATING EL EME_ FIGURE 11 The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less The conduit or tu...

Page 13: ...stallation of the valves Before changing the factory setting of the thermostat read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or to draw their own bath water Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower Thermostat The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at a position which approximates 120 F 4...

Page 14: ...y hot TEMPERATURE PRESSURE DISCHARGE PIPE FIGURE 14 If after manually operating the valve it fails to completely reset and continues to release water immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater follow the draining instructions and replace the temperature pressure relief valve with a new one Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed temperature pressure relief valve will ...

Page 15: ...inst the tank 7 Attach the wires to the new thermostat NOTE Some of the terminals may require straight in wiring through an eye opening If wires are now looped recur and strip wire 3 8 to a straight length and insert 8 Put plastic terminal cover back in place 9 Replace the insulation block to cover the thermostat 10 Replace access panel then turn the electric power on Element Cleaning Replacement ...

Page 16: ...dle to the right clockwise 12 Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater NOTE The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use 13 To insure complete filling of the tank allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained This will let air out of the water heater and the piping Improper installation an...

Page 17: ...tructions section Check for leaks Turn ON electric power to the water heater _ HANDLE AND CAP ASSEMBLY WASHER FIGURE 28 Anode Rod Inspection The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod The submerged rod deteriorates to protect the tank Instead of corroding the tank water ions attack and eat away the anode rod This does not effect the...

Page 18: ...ressure built by thermal expansion in the water system Thermal expansion tanks are available from Sears stores and through the Sears Service Centers Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations FIGURE 29 STRANGE SOUNDS Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some metal parts during periods of heat up ...

Page 19: ... as a dishwasher or washing machine If hydrogen gas is present there will probably be an unusual sound similar to air escaping through the pipe as the hot water faucet is opened There must be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open RUMBLING NOISE In some water areas scale or mineral deposits will build up on your heating elements This buildup will cause a rumbling noise Fol...

Page 20: ... service to your house has not been interrupted If this is the case contact the electric company 6 Is the thermostat set to the desired temperature See Temperature Regulation section If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water the problem may be due to the high temperature shut off system See High Temperature Shut Off System in the Troubleshooting section 8 During very cold weather ...

Page 21: ...on may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking B Small amounts of water from the temperature pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area C The temperature pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting D The element may be leaking at the tank fitting E The element may be leaking at the tank fitting F The drain val...

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Page 23: ...01327 185775 000 184227 000 9001494 9000728 9002438 9006295 9002327 Also available at most hardware stores 1 Replaced only on return of damaged plate Not illustrated Now that you have purchased this water heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or ...

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