Kenmore Power Miser 12 153.320392 HT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...efore First Use of This Product Save this Manual for Future Reference POWER MISER TM 12 LECTRIC WATER HEATER Safety Instructions Installation Operation Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List GAMA certificationappliesto all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120Gallons Input rating of 12Kw or less at a voltage no greater than 250 _i WARNING READ THE GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 2: ...ions Mustnot be plugged or blocked Mustbeof materiallistedfor hotwater distribution Must be installed so as to allow complete drainage both the temperature pressure relief valve and the discharge pipe Mustterminateat anadequatedrain Mustnot haveanyvalvebetweenthe reliefvalveandtank AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the el...

Page 3: ...Diagrams 13 Wiring 14 Installation Checklist 15 Service and 1 I A Adjustment 16 20 Temperature Regulation 16 Thermostats 16 Thermostat Settings 16 Upper Thermostat Adjustment 16 Lower Thermostat Adjustment 17 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 17 Draining 17 _ Element Cleaning and Replacement 18 20 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 20 Service 20 _ lroubleshooting Guide 21 24 Start Up Conditi...

Page 4: ...e 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 opera tion and maintenance of this electric water heater It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware or All warnings and all instructions...

Page 5: ... A DIAMETER 18 OR LESS 24 DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22 OR LESS AND AVAILABLE 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 purchzsed at your local Sears Stole Pipe Wrench 2 Screwdriver 6 Foot Tape or Folding Rule Garden Hose Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon T...

Page 6: ...d ready to be removed Qb you galvanized pipe to the water If have heater loosen the two galvanized pipe5 with a pipe wrench at the union in eadn line Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater These pieces should be saved since they may be needed when reconnecting the new water heater Disconnect the temperature pressure relief valve drain line When the water heater is drained disconn...

Page 7: ...t be piped to an adequate drain Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connec tion with this water heater CAUTION INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES The water heater must be located and or protected so it is not subjectto physicaldamageby a mov ngveh cle The Upper Element if a double element model is a conven tional 3800 watt element which on...

Page 8: ...heck valve water meter with a check valve etc in the cold water supply means shall be provided to control thermal expansion Contact the local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation NOTE If using copper robing solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connec tion Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold wate...

Page 9: ...tweenthe relief valveandthe tank Do not connecttubingdirectlyto discharge drainunlessa 6 air gapis provided To preventbodilyinjury hazardto life or property damage the relief valve must be allowedto discharge water in quantitiesshouldcircumstances demand If the dischargepipe is not connectedto a drainor i other suitable means the water flow may cause property damage The DischargePipe Mustnot be sm...

Page 10: ...nly 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 oper ate at 3800 watts The lower element can be converted to oper ate at 5500 watts Refer to the Facts to Consider About the Convertible Lower Element section The Upper Element if a double element model is a conven tional 3800 watt ...

Page 11: ...n block to expose the opening Lift out tab to until ternllnaJ cover from t_ermosta_ AC TERMINAL COVER CLIPPED TO THER P O TATTH s PLASTIC TABS ON BOTH SIDES OF TERMINAL COVER HOLD IT IN PLACE THERMOSTAT BRACKET q TANK _LEMENT 6 Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element and move the looped end of the wire aside 7 The buss bar is labeled 5500 W Place the buss bar over terminals 2 and 3 with t...

Page 12: ...ush the dial onto the shaft 13 Replace the access panel AWARNING Make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank the terminal cover is in place and the insulation is replaced Failure to do so can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY NJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE l 1 Replace the insulation block so that it completely covers the thermostat and element 14 Complete wiring to the water heater or if completed t...

Page 13: ...MOSTAT BUSS BAR FOR 5500 WATTS FOR 3800 WATTS ELEMENT LOWER T STAT LOWER HEATING ELEMENT THREE TYPES OF FIELD t ONNECTIONS YOU MAY HAVE TIME CLOCK SWITCH OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY TO ELECTRIC _ L2 _ TO TIME POWER SUPPLY L L2 L2 CLOCK SWITCH JWL_BI A NCTION BOX YELLO CK OFF PEAK METER OPERATES BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY TO ELECTRIC _ r_L2LIL2 P TO OFF POWERSUPPLY Li _ PEAK METER IUNCTION BOX YELLO LACK...

Page 14: ... Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician 1 Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when work ing on the water heater This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch 2 Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circ...

Page 15: ...on Is the new temperature pressure relief valve properly installed and piped to an adequate drain See Temperature Pressure Relief Valve section ls the water heater completely filled with water See Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section Will a water leak damage anything See Facts to Consider About the Location sectmn Are the cold and hot water lines connected...

Page 16: ...a thermostat setting of approximately 130 E B Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140 E C Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150 E VERY HOT Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160 E It is recommended that the dial be set lower when ever possible AWARNING Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or to draw their own bath water Never leave a child or handi capped person unat...

Page 17: ... property damage or bodily injury The water may be extremely hot 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 The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatur...

Page 18: ... the water heater AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing I any access panels or servicing the water heater make I sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERI I OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 2 Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter AWARNING The water passing out of the ...

Page 19: ...er unlessit is completely full of I water To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele I ment the tank must be filled with water Water must I flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON power 15 Check element for water leaks If leakage occurs tighten element or repeat steps 2 and 3 remove element and reposi tion gasket Then repeat steps 11 through 15 16 Reconnect the two wires to the element...

Page 20: ...INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Follow Draining instructions in the Service and Adjustment section Turning counter clockwise remove the hex cap below the screw handle Remove the washer and put the new one in place Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions secti...

Page 21: ...nters Contact the local plumbing inspector water supplier and or the Sears Service Center for assistance in controlling these situations Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications Model Tank Capacity Number In Gallons i 153 331020 2 153 331050 5 Dimensions in Inches Diameter Length 8 inches 12_ inches 11 inches 14_ inches Pipe Fitting On Tank _ Male _ Male HOT COLA2 HOT WATER HEATER COLD WATER INLET FI...

Page 22: ...l deposits will build up on your heating elements This buildup will cause a rumbling noise Follow Element Clean ng Replacement instructions to clean and replace the elements HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM The water heater has a high limit shut off system with a reset button located on the thermostat Follow the resetting instructions which refer to the high limit behind the access panel NOTE If y...

Page 23: ... supply to your water heater is ON Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle their rated load and should be replaced Make certain the disconnect switch if used is in the ON position Check to see the electric service to your house has not been interrupted If this is the case contact the electric company Are the thermostats set to...

Page 24: ...ION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele ment the tank must be filled with water The water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON J power J Turn electrical power OFF remove access panels and fold back insulation If leaking around elements follow proper draining instructions and remove element Reposition or re...

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Page 28: ...ments which can he operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt 240 volt dement is needed order item no 42 31906 replacement element If at the time of instal lation the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts order item number 42 31908 replacement dement See model rating plate If C...

Page 29: ...3 9000415 9000415 9001792 9001792 9002058 9002058 9003098 9003098 9001584 9001584 9000308 9000308 3800Watt 3800Watt 4231906 4231906 5500Watt 5500Watt 4231908 4231908 9001591 9001591 9000309 9000309 4231919 9002276 4231918 9002303 9002404 9002404 9001587 9001587 9002671 9002671 9002303 9002303 4231917 4231917 9000309 9000309 4231906 4231906 9000308 9000308 0270182 0270182 9001672 9001672 0002917680...

Page 30: ...ertible dements which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 wart 240 voh element is needed order item no 42 31906 replacement dement If at the time ofinstal latlon the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watt_ order item number 42 31908 replacement element See model rating p...

Page 31: ...000415 9003100 9001792 9003099 9002058 9002058 9003098 9003098 9001584 9001584 9000308 9000308 3800Watt 3800Watt 4231906 4231906 5500Wa_ 5500Watt 4231908 4231908 9001591 9001591 9000309 9000309 4231919 9002276 4231918 9002303 9002404 9002404 9001587 9001587 9002671 9002671 9002303 9002303 4231917 4231917 9000309 9000309 4231906 4_2231906 9000308 9000308 0270182 0270182 9001672 9001672 0002917680 9...

Page 32: ...t free of charge You will be charged for labor If the water heater is subjected to commercial institutional industrial or use in residences of two families or more the above warranty coverage for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase and the above parts warranty is effective for 1 year from the date of purchase To obtain warranty service SIMPLY CALL 1 800 4MY HOME 1 80...