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Owners Manual FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING Model No. 153.318031 27 GaL 153.318131 40 Gal. LISTED Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Save this Manual for Future Reference. THE ECONOMIZER TM 6 TABLE TOP ELECTRIC WATER HEATER • Safety Instructions ? ...
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Safety Precautions AWARNING J Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, J OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for assis- tance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. AWARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combinat ...
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... .2 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................ .3 Customer ...
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Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of" trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality ...
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Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials Needed _b simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materi- als, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER INSTALLA- TION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4" OR I/2" THREADED OR SWEAT COPPER PLUMBING WATER H ...
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Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Q_hrn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. Q'fhrn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff"valve or water meter. Q a. you copper piping to water two If have the heater, the copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxi- mately ...
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Facts to Consider About the Location Facts to Consider About The Convertible Element You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the applian ...
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Water Piping *AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash- ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be per ...
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve _,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressures relief valve certi- fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main- tains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting ...
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater A CAUTION J Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of J water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- J ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must J flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. _lb fill the water heater with w ...
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Element (cont'd) 2. The convertible element is located behind the large access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. 3. Remove tape and the insulation pad to expose the terminal cover over the element. I O @ nJn_r pcoo_ B_FC_E SE_WO:N ...
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Element (cont'd) _,WARNING J Make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank, the terminal cover is in place, and the insulation is replaced. I Failure to do so can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY NJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 10. Replace the insulation pad and tape on so that it completel ...
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Wiring CAUTION J Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of J water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turn ng on power. You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water ...
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Installation Instructions (cont'd) Installation Checklist • Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked• Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the access panel. • ls the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in t ...
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Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem- perature which will satisfy space heating, clothes wash- ing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently ...
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Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be man- ually operated at least once a year. TEM PERATURE-PRESSU RE ELIEF VALVE L11 I D,SCH,aG, !1 P'P AWARNING The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken ...
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Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement "Ib remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it: 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. I - % _,WARNING I HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I s ...
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Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank. 13. _lb 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 ...
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Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement 17. Replace the insulation pad and tape on so that it complete- ly covers the thermostat and element. NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _¾_" x g_" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a repl ...
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Troubleshooting Guide Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-of_, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc._to control these types of problems. When these devices are n ...
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Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Operational Conditions SMELLY WATER In each water heater there is installed at least on anode rod (see parts section) for corrosion protection of the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode rod is one of a "rotte ...
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Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM (cont'd) 4. Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked "RESET". -_ BESET BUTTON 5. Replace the insulation pad and tape on so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. 6. Replace the access panel. 7. Turn "ON" electric power to the ...
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Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints /'7", Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected k._ "Leakers'are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. ® If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water heater, and safety practices, ...
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Parts Order List KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER _ 6 TABLE TOP ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.318031 27 Gal. 153.318131 40 Gal. NOTE: This water heater is equipped with a factory installed con- vertible element, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replace- ment parts. ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMA ...
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Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE THE ECONOMIZER ,a 6 TABLE TOP ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.318031 27 Gal. 153.318131 40 GaL KEY NO. PART DESCRIPTION 1 Porcelain "Ibp 2 "I_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve 3 Dip "lhbe 4 Primary Anode Rod 5 Access Panel 6 Element Gasket 7 Element* (See NOTE on page 26) 8 Buss Bar 9 Th ...
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FULL ONE YF_R WARRANTY ON WATER HEKFER For one year from the date of purchase, when your Sears Kenmore water heater is installed and operated in a single-family residence in accordance with the instructions in this manual, Sears will: 1. Repair defects in material or workmanship in this water heater, free of charge. 2. Furnish and install a new cur ...
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