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... cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. -Before removing any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are available. Read instruction manual for thermal expansion. Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this water heater with any access...
... cause water tank explosion. • Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in opening provided. -Before removing any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are available. Read instruction manual for thermal expansion. Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this water heater with any access...
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Water Piping ... T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ... Filling the Water Heater ...Converting the Lower Element ... Temperature Settings ...Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ...Anode Rod Inspection ... Draining ... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ... Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ... Thermostat Removal/Replacement ... Service ... Start Up Conditions ...Thermal Expansion ...Strange Sounds ... TABLE OF CONTENTS ...INTRODUCTION ...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... Facts to Consider About the Location ......
Water Piping ... T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation ... Filling the Water Heater ...Converting the Lower Element ... Temperature Settings ...Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments ...Anode Rod Inspection ... Draining ... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ... Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ... Thermostat Removal/Replacement ... Service ... Start Up Conditions ...Thermal Expansion ...Strange Sounds ... TABLE OF CONTENTS ...INTRODUCTION ...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... Facts to Consider About the Location ......
Owners Manual
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.... Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may have accumulated in conjunction with this manual, you choose to apply an insulation blanket to an adequate drain. Failure can result in property damage, even with the use on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to follow injury, or • Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T & P) valve with storage tank heaters. Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions...
.... Water heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may have accumulated in conjunction with this manual, you choose to apply an insulation blanket to an adequate drain. Failure can result in property damage, even with the use on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to follow injury, or • Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T & P) valve with storage tank heaters. Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions...
Owners Manual
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... home fits into one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with 3/4" water If a water heater is equipped with a check valve, etc.., in a closed water supply system; Avoid water heater damage. - GAL. 932N Q LISTED SERIAL NUMBER FACTORY UPPER ELEMENT WATTS EQUIPPED LOWER ELEMENT WATTS WITH MAXIMUM WATTS VOLTS A,C, ONLY CHECK HERE IF INSTALLED AS FACTORY EQUIPPED MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE P.S.I. See Figure 7 for safe temperature setting. Feel water before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection, Do not solder the water supply lines directly...
... home fits into one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter with 3/4" water If a water heater is equipped with a check valve, etc.., in a closed water supply system; Avoid water heater damage. - GAL. 932N Q LISTED SERIAL NUMBER FACTORY UPPER ELEMENT WATTS EQUIPPED LOWER ELEMENT WATTS WITH MAXIMUM WATTS VOLTS A,C, ONLY CHECK HERE IF INSTALLED AS FACTORY EQUIPPED MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE P.S.I. See Figure 7 for safe temperature setting. Feel water before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection, Do not solder the water supply lines directly...
Owners Manual
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... temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with the lever of the valve. Remove insulation for the relief valve. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve HOT OUTLET TO FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS SHUT-OFF VALVE HOUSE THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING COLD INLET WATER LINE 3f4" THREADED A _ 3/4" THREADED NIPPLE __'_---- PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) 0 __iJ FIGURE 8. [ AIR%AP FLOOR DRAIN Explosion Hazard Temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed in overheating and excessive tank pressure. The valve is against the top cover...
... temperature-pressure relief valve must comply with the lever of the valve. Remove insulation for the relief valve. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve HOT OUTLET TO FLEXIBLE WATER CONNECTORS SHUT-OFF VALVE HOUSE THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING COLD INLET WATER LINE 3f4" THREADED A _ 3/4" THREADED NIPPLE __'_---- PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) 0 __iJ FIGURE 8. [ AIR%AP FLOOR DRAIN Explosion Hazard Temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed in overheating and excessive tank pressure. The valve is against the top cover...
Owners Manual
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... drain valve is located on the lower front of the tank, allow air to allow complete drainage of material listed for hot water distribution. • Shall be left open when the water heater is provided. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be placed between the relief valve and tank. Check all new water piping for safe temperature setting. Do not connect tubing directly to be filled with water before bathing or showering. Repair as to exit by turning...
... drain valve is located on the lower front of the tank, allow air to allow complete drainage of material listed for hot water distribution. • Shall be left open when the water heater is provided. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be placed between the relief valve and tank. Check all new water piping for safe temperature setting. Do not connect tubing directly to be filled with water before bathing or showering. Repair as to exit by turning...
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... thermostat. FIGURE 1S. 4. Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply.., must be removed from the thermostat. I2 Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to expose the WATEELRECHTREIACTER MODEL NUMBER CAPACITY U.S. the Lower Element 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...
... thermostat. FIGURE 1S. 4. Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply.., must be removed from the thermostat. I2 Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to expose the WATEELRECHTREIACTER MODEL NUMBER CAPACITY U.S. the Lower Element 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...
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... ojI t'_' _l _1 _ i _ I ,,, UPPER __ HI-TEMP _ _ LIMIT-_ )+1I+ THRECEONTYNPEECSTIOONFSFIELD YOU MAY HAVE A9 BUSS\ oI A I "_-_ ELEMENT .< O FOR 5500 WATTS FOR 3800 WATT_ THERMOS TiTI_j I_'j LOWER HEATING _'k._/ ELEMENT FIGURE 24. Use only the 2 terminals on left. _rams [ STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to do this...
... ojI t'_' _l _1 _ i _ I ,,, UPPER __ HI-TEMP _ _ LIMIT-_ )+1I+ THRECEONTYNPEECSTIOONFSFIELD YOU MAY HAVE A9 BUSS\ oI A I "_-_ ELEMENT .< O FOR 5500 WATTS FOR 3800 WATT_ THERMOS TiTI_j I_'j LOWER HEATING _'k._/ ELEMENT FIGURE 24. Use only the 2 terminals on left. _rams [ STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to do this...
Owners Manual
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...the valves, Before changing the factory setting of this manual and on the water heating before proceeding. Water heated to a temperature which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water temperature is factory set point of 120°F (49°C), it is not necessary to produce hot water. ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT UPPER ACCESS UPPER BEHIND PANEL PANEL {DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY) The lower thermostat is desired. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT (FOR DUAL ELEMENT MODELS) ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE...
...the valves, Before changing the factory setting of this manual and on the water heating before proceeding. Water heated to a temperature which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water temperature is factory set point of 120°F (49°C), it is not necessary to produce hot water. ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT UPPER ACCESS UPPER BEHIND PANEL PANEL {DUAL ELEMENT MODELS ONLY) The lower thermostat is desired. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT (FOR DUAL ELEMENT MODELS) ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE...
Owners Manual
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... the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can be maintained to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one is turned "OFF". ,, Failure to be conducted by calling Sears Service Center. DISCHARGE PIPE FIGURE 28. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve. * Burn hazard , Hot water discharge. , Keep hands clear of anode as needed. I8 The water may have a check valve installed in...
... the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can be maintained to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one is turned "OFF". ,, Failure to be conducted by calling Sears Service Center. DISCHARGE PIPE FIGURE 28. Do not plug the temperature-pressure relief valve. * Burn hazard , Hot water discharge. , Keep hands clear of anode as needed. I8 The water may have a check valve installed in...
Owners Manual
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... drain or outdoors. 5. Disconnect wires from your tank in wiring through an eye=opening. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater. 3. Close the drain valve. 7. If it is turned "OFF". • Failure to an adequate drain. 6. l -Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is necessary to the water heater. Turn "ON" power to clean or replace instructions. NOTE: Some of water. the upper element, then repeat these To remove the element replace...
... drain or outdoors. 5. Disconnect wires from your tank in wiring through an eye=opening. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater. 3. Close the drain valve. 7. If it is turned "OFF". • Failure to an adequate drain. 6. l -Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is necessary to the water heater. Turn "ON" power to clean or replace instructions. NOTE: Some of water. the upper element, then repeat these To remove the element replace...
Owners Manual
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... water heater. 4. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in a floor drain or outdoors. To avoid being scalded, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is directed away from the tank. Remove the insulation cap with handle. Turn off valve or water meter. FIGURE 33. 5. Open the water heater drain valve. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure all connections...
... water heater. 4. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in a floor drain or outdoors. To avoid being scalded, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is directed away from the tank. Remove the insulation cap with handle. Turn off valve or water meter. FIGURE 33. 5. Open the water heater drain valve. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure all connections...
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... the water heater and the piping. To prevent damage to exit by opening . Allow water to the water heater. Check element for water leaks. IOli Improper installation and use this water heater unless it completely covers the thermostat and element. Fire Hazard and Electric Shock Hazard • Do not use . 13. Place the new element gasket on the lower front of the tank, allow air to the tank and heating element, the tank must (1) be filled with water before turning "ON" power...
... the water heater and the piping. To prevent damage to exit by opening . Allow water to the water heater. Check element for water leaks. IOli Improper installation and use this water heater unless it completely covers the thermostat and element. Fire Hazard and Electric Shock Hazard • Do not use . 13. Place the new element gasket on the lower front of the tank, allow air to the tank and heating element, the tank must (1) be filled with water before turning "ON" power...
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.... Replace access panel. 19. Service Before calling for leaks. • Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. • Follow "Draining" instructions. Contact Sears Repair Services at your nearest hardware store, For ordering a replacement List" section, washer, refer to the "Repair Parts Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to the water heater. _HANDLE AND CAP ASSEMBLY _" WASHER FIGURE 42. 18. found in place. • Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve...
.... Replace access panel. 19. Service Before calling for leaks. • Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. • Follow "Draining" instructions. Contact Sears Repair Services at your nearest hardware store, For ordering a replacement List" section, washer, refer to the "Repair Parts Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to the water heater. _HANDLE AND CAP ASSEMBLY _" WASHER FIGURE 42. 18. found in place. • Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve...
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... the water. Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications PRESSURE GAUGE iNLET COLD WATER SHUT-OFF ,=.===RECOMMENDED iNSTALLATiON (VERTICAL MOUNTING) WATER HEATER COLD WATER iNLET FITTING \ k HOT \COLD ]Lll FLOOR, CEILING JOIST, ETC. PRESSURE _ STRAPPING REDU(C3I)NG VALVE WiTH (1) BY-PASS EXPANSION _/" TANK :[__ PRESSURE GAUGE INLET COLD WATER SHUT-OFF ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED iNSTALLATiON -- (HORIZONTAL MOUNTING) FIGURE 43. STRANGE SOUNDS Possible noises due to match that any devices installed which must all be adjusted to expansion and contraction of some metal parts...
... the water. Thermal Expansion Tank Specifications PRESSURE GAUGE iNLET COLD WATER SHUT-OFF ,=.===RECOMMENDED iNSTALLATiON (VERTICAL MOUNTING) WATER HEATER COLD WATER iNLET FITTING \ k HOT \COLD ]Lll FLOOR, CEILING JOIST, ETC. PRESSURE _ STRAPPING REDU(C3I)NG VALVE WiTH (1) BY-PASS EXPANSION _/" TANK :[__ PRESSURE GAUGE INLET COLD WATER SHUT-OFF ALTERNATE RECOMMENDED iNSTALLATiON -- (HORIZONTAL MOUNTING) FIGURE 43. STRANGE SOUNDS Possible noises due to match that any devices installed which must all be adjusted to expansion and contraction of some metal parts...
Owners Manual
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... water heater. "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS 1. HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to reset the high-limit behind the access panel. There must be an unusual sound similar to find out why the electric power. 24 again, call Sears Service high limit turned "OFF" the RUMBLING NOISE FIGURE 44. 2. Remove...
... water heater. "AIR" IN HOT WATER FAUCETS 1. HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to reset the high-limit behind the access panel. There must be an unusual sound similar to find out why the electric power. 24 again, call Sears Service high limit turned "OFF" the RUMBLING NOISE FIGURE 44. 2. Remove...
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.... 5. See the "Temperature Regulation" section. 25 Is the thermostat set to the hot water outlet on the water heater. 2. During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be due to your water heater circuit. Also examine pipes and faucets for water heater to become heated. If so, wait for possible water leaks. 10. NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 1. Review and check piping installation. Check to see the electric service to a lower setting. WATER IS TOO HOT Adjust the thermostat to your...
.... 5. See the "Temperature Regulation" section. 25 Is the thermostat set to the hot water outlet on the water heater. 2. During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be due to your water heater circuit. Also examine pipes and faucets for water heater to become heated. If so, wait for possible water leaks. 10. NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 1. Review and check piping installation. Check to see the electric service to a lower setting. WATER IS TOO HOT Adjust the thermostat to your...
Owners Manual
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.... " Failure to the water heater is wet, follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fitting. Then follow proper draining instructions and remove element. if cotton is turned "OFF". Place element into opening and fitting. E Water from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be from condensation, loose connections or the temperaturepressure relief valve. ftenthesourceofthewater canbefoundandcorrected. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on element. Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access...
.... " Failure to the water heater is wet, follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fitting. Then follow proper draining instructions and remove element. if cotton is turned "OFF". Place element into opening and fitting. E Water from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be from condensation, loose connections or the temperaturepressure relief valve. ftenthesourceofthewater canbefoundandcorrected. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on element. Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access...
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...Bar Kit Drain Valve Drain Valve Washer (17/32"xl 3/64"xl/8" Element Gasket Element Gasket thick)** Heat Trap Nipple (Cold inlet) Lower Access Panel Lower Element (See NOTE "A" above) 3800 Wat 5500 Wat Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) 11 Manual # Model Rating Plate 1" Primary Anode Rod Rote-Swirl TM Dip Tube (See NOTE "B" above) Secondary Anode Rod w/Nipple (Hot Outlet) w/HT Temperature Pressure Relief Valve* Terminal Cover Terminal Cover Terminal Cover Thermostat Bracket Thermostat Bracket Upper Access Panel Upper Element (See NOTE "A" above) Upper Thermostat w/Hi Limit...
...Bar Kit Drain Valve Drain Valve Washer (17/32"xl 3/64"xl/8" Element Gasket Element Gasket thick)** Heat Trap Nipple (Cold inlet) Lower Access Panel Lower Element (See NOTE "A" above) 3800 Wat 5500 Wat Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) 11 Manual # Model Rating Plate 1" Primary Anode Rod Rote-Swirl TM Dip Tube (See NOTE "B" above) Secondary Anode Rod w/Nipple (Hot Outlet) w/HT Temperature Pressure Relief Valve* Terminal Cover Terminal Cover Terminal Cover Thermostat Bracket Thermostat Bracket Upper Access Panel Upper Element (See NOTE "A" above) Upper Thermostat w/Hi Limit...
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... Bar Kit 2 Drain Valve 153.321543 9001591 9003098 3 Drain Valve Washer (17/32"x13/64"xl/8" thick)** 4 Element Gasket 5 Element Gasket 9001584 9000308 9000308 6 Heat Trap Nipple (Cold Inlet) 7 Lower Access Panel 8 Lower Element (See NOTE "A" above) 3800 Watt 5500 Watt 9003936 9002671 9000049 9000396 9 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) 11 9002300 I0 Manual # 185798-000 11 Model Rating Plate ! 12 Primary Anode Rod 13 Roto-Swirl TM Dip Tube (See NOTE "B" above) I4 Secondary Anode Rod w/Nipple (Hot Outlet) w/HT 15 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve...
... Bar Kit 2 Drain Valve 153.321543 9001591 9003098 3 Drain Valve Washer (17/32"x13/64"xl/8" thick)** 4 Element Gasket 5 Element Gasket 9001584 9000308 9000308 6 Heat Trap Nipple (Cold Inlet) 7 Lower Access Panel 8 Lower Element (See NOTE "A" above) 3800 Watt 5500 Watt 9003936 9002671 9000049 9000396 9 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) 11 9002300 I0 Manual # 185798-000 11 Model Rating Plate ! 12 Primary Anode Rod 13 Roto-Swirl TM Dip Tube (See NOTE "B" above) I4 Secondary Anode Rod w/Nipple (Hot Outlet) w/HT 15 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve...