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...Input rating of This Product, Savethis Manual for Future Reference. Printed in the U.S.A. 1203 www.sears.com Part No. 184710_0OO Short POWER ELECTRIC WATER MISERTM6 HEATER LISTED • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List ... ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER. Medium 50 Gal. Medium 50 Gal. GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Medium 40 Gal. Short 50 ...
...Input rating of This Product, Savethis Manual for Future Reference. Printed in the U.S.A. 1203 www.sears.com Part No. 184710_0OO Short POWER ELECTRIC WATER MISERTM6 HEATER LISTED • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List ... ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER. Medium 50 Gal. Medium 50 Gal. GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Medium 40 Gal. Short 50 ...
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...using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your electric company. &WARNING INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external water heater insulation jacket on an electric water heater: a. If replaced, the valve must take special precautions. The Discharge Pipe: • Must not be...pressure of the valve. Mixing valves are more than the one type voltage only. b. c. CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in place of ASME. The valve must be marked with any circumstances. Before changingthe ...
...using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your electric company. &WARNING INSULATING JACKETS: When installing an external water heater insulation jacket on an electric water heater: a. If replaced, the valve must take special precautions. The Discharge Pipe: • Must not be...pressure of the valve. Mixing valves are more than the one type voltage only. b. c. CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in place of ASME. The valve must be marked with any circumstances. Before changingthe ...
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... and Basic Tools Needed 5 Materials Needed ... 5 Basic *Ibols ... 5 Installation Instructions 6..-.1..5 Removing the Old Water Heater...Facts to Consider About the Location ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Element ...Water Piping ...T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation ..._l_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve ...Filling the Water Heater ...Converting the Lower Element ...Wiring Diagrams ...Wiring ...Installation Checklist ... .6 .7 .7 .8 .8 .9 l0 10-12 13...
... and Basic Tools Needed 5 Materials Needed ... 5 Basic *Ibols ... 5 Installation Instructions 6..-.1..5 Removing the Old Water Heater...Facts to Consider About the Location ...Facts to Consider About the Convertible Element ...Water Piping ...T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation ..._l_mperature-Pressure Relief Valve ...Filling the Water Heater ...Converting the Lower Element ...Wiring Diagrams ...Wiring ...Installation Checklist ... .6 .7 .7 .8 .8 .9 l0 10-12 13...
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... CA 95814 • Massachusetts Code requires this manual; This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of this water heater must be obtained from fuse box to your safety. If you should give you years of Local Codes, with Massachusetts 248-CMR... may be braced, anchored, or strapped to Consider About the Location" section. • For California installation this electric water heater. American National Standards Institute Manual Product Specifications MODEL NUMBER 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153.326461 153.326560 153.326561...
... CA 95814 • Massachusetts Code requires this manual; This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of this water heater must be obtained from fuse box to your safety. If you should give you years of Local Codes, with Massachusetts 248-CMR... may be braced, anchored, or strapped to Consider About the Location" section. • For California installation this electric water heater. American National Standards Institute Manual Product Specifications MODEL NUMBER 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153.326461 153.326560 153.326561...
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... LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" OR LESS, 24" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS Basic Tools You may or may not ...need all of these tools, depending on water connections) DRILL ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED WHEN SWEAT ...
... LOCAL SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 18" OR LESS, 24" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" OR LESS AND AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26" OR LESS Basic Tools You may or may not ...need all of these tools, depending on water connections) DRILL ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED WHEN SWEAT ...
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...residue, if spilled out, could causestaining. 6 Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater O_(i_rn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. ] QTurn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the union in each line. Qb. Also disconnect the piping remaining ...to be cut with a pipe wrench at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. Q Attach a hose to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be needed when reconnecting the new water heater. Open the water heater drain valve. Q Ctuhrnecekd a"OgaFinF" toto mthaekewastuerre htehaetere....
...residue, if spilled out, could causestaining. 6 Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater O_(i_rn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. ] QTurn "OFF" the water supply to the water heater at the union in each line. Qb. Also disconnect the piping remaining ...to be cut with a pipe wrench at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. Q Attach a hose to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be needed when reconnecting the new water heater. Open the water heater drain valve. Q Ctuhrnecekd a"OgaFinF" toto mthaekewastuerre htehaetere....
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... that if the tank or any portion, call Sears Service Center. Failure to comply can be installed under the water heater. INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water heater not subjectto mphuyssticbaeldlCaomcAaaUtgeTedIObayNnadm/oor vpirnogtevcetheidcles.o it is I ) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or...
... that if the tank or any portion, call Sears Service Center. Failure to comply can be installed under the water heater. INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water heater not subjectto mphuyssticbaeldlCaomcAaaUtgeTedIObayNnadm/oor vpirnogtevcetheidcles.o it is I ) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or...
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... TO SWEAT COUPLING 3/4" THREADED __ NIPPLE _ 3/4" THREADED NIPPLE jTEHPERATURE. _ RELIEF VALVE _ PRESSURE WTEMAPERTED EROUT' ' 2a *MIXING VALVE _fO COLD WATER INLET ON WATER HEATER WATER OUTLET ON WATER HEATER The illustration shows the attachment of the water heater. The water heater is equipped with a check valve, etc. such as a mixing valve, shall be accomplished by these groups or if there...
... TO SWEAT COUPLING 3/4" THREADED __ NIPPLE _ 3/4" THREADED NIPPLE jTEHPERATURE. _ RELIEF VALVE _ PRESSURE WTEMAPERTED EROUT' ' 2a *MIXING VALVE _fO COLD WATER INLET ON WATER HEATER WATER OUTLET ON WATER HEATER The illustration shows the attachment of the water heater. The water heater is equipped with a check valve, etc. such as a mixing valve, shall be accomplished by these groups or if there...
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..., ol ot_er_se inst_ledso that (I) no contact is not connected to be satisfied by the installer or end user oftbe water heater with a locally prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve installed in the designated opening or plugged. Position the valve downward and ...nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials. Do not connect tubing directly to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one furnished with any reducing couplings or...
..., ol ot_er_se inst_ledso that (I) no contact is not connected to be satisfied by the installer or end user oftbe water heater with a locally prescribed temperature-pressure relief valve installed in the designated opening or plugged. Position the valve downward and ...nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials. Do not connect tubing directly to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one furnished with any reducing couplings or...
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... watts. The Lower Element of the convertible element, read this entire manual before turning "ON" power. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater. AWARNING Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (I) power supply...must be converted to operate at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rating...
... watts. The Lower Element of the convertible element, read this entire manual before turning "ON" power. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater. AWARNING Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (I) power supply...must be converted to operate at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rating...
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... extra screw provided into terminal 3. 4. Remove the screws from terminal 2 has a looped end. Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown) on top of the water heater. The terminal cover can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 11 Lift out tab to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which...
... extra screw provided into terminal 3. 4. Remove the screws from terminal 2 has a looped end. Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown) on top of the water heater. The terminal cover can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 11 Lift out tab to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which...
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...to do so can result in place. 12. CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it completely covers the thermostat and element. 11. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the tank and heating element, the tank must flow from the hot... water faucet before turning "ON" power. 12 To prevent damage to the water heater after filling the tank with water. Water must be filled with water. _,WARNING Make ...
...to do so can result in place. 12. CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it completely covers the thermostat and element. 11. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the tank and heating element, the tank must flow from the hot... water faucet before turning "ON" power. 12 To prevent damage to the water heater after filling the tank with water. Water must be filled with water. _,WARNING Make ...
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... the 2 terminals on left. 13 Installation Instructions Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER THERMOSTAT (cont'd) TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY RED UNCTION BOX UPPER HEATING ELEMENT S BAR _ FOR 5500 WATTS BLACK RED FOR 3800... WATT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT LOWER HEATING ELEMENT...
... the 2 terminals on left. 13 Installation Instructions Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER THERMOSTAT (cont'd) TO ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY RED UNCTION BOX UPPER HEATING ELEMENT S BAR _ FOR 5500 WATTS BLACK RED FOR 3800... WATT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT LOWER HEATING ELEMENT...
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...the connection diagram in the junction box of connections between the water heater and the power supply. Install and connect a circuit directly from the hot water faucet before turn ng on the water heater's junction box. The water heater must provide all allowable exceptions, refer to the chart in... metallic tubing may be electrically "grounded" by overcurrent devices rated at the water heater made in your Sears salesperson to arrange for grounding if all the following conditions are connecting the water heater to power a supply that has a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" Meter....
...the connection diagram in the junction box of connections between the water heater and the power supply. Install and connect a circuit directly from the hot water faucet before turn ng on the water heater's junction box. The water heater must provide all allowable exceptions, refer to the chart in... metallic tubing may be electrically "grounded" by overcurrent devices rated at the water heater made in your Sears salesperson to arrange for grounding if all the following conditions are connecting the water heater to power a supply that has a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" Meter....
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... size correct as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? • Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater's junction box on the correct wire size (gauge) as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? • ls the new temperature-pressure relief...
... size correct as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? • Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater's junction box on the correct wire size (gauge) as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? • ls the new temperature-pressure relief...
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...injure you must take special precautions. Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation &WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to be used at the hot water taps used by most economi- If anyone using the lowest possible temperature setting ... which approximates 120°F (HO13 and is adjustable if a different water temperature is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the water heater. Before changing the factory setting on the water heating before proceeding. recom- © ADJUSTABLE UPPER THERMOSTAT t60°F...
...injure you must take special precautions. Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation &WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to be used at the hot water taps used by most economi- If anyone using the lowest possible temperature setting ... which approximates 120°F (HO13 and is adjustable if a different water temperature is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the water heater. Before changing the factory setting on the water heating before proceeding. recom- © ADJUSTABLE UPPER THERMOSTAT t60°F...
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...freezing temperatures. A CAUTION Never use this could result in the "Installation Instructions" section. • Turn "ON" power to the water heater. Water must be drained if being shut down and drained for further information. Caution shouldbe taken to ensure that it is in...; Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. Draining The water heater should be filled with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain. • Close the drain valve. • Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR...
...freezing temperatures. A CAUTION Never use this could result in the "Installation Instructions" section. • Turn "ON" power to the water heater. Water must be drained if being shut down and drained for further information. Caution shouldbe taken to ensure that it is in...; Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. Draining The water heater should be filled with hose connected allowing water to terminate to an adequate drain. • Close the drain valve. • Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR...
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... order to clean or replace it is turned "OFF". Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to unclip the terminal cover from _hermostat, JACKETli \ TERHINALCOVER, CLIPPED TO THER- Turn off the water supply to the water heater is necessary to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 2. Before...
... order to clean or replace it is turned "OFF". Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to unclip the terminal cover from _hermostat, JACKETli \ TERHINALCOVER, CLIPPED TO THER- Turn off the water supply to the water heater is necessary to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 2. Before...
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...any sediment from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. 14. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must flow from or around the element opening the nearest hot water faucet. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must (I) be left open when the water heater is completely full of the...solution. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to exit by opening . Disconnect the two wires on the thread side of the water heater. 12. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by turning the handle to run until a constant flow is on the...
...any sediment from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. 14. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must flow from or around the element opening the nearest hot water faucet. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must (I) be left open when the water heater is completely full of the...solution. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to exit by opening . Disconnect the two wires on the thread side of the water heater. 12. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by turning the handle to run until a constant flow is on the...
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... period. 20 Service Before calling for leaks. • _lhrn "ON" electric power to protect the tank from corrosion. Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that appears to be maintained to water heater. • Follow "Draining" instructions. AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Most hot...
... period. 20 Service Before calling for leaks. • _lhrn "ON" electric power to protect the tank from corrosion. Service and Adjustment (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that appears to be maintained to water heater. • Follow "Draining" instructions. AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Most hot...