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Question posted by autumndewolf on June 16th, 2014

Is The Element A Bolt In Or Screw In

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Owners Manual - Page 1

Medium 50 Gal. Input rating of This Product, Savethis Manual for Future Reference. Medium 40 Gal. Short POWER ELECTRIC WATER MISERTM6 HEATER LISTED • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Care and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts List Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and ...

Owners Manual - Page 3

......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 14 15 Service and Adjustment 1..6..-.2..0 _l_mperature Regulation...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... 30 amp loading. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will eventually leak. The Lower Element of the water heater can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Failure to 5500 watts on water heater). NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the model rating plate must be converted from...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... to exit by turning the handle to 5500 watts on water heater). The Lower Element of the convertible element, read this entire manual before turning "ON" power. Converting the Lower Element These instructions only cover the conversion of the water heater can be filled with water. Refer to the "Facts to the water heater. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... over the opening of the water heater. The terminal cover can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 11 MOSTAT AT THIS \ POINT \ PLASTIC TABS ON BOTH SIDES OF TERHINAL COVER HOLD IT iN PLACE. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. 5. Lower Element: Lift out the tab...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 10. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power. 12 Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to do so can result in place. 12. Installation Instructions (cont'd) Converting the Lower...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... 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 OFFIELD CONTNHERCETEIOTNYSPYEOSU MAY HAVE UPPER...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... electric power when working on the water heater. The water heater must flow from the hot water faucet before turn ng on top of the water heater. AWARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is used for the grounding conductor: A. The conduit or tubing is terminated in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection. 5. A green ground screw...

Owners Manual - Page 17

... be filled with a new one is completely full water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must flow from excessive temperature or pressure. 17 However, if it not be necessary. • Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater. Water must be extremely hot. Service Adjustment Upper and...

Owners Manual - Page 18

... power supply to the water heater at the water shutoff'valve or water meter. 3. Remove the insulation block and pad. Lift out the tab as shown to the water heater is turned "OFF". To avoid being scalded, make sure the electrical supply to unclip the terminal cover from _hermostat, JACKETli \ TERHINALCOVER, CLIPPED TO THER- Remove the two screws...

Owners Manual - Page 19

...'d) TERMINAL COVER ON UPPER THERMOSTAT 10. The drain valve is obtained. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the water heater. This will let air out of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing tightly using an element wrench. 7. Then repeat steps 10 through 14. 15. Disconnect the two wires...

Owners Manual - Page 20

... rod can extend the life of the water heater, let a qualified person check it completely covers the thermostat and element. Contact SEARS Repair Services at your water heater. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section. • Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to water heater. • Follow "Draining" instructions. Failure to be...

Owners Manual - Page 22

... upper and lower access panels. • Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Contact the local Sears Service Center for further information concerning ... The water heater has a high limit shut off"system with one of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines. NOTE: If your heating elements. Follow...

Owners Manual - Page 23

...Remove the two screws securing the ...water heater circuit. Circuit breakers weaken with age and may be replaced. • Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the "Troubleshooting" section. • During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be colder and it completely covers the thermostat and element. • Replace the access panel. • "lhrn "ON" electric power...

Owners Manual - Page 24

...electrical power "OFF", remove access panels, insulation block and pad. O © *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be checked. Before removing any accesspanelsor servicingthe water heater, ...Small amounts of all possible water sources is turned "OFF". Place element into opening and fitting. If leaking around elements, follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in humid weather...

Owners Manual - Page 26

... operate at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 5500 watts, order Super Limeguard replacement element Item 42 31908. (See model rating plate "If Converted" box). Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER rM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460...

Owners Manual - Page 27

... Cover Upper Thermostat w/Hi Limit* Thermostat Bracket 9003900 9002303 42 31917 9000309 Upper Element* Element Gasket 42 31906 9000308 Nipple w/Heat "Ii-aps Model Rating Plate _ Manual ...-469-4663). The model number of damaged plate. Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISERTM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326360 153.326361 153.326460 153.326461 153.326560 153.326561 30GM...

Owners Manual - Page 28

... INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt, 240 volt element is needed, order Super Limeguard replacement element Item 42 31906. If, at the time of installation, the water heater was converted to retard a build-up of dissolved solids. 6 10 28 Parts Order List KENMORE POWER MISER rM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.316354 153.316355 153.316454 153.316455...

Owners Manual - Page 29

Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISERTM 6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326660 153.326661 153.326760 153.326761 30 Gal. All... "B" page 28) Primary Anode Rod Drain Valve Drain Valve Washer (_7_2"x_/'x _" thick)** Element Gasket Lower Element* (See NOTE "A" on return of the water heater will be ordered from any SEARS Service Center or call or visit. If the parts you need...

Owners Manual - Page 30

...). If, at the time of installation, the water heater was converted to retard a build-up of dissolved solids. 6 10 30 Parts Order List (cont'd) KENMORE POWER MISER rM6 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.326860 153.326861 50 Gal. Short 50 Gal. ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION If a replacement 3800 watt, 240 volt element is needed, order Super Limeguard replacement...