Introduction, Product specifications – Kenmore 153.31242 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly
installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free
service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be
professionally installed, contact the local Sears Service Center or
any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation
by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found in This instruction Manuai:
UL- Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
NEC - National Electrical Code
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• Read the General Safety section, page 3 of this manual first
and then the 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,
operation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It
also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must
read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are
essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your
safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages,
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
•
The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in
the absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the
NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication
is available from your local government or public library or
electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc.,
333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
•
If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call Sears Service
Center.
• Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water
heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very
important in preventing death from possible electrical shock
and fires.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the Facts to Consider About the Location section.
For California installation, this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from California’s Office of
the State Architect, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento,
CA95811. Instructions can also be downloaded to your computer
at
Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed
in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00; State
Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. In the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gasfitter.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
DIMENSIONS IN
INCHES (mm)
RECOVERY RATE
GALS. PER HOUR
@ 90°F RISE
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
@ 240 VOLTS
MINIMUM WIRE
SIZE* (GAUGE)
MAXIMUM
FUSE OR
CIRCUIT
BREAKER SIZE
(AMPS)
DIA.
HEIGHT
153.332420
40
20.5(521)
44.0 (1118)
17.3
3800
12
20
' Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire, if distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your iocal electrical code.