Customer responsibilities, Product specifications, Preparing for the new installation – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.316555 User Manual
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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, 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 Manual
U.L.-Underwriters
Laboratories,
333
Pfingsten
Rd.,
Northbrook, IL 60062
National Electrical Code-This publication is available from your
local government or public library or electric company or by
writing to U.L. above.
A.N.S.L-American National Standards Institute
Product Specifications
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
RECOVERY RATE
GALS. PER HOUR
@90“F. RISE
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
AT 240 VOLTS
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
(GAUGE)
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
DIAMETER HEIGHT
UPPER
LOWER
153.316152
153.316153
30
22
30
17.3
3800
. 3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.316252
153.316253
40
24
31/2
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.316354
153.316355
30
M'h
45/2
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.316454
153.316455
40
\TA
59/4
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.316554
153.316555
50
m
57
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.316654
153.316655
50
23
m
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.316754
153.316755
40
20
48
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
‘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 local electrical
code.
Preparing for the New Installation
Read the “Safety Precautions” section, page 2 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, opera
tion, 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 alt 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 latest edition of the
National Electrical Code. This publication is available from
your local government or public library or electric company
or by writing Underwriters Laboratories, 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 proce
dures. Instructions may be obtained from the California
office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA
95814