Kenmore POWER MISER 153.320390 HT 30 GAL - Manual (Page 4)

Introduction
Thank You
for purchasing a Sears water heater.
Properly installed and maintained, it Hioutd 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.
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A.N.S.I.-American National Standards Institute
Product Specifications
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
RECOVERY RATE
GALS. PER HOUR
@ 90"E RISE
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
AT 240 VOLTS
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
(GAUGE)
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
DIAMETER HEIGHT UPPER LOWER
153.320390 HT
153.320391 HT
30 19 45A
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
25.0 3800 5500 10 30
153.320490 HT
153.320491 HT
40 19 59V*
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
25.0 3800 5500 10 30
153.320590 HT
153.320591 HT
50 2VA 57M
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
25.0 3800 5500 10 30
153.320690 HT
153.320691 HT
66 23'A 60/t
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
25.0 3800 5500 10 30
153.320890 HT
82 23A 6114
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
1153.320891 HT 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 electri­
cal 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 all instructions are essen­
tial to the proper operation of the water heater and your safe­
ty. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages,
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPT­
ING 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.
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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 arc 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” seaion.
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 your local dealer,
wholesaler, public utilities or California office of the State
Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814