Kenmore 153.31614 - Manual (Page 7)

Installation Instructions (cont’d)
Facts to Consider About the
Location
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water
heater, because the placement is a very important consideration
for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most
economical use of the appUance. This water heater is not intend­
ed for outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
• The location selected should be indoors as close to and as cen­
tralized with the water piping system as possible. This water
heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not
install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow
will cause damage.
acaution
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a man­
ner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the
flow of water will not cause damage to the structure.
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitabie drain
pan shouid be instaiied under the water heater. Drain
pans are avuiabie at your iocal Sears stores. Such a drain
pan must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no cir­
cumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to be heid
liabie for any water damage in connection with this water
heater.
ACAUTION
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES; The
water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicie.
The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Lower Element
The Upper Element (if a double element model), is a conven­
tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated
wattage on 240 volts, (See raring plate on water heater).
The Lower Element (if a double clement model) of the water
heater can be converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500
watts on a 240 volt system.
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.If after
reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not under­
stand any portion, call Sears Service Center,
AWARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the
(I) power suppty...must be 240 voits, (2) wiring...lO
gauge AWG, Type TW, 60C or equivaient, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fusing...capabie of 30 amp loading. Also, the
installation must conform with this manual, local codes
and electric utility rules. Failure to comply can result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.