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Owner's
ManuaJ
®
The Economizer
TM
Table Top Electric
Water Heater
6
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.
MODEL
NO.
153.318032
27 Gal.
153,318132
40 Gal
_iiii!!!_iiiii
* Safety
instructions
* Installation
* Operation
* Care and Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
.
Parts List
GAMA
certification
applies
to all residential
electric
water
heaters
with
capacities
of 20 to 120 Gallons.
Input
rating
of
12kW or less.
manual and safety messages
before installing,
operating
or
servicing
this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions
and
safety
messages
could result in
death or serious
injury.
Instruction
manual
must remain
with water heater.
SAVE
THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co, Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
PRINTED 0707
www.seats.com
185800-000
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- Page 1 ManuaJ ® The Economizer Table Top Electric Water Heater FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING. _iiii!!!_iiiii MODEL 153.318032 27 Gal. 153,318132 40 Gal * Safety instructions * Installation * Operation * Care and Maintenance * Troubleshooting...
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Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
Your s afety andthesafety ofothers is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety=related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn and others of a potential injury hazard. -
Page 3: General Safety
Read a nd understand instruction improper installation and use may result manual and safety m essages in property damage. before i nstalling, operating or servicing this water h eater. - Do not operate water heater if flood damaged. Failure t ofollow instructions o Inspect and replace the anode as needed. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ............................GENERAL SAFETY ..................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................INTRODUCTION ....................................PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ............................Materials Needed ..................................Basic Tools ....................................Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering ......................... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................... Removing the Old Water Heater .............................. -
Page 5: Introduction
WATTAGE WIRE SIZE* NUMBER BREAKER IN GALLONS Width @90°F Rise @240 VOLTS (GAUGE) Depth Height SiZE (AMPS) 17.3 3800 153.318032 21 (533) 25 (635) 36 (914) 25.0 5500 17.3 3800 153.318132 24 (610) 25 (635) 36 (914) 25.0 5500 * Wiring... -
Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed
MateriaRs Needed To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. EXPANSION TANKS THERMAL DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" DIAMETER FORWATER HEATERS EXPANSION CONDITIONS... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Old Water Heater The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person. 4. Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned "OFF"... -
Page 8: Facts To Consider About The Location
Mineral Buildup or Sediment MayAccumulate Installations in Residential Garages • This causes the water heater to become • Water heater must located much heavier than normal. protective area. • If spilled, could cause staining. INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water heater Mineral buildup or sediment... -
Page 9: Water Piping
Before m aking theconversion to5500 watts, check t he (1)power If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such supply..,must be240volts, ( 2)wiring... 10gauge A WG @ as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, water meter Type T W, 6 0°C orequivalent, and (3)Circuit breakers orfusing. -
Page 10: T & P Valve And Pipe Insulation
3. Look a tthe topcover ofthe water h eater. The cold water i nlet Temperature=Pressure Relief Valve ismarked c old. P uttwoorthree turns ofteflon tape around thethreaded e ndof thethreaded-to-sweat coupling a nd around b oth ends ofthe3/4" threaded nipple Using f lexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe tothe cold water inlet ofthewater h eater. -
Page 11: Filling The Water Heater
The Discharge Pipe: the Water Heater • Shall n otbesmaller insizethantheoutlet p ipe sizeofthe valve, orhave anyreducing couplings orother r estrictions. • Shall n ot b eplugged orblocked. Property Damage Hazard • Shall beofmaterial listed forhot w ater d istribution• , Avoid water heater damage. - Page 12 The convertible element is located behind the access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing access panel, and remove panel. Fire Hazard I Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this water heater with any voKage other than shown on the model rating plate.
- Page 13 Fire and Explosion Hazard • Thermostat must flush against thetank. • Make sure terminal cover is in place insulation replaced. o Failure to do this could result in FIGURE 17. death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W.
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Page 14: Wiring
2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Refer to the chart in the "Product Specifications" section for the correct size wire and improper installation... -
Page 15: Wiring Diagram
Before removing access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater JUNCTION turned "OFF". o Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. GND. Q,. :::) O u) ,<... -
Page 16: Service And Adjustment
Tem_ulation Tern erature Settin NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F (49°-60°0) recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, elderly, About 1/2 second I60°F (7I°C) physically mentally disabled About 1-1/2 seconds are at highest... -
Page 17: Anode Rod Inspection
Anode Rod Inspection The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature- pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged... -
Page 18: Draining
2. CLOSE t hecold water i nlet v alve tothewater h eater. 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for LiFT OUT TAB TO UNCUP TERMINAL COVER draining. FROM THERMOSTAT 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve terminate to an... - Page 19 5. Remove tape and theinsulation block t oexpose t he terminal Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the cover a nd element. water heater. FIGURE 29 Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff valve or water meter.
- Page 20 10. A newgasket s hould beusedin allcases to prevent a 16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the possible water l eak. ( SeeElement Gasket inthe"Repair locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. Parts List"Chart). Place thenewelement gasket o nthe thread sideofthecleaned or new element andscrew into tank, s ecuring tightly u sing anelement wrench.
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Page 21: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
• Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below Drain Valve Washer Replacement screw handle. • Remove the washer and put the new one in place. • Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve and retighten using a wrench. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
WATER HEATER Start Up_ Conditions PRESSURE REDUCING INLETFITTING THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE WiTH BY-PASS _L_COLD WATER Property Damage Hazard (2) ___ • Avoid water heater damage. . Install thermal expansion tank or device if necessary. PRESSURE GAUGE INLETCOLD • Contact qualified installer or service agency. -
Page 23: Air" In Hot Water Faucets
D.Anexcess ofactive hydrogen inthetank. T his iscaused b y corrosion protective action o ftheanode. Smelly water may beeliminated orreduced insome w ater heater models b yreplacing theanode rod(s)withoneoflessactive material, and then chlorinating the water h eater tank and allhot water l ines. C ontact thelocal S ears Service C enter forfurther information concerning anAnode Replacement Kit#9001453 andthisChlorination Treatment. -
Page 24: Water Is Too Hot
Is the thermostat to the desired temperature? The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water heater. If so, wait for water heater to recover after abnormal demand. "Temperature Regulation" section. Also examine pipes and faucets for possible water leaks. If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot water, If you can not determine... -
Page 25: Leakage Checkpoints
Never usethis water h eater unless i tiscompletely fullofwater. Toprevent damage t othetankandheating e lement, thetank must befilled with water. The water m ust flow from thehot w ater faucet before t urning " ON" p ower. A.*Condensation may beseen onpipes inhumid w eather or pipe connections may beleaking. -
Page 26: Repair Parts List
5500 watts, order Super Limeguard replacement element item 9000396. (See model rating plate "If Converted" box). .f<., Model 153.318032 153.318132 Key No. Part Description Access Panel 9000320 9000320 Buss Bar 9001591 9001591 9001598 9001598 Dip Tube Drain Door... -
Page 28: Warranty
During the second year you must pay the labor cost for water heater installation. 1 YEAR EXCLUSIVE KENMORE LABOR WARRANTY For the first year from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge,...