Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 153.326462 40 GAL. du fabricant Sears
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1 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Owner ’ s Manual FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING ONL Y . NOT SUIT ABLE FOR SP ACE HEA TING . POWER MISER™ 6 ELECTRIC W A TER HEA TER Sears, Roebuck and Co.
2 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SER VICE Y our safety and the safety of others 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 you and others of a potential injury hazard.
3 GENERAL SAFETY.
4 SAFE INST ALLA TION, USE AND SER VICE ............................................................................................. ........................................... 2 GENERAL SAFETY ........................................................
5 Thank Y ou 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.
6 MA TERIALS AND BASIC T OOLS NEEDED Basic T ools Y ou may or may not need all of these tools, depending on your type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local Sears store.
7 Removing the Old W ater Heater 1. T urn “OFF” electrical supply to the water heater . FIGURE 1. 2. Turn “OFF” the water supply to the water heater at the water shut-off valve or water meter . FIGURE 2. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors.
8 Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the old water heater . This causes the water heater to be much heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.
9 Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply . . . must be 240 volts, (2) wiring . . . 10 gauge AWG @ T ype T W, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing . . .capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the installation must conform with this manual, local codes and electric utility rules.
10 NOTE: T o protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe. 1. Look at the top cover of the water heater .
11 Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches (153 mm) above, or at any distance below the structural floor . Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size under any circumstances.
12 Converting the Lower Element These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible element, read this entire manual before attempting to install or operate the water heater . The water heater is factory set to operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to operate at 5500 watts.
13 FIGURE 16. 5. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move the looped end of the wire aside. FIGURE 17. 6. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W . Place the buss bar over terminals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible. Install the extra screw provided into terminal 3.
14 1 1. Replace the access panel. FIGURE 21. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater , or if completed, turn “ON” electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water . FIGURE 22. Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water .
15 5. Wiring Diagrams (see “Wiring Diagrams” section) have been supplied showing the two most common types of connections between the water heater and the power supply . Y ou can easily see which type connection you have by removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater .
16 Wiring Diagrams FIGURE 25. ST ANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD W A TER HEA TERS NON-SIMUL T ANEOUS OPERA TION 240 VOL T DOUBLE ELEMENT WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD W A TER HEA TERS NON-SIMUL T ANEOUS OPERA TION 240 VOL T DOUBLE ELEMENT *NOTE: Some lower Hi-T emp Limit Switches may have 4 terminals.
17 T emperature Regulation HOTTER WA TER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water . Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.
18 The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the “T emperature-Regulation” section before proceeding. 1. Turn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the junction box.
19 The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also, periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary . 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater .
20 1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater . FIGURE 30. 2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water meter . FIGURE 31. 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors.
21 8. Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any sediment from or around the element opening, inside the tank. 9. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.
22 18. Replace access panel. 19. T urn “ON” electric power to water heater . FIGURE 41. Drain V alve W asher Replacement . NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/32" x 13/64" x 1/8" thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer , refer to the “Repair Part s List” section.
23 Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXP ANSION W ater supply systems may , because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc.
24 D. An excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by corrosion protective action of the anode. Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode rod (s) with one of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines.
25 2. Make sure the electrical supply to your water heater is “ON”. 3. Check for loose or blown fuses in your water heater circuit. Circuit breakers weaken with age and may not handle their rated load and should be replaced. 4. Make certain the disconnect switch, if used, is in the “ON” position.
26 LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the electric supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the electric supply “on” before the tank is completely full of water . Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater .
27 KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6 ELECTRIC W A TER HEA TERS NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT : These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER ELEMENT : These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts.
28 Now that you have purchased this water heater , should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
29 Now that you have purchased this water heater , should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
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32 6 - YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON WA TER HEA TER For six years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: 1.
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