Kenmore 153.329265 38 GALLON SHORT Owner's Manual

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Kenmore 153.329265 38 GALLON SHORT Owner's Manual Manual pdf 9 page image

Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard- Do not use this water heater withany voltage other than shown on themodel rating plate.- Failure to use the correct voltageshown on the model rating platecould result in death, serious bodilyinjury, or property damage.Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1)power supply . . . must be 240 volts, (2) wiring . . . 10 gaugeAWG @ Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit breakersor fusing . . .capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the installationmust conform with this manual, local codes and electric utilityrules. Failure to comply can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILYINJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.ELECTRIC Q LISTEDWATE R H EATER 932NCAPACITYMODEL NUMBER U.S. GAL. SERIAL NUMBERFACTORY EQUIPPED WITHMAXIMUMUPPER LOWER CHECK HERE WORKINGELEMENT ELEMENT MAXIMUM VOLTS IF INSTALLED AS PRESSUREWATTS WATTS WATTS A,C, ONLY FACTORY EQUIPPED P.S.I.OPTIONAL WATTAGEUPPER LOWERELEMENT ELEMENT MAXIMUM CHECK HEREWATTS WATTS WATTS IF CONVERTED WARNINGSEE CONVERSIONINSTRUCTIONFIGURE 6.NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made themodel rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point inkpen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate,which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.Water PipingWater temperature over 125°F(52°C) can cause severe burnsinstantly resulting in severe injuryor death.Children, the elderly, and thephysically or mentally disabledare at highest riskfor scald injury.Feel water before bathing orshowering.Temperature limiting valves areavailable.Read instruction manual for safetemperature setting.HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended toproduce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which willsatisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizingneeds can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hotwater than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm,or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot waterin your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a localcode or state law requiring a certain temperature water at thehot water tap, then you must take special precautions. Inaddition to using the lowest possible temperature setting thatsatisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixingvalve, should be used at the hot water taps used by thesepeople or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available atplumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturersinstructions for installation of the valves. Before changing thefactory setting on the thermostat, read the "TemperatureRegulation" section in this manual.See Figure 7 (below) for mixing valve usage.HOT WATEROUTLET COLDWATERiNLETWATEROUTLET*MIXINGVALVEfFROM HOTWATEROUTLET ONWATER HEATERTO COLD WATERiNLET ONWATER HEATERFIGURE 7.Figure 8 shows the attachment of the water piping to the waterheater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4" waterconnections.If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system;such as one having a back-flow preventer, check valve, watermeter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; meansmust be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact thelocal utility or Sears Service Center on how to control thissituation.NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapterbefore attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection.Do not solder the water supply lines directly to the cold waterinlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank.Property Damage Hazard• Avoid water heater damage.- Install thermal expansion tank if necessary.• Do not apply heat to cold water inlet.• Contact qualified installer or service agency.