Abbreviations found in this instruction manual, Introduction, Product specifications – Kenmore Power Miser 12 153.320493 HT User Manual
Page 4: Preparing for the new installation
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Introduction
Thank You
for
purchasing
a
Sears
water
heater.
Properly installed and maintained, it should 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 R
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.
ANSl-American National Standards Institute
Product Specifications
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
RECOVERY RATE
GALS. PER HOUR
@ 90“F. RISE
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
AT 240 VOLTS
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
(GAUGE)
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS)
DIAMETER
HEIGHT
UPPER
LOWER
153.320392
HT
153.320393 HT
30
20
46/4
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.320492
HT
153.320493 HT
40
20
60/
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.320592 HT
153.320593 HT
50
22
58/
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.320692 HT
153.320693 HT
66
24
61
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
25.0
3800
5500
10
30
153.320892 HT
153.320893 HT
80
26/4
62
17.3
3800
3800
12
20
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.
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
are
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” section.
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