Kenmore 153 - Manual (Page 5)

Thank You 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. They will arrange for prompt, quality
installation by Sears authorized contractors.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
NEC - National Electrical Code
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
Read the “General Safety” section, page 3 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,
operation, 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
essential to the proper operation of the water heater and
your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few
pages, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
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 current edition of the
NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication
is available from your local government or public library or
electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories
Inc., 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 procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from the California Cffice of the
State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed
in
accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00; State
Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. In the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gasfitter.
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
DIME
IN INCf
NSIONS
IES (mm)
RECOVERYRATE
GALS.PERHOUR
(®,90»F Rise
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
@ 240 VOLTS
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
(GAUGE)
MAXIMUM FUSE
OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE (AMPS) DIA. HEIGHT UPPER LOWER
153.326362
153.326363
30 18.0 (457) 46.5 (1181)
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
25.0 3800 5500 10 30
153.326462
153.326463
40 18.0 (457) 59.5 (1511)
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
25.0 3800 5500 10 30
153.326562
153.326563
55 20.5 (521) 60.25 (1530)
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
25.0 3800 5500 10 30
153.326662
153.326663
50 23.0 (584) 49.0 (1245)
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
25.0 3800 5500 10 30
153.326762
153.326763
40 20.5 (521) 44.0 (1118)
17.3 3800 3800 12 20
25.0 3800 5500 10 30
153.326862
153.326863
50 26.5 (673) 34.0 (864)
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
electrical code.