beautypg.com

Customer responsibilities, Product specifications, Preparing for the new installation – Kenmore 153.31614 User Manual

Page 4

Attention! The text in this document has been recognized automatically. To view the original document, you can use the "Original mode".

background image

Customer Responsibilities

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

Rd.,

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.
A.N.S.I.-American National Standards Institute

Product Specifications

MODEL

NUMBER

TANK

CAPACITY

IN GALLONS

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

RECOVERY RATE

GALS. PER HOUR

@90“E RISE

ELEMENT

WATTAGE

AT 240 VOLTS

MINIMUM

WIRE SIZE*

(GAUGE)

MAXIMUM FUSE

OR CIRCUIT

BREAKER

SIZE (AMPS)

DIAMETER HEIGHT

UPPER

LOWER

153.312060

30

22

30

17.3

-

3800

12

20

153.316140

30

22

30

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

153.316240

40

24

3VA

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

153.327240HT

40

24

3VA

17.3

3800

3800

12

20

25.0

3800

5500

10

30

♦Wiring size based on standard 60“C copper wire. If distance from Rise box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local clearical

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, opeta-
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 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 latest edition of the
National Electrical Code. This publication is available from
your local government ot 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.

Fot 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 the California

office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA

95814

This manual is related to the following products: