Kenmore 153.320590 HT 50 GAL. Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................4
Preparing for the New Installation .............................................................................................4
Materials and BasicTools Needed ...............................................................................................5
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................6-15
Removing the Old Water Heater......[ .......................................................................................................... .............................. 6
Facts to Consider About the Location ........................... [............................................................................. .-............................. 7
Facts to iConsider About the Convertible Lower Hement .......................................................................................................... 7
Water Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve............................................................................................................................................. 9
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Converting the Lower Hement .......................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Service and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................16-20
Temperature Regulation.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Thermostats ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Thermostat Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Thermostat Adjustment .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Temperature-Pressure ReliefValve Operation .......................................................................................................................... 17
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Element Cleaning and Replacement .................................................................................................................................. 18-20
Drain ValveWasher Replacement........................................................................................................................................... 20
Service ....................................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................................:....................21-24
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Strange Sounds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Rumbling Noise .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
High Temperature Shut Off System ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Not Enough or No Hot Water .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Water is Too Hot .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Indicator Light...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Parts Order List ...............................................................................................................................................26-27
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................28